Brad Keselowski Wins NASCAR All-Star Pole, McDowell Pit Crew Claims $100K

Brad Keselowski secured the pole position for the 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway with an impressive qualifying time that included a four-tire pit stop, posting a total time of 87.363 seconds. Despite a challenging season so far, Keselowski credited his pit crew for a solid stop and his team for providing a fast car, allowing him to lead both Saturday's Heat Race 1 and the main event on Sunday. His pole-winning lap was nearly a full second faster than the second-place qualifier, Christopher Bell. Meanwhile, Michael McDowell's No. 71 Spire Motorsports pit crew, composed of former football players, won the $100,000 Pit Crew Challenge with the fastest stop of 12.587 seconds, an unexpected highlight for the team competing in the Open. The finishing positions in Saturday's heat races will set the rest of the lineup, but Keselowski will start at the front regardless. This qualifying event showcased the critical role of teamwork and precision in both driving and pit stops under the unique All-Star Race format.