The NASCAR Cup Series takes over historic North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina on Sunday for the annual NASCAR All-Star Race.
Twenty-three drivers will race for a $1 million prize under the lights in prime time, with 20 qualifying automatically, two gaining entrances to the race through the All-Star Open and the final berth being awarded to the winner of the fan vote. This year’s All-Star Race will also be longer, going from 200 laps to 250 laps on the 0.625-mile track.
But before the drivers can tackle the All-Star Race, they had to compete in heat races on Saturday to set Sunday’s starting lineup. The heats also allowed drivers to get a feel for racing conditions on the short track. Brad Keselowski was fastest in qualifying and won the first of two heat races to lock up the pole position for Sunday’s race. Christopher Bell won the second heat race and will start on the outside of the front row.
The All-Star Open will precede the All-Star Race on Sunday, giving fans two events on Sunday to get their motors revved. Here’s all the information you need to get ready for the 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race and All-Star Open:
Carson Hocevar wins NASCAR All-Star Open
Carson Hocevar took charge on the final restart on Lap 84 of 100 to surge to the lead in his No. 77 Chevrolet and win the 2025 NASCAR All-Star Open. John Hunter Nemecheck, in the No. 42 Toyota, finished second. With the results, Hocevar and Nemechek advanced to their first NASCAR All-Star Race. Noah Gragson won the fan vote for the third consecutive season and will also transfer to the All-Star Race.
The three drivers will start the 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race, which is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, in the rear of the field behind the 20 automatic qualifers.
NASCAR All-Star Open hits halfway point
The yellow flag waved for a compeition caution on Lap 50 in the 2025 NASCAR All-Star Open. Shane Van Gisbergen led all 50 laps. The race is scheduled to go 100 laps, but there will be one attempt at overtime, if necessary, at the end of the race.
The top two finishers plus the All-Star fan vote winner will transfer to the NASCAR All-Star Race later tonight and will start in the rear of the field.
What time does the NASCAR All-Star Race start?
The 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race starts at 8 p.m. ET at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. It will be preceded by the NASCAR All-Star Open, which begins at 5 p.m. ET.
What TV channel is the NASCAR All-Star Race on?
FS1 is broadcasting the 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race and the All-Star Open.
Will there be a live stream of the NASCAR All-Star Race?
The 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race can be live streamed on Max and the FoxSports app. Viewers can also stream the race on Fubo, which is offering a free trial to new subscribers.
Watch the NASCAR All-Star Race on Fubo
How many laps is the NASCAR All-Star Race and All-Star Open?
The 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race is 250 laps around the 0.625-mile oval for a total of 156.25 miles. All laps count, and there will be a competition break at or around the 100-lap mark.
The All-Star Open is 100 laps. All laps count, and there will be a competition break at or around Lap 50. There will be one attempt at NASCAR Overtime if necessary. The top two finishers plus the All-Star Fan Vote winner will transfer to the All-Star Race and start in the rear of the field.
Who won the most recent NASCAR All-Star Race?
Joey Logano dominated the 2024 NASCAR All-Star Race, leading 199 of 200 laps before holding off Denny Hamlin by 0.636 seconds.
What is the lineup for the NASCAR All-Star Race?
The starting lineup for the 2025 NASCAR All-Star race was determined by the results of Saturday’s heat races. Heat 1 results determined the inside row to start Sunday’s race, while Heat 2 results determined the outside row (car number in parentheses):
(6) Brad Keselowski, Ford … Fastest in qualifying
(20) Christopher Bell, Toyota … Heat Race No. 2 winner
(1) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet … Heat Race No. 1 2nd place
(22) Joey Logano, Ford … Heat Race No. 2 2nd place
(24) William Byron, Chevrolet … Heat Race No. 1 3rd place
(9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet … Heat Race No. 2 3rd place
(12) Ryan Blaney, Ford … Heat Race No. 1 4th place
(8) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet … Heat Race No. 2 4th place
(48) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet … Heat Race No. 1 5th place
(17) Chris Buescher, Ford … Heat Race No. 2 5th place
(21) Josh Berry, Ford … Heat Race No. 1 6th place
(99) Daniel Suárez, Chevrolet … Heat Race No. 2 6th place
(45) Tyler Reddick, Toyota … Heat Race No. 1 7th place
(19) Chase Briscoe, Toyota … Heat Race No. 2 7th place
(3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet … Heat Race No. 1 8th place
(2) Austin Cindric, Ford … Heat Race No. 2 8th place
(47) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet … Heat Race No. 1 9th place
(51) Harrison Burton, Ford … Heat Race No. 2 9th place
(5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet … Heat Race No. 1 10th place
(11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota … Heat Race No. 2 10th place
All-Star Open winner
All-Star Open 2nd place
Fan vote winner
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