Two of NASCAR’s national series are at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Friday.
The Craftsman Truck Series teams will practice ahead of Saturday’s race. Cup teams will have multiple sessions on the track.
Brad Keselowski’s journey to victory in Darlington was years in the making
The former cup champion achieved his 36th cup victory in his career last weekend, but first as co-owner of RFK Racing.
The cup schedule starts with training when leaving and entering the pit lane. Drivers will then practice on the 0.625-mile paved track.
Those with safe spots in the All-Star Race conclude Friday’s schedule with the return of the pit crew challenge qualifying session that determines the pole winner of Heat Race 1 and the All-Star Race.
Those without a spot in the All-Star Race will participate in single-car qualifying to determine the lineup for Sunday’s All-Star Open.
North Wilkesboro Speedway Friday schedule
Weather
Underground again: Cloudy early with rain showers in the afternoon. A high of 74 degrees with a 45% chance of rain at the start of the Truck Training. A high of 70 degrees and a 59% chance of rain at the start of the pit crew challenge.
Friday May 17
(All times East)
Garage open
Good news, bad news for NASCAR Cup teams ahead of the All-Star Race
Josh Berry comes in with a season-best third in Darlington.
Track activity
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3:00 PM – 3:50 PM – Truck Series Training (FS1)
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4:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Cup Series Qualifying Entry/Exit Practice on Pit Road (FS1, Motor Racing Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
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4:35 PM – 5:25 PM – Cup Series Practice (FS1, Motor Racing Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
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5:40 – 6:10 PM — Cup Series Qualifying for All-Star Open (FS1, Motor Racing Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
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6:20 PM – 7:30 PM – Cup Series Pit Crew Challenge (FS1, Motor Racing Network, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
