Kyle Larson spanks the field in NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro: Kyle Larson’s third victory in the Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Race was a case of absolute dominance. It was also a case study in strategy at revitalized North Wilkesboro Speedway, with the eventual winning move made on Lap 18 of 200.(Read More)(5-21-2023)

#5-Kyle Larson won the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday night in dominant fashion. It is his third All-Star Race win. He has also won All-Star events hosted at Charlotte Motor Speedway (2019) and Texas Motor Speedway (2021).
#23-Bubba Wallace finished 2nd followed by #45-Tyler Reddick, #14-Chase Briscoe, #9-Chase Elliott, #12-Ryan Blaney, #99-Daniel Suarez, #43-Erik Jones, #4-Ty Gibbs, and #22-Joey Logano.
The race consisted of 200 laps with a competition break at lap 100.
The only other caution flag of the race waved on lap 17 for a #47-Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. spin. #5-Larson crew chief Cliff Daniels called his driver down pitroad for a set of fresh tires under the yellow. Larson was caught speeding on exit and was forced to take the restart on lap 20 at the tail end of the field. By lap 55, he had driven his way through traffic and to the lead.
Drivers that advanced from the Open to the All-Star race: #48-Josh Berry (15th) and #54-Ty Gibbs (9th).
#42-Noah Gragson (23rd) was the fan vote winner to get into the race.
There were three lead changes among two drivers and two cautions for 13 laps.
See race details at: Race Results, Cumulative Report and Penalty Report.

Race Fast Facts – All-Star Race:
Kyle Larson won the NASCAR All-Star Race, his third victory in the NASCAR Cup Series special non-points event – 2023, 2021, 2019.
Larson has become the second youngest to get his third All-Star win – Jeff Gordon got his third at 29 years old, Larson is 30 years old, Jimmie Johnson at 36 years old and Dale Earnhardt at 42 years old.
This is Hendrick Motorsports’ 11th victory in the NASCAR All-Star Race – series-most – 2023, 2021, 2020, 2013, 2012, 2006, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1997, 1995
Bubba Wallace (second) posted his best career finish in the NASCAR All-Star Race with a runner-up finish.
Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team win over $1 million with the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race victory.
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All-Star Race & Open Paint Schemes

#48-Josh Berry and #54-Ty Gibbs advanced to the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway by being the top two finishers in the All-Star Open.
There were followed by #10-Aric Almirola, #41-Ryan Preece, #16-AJ Allmendinger, #15-JJ Yeley, #42-Noah Gragson, #77-Ty Dillon, #7-Corey LaJoie, #78-Josh Bilicki.
The fan vote winner, advancing to the All-Star Race was #42-Noah Gragson.
There were 5 lead changes among 3 drivers and 3 cautions for 18 yellow flag laps.
The average speed of the race was: 80.128mph.
See race details at: All-Star Open Race Results, Cumulative Report, and Penalty Report.

Race Fast Facts – All-Star Open:
Josh Berry(i) won the NASCAR All-Star Open, his first victory in the special non-points NASCAR Cup Series event.
This is Hendrick Motorsports sixth victory in the NASCAR All-Star Open – series-most – 2023, 2012, 2005, 2000, 1997, 1994.
With the victory Josh Berry has advanced to the NASCAR Al-Star Race.
Ty Gibbs # finshed runner-up in the NASCAR All-Star Open at North Wilkesboro Speedway and will advance to the NASCAR All-Star Race.
Noah Gragson has won the 2023 NASCAR Fan Vote and will advance to the NASCAR All-Star Race.
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To the rear (All-Star): none reported

To the rear (Open): none reported

All-Star Race Pit Stalls

All-Star Open Pit stalls

The starting lineup is set for the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway following two 60 lap heat races.
The results of the first heat race, won by #99-Daniel Suarez, set the inside row.
The results of the second heat race, won by #17-Chris Buescher, set the outside row.
Therefore, the top 10 starter will be #99-Suarez, #17-Buescher, #22-Joey Logano, #3-Austin Dillon, #14-CHase Briscoe, #24-William Byron, #20-Christopher Bell, #6-Brad Keselowski, #11-Denny Hamlin, and #23-Bubba Wallace.
They will be joined by the top two finishers of the All-Star Open and the fan vote winner.
There were two lead changes among two drivers and one cautions for eight yellow flag laps in the first heat due to changing track conditions. The race began with teams running wet weather tires, but under the yellow, NASCAR had teams change to slicks.
There were no lead changes and one cautions for nine yellow flag laps when the rain returned in the second heat.
See the complete All-Star Race heat races results and the All-Star starting lineup.

Qualifying for the NASCAR All-Star Race is complete and #99-Daniel Suarez and #17-Chris Buescher will start from the pole for their heat races.
Qualifying was based on pit stop times during the Pit Crew Challenge. The All-Star Heat races will be 60 laps and will set the lineup for the All-Star race.
The top five starters for the first 60 lap heat race: #99-Suarez, #9-Chase Elliott, #22-Joey Logano, #11-Denny Hamlin
The top five starters for the second 60 lap heat race: #17-Buescher, #3-Austin Dillon, #24-William Byron, #1-Ross Chastain
See the complete qualifying results and the All-Star Race heat races starting lineups.

#54-Ty Gibbs will start from the pole for the NASCAR All-Star Open race at North Wilkesboro Speedway after winning the Pit Crew Challenge.
#48-Josh Berry will start second, with #7-Corey LaJoie, #21-Harrison Burton and #31-Justin Haley will round out the top five.
Qualifying was based on pit stop times during the Pit Crew Challenge. The Open will be 100 laps. The top two finishers and the fan vote winner will advance to the All-Star Race.
See the complete qualifying results and the All-Star Race Open Starting Lineup.

Practice for the NASCAR All Star race and All Star Open at North Wilkesboro Speedway is over. The top five:
#5-Kyle Larson 109.144 mph
#6-Brad Keselowski 108.848 mph
#11-Denny Hamlin 108.204 mph
#17-Chris Buescher 108.064 mph
#14-Chase Briscoe 107.965 mph
Slowest: #78-Josh Bilicki 103.453 mph
Most laps run: #14-Briscoe, 81
Best 10 consecutive lap avg (of 36 drivers): #24-William Byron 106.458 mph
Notes; #99-Daniel Suarez spun in Turn 4 during the opening minutes of the session.
See the fastest speeds, best 10 consecutive lap average, laps run on the All-Star Practice speeds page.

All-Star Race & Open Qualifying Order

All-Star Race Crew Rosters

NASCAR Open Crew Rosters

Goodyear Tire Notes

The entry lists for the NASCAR Open and All-Star races at North Wilkesboro Speedway are posted.
21 eligible drivers are entered for the All-Star race.
For the open, 16 teams are entered, including #13-Chandler Smith, #48-Josh Berry, #51-Ryan Newman, and #78-Josh Bilicki.
See the full entry list on the NASCAR All-Star race entry list page and the NASCAR All-Star Open entry list page.

Weekend Schedule

All-Star Race Format Announced