1 day Ago By Karan Yadav
On April 23, NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports announced the changes for the upcoming All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, with former Cup Series driver Darrell Waltrip reflecting on the matter. The All-Star open race is scheduled on May 18, a week ahead of the AdventHealth 400 on May 11. The Stock Car Racing Association added 50 laps to the race, along with a new manufacturer showdown, a promoter's caution, modifications to Open Qualifying, and Pit Crew Challenge eligibility for the 2025 season.
However, the All-Star Open remained mostly unchanged, even with the new rules. With the new 50 laps, the main event now features 250 laps, and reflecting upon the same, Darrel Waltrip expressed his excitement. In addition to the 50 laps, NASCAR introduced the "Promoter's Caution.
" This can be used before lap 220 only if no natural caution occurs, with Waltrip expressing curiosity about the teams' tire wear strategies. The governing body also added a manufacturer showdown to the upcoming All-Star race. This rule states that each manufacturer, Toyota, Ford, and Chevrolet, will have the same number of cars in the race.
Furthermore, the number of cars depends on the smallest group. Over a decade ago, in 2012, former NASCAR Cup Series driver Darrell Waltrip was interviewed by Cory McCartney and got candid about his early days of racing. Although he had immense success in his career, his start was not as easy.
He had to overcome financial struggles that prevented him from landing a seat in the series. Waltrip shared his thoughts via Sports Illustrated and said : Darrell Waltrip was named among NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023 for his remarkable achievements in his 29-year stint in the series. Karan Yadav Karan Yadav is an enthusiastic sports journalist with a sharp focus on accuracy and storytelling in motorsports.
With a background in BCA studies and around five months of experience at Essentially Sports, he has built a solid foundation in sports coverage at Sportskeeda, combining his passion for racing with a commitment to detailed reporting. Karan follows top NASCAR drivers like Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, and Ryan Blaney, admiring their unique racing styles. When he’s not writing, he enjoys gaming and diving into the latest motorsports news and analysis.
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