The NASCAR Cup Series All-Star weekend action continues at North Wilkesboro Speedway today, Saturday, May 17, with the All-Star Race Heats 1 and 2.

Qualifying on Friday night set the starting lineups for the two heats, with the finishing order from Heat 1 set to determine the inside row for Sunday’s All-Star Race, and Heat 2 the outside row.

After qualifying, Brad Keselowski will start out front in the first heat race, with Alex Bowman and William Byron also set to start inside the top three.

In the second heat, meanwhile, Christopher Bell will start out front after finishing second in qualifying on Friday night, with Chase Briscoe and Joey Logano set to start second and third, respectively.

Whilst there are no points up for grabs this weekend, there is a $1 million prize for the winner of Sunday’s main event, meaning drivers should have plenty of motivation to finish well in Saturday’s heats and gain the best possible starting position for the All-Star Race itself.

With that said, let’s get into all of the timing and TV details you need ahead of today’s action, as well as the full starting lineups for both All-Star Race Heats.

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NASCAR Cup Series: All-Star Race Heats start times

The two 75-lap NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race Heats at North Wilkesboro Speedway are set to start today, Saturday, May 17 at 5:10 pm ET and 6:15 PM ET.

Here are the start times converted to your city and time zone.

NASCAR All-Star Race Heat 1 start times

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NASCAR All-Star Race Heat 2 start times

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How to watch NASCAR on TV today

Today’s NASCAR Cup Series action from North Wilkesboro Speedway will be broadcast live on FOX Sports 2. Radio coverage of the two heat races will also be available via SiriusXM and MRN.

Broadcast details vary depending on your location. Please check below to see how you can catch the Cup Series action in your country.

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All-Star Race Heat No. 1 starting lineup

All-Star Race Heat No. 2 starting lineup

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From 32nd on the grid to the top of the leaderboard, Spire Motorsports pulled off a stunning upset at North Wilkesboro Speedway, leaving the facility with 100,000 reasons to celebrate.

During Friday evening’s NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Mechanix Pit Crew Challenge, Michael McDowell’s No. 71 team delivered a lightning-quick pit stop. As a result, they edged out Trackhouse Racing’s No. 99 squad, clocking in faster than their 12.6-second effort to secure the top spot and the grand cash prize.

From Underdogs to Top Dogs: Spire Motorsports Claims $100K at NWB

NASCAR’s All-Star weekend is off to a flying start. Prior to Friday’s Pit Crew Challenge, the Spire Motorsports No. 71 team sat 32nd out of 36 in this season’s pit crew rankings. Yet, despite the odds, the crew stole the spotlight, outgunning every other crew to bag the $100,000 cash prize.

Clocking in at 12.587 seconds, the stop included everything from entry to exit, launching them to the top over Trackhouse Racing (No. 99) and Front Row Motorsports (No. 4). McDowell was the 15th driver to take it to the track during Friday’s NASCAR All-Star Open qualifying, during the three-lap run, where crew pulled off the the stunning feat during the three-lap qualifying run.

That stop held strong against the 18-car NASCAR All-Star Open field, but many wondered if they could persist against the 20 teams competing in the NASCAR All-Star Race qualifying session. The No. 71 winning crew comprised Brandon Chapman (Fueler), Max Marsh (Front Changer), Ty Boeck (Rear Tire Changer), Luke Bussel (Tire Carrier), and Dax Hollifield (Jackman).

The crew bested 12.600 seconds and 12.669 seconds of No. 99 and No. 4 squad to clinch the challenge. Meanwhile, Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 11 crew, which made the headlines earlier this year in Darlington with a 9.650-second 4-tire pit stop, recorded a time of 14.460 seconds.

Everything felt like a dream for Jackman Hollified, who stayed up late till 2 a.m. working out the strategy. Reflecting on the win, he said, “We’re all rookies. We have half our team, this is our 12th race. So we’ve been working hard for the past year, just doing the little things right, and once you do enough of those, things are going to turn out right, you know? We just work on getting better each and every day, and it showed today.”

Meanwhile, Travis Paterson, crew chief of No. 71, noted, ” We put a lot of effort into this, whether it was our setup or these guys coming to the shop to check it, and all we said was we wanted to repeat what they did in practice because it was an eight-three (8.3-second stop), and that’s what they did. Awesome on them. So badass for these guys.”

The Cup Series action will resume on Saturday evening for the All-Star Heat Races at 5:10 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the action on FOX Sports or tune into MRN Radio/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Don Davis Race Cars (DDRC), Hughes Motorsports, and Doug Foley Jr. are proud to present the new DDRC Bracket “Eliminator” Roadster

SALISBURY, NC — Don Davis Race Cars (DDRC), Hughes Motorsports, and bracket racing driver Doug Foley Jr. have teamed up to create the ultimate new weapon for bracket racers — the DDRC Bracket “Eliminator” Roadster — and early production is already underway.

Engineered with direct input from championship-winning racers, the DDRC Bracket “Eliminator” Roadster blends proven craftsmanship, driver feedback, and real-world racing experience to deliver consistency, stability, and round-after-round repeatability — the true keys to winning in today’s toughest bracket racing environments.

