Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers in the NASCAR All-Star Race & Open. This season’s events are on Sunday, May 21 on FS1 & FOX Deportes, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio with the All-Star Open starting at 5 p.m. ET followed by the NASCAR All-Star Race at 8 p.m. ET.
All-Star Eligibility for 2023: Those eligible for the NASCAR All-Star Race include drivers who won a points event in either 2022 or 2023, drivers who won a NASCAR All-Star Race and compete fulltime and drivers who won a NASCAR Cup Series championship and compete fulltime.
2023 NASCAR All-Star Race Entry List
| Entry | Car | Driver | Organization | Crew Chief | Manufacturer |
| 1 | 1 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | Phil Surgen | Chevrolet |
| 2 | 2 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | Jeremy Bullins | Ford |
| 3 | 3 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | Keith Rodden | Chevrolet |
| 4 | 4 | Kevin Harvick | Stewart Haas Racing | Rodney Childers | Ford |
| 5 | 5 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | Cliff Daniels | Chevrolet |
| 6 | 6 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | Matt McCall | Ford |
| 7 | 8 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | Randall Burnett | Chevrolet |
| 8 | 9 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | Alan Gustafson | Chevrolet |
| 9 | 11 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | Chris Gabehart | Toyota |
| 10 | 12 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | Jonathan Hassler | Ford |
| 11 | 14 | Chase Briscoe | Stewart Haas Racing | John Klausmeier | Ford |
| 12 | 17 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | Scott Graves | Ford |
| 13 | 19 | Martin Truex, Jr | Joe Gibbs Racing | James Small | Toyota |
| 14 | 20 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | Adam Stevens | Toyota |
| 15 | 22 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | Paul Wolfe | Ford |
| 16 | 23 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | Bootie Barker | Toyota |
| 17 | 24 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | Ryan Fugle | Chevrolet |
| 18 | 43 | Erik Jones | LEGACY MOTOR CLUB | David Elenz | Chevrolet |
| 19 | 45 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | Billy Scott | Toyota |
| 20 | 47 | Ricky Stenhouse | JTG Daugherty Racing | Michael Kelley | Chevrolet |
| 21 | 99 | Daniel Suárez | Trackhouse Racing | Travis Mack | Chevrolet |
Three additional positions will be added to the NASCAR All-Star Race field following the All-Star Open:
o All-Star Open Winner
o All-Star Open Runner-Up
o NASCAR Fan Vote Winner
2023 NASCAR Open and NASCAR All-Star Race Formats:
NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports announced the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race will be held at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, May 21, 2023. This season’s event will have a simplified format – featuring two heat races to set the starting lineup, a 100-lap All-Star Open and a 200-lap main event – putting the spotlight of the weekend on the historic .625-mile track, which will host its first NASCAR competition since 1996.
The NASCAR All-Star Race & Open Qualifying (Pit Crew Challenge) formats are as follows:
- The Pit Crew Challenge on Friday (May 19) will determine the starting lineups for the two Heat races and the Open.
- Pit Crew Challenge order is determined by current driver point standings in reverse (going from last to first).
- Each car’s qualifying time will be based solely on their pit stop time from the Pit Crew Challenge.
- Timing lines will be established one box behind and one box ahead of the designated pit box.
- Teams must complete a four-tire stop during the Pit Crew Challenge.
NASCAR All-Star Heat Race format is as follows:
- The 21 drivers already locked into the NASCAR All-Star Race field will be split into two 60-lap (37.5 miles) Heat races on Saturday night (May 20) which will determine the starting lineup for the All-Star Race.
- All laps (caution and green flag) will count. Each Heat race will get one chance at overtime if needed.
- Results of Heat 1 will establish the inside row, results of Heat 2 will establish the outside row.
- The remaining teams not already locked into the NASCAR All-Star Race will compete in the All-Star Open.
NASCAR All-Star Open format is as follows:
- The All-Star Open on Sunday (May 21) will feature drivers not previously eligible for the All-Star Race.
- The All-Star Open will be 100 laps (62.5 miles).
- All laps (caution and green flag) will count. The Open will get one chance at overtime if needed.
- A competition break at or around Lap 40.
- Three Open drivers will advance to the All-Star Race – the top two race finishers and the Fan Vote Winner.
The NASCAR All-Star Race format is as follows:
- Technical rules for the cars will remain the same as other NASCAR Cup Series short track races.
- The NASCAR All-Star Race will be 200 laps (125 miles).
- A competition break at or around Lap 100 (halfway).
- All laps (caution and green flag) will count.
- NASCAR Overtime rules are in effect (unlimited attempts).
- Each team will start on sticker tires for the All-Star Race and have three additional sets to use.
- After the competition break, only one additional set of stickers can be used.
- All-Star Race winner earns $1 million.
NASCAR ALL-STAR OPEN SPECIFIC STATISTICS
The stats below consider the NASCAR All-Star Open races at Atlanta, Charlotte, Bristol, and Texas.
