Seven different Cup Series competitors have won races this season entering the longest race on the NASCAR calendar, and drivers anticipate another competitive race at Charlotte.

Keep the All-Star Race in North Wilkesboro another year. NASCAR can then give this historic track in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains a points race in 2027. That could allow NASCAR to move the All-Star Race to Bowman Gray Stadium, giving that track an event in May the week before the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Charlotte Motor Speedway hosted the NASCAR All-Star Race from 1987 until 2019. Ahead of this weekend’s iteration at North Wilkesboro Speedway, the third time it’ll be the cathedral, Brad Keselowski believes it’s time to return the sport returns to their roots.

Spire Motorsports announced NASCAR veteran B.J. McLeod will pilot the team’s No. 07 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway where Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster will be showcased as the team’s primary sponsor.