“This isn’t just another roadster — it’s a race-winning platform, engineered with racers’ input to meet racers’ needs,” said Scott Anderson, owner of Don Davis Race Cars. “Every detail, from chassis setup to driver feel, has been developed to deliver confidence, predictability, and results.”

Built specifically for the demanding, high-pressure world of sportsman drag racing, the Eliminator features precision 4-link chassis geometry and a lightweight strut front end for maximum stability, adjustable driver ergonomics for superior comfort and control, and engine placement optimized for ideal weight distribution and balance. From a carbon fiber dash and interior panel options to a gas strut-assisted body lift for quick maintenance, every element of the chassis is engineered with the racer in mind.

The Eliminator is built on a 4130 Chromoly Roadster chassis with a 105-inch wheelbase and a 42-inch track width. As shipped, it weighs approximately 2,150 pounds with a Big Block Chevy (BBC) engine. The rear housing is a custom Moser Engineering DDRC 4-link design, and all chassis tabs come pre-welded for quick and easy setup.

Feedback from elite racers has played a central role in shaping the Eliminator Roadster. Jim Hughes, owner of Hughes Motorsports and a championship-winning driver, shared: “The Eliminator has everything a driver wants and nothing they don’t. It’s the car you’d build if you had the time, tools, and thirty years of mistakes to learn from — and they already did that work for you.” 

Meanwhile, Doug Foley Jr., a proven bracket racing standout, added, “When you’re making pass after pass with money or championships on the line, you need a car that’s predictable and stable every single time. That’s exactly what the DDRC Bracket ‘Eliminator’ Roadster provides — confidence.”

Production is underway at Don Davis Race Cars’ facility in Salisbury, NC, with first deliveries expected soon. Interest has been strong — racers serious about elevating their programs are encouraged to contact DDRC early to reserve a build slot.

About Don Davis Race Cars (DDRC)

Founded in 1985, Don Davis Race Cars (DDRC) has earned a national reputation for craftsmanship, innovation, and performance in the world of sportsman drag racing. For 40 years, DDRC has been trusted by racers competing in Super Gas, Super Comp, and bracket racing classes who rely on consistency, precision, and proven quality to win rounds and championships.

Now led by Scott Anderson, a former NASCAR fabricator, DDRC has expanded its capabilities using advanced design tools, modern manufacturing techniques, and a customer-first approach. From chassis design and welding to composite fabrication and full vehicle builds, DDRC’s work reflects a deep foundation of real-world racing experience.

Based in Salisbury, North Carolina, DDRC continues to support grassroots racers across the country — combining four decades of excellence with forward-thinking engineering to deliver cars that win, round after round.

For more information or to reserve a car, contact Scott Anderson, Owner of Don Davis Race Cars, at 915-241-1757 or by email at sales@theDDRC.com. Additional details can be found online at https://dondavisracecars.com. Stay up to date by following @DonDavisRaceCars on Facebook and Instagram.

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As long as all goes smoothly, the logistics of Kyle Larson’s highly touted Memorial Day Double — starting and finishing the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge and Coca-Cola 600 on May 25 — aren’t that complicated.

But there’s another tricky element to Larson’s intricate schedule over the next week that’s flown under the radar: Is the former NASCAR Cup champion able to race for both the Indy 500 pole and the All-Star Race at North Carolina’s North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday evening?

With final-round qualifying starting an hour later this year — Fast 12 starts at 4:05 p.m. vs. 3:05 in 2024 and Fast Six at 6:25 vs. 5:25 last year — it appears inevitable Larson will have to forgo leading The Greatest Spectacle in Racing to green, should he have that chance.

“For me, and definitely for Rick (Hendrick) and Hendrick Motorsports, I think no mater through this whole experience this year, Cup should be the priority,” Larson said Tuesday. “So, yeah, I mean, I just assume, you know, we’re going to run the All-Star Race no matter what. So hopefully, you know, we run into that predicament because that means our car is fast. And, two, I mean, yes it would be extremely nice to go for the pole at the Indianapolis 500, but at the same time, it’s hard to turn down an opportunity race for a million dollars.”

If this year’s Indy 500 qualifying schedule followed 2024’s itinerary, Larson likely wouldn’t have to face that predicament. But his strict minute-by-minute schedule calls for Larson to depart IMS via helicopter by 5:40 p.m. The Fast 12 is scheduled to end at 5:05, but the Fast Six? That starts at 6:25.

Even if Larson were to qualify first among Fast Six drivers, he wouldn’t arrive to North Wilkesboro until around 8 p.m. race time. Still, “like I said,” Larson added, “I hope we’re in that predicament.”

Of course, if weather somehow delays the start time of Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro, then Larson might have an opportunity to stick around for the Fast Six, should he advance. But with only a 10 percent of rain throughout the day, the chances of that as (of Friday afternoon) are unlikely.