| Open Winners | Crew Chief | Organization | Date | Tracks |
| Daniel Suarez | Travis Mack | Trackhouse Racing | Sunday, May 22, 2022 | Texas |
| Aric Almirola | Mike Bugarewicz | Stewart-Haas Racing | Sunday, June 13, 2021 | Texas |
| Matt DiBenedetto | Greg Erwin | Wood Brothers Racing | Wednesday, July 15, 2020 | Bristol |
| Kyle Larson | Chad Johnston | Chip Ganassi Racing | Saturday, May 18, 2019 | Charlotte |
| AJ Allmendinger | Tristan Smith | JTG Daugherty Racing | Friday, May 18, 2018 | Charlotte |
| Daniel Suarez | Scott Graves | Joe Gibbs Racing | Saturday, May 20, 2017 | Charlotte |
| Kyle Larson | Chad Johnston | Chip Ganassi Racing | Saturday, May 21, 2016 | Charlotte |
| Clint Bowyer | Brian Pattie | Michael Waltrip Racing | Friday, May 15, 2015 | Charlotte |
| Clint Bowyer | Brian Pattie | Michael Waltrip Racing | Friday, May 16, 2014 | Charlotte |
| Jamie McMurray | Kevin Manion | Chip Ganassi Racing | Saturday, May 18, 2013 | Charlotte |
| Dale Earnhardt Jr | Steve Letarte | Hendrick Motorsports | Saturday, May 19, 2012 | Charlotte |
| David Ragan | Drew Blickensderfer | RFK Racing | Saturday, May 21, 2011 | Charlotte |
| Martin Truex Jr | Pat Tryson | Michael Waltrip Racing | Saturday, May 22, 2010 | Charlotte |
| Sam Hornish Jr | Travis Geisler | Team Penske | Saturday, May 16, 2009 | Charlotte |
| AJ Allmendinger | Ricky Viers | Red Bull Racing | Saturday, May 17, 2008 | Charlotte |
| Martin Truex Jr | Kevin Manion | Chip Ganassi Racing | Saturday, May 19, 2007 | Charlotte |
| Scott Riggs | Rodney Childers | Evernham Motorsports | Saturday, May 20, 2006 | Charlotte |
| Brian Vickers | Lance McGrew | Hendrick Motorsports | Saturday, May 21, 2005 | Charlotte |
| Sterling Marlin | Lee McCall | Chip Ganassi Racing | Saturday, May 22, 2004 | Charlotte |
| Jeff Burton | Paul Andrews | RFK Racing | Saturday, May 17, 2003 | Charlotte |
| Jeremy Mayfield | Ray Evernham | Evernham Motorsports | Saturday, May 18, 2002 | Charlotte |
| Ryan Newman | Matt Borland | Team Penske | Saturday, May 18, 2002 | Charlotte |
| Johnny Benson | James Ince | MB2 Motorsports | Saturday, May 19, 2001 | Charlotte |
| Todd Bodine | Larry Carter | Travis Carter Enterprises | Saturday, May 19, 2001 | Charlotte |
| Jerry Nadeau | Tony Furr | Hendrick Motorsports | Saturday, May 20, 2000 | Charlotte |
| Steve Park | Paul Andrews | Dale Earnhardt Inc. | Saturday, May 20, 2000 | Charlotte |
| Tony Stewart | Greg Zipadelli | Joe Gibbs Racing | Saturday, May 22, 1999 | Charlotte |
| Jeremy Mayfield | Paul Andrews | Kranefuss-Haas Racing | Saturday, May 16, 1998 | Charlotte |
| Ricky Craven | Andy Graves | Hendrick Motorsports | Saturday, May 17, 1997 | Charlotte |
| Jimmy Spencer | Donnie Wingo | Travis Carter Enterprises | Saturday, May 18, 1996 | Charlotte |
| Todd Bodine | Mike Hill | Butch Mock Motorsports | Monday, May 22, 1995 | Charlotte |
| Jeff Gordon | Ray Evernham | Hendrick Motorsports | Saturday, May 21, 1994 | Charlotte |
| Sterling Marlin | Bill & Mickey Stavola | Stavola Brothers Racing | Saturday, May 22, 1993 | Charlotte |
| Michael Waltrip | Doug Hewitt | Bahari Racing | Saturday, May 16, 1992 | Charlotte |
| Michael Waltrip | Bill Ingle | Bahari Racing | Sunday, May 19, 1991 | Charlotte |
| Dick Trickle | Cale Yarborough | Cale Yarborough Motorsports | Sunday, May 20, 1990 | Charlotte |
| Sterling Marlin | Billy Hagan | Hagan Enterprises | Sunday, May 21, 1989 | Charlotte |
| Sterling Marlin | Billy Hagan | Hagan Enterprises | Sunday, May 22, 1988 | Charlotte |
| Buddy Baker | Doug Richert | Buddy Baker Racing | Sunday, May 17, 1987 | Charlotte |
| Benny Parsons | Cliff Champion | Jackson Brothers Racing | Sunday, May 11, 1986 | Atlanta |
| NASCAR Open Winners | |||
| Open Winners (29) | Wins | Seasons | |
| Sterling Marlin | 4 | 2004, 1993, 1989, 1988 | |
| Daniel Suarez | 2 | 2022, 2017 | |
| Kyle Larson | 2 | 2019, 2016 | |
| AJ Allmendinger | 2 | 2018, 2008 | |
| Clint Bowyer | 2 | 2015, 2014 | |
| Martin Truex Jr | 2 | 2010, 2006 | |
| Jeremy Mayfield | 2 | 2002, 1998 | |
| Todd Bodine | 2 | 2001, 1995 | |
| Michael Waltrip | 2 | 1992, 1991 | |
| Aric Almirola | 1 | 2021 | |
| Matt DiBenedetto | 1 | 2020 | |
| Jamie McMurray | 1 | 2013 | |
| Dale Earnhardt Jr | 1 | 2012 | |
| David Ragan | 1 | 2011 | |
| Sam Hornish Jr | 1 | 2009 | |
| Scott Riggs | 1 | 2006 | |
| Brian Vickers | 1 | 2005 | |
| Jeff Burton | 1 | 2003 | |
| Ryan Newman | 1 | 2002 | |
| Johnny Benson | 1 | 2001 | |
| Jerry Nadeau | 1 | 2000 | |
| Steve Park | 1 | 2000 | |
| Tony Stewart | 1 | 1999 | |
| Ricky Craven | 1 | 1997 | |
| Jimmy Spencer | 1 | 1996 | |
| Jeff Gordon | 1 | 1994 | |
| Dick Trickle | 1 | 1990 | |
| Buddy Baker | 1 | 1987 | |
| Benny Parsons | 1 | 1986 | |
| Open Stage Winners | ||
| Open Stage Winners | Stage | Season |
| Chris Buescher | Stage 2 | 2022 |
| Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | Stage 1 | 2022 |
| Tyler Reddick | Stage 2 | 2021 |
| Ross Chastain | Stage 1 | 2021 |
| William Byron | Stage 2 | 2020 |
| Aric Almirola | Stage 1 | 2020 |
| Bubba Wallace | Stage 2 | 2019 |
| William Byron | Stage 1 | 2019 |
| Daniel Suarez | Stage 2 | 2018 |
| Alex Bowman | Stage 1 | 2018 |
| Ryan Blaney | Stage 2 | 2017 |
| Clint Bowyer | Stage 1 | 2017 |
| Open Segment Winners | ||
| Open Segment Winners | Segment | Season |
| Kyle Larson | 3 | 2016 |
| Greg Biffle | 2 | 2016 |
| Trevor Bayne | 1 | 2016 |
| Clint Bowyer | 2 | 2015 |
