What’s Happening?

This weekend, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series joins the NASCAR Cup Series for a jam-packed weekend of on-track action as part of NASCAR’s 2025 All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Whether you are at the track or home, what does the forecast look like for this weekend in North Wilkesboro?

• North Wilkesboro Speedway opened in 1947 and serves as a reminder of NASCAR’s roots. After its abandonment in 1996, the track was left without a NASCAR race and turned to ruins until a grassroots campaign revived the monument to speed.
• The NASCAR Cup Series returns to the track in 2023 for the All-Star race. However, prior to leaving in 1996, the track hosted a spring and fall race date from 1957 to 1996. The Truck Series first raced at the track in 1995, and left in 1996, but returned in 2023 for a points-paying event.

Weekend Weather Forecast via the National Weather Service (All Listed Times EST)

Friday, May 16: All-Star Race Practice and Qualifying

Before the Race (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 85°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation: 23% Chance From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Wind: 2 to 6 mph

During the On-Track Action (4:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 85°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation: 23% Chance From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Wind: 7 to 2 mph

After the Race (9:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 74°F at 9:00 PM
• Precipitation: 13% Chance From 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Wind: 2 mph

Saturday, May 17: Cup Series All-Star Race Heats and Truck Series Window World 250 on FS1 [TV] & NRN [Radio]

Before the Race (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 81°F at 1:00 PM
• Precipitation: 36% Chance From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Wind: 5 to 11 mph, Gusts of 20 mph

During the On-Track Action (1:00 PM – 8:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 83°F at 3:00 PM through 5:00 PM
• Precipitation: 43% Chance From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Wind: 11 to 14 mph, Gusts of 21 to 23 mph

After the Race (8:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 76°F at 8:00 PM
• Precipitation: 8% Chance From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Wind: 6 to 3 mph

Sunday, May 18: All-Star Open and Race on FS1 [TV] & MRN [Radio]

Before the Race (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 83°F at 4:00 PM through 5:00 PM
• Precipitation: 13% Chance From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Wind: 1 to 3 mph

During the On-Track Action (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 83°F at 5:00 PM
• Precipitation: 13% Chance From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Wind: 3 to 2 mph

After the Race (10:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 69°F at 10:00 PM
• Precipitation: 6% Chance From 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Wind: 1 mph

Recent Weather Events at North Wilkesboro

The weather has typically held up well during All-Star Race weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Neither the open nor the main event has fallen victim to poor weather conditions in its modern lifetime. But, during the inaugural All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, a minor rain shower left the track surface damp for the heat races, with NASCAR allowing teams to run Goodyear’s grooved wet-weather tires for the race for the first time in NASCAR history.

Note: This article will be updated with a more accurate and detailed forecast as the race weekend nears.