​Recounting the NASCAR weekend at North Wilkesboro, this marks the first Cup Series points-paying race at the historic track since 1996. The Window World 450, scheduled for July 19, will stretch to 450 laps on the 0.625-mile oval, making it the longest race of the weekend. In contrast, the previous Cup races that had been held on the venue in the 1980s and 1990s, including the final Cup points event in 1996, were run for 400 laps. North Wilkesboro has rejoined the Cup schedule in recent years, having hosted the All-Star Race and re-entered the circuit after more than 25 years away.
Additionally, the Craftsman Truck Series will join the weekend at North Wilkesboro, with the Faith Fest 250 taking place on July 18. Below is the full on-track schedule for North Wilkesboro Speedway. For context, last week’s NASCAR coverage highlighted the Atlanta race, noting the winners and losers, including a final-lap penalty for Bubba Wallace, as Ryan Blaney claimed victory in the Cup race.
Event details in focus: Kansas City, Kansas, hosting qualifying for the Cup Series AdventHealth 400 on April 18, 2026, with photos capturing Christopher Bell behind the wheel of the #20 Reser’s Fine Foods Toyota during qualifying at Kansas Speedway. All times listed are Central and reflect on-track activity at North Wilkesboro Speedway unless otherwise noted.
Schedule of events:
– 1 p.m. — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice and qualifying on FS2
– 1:30 p.m. — Faith Fest 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race (250 laps, 156.25 miles) on FS1 (also available to watch on Fubo)
– 4 p.m. — NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying on truTV
– 6 p.m. — Window World 450 NASCAR Cup Series race (450 laps, 281.25 miles) on TNT and HBO Max (in-car cameras)
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