| Greg Biffle | 1 | 2015 |
| Fan Vote Winners | |
| Fan Vote Winners | Season |
| Erik Jones | 2022 |
| Matt DiBenedetto | 2021 |
| Clint Bowyer | 2020 |
| Alex Bowman | 2019 |
| Chase Elliott | 2018 |
| Chase Elliott | 2017 |
| Chase Elliott | 2016 |
| Danica Patrick | 2015 |
| Josh Wise | 2014 |
| Danica Patrick | 2013 |
| Bobby Labonte | 2012 |
| Dale Earnhardt Jr. | 2011 |
| Carl Edwards | 2010 |
| Joey Logano | 2009 |
| Kasey Kahne | 2008 |
| Kenny Wallace | 2007 |
| Kyle Petty | 2006 |
| Martin Truex Jr. | 2005 |
| Ken Schrader | 2004 |
| Open Wins By Organization | |||||||||||
| Rank | Organization | Wins | Seasons | ||||||||
| 1 | Chip Ganassi Racing | 5 | 2019, 2016, 2013, 2007, 2004 | ||||||||
| 2 | Hendrick Motorsports | 5 | 2012, 2005, 2000, 1997, 1994 | ||||||||
| 3 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2 | 2017, 1999 | ||||||||
| 4 | Michael Waltrip Racing | 2 | 2015, 2014 | ||||||||
| 5 | RFK Racing | 2 | 2011, 2003 | ||||||||
| 6 | Team Penske | 2 | 2009, 2002 | ||||||||
| 7 | Evernham Motorsports | 2 | 2006, 2002 | ||||||||
| 8 | Travis Carter Enterprises | 2 | 2001, 1996 | ||||||||
| 9 | Bahari Racing | 2 | 1992, 1991 | ||||||||
| 10 | Hagan Enterprises | 2 | 1989, 1988 | ||||||||
| 11 | Trackhouse Racing | 1 | 2022 | ||||||||
| 12 | Stewart-Haas Racing | 1 | 2021 | ||||||||
| 13 | Wood Brothers Racing | 1 | 2020 | ||||||||
| 14 | JTG Daugherty Racing | 1 | 2018 | ||||||||
| 15 | Red Bull Racing | 1 | 2008 | ||||||||
| 16 | MB2 Motorsports | 1 | 2001 | ||||||||
| 17 | Dale Earnhardt Inc. | 1 | 2000 | ||||||||
| 18 | Kranefuss-Haas Racing | 1 | 1998 | ||||||||
| 19 | Butch Mock Motorsports | 1 | 1995 | ||||||||
| 20 | Stavola Brothers Racing | 1 | 1993 | ||||||||
| 21 | Cale Yarborough Motorsports | 1 | 1990 | ||||||||
| 22 | Buddy Baker Racing | 1 | 1987 | ||||||||
| 23 | Jackson Brothers Racing | 1 | 1986 | ||||||||
NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE SPECIFIC STATISTICS
The stats below consider the 38 All-Star races among four tracks (Atlanta, Charlotte, Bristol, and Texas).
| All-Star Winners | Crew Chief | Organization | Date | Tracks |
| Ryan Blaney | Jonathan Hassler | Team Penske | Sunday, May 22, 2022 | Texas |
| Kyle Larson | Cliff Daniels | Hendrick Motorsports | Sunday, June 13, 2021 | Texas |
| Chase Elliott | Alan Gustafson | Hendrick Motorsports | Wednesday, July 15, 2020 | Bristol |
| Kyle Larson | Chad Johnston | Chip Ganassi Racing | Saturday, May 18, 2019 | Charlotte |
| Kevin Harvick | Rodney Childers | Stewart-Haas Racing | Saturday, May 19, 2018 | Charlotte |
| Kyle Busch | Adam Stevens | Joe Gibbs Racing | Saturday, May 20, 2017 | Charlotte |
| Joey Logano | Todd Gordon | Team Penske | Saturday, May 21, 2016 | Charlotte |
| Denny Hamlin | Dave Rogers | Joe Gibbs Racing | Saturday, May 16, 2015 | Charlotte |
| Jamie McMurray | Keith Rodden | Chip Ganassi Racing | Saturday, May 17, 2014 | Charlotte |
| Jimmie Johnson | Chad Knaus | Hendrick Motorsports | Saturday, May 18, 2013 | Charlotte |
| Jimmie Johnson | Chad Knaus | Hendrick Motorsports | Saturday, May 19, 2012 | Charlotte |
| Carl Edwards | Bob Osborne | Roush Fenway Racing | Saturday, May 21, 2011 | Charlotte |
| Kurt Busch | Steve Addington | Team Penske | Saturday, May 22, 2010 | Charlotte |
| Tony Stewart | Darian Grubb | Stewart-Haas Racing | Saturday, May 16, 2009 | Charlotte |
| Kasey Kahne | Kenny Francis | Richard Petty Motorsports | Saturday, May 17, 2008 | Charlotte |
| Kevin Harvick | Todd Berrier | Richard Childress Racing | Saturday, May 19, 2007 | Charlotte |
| Jimmie Johnson | Chad Knaus | Hendrick Motorsports | Saturday, May 20, 2006 | Charlotte |
| Mark Martin | Pat Tryson | Roush Fenway Racing | Saturday, May 21, 2005 | Charlotte |
| Matt Kenseth | Robbie Reiser | Roush Fenway Racing | Saturday, May 22, 2004 | Charlotte |
| Jimmie Johnson | Chad Knaus | Hendrick Motorsports | Saturday, May 17, 2003 | Charlotte |
| Ryan Newman | Matt Borland | Team Penske | Saturday, May 18, 2002 | Charlotte |
| Jeff Gordon | Robbie Loomis | Hendrick Motorsports | Saturday, May 19, 2001 | Charlotte |
| Dale Earnhardt Jr | Tony Eury Sr. | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | Saturday, May 20, 2000 | Charlotte |
| Terry Labonte | Andy Graves | Hendrick Motorsports | Saturday, May 22, 1999 | Charlotte |
| Mark Martin | Jimmy Fennig | Roush Fenway Racing | Saturday, May 16, 1998 | Charlotte |
| Jeff Gordon | Ray Evernham | Hendrick Motorsports | Saturday, May 17, 1997 | Charlotte |
| Michael Waltrip | Leonard Wood | Wood Brothers Racing | Saturday, May 18, 1996 | Charlotte |
| Jeff Gordon | Ray Evernham | Hendrick Motorsports | Monday, May 22, 1995 | Charlotte |
| Geoff Bodine | Paul Andrews | Geoff Bodine Racing | Saturday, May 21, 1994 | Charlotte |
| Dale Earnhardt | Andy Petree | Richard Childress Racing | Saturday, May 22, 1993 | Charlotte |
| Davey Allison | Larry McReynolds | Robert Yates Racing | Saturday, May 16, 1992 | Charlotte |
| Davey Allison | Jake Elder | Robert Yates Racing | Sunday, May 19, 1991 | Charlotte |
| Dale Earnhardt | Kirk Shelmerdine | Richard Childress Racing | Sunday, May 20, 1990 | Charlotte |
| Rusty Wallace | Barry Dobson | Blue Max Racing | Sunday, May 21, 1989 | Charlotte |
| Terry Labonte | Tim Brewer | Junior Johnson & Associates | Sunday, May 22, 1988 | Charlotte |
| Dale Earnhardt | Kirk Shelmerdine | Richard Childress Racing | Sunday, May 17, 1987 | Charlotte |
