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North Wilkesboro Speedway to Host Longest NASCAR Race in Decades

12/5/2025

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North Wilkesboro Speedway will host its first points-paying NASCAR Cup Series race in nearly 30 years on July 19, 2026, now named the Window World 450.
The race distance increases by 50 laps to 450, the longest Cup Series event there since 1974.
Graig Hoffman, Executive Director of North Wilkesboro Speedway, says the change enhances the fan experience.
The weekend features the zMAX CARS Tour and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races.

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North Wilkesboro Speedway will host its first points-paying NASCAR Cup Series race in nearly 30 years on July 19, 2026, now named the Window World 450.
The race distance increases by 50 laps to 450, the longest Cup Series event there since 1974.
Graig Hoffman, Executive Director of North Wilkesboro Speedway, says the change enhances the fan experience.
The weekend features the zMAX CARS Tour and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races.