During NASCAR weekend the first weekend of May at Texas Motor Speedway, Larson issued a similar response to this week’s logsitical update, emphasizing that “it’s important to race” the All-Star Race

“And it’s a lot of money on the line,” Larson said of the $1 million winner’s share. “Sure it would be great to have an opportunity for the pole, but I’d rather race for $1 million and start sixth.”

This is the same mentality, prioritizing NASCAR above the Indy 500 this year, Larson’s abiding by throughout his Memorial Day Double undertaking. Should weather again foul up Larson’s Double attempt in Indianapolis, he won’t chance missing the Coke 600.

“Yeah, I mean, I think I owe it to my NASCAR team as well to get here in time to try and win one of the biggest races of the season, and a race that has the most implication to the season as well,” Larson said on Dale Earnhardt Jr.s podcast last month, the Dale Jr. Download. “So, yeah, I mean, obviously I want to be here, and I want to do well here, and I want to try and compete for a pole. But, you know, I think my team, they deserve me to be at Charlotte to try and compete for a win there.”

Making “sure I’m giving both series the respect they deserve” is important to Larson, too, who has said multiple times he couldn’t enjoy the Indy 500 experience last year because “I had a lot of weight on me and a lot of guilt of not being able to be in two places at one time.”

“I just was never in the right mindset,” Larson said in an interview with IndyCar writer Bruce Martin. “I didn’t enjoy anything about” race day of the 2024 Indy 500.

“This year, we’re a little more prepared, but it’s still a challenge,” Larson added last month on the Dale Jr. Download. “You know, NASCAR is my priority, but I’m passionate about this too. So, it’s about making sure I’m not shortchanging either one and giving my all to both.”

South Florida Porsche Dealership In Anti-Jewish Controversy.

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The co-owner of Champion Motorsports is apparently leaving his company after calling a customer a “Jew Cu-t” in a text message. Naveen Maraj, according to the General Manager of Champion Porsche, is resigning from the company following BocaNewsNow.com’s reporting on the incident that involved a Boca Raton customer.

In a lengthy statement first published by BocaNewsNow.com Friday night, General Manager Mike Peters suggested that Maraj and potential customer John Wolff had a longstanding relationship which kinda sorta made the Antisemitic remark okay. But Wolff, who we did not initially identify, says he hadn’t spoken to Maraj in six years, and to suggest that they had the sort of relationship where it’s okay for Maraj to call him a “Jew Cu-t” is absurd.

We are republishing the entire statement from Champion Motorsport, below. We asked General Manager Mike Peters to clarify how a co-owner of a company could resign from that company. Peters sent BocaNewsNow.com this response:

”Naveen had maintained certain operational  and managerial responsibilities at Champion.  He will no longer be involved in day to day operations or management.”

Here is the official letter from Mike Peters announcing Maraj’s resignation. We note that customer John Wolff refutes much of the content regarding his relationship with Maraj. BocaNewsNow.com has learned that the Anti-Defamation league continues to review the incident. We also note that competitor Braman Porsche in West Palm Beach is actively involved with multiple Jewish organizations in South Florida. Norman Braman’s parents were Jewish immigrants from Europe. Norman is the former owner of the Philadelphia Eagles.

STATEMENT FROM CHAMPION PORSCHE/CHAMPION MOTORSPORTS: ”We have become aware of a recent comment made toward Mr. John Wolff that was both offensive and inexcusable. Upon learning of this, we immediately investigated and learned that Mr. Wolff was not a customer of Champion but was a friend with a Champion representative. Considering the content, we felt it was essential to address the matter directly—with the seriousness and transparency it deserves.

We have discovered that the comment was not made with the intent to harm. Notwithstanding, we recognize that intent does not negate impact. The language used was inappropriate and does not reflect the standards of conduct or mutual respect that has been a part of the Champion culture for over 38 years.

By way of background, Mr. Wolff and Mr. Naveen Maraj have maintained a close personal friendship for more than 14 years. Over that time, they became avid fishing partners and became, what Naveen believed to be a close friend. That friendship included a degree of casual banter and familiarity that, while understood privately, can easily be misinterpreted—or become wholly inappropriate—when viewed outside of that context. The remark in question was made in a personal capacity and was entirely unrelated to Mr. Maraj’s role or responsibilities at Champion. It was a moment of misplaced informality between friends, not a deliberate attempt to offend or cause harm.

That said, we fully acknowledge that words carry weight—regardless of context or intent. We deeply regret any discomfort, concern, or confusion this incident may have caused. Mr. Maraj has personally expressed his remorse and apology to Mr. Wolff. 

At Champion, we are firmly committed to fostering an environment rooted in respect, professionalism, and integrity. Incidents like this remind us of the importance of these values, and we will use this moment as an opportunity to reinforce them—both internally and in our broader relationships. In furtherance of those standards, Naveen Maraj has advised that he will resign from his employment with Champion and will step down from his managerial and leadership roles with the company effective immediately. 

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to clarify and take responsibility. Should there be further concerns or if additional context would be helpful, we remain fully available for continued dialogue.”

Read our original reporting here.