| Bill Elliott | Ernie Elliott | Melling Racing | Sunday, May 11, 1986 | Atlanta |
| Darrell Waltrip | Jeff Hammond | Junior Johnson & Associates | Saturday, May 25, 1985 | Charlotte |
| All-Star Race Winners | |||
| Rank | All-Star Winners | Wins | Seasons |
| 1 | Jimmie Johnson | 4 | 2013, 2012, 2006, 2003 |
| 2 | Jeff Gordon | 3 | 2001, 1997, 1995 |
| 3 | Dale Earnhardt | 3 | 1993, 1990, 1987 |
| 4 | Kyle Larson | 2 | 2021, 2019 |
| 5 | Kevin Harvick | 2 | 2018, 2007 |
| 6 | Mark Martin | 2 | 2005, 1998 |
| 7 | Terry Labonte | 2 | 1999, 1988 |
| 8 | Davey Allison | 2 | 1992, 1991 |
| 9 | Ryan Blaney | 1 | 2022 |
| 10 | Chase Elliott | 1 | 2020 |
| 11 | Kyle Busch | 1 | 2017 |
| 12 | Joey Logano | 1 | 2016 |
| 13 | Denny Hamlin | 1 | 2015 |
| 14 | Jamie McMurray | 1 | 2014 |
| 15 | Carl Edwards | 1 | 2011 |
| 16 | Kurt Busch | 1 | 2010 |
| 17 | Tony Stewart | 1 | 2009 |
| 18 | Kasey Kahne | 1 | 2008 |
| 19 | Matt Kenseth | 1 | 2004 |
| 20 | Ryan Newman | 1 | 2002 |
| 21 | Dale Earnhardt Jr | 1 | 2000 |
| 22 | Michael Waltrip | 1 | 1996 |
| 23 | Geoff Bodine | 1 | 1994 |
| 24 | Rusty Wallace | 1 | 1989 |
| 25 | Bill Elliott | 1 | 1986 |
| 26 | Darrell Waltrip | 1 | 1985 |
| All-Star Wins By Organization | ||||||||||
| Rank | Organization | Wins | Seasons | |||||||
| 1 | Hendrick Motorsports | 10 | 2021, 2020, 2013, 2012, 2006, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1997, 1995 | |||||||
| 2 | Team Penske | 4 | 2022, 2016, 2010, 2002 | |||||||
| 3 | RFK Racing | 4 | 2011, 2005, 2004, 1998 | |||||||
| 4 | Richard Childress Racing | 4 | 2007, 1993, 1990, 1987 | |||||||
| 5 | Chip Ganassi Racing | 2 | 2019, 2014 | |||||||
| 6 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2 | 2017, 2015 | |||||||
| 7 | Stewart-Haas Racing | 2 | 2018, 2009 | |||||||
| 8 | Robert Yates Racing | 2 | 1992, 1991 | |||||||
| 9 | Junior Johnson & Associates | 2 | 1988, 1985 | |||||||
| 10 | Richard Petty Motorsports | 1 | 2008 | |||||||
| 11 | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | 1 | 2000 | |||||||
| 12 | Wood Brothers Racing | 1 | 1996 | |||||||
| 13 | Geoff Bodine Racing | 1 | 1994 | |||||||
| 14 | Blue Max Racing | 1 | 1989 | |||||||
| 15 | Melling Racing | 1 | 1986 | |||||||
North Wilkesboro Speedway Data
Track Size: 0.625-mile
Banking/Turns: 14 degrees
Banking/Frontstretch & Backstretch: 3 degrees
Layout: Paved Oval, with unique uphill backstretch and downhill frontstretch
- The 0.625-mile North Wilkesboro Speedway oval – which has deep ties to the sport’s moonshining roots – was part of NASCAR’s foundation in its earliest years, joining the Modified Division schedule in 1948.
- The track hosted the year-ending race for the Cup Series – then called Strictly Stock – in its first season in 1949. It became an annual stop on the schedule, hosting two races a year starting in 1951.
North Wilkesboro Speedway Track Qualifying Record:
Ernie Irvan, Ford, 119.016 mph, (18.905 secs.), April 17, 1994
North Wilkesboro Speedway Track Race Record (250 miles):
Geoffrey Bodine, Ford, 107.360 mph, (02:19:43), October 5, 1992
NASCAR All-Star Race & Open Stats & Tidbits:
HISTORY
- There have been 38 NASCAR All-Star Races – 34 have been held at Charlotte Motor Speedway (1985, 1987-2019), one was held at Atlanta Motor Speedway (1986), one was held at Bristol Motor Speedway (2020) and two have been held at Texas Motor Speedway (2021, 2022).
- North Wilkesboro Speedway is the fifth different track to host the NASCAR All-Star Race (2023).
- The first NASCAR All-Star Race was held on May 25, 1985, at Charlotte Motor Speedway; the non-points special event was won by NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip with crew chief Jeff Hammond. Waltrip was driving a Junior Johnson & Associates’ Buick and beat runner-up finisher Harry Gant by a scant 0.31-second.
- In 1986, the event was held at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and won by Bill Elliott (Ford) with crew chief and older brother Ernie Elliott driving for Melling Racing.
- The 1986 season was also the first year for what is now known as the All-Star Open.
- There have been 40 All-Star Open events, one per year since 1986; except in 2000, 2001 and 2002 it was held as two events with both of the winners moving on to the All-Star Race. Starting in 2015, the All-Star Open was broken up into segments and then in 2017 stages and each winner of the segments or the stages earned a spot in the All-Star race.
- The first All-Star Open was held on May 11, 1986, at Atlanta Motor Speedway; the non-points special event was won by NASCAR Hall of Famer Benny Parsons with crew chief Cliff Champion, but it did not grant him entry to the All-Star race; that started the following season. Parsons was driving a Jackson Brothers Racing’s Oldsmobile.
- This season marks the first-time Heat races will decide the starting lineup for the NASCAR All-Star Race.
STARTS
Open
- A total of 265 different NASCAR Cup Series drivers have competed in at least one All-Star Open; 171 different drivers have competed in more than one.
- Derrike Cope leads the NASCAR Cup Series in All-Star Open appearances with 21 starts.
- JJ Yeley leads all active drivers in All-Star Open appearances with 11 starts; followed by AJ Allmendinger with 10.
- The NASCAR Open Race has featured a field that has ranged from 36 drivers from 1994-1996 to 14 drivers in the inaugural event in 1986.
