Christopher Bell Wins Record All-Star Race at Wilkesboro

The 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway featured a thrilling 250-lap showdown, with Christopher Bell winning after a record 18 lead changes. Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s efforts to revive the historic track resulted in record attendance and a celebrated return to grassroots racing, boosting the local economy and sparking emotional reactions from fans. The weekend also marked a milestone for the CARS Tour—co-owned by Earnhardt Jr. and Kevin Harvick—by achieving its first national TV broadcast and highlighting its developmental role for NASCAR talent. Fans traveled from across the country, drawn by the tradition, family atmosphere, and accessibility of short-track racing. Brad Keselowski advocated for North Wilkesboro to host a regular season NASCAR points race, suggesting the All-Star event move to another venue. These developments underscore North Wilkesboro's renewed prominence within the NASCAR community.