Hocevar, Nemechek Advance to NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro

Carson Hocevar won the NASCAR All-Star Open at North Wilkesboro Speedway, earning his first-ever spot in the All-Star Race, aided by a strategic two-tire pit stop that helped him take the lead in the second half of the race. John Hunter Nemechek finished second, also advancing to the main event after a late-race surge enabled by fresh tires. Pole-sitter Shane van Gisbergen led early but lost track position due to his pit strategy and finished outside the transfer spots, along with other notable drivers like Bubba Wallace and Ryan Preece. Noah Gragson secured the final All-Star Race spot by winning the Fan Vote for the third consecutive year. The Open race featured intense physical racing and strategic decisions, including pit stop choices that significantly influenced outcomes, with some drivers expressing frustration over missed opportunities. Overall, Hocevar and Nemechek's performances highlighted their teams’ adaptability and competitiveness in a challenging and closely contested event.