- Last season’s All-Star Open field at Texas Motor Speedway had 16 participants and this weekend’s event at North Wilkesboro Speedway is also anticipating 16 participants.
All-Star
- A total of 113 different NASCAR Cup Series drivers have competed in at least one NASCAR All-Star Race; 95 different drivers have competed in more than one.
- NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin leads the NASCAR Cup Series in All-Star Race appearances with 24 starts.
- Kevin Harvick leads all active NASCAR Cup Series drivers in All-Star Race appearances with 22 starts; followed by Ryan Newman with 20.
- The NASCAR All-Star Race has featured a field that has ranged from 10 drivers in 1986 to 27 in 2002. Last season’s field at Texas had 24 participants and this weekend’s event is also anticipating 24 participants.
- NASCAR Hall of Famer Davey Allison leads the series in average starting position in the NASCAR All-Star Race with a 3.857 in seven starts
- Kyle Busch leads all active drivers in average starting position in the NASCAR All-Star Race with a 5.176 in 17 starts.
Top 10 in Average Starting Position in the NASCAR All-Star Race (All-Time & Active)
| Rank | All-Time Driver | Avg Start | Races | Rank | Active Driver | Avg Start | Races |
| 1 | Davey Allison | 3.857 | 7 | 1 | Kyle Busch | 5.176 | 17 |
| 2 | Kyle Busch | 5.176 | 17 | 2 | Austin Dillon | 6.000 | 3 |
| 3 | Bill Elliott | 5.556 | 18 | 3 | Christopher Bell | 8.500 | 2 |
| 4 | Dale Earnhardt | 5.625 | 16 | 4 | Kevin Harvick | 8.545 | 22 |
| 5 | Austin Dillon | 6.000 | 3 | 5 | Ryan Blaney | 9.167 | 6 |
| 6 | Cole Custer | 6.000 | 2 | 6 | Kyle Larson | 9.667 | 6 |
| 7 | Tim Richmond | 6.500 | 2 | 7 | Joey Logano | 9.750 | 12 |
| 8 | Rusty Wallace | 7.421 | 19 | 8 | Martin Truex Jr | 10.583 | 12 |
| 9 | Derrike Cope | 8.000 | 2 | 9 | Brad Keselowski | 10.786 | 14 |
| 10 | Darrell Waltrip | 8.250 | 16 | 10 | Ryan Newman | 11.000 | 20 |
POLES
All-Star
- A total of 18 different drivers have won the pole for the NASCAR All-Star Race.
- Four of the 18 NASCAR All-Star Race Pole winners are active this weekend at North Wilkesboro.
| Rank | Active All-Star Pole Winners | Poles | Seasons |
| 1 | Kyle Busch | 4 | 2022, 2012, 2011, 2008 |
| 2 | Kyle Larson | 1 | 2017 |
| 3 | Denny Hamlin | 1 | 2015 |
| 4 | Ryan Newman | 1 | 2005 |
- Five drivers have started from the first starting position due to Qualifying being cancelled; the lineups were set per the rule book: Bill Elliott (2003), Kurt Busch (2010), Kevin Harvick (2016), Martin Truex Jr. (2020, random draw), and Kyle Larson (2021, random draw)
- NASCAR Hall of Famer Terry Labonte won the inaugural pole for the NASCAR All-Star Race in 1985 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
- Bill Elliott (1987, 1997, 1998 and 2000) and Kyle Busch (2008, 2011, 2012, 2022) lead the series in NASCAR All-Star Race poles with four each.
- Four drivers have won consecutive poles for the NASCAR All-Star Race: Davey Allison (1991, 1992) Bill Elliott (1997, 1998), Kyle Busch (2011, 2012) and Carl Edwards (2013, 2014).
WINS
Open
- A total of 31 different drivers have won the NASCAR All-Star Open all-time (1986-2022).
- Six of the 31 NASCAR All-Star Open race winners are active this season:
| Active Open Winners (6) | Wins | Seasons |
| Daniel Suarez | 2 | 2022, 2017 |
| Kyle Larson | 2 | 2019, 2016 |
| AJ Allmendinger | 2 | 2018, 2008 |
| Martin Truex Jr | 2 | 2010, 2007 |
| Aric Almirola | 1 | 2021 |
| Ryan Newman | 1 | 2002 |
- NASCAR Hall of Famer Benny Parsons won the inaugural NASCAR All-Star Open in 1986 at an average speed of 158.766 mph at Atlanta Motor Speedway in an Oldsmobile.
- Sterling Marlin leads the NASCAR Cup Series in NASCAR All-Star Open wins with four victories in 15 starts (1988, 1989, 1993, 2004).
- A total of 23 different organizations have won an All-Star Open in the NASCAR Cup Series.
- Chip Ganassi Racing (2004, 2007, 2013, 2016, 2019) and Hendrick Motorsports (1994, 1997, 2000, 2005, 2012) lead the NASCAR Cup Series in All-Star Open victories with five each.
- A total of six different manufacturers have won a NASCAR All-Star Open, led by Chevrolet with 12 victories and followed by Ford (11), Pontiac (five), Toyota (five), Dodge (four) and Oldsmobile (four).
All-Star
- A total of 26 different drivers have won the NASCAR All-Star Race all-time (1985-2022).
- Eight of the 26 NASCAR All-Star Race winners are active this weekend:
| Rank | Active All-Star Winners | Wins | Seasons |
| 1 | Kyle Larson | 2 | 2021, 2019 |
| 2 | Kevin Harvick | 2 | 2018, 2007 |
| 3 | Ryan Blaney | 1 | 2022 |
| 4 | Chase Elliott | 1 | 2020 |
| 5 | Kyle Busch | 1 | 2017 |
| 6 | Joey Logano | 1 | 2016 |
| 7 | Denny Hamlin | 1 | 2015 |
| 8 | Ryan Newman | 1 | 2002 |
- NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip won the inaugural NASCAR All-Star Race in 1985 at an average speed of 161.184 mph in a Chevrolet at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
- Eight of 26 NASCAR All-Star Race winners have multiple victories; led by Jimmie Johnson with four All-Star wins (2003, 2006, 2012 and 2013).
| All-Star Winners with Multiple Wins | Wins | Seasons |
| Jimmie Johnson | 4 | 2013, 2012, 2006, 2003 |
| Jeff Gordon | 3 | 2001, 1997, 1995 |
| Dale Earnhardt | 3 | 1993, 1990, 1987 |
| Kyle Larson | 2 | 2021, 2019 |
| Kevin Harvick | 2 | 2018, 2007 |
| Mark Martin | 2 | 2005, 1998 |
| Terry Labonte | 2 | 1999, 1988 |
| Davey Allison | 2 | 1992, 1991 |
- Dale Earnhardt (1987, 1990 and 1993) and Jeff Gordon (1995, 1997 and 2001) are three-time winners of the NASCAR All-Star Race.
- Davey Allison (1991 and 1992), Terry Labonte (1988 and 1999), Mark Martin (1998 and 2005), Kevin Harvick (2007, 2018) and Kyle Larson (2019, 2021) are the only other drivers to post multiple victories in the NASCAR All-Star Race.
- Kevin Harvick (2007, 2018) and Kyle Larson (2019, 2021) lead all active drivers in NASCAR All-Star wins with two each.
- Davey Allison (1991, 1992) and Jimmie Johnson (2012, 2013) are the only drivers to ever win consecutive NASCAR All-Star Races.
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. (2000) and Ryan Newman (2002) are the only two drivers to win the NASCAR All-Star Race in their rookie season.
- Jeff Gordon is the youngest winner of the NASCAR All-Star Race at 23 years, 9 months and 18 days (1995).
- Mark Martin is the oldest NASCAR All-Star Race winner at 46 years, 4 months and 12 days (2005).
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the only driver to win the NASCAR All-Star Race (2000), the NASCAR Open (2012) and the Fan Vote (2011). If Martin Truex Jr. wins the NASCAR All-Star race this season, he will become the second driver to accomplish all three – Truex won the Open in 2010 and 2007 and won the Fan Vote in 2005.
- Kasey Kahne is the only driver to win the Fan Vote and go on to win the All-Star race in the same season (2008).
- Ryan Newman (2002) and Kyle Larson (2019) are the only two drivers to win an All-Star Open race and go on to win the NASCAR All-Star Race in the same season.
- Seven drivers have won the NASCAR All-Star Race and the NASCAR Cup Series championship in the same year:
| Drivers | Seasons |
| Jeff Gordon | 2001, 1997, 1995 |
| Dale Earnhardt | 1993, 1990, 1987 |
| Jimmie Johnson | 2013, 2006 |
| Kyle Larson | 2021 |
| Chase Elliott | 2020 |
| Rusty Wallace | 1989 |
| Darrell Waltrip | 1985 |
- A total of 18 different starting positions have led to victories in the NASCAR All-Star Race (1985-2022).
- The NASCAR All-Star Race has been won from the first starting position six times among five different drivers: Dale Earnhardt (1990), Davey Allison (1991 and 1992), Kurt Busch (2010), Denny Hamlin (2015) and Kyle Larson (2021)
- Four of the six wins from the first starting position were from the pole, Kurt Busch (2010; weather) and Kyle Larson (2021, pandemic) won from the first starting position because qualifying was cancelled.
- The first and second starting positions are the most proficient starting positions in the field, producing more winners (six each) than any other starting position in the NASCAR All-Star Race (15.79%) – most recently, Kyle Larson from the pole in 2021 and Ryan Blaney from the second starting position in 2022.
NASCAR All-Star Race Wins by Starting Positions
| Starting Position | Wins | Winning % | Starting Position | Wins | Winning % |
| 1 | 6 | 15.79% | 11 | 1 | 2.63% |
| 2 | 6 | 15.79% | 13 | 2 | 5.26% |
| 3 | 3 | 7.89% | 15 | 1 | 2.63% |
| 4 | 5 | 13.16% | 16 | 1 | 2.63% |
| 5 | 2 | 5.26% | 18 | 2 | 5.26% |
| 6 | 2 | 5.26% | 19 | 1 | 2.63% |
| 7 | 1 | 2.63% | 20 | 1 | 2.63% |
| 8 | 1 | 2.63% | 24 | 1 | 2.63% |
| 10 | 1 | 2.63% | 27 | 1 | 2.63% |
| Stats | Winning % | Wins | |||
| Winning from the First Starting Position: | 15.79% | 6 | |||
| Winning from the Front Row: | 31.58% | 12 | |||
| Winning from a Top-Five Starting Position: | 57.89% | 22 | |||
| Winning from a Top-10 Starting Position: | 71.05% | 27 | |||
| Winning After Starting Outside the Top 10: | 28.95% | 11 | |||
| Winning After Starting Outside the Top 20: | 5.26% | 2 | |||
- The deepest in the field a NASCAR All-Star race winner has started is 27th, by Ryan Newman in 2002.
- 14 of the 21 drivers who are qualified for the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race are looking for their first win in the event: Christopher Bell, Chase Briscoe, Chris Buescher, William Byron, Ross Chastain, Austin Cindric, Austin Dillon, Erik Jones, Brad Keselowski, Tyler Reddick, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Daniel Suárez, Martin Truex Jr. and Bubba Wallace.
- A total of 15 different organizations have won the NASCAR All-Star Race.
| Rank | Organization | Wins | Seasons |
| 1 | Hendrick Motorsports | 10 | 2021, 2020, 2013, 2012, 2006, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1997, 1995 |
| 2 | Team Penske | 4 | 2022, 2016, 2010, 2002 |
| 3 | RFK Racing | 4 | 2011, 2005, 2004, 1998 |
| 4 | Richard Childress Racing | 4 | 2007, 1993, 1990, 1987 |
| 5 | Chip Ganassi Racing | 2 | 2019, 2014 |
| 6 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 2 | 2017, 2015 |
| 7 | Stewart-Haas Racing | 2 | 2018, 2009 |
| 8 | Robert Yates Racing | 2 | 1992, 1991 |
| 9 | Junior Johnson & Associates | 2 | 1988, 1985 |
| 10 | Richard Petty Motorsports | 1 | 2008 |
| 11 | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | 1 | 2000 |
| 12 | Wood Brothers Racing | 1 | 1996 |
| 13 | Geoff Bodine Racing | 1 | 1994 |
| 14 | Blue Max Racing | 1 | 1989 |
| 15 | Melling Racing | 1 | 1986 |
- Hendrick Motorsports leads the NASCAR Cup Series in All-Star Race wins with 10 victories among five drivers: Jimmie Johnson (four: 2003, 2006, 2012, 2013), Jeff Gordon (three: 1995, 1997, 2001), Terry Labonte (1999), Chase Elliott (2020) and Kyle Larson (2021). Five different manufacturers have won a NASCAR All-Star Race; led by Chevrolet with 20 victories; followed by Ford (12), Toyota (two), Dodge (two) and Pontiac (one).
- A total of five different manufacturers have won an All-Star Race in the NASCAR Cup Series.
- Chevrolet leads the NASCAR Cup Series in All-Star Race wins with 20 victories, followed by Ford with 13, Dodge (two), Toyota (two), Pontiac (one).
ADDITIONAL FINISHING POSITIONS
Open
Runner-Up Finishes:
- A total of 34 different drivers have finished runner-up in the NASCAR All-Star Open.
- Ken Schrader (1993, 1995, 2002) leads the series in NASCAR All-Star Open runner-up finishes with three.
- AJ Allmendinger (2012, 2014) and Austin Dillon (2017, 2022) lead all active drivers with two runner-up finishes each in the All-Star Open.
Top-Five Finishes:
- A total of 93 different drivers have finished in the top-five in the NASCAR All-Star Open.
- Hut Stricklin and Ken Schrader lead the series in top-five finishes in the NASCAR All-Star Open with eight each.
- AJ Allmendinger leads all active drivers in All-Star Open top fives with six.
Top-10 Finishes:
- A total of 132 different drivers have finished in the top-10 in the NASCAR All-Star Open.
- Ken Schrader leads the NASCAR Cup Series in top-10 finishes in the NASCAR All-Star Open with 15.
- AJ Allmendinger leads all active drivers in All-Star Open top 10s with eight.
Average Finishing Positions:
- Alan Kulwicki (six starts) and Benny Parsons (three starts) lead the NASCAR Cup Series (all-time) in average finishing position in the NASCAR All-Star Open with a 2.5 each.
- Chase Elliott (four starts) leads all active drivers in the series in average finishing position in the NASCAR All-Star Open with a 3.5; followed by Justin Haley (two starts) with a 5.0.
All-Star
Runner-Up Finishes:
- A total of 26 different drivers have finished runner-up in the NASCAR All-Star Race.
- Kevin Harvick (2006, 2014, 2015, 2019) leads the NASCAR Cup Series in All-Star Race runner-up finishes with four.
Top-Five Finishes:
- A total of 53 different drivers have finished in the top-five in the NASCAR All-Star Race; 39 have posted multiple top fives in the NASCAR All-Star race.
- NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson lead the NASCAR Cup Series in top-five finishes in the All-Star Race with nine each.
- Joey Logano and Kevin Harvick lead all active drivers in top-five finishes in the All-Star Race with seven each.
Top-10 Finishes:
- A total of 86 different drivers have finished in the top-10 in the NASCAR All-Star Race; 60 have posted multiple top 10s in the NASCAR All-Star Race.
- NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. leads the NASCAR Cup Series in top-10 finishes in the All-Star Race with 14.
- Kevin Harvick leads all active series drivers in top-10 finishes in the NASCAR All-Star Race with 13.
Average Finishing Positions:
- Tim Richmond (two starts) leads the NASCAR Cup Series (all-time) in average finishing position in the All-Star Race with a 4.0.
- Joey Logano (12 starts) leads all active drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series in average finishing position in the All-Star Race with a 6.167; followed by Chase Elliott (seven starts) with a 8.429.
Top 10 in Average Finishing Positions in the NASCAR All-Star Race (All-time & Active)
| Rank | All-Time Drivers | Avg. Finish | Races | Rank | All-Time Drivers | Avg. Finish | Races |
| 1 | Tim Richmond | 4.000 | 2 | 1 | Joey Logano | 6.167 | 12 |
| 2 | Jerry Nadeau | 4.500 | 2 | 2 | Chase Elliott | 8.429 | 7 |
| 3 | Ken Schrader | 6.125 | 8 | 3 | Daniel Suarez | 8.500 | 2 |
| 4 | Davey Allison | 6.143 | 7 | 4 | Kyle Larson | 8.500 | 6 |
| 5 | Joey Logano | 6.167 | 12 | 5 | Kevin Harvick | 8.909 | 22 |
| 6 | Bobby Allison | 6.333 | 3 | 6 | Ryan Blaney | 9.000 | 6 |
| 7 | Dale Earnhardt | 7.125 | 16 | 7 | William Byron | 9.750 | 4 |
| 8 | Jimmie Johnson | 7.789 | 19 | 8 | Denny Hamlin | 10.000 | 16 |
| 9 | Dale Earnhardt Jr | 8.389 | 18 | 9 | Kyle Busch | 10.118 | 17 |
| 10 | Chase Elliott | 8.429 | 7 | 10 | Brad Keselowski | 10.143 | 14 |
LAP LEADERS
Open
- In total, 80 different drivers have led at least one lap in the NASCAR All-Star Open.
- Sterling Marlin leads the NASCAR Cup Series in All-Star Open laps led with 141 laps led in 15 starts.
Top 10 in Laps Led in the All-Star Open (All-Time)
| Rank | All-Time Drivers | Races | Led | Completed | % Led |
| 1 | Sterling Marlin | 15 | 141 | 849 | 17% |
| 2 | Michael Waltrip | 14 | 86 | 906 | 9% |
| 3 | Rick Wilson | 7 | 74 | 401 | 18% |
| 4 | Brett Bodine | 17 | 64 | 778 | 8% |
| 5 | Benny Parsons | 2 | 62 | 200 | 31% |
| 6 | Jamie McMurray | 6 | 60 | 220 | 27% |
| 7 | Clint Bowyer | 8 | 56 | 339 | 17% |
| 8 | Buddy Baker | 5 | 55 | 418 | 13% |
| 9 | Ernie Irvan | 3 | 54 | 331 | 16% |
| 10 | Jeremy Mayfield | 9 | 53 | 257 | 21% |
- The most laps led in a All-Star Open by a driver that won the race is 71 of the scheduled 134 laps (52.9%) by Michael Waltrip in 1991 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He started the event from the first starting position.
- The most laps led in a NASCAR All-Star Open by a driver that did not win is 48 of the scheduled 134 laps (35.8%) by Ernie Irvan in 1990 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He started the event first but finished third.
- Seven of the 40 NASCAR All-Star Open events were led by a single driver from flag-to-flag (100%) – Jeff Gordon (1993), Jeremy Mayfield (2002), Ryan Newman (2002), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (2012), Jamie McMurray (2013), Greg Biffle (2015), Clint Bowyer (2017).
- The fewest laps led by the race winner of the All-Star Open is just one lap – the final lap – and it has happened just once: 2005 (Brian Vickers). Last season, Daniel Suárez led 10 laps en route to his win in the All-Star Open.
All-Star
- In total, 54 different drivers have led at least one lap in the NASCAR All-Star Race.
- Kyle Busch leads the NASCAR Cup Series in All-Star Race laps led with 324 laps led in 17 starts.
- The most laps led in a NASCAR All-Star Race by a driver that won the race is 82 of the scheduled 83 laps (98.8%) by NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott in 1986 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. He started the event in the second starting position.
- The most laps led in a NASCAR All-Star Race by a driver that did not win is 121 of the scheduled 135 laps (89.6%) by NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott in 1987 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He started the event first but finished 14th.
- Two of the 38 NASCAR All-Star Races were led by a single driver from flag-to-flag – in 1990 Dale Earnhardt led all 70 laps and in 1991 Davey Allison also led all 70 laps (100%). Both instances hold the event’s record for highest percentage of laps led.
- The fewest laps led by the eventual winner of the NASCAR All-Star Race is two laps and it has happened three times: 1993 (Dale Earnhardt), 2000 (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) and 2009 (Tony Stewart).
Top 10 Lap Leaders in the NASCAR All-Star Race (All-Time & Active)
| Rank | All-Time Drivers | Races | Led | Completed | % Led |
| 1 | Kyle Busch | 17 | 324 | 1,424 | 23% |
| 2 | Bill Elliott | 18 | 267 | 1,486 | 18% |
| 3 | Jimmie Johnson | 19 | 238 | 1,778 | 13% |
| 4 | Ryan Blaney | 6 | 172 | 621 | 28% |
| 5 | Jeff Gordon | 22 | 165 | 1,794 | 9% |
| 6 | Kevin Harvick | 22 | 163 | 1,938 | 8% |
| 7 | Dale Earnhardt | 16 | 136 | 1,235 | 11% |
| 8 | Darrell Waltrip | 16 | 132 | 1,255 | 11% |
| 9 | Davey Allison | 7 | 128 | 684 | 19% |
| 10 | Brad Keselowski | 14 | 120 | 1,316 | 9% |
| Rank | Active Drivers | Races | Led | Completed | % Led |
| 1 | Kyle Busch | 17 | 324 | 1,424 | 23% |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | 6 | 172 | 621 | 28% |
| 3 | Kevin Harvick | 22 | 163 | 1,938 | 8% |
| 4 | Brad Keselowski | 14 | 120 | 1,316 | 9% |
| 5 | Ryan Newman | 20 | 111 | 1,821 | 6% |
| 6 | Kyle Larson | 6 | 94 | 498 | 19% |
| 7 | Chase Elliott | 7 | 74 | 651 | 11% |
| 8 | Denny Hamlin | 16 | 63 | 1,558 | 4% |
| 9 | William Byron | 4 | 32 | 468 | 7% |
| 10 | Joey Logano | 12 | 31 | 1,169 | 3% |
EVENT SPECIFIC STATS
Open
- The closest Margin of Victory in the NASCAR All-Star Open was on May 21, 2016 when Kyle Larson beat Chase Elliott to the finish line by 0.015-second at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Top Five Closest Margins of Victory in the NASCAR All-Star Open
| Date | Winner | Runner-Up | Margin of Victory (Secs.) |
| Saturday, May 21, 2016 | Kyle Larson | Chase Elliott | 0.015 |
| Saturday, May 21, 2005 | Brian Vickers | Mike Bliss | 0.114 |
| Saturday, May 17, 2008 | AJ Allmendinger | Sam Hornish Jr | 0.154 |
| Saturday, May 19, 2007 | Martin Truex Jr | Johnny Sauter | 0.180 |
| Saturday, May 19, 2018 | AJ Allmendinger | Erik Jones | 0.327 |
- The most different leaders in a NASCAR All-Star Open was eight in 1990.
- The 1990 NASCAR All-Star Open produced the most lead changes in the special non-points event with 11.
- Three times in the NASCAR All-Star Open has produced just one leader the entire event – 2013 (Jamie McMurray), 2012 (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) and 2002 (Jeremy Mayfield).
- The 2005 NASCAR All-Star Open produced the most cautions in the special non-points event with five cautions.
- The 1987 NASCAR All-Star Open produced the most caution laps in the special non-points event with 22 caution laps from four cautions.
- Three times the NASCAR All-Star Open has run caution-less (zero cautions) – 1997, 2002, 2006.
All-Star
- The closest Margin of Victory in the NASCAR All-Star Race was on May 19, 2007 when Kevin Harvick beat Jimmie Johnson to the finish line by 0.141-second at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Top Five Closest Margins of Victory in the NASCAR All-Star Open
| Date | Winner | Runner-Up | Margin of Victory (Secs.) |
| Saturday, May 19, 2007 | Kevin Harvick | Jimmie Johnson | 0.141 |
| Saturday, May 18, 2002 | Ryan Newman | Dale Earnhardt Jr | 0.158 |
| Sunday, June 13, 2021 | Kyle Larson | Brad Keselowski | 0.206 |
| Saturday, May 21, 1994 | Geoff Bodine | Sterling Marlin | 0.260 |
| Sunday, May 22, 2022 | Ryan Blaney | Denny Hamlin | 0.266 |
- The most different leaders in a NASCAR All-Star Race was nine in 2002.
- Twice the NASCAR All-Star Race has produced just one leader the entire event – 1990 (Dale Earnhardt) and 1991 (Davey Allison).
- The 2016 NASCAR All-Star Race produced the most lead changes in the special non-points event with 13.
- The 2022, 2019 and 2018 NASCAR All-Star Races produced the most cautions in the special non-points event with eight cautions each.
- The 2022 NASCAR All-Star Race produced the most caution laps in the special non-points event with 31 caution laps from eight cautions.
- Seven times the NASCAR All-Star Race has run caution-less (zero cautions) – 1985, 1986, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2001, 2008.
FAN VOTE
- The NASAR All-Star Fan Vote was introduced to the format in 2004 and 16 different drivers have won the vote.
- The first Fan Vote winner was Ken Schrader, driving for BAM Racing in 2004; he started 24th and finished 13th in the All-Star Race.
- In 2008, Kasey Kahne became the first driver to get into the NASCAR All-Star Race by the Fan Vote and go on to win the event. Kahne started 24th (last place) in the All-Star race and won. He led the final 17 laps to win.
- Danica Patrick became the first driver to win more than one Fan Vote into the NASCAR All-Star Race (2013, 2015). She also is the only female to win the Fan Vote into the All-Star race.
- Chase Elliott became the first driver to win the Fan Vote in consecutive seasons (2016, 2017, 2018), and also the first driver to win it three times – leads the series in Fan Vote wins.
- Chase Elliott, Kasey Kahne, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Joey Logano and Carl Edwards are the only five drivers who have won the NASCAR All-Star Race and the Fan Vote – Kahne won both in 2008, Earnhardt Jr. won the race in 2000 and the Fan Vote in 2011. Logano won the Fan Vote in 2009 and the All-Star race in 2016. Edwards won the Fan Vote in 2010 and the All-Star Race in 2011. Elliott won the Fan Vote from 2016-2018 and the All-Star Race in 2020.
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