TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
North Wilkesboro Speedway
May 16-18, 2025

The NASCAR Cup Series will see a break in its regular season competition this weekend with drivers and teams in the sport’s top division vying for the $1 million grand prize in the 41st running of the NASCAR All-Star Race.

The annual exhibition race will head back to the hallowed grounds of North Wilkesboro Speedway for the third-straight season, with the Bowtie brigade looking for its second triumph at the .625-mile venue since its revival. For the Craftsman Truck Series, a trip to the historic North Carolina short-track will mark the start of the second-half of its regular season schedule.

Chevrolet’s All-Star History

Chevrolet commands the series in All-Star Race crowns with 21 wins in the annual exhibition race, with the manufacturer’s winning ways dating back to Darrell Waltrip’s win in the inaugural race in 1985. Among those victories includes a combined total of 13 by the event’s top-four winningest drivers, led by Jimmie Johnson with a series-best four triumphs. A trio of past champions are tied for second on the event’s all-time wins list with three wins each, including NASCAR Hall of Famers, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Sr., and Kyle Larson. Chevrolet’s past four All-Star wins have come over a six season timespan, with each of those victories coming at a different venue, including Larson’s three wins (Charlotte Motor Speedway – May 2019; Texas Motor Speedway – June 2021; North Wilkesboro Speedway – May 2023) and Chase Elliott’s victory at Bristol Motor Speedway in July 2020.

 LOCKED-IN

Team Chevy heads into the North Wilkesboro race weekend with a manufacturer-leading nine drivers already locked into the NASCAR All-Star Race main event, including former champions and past All-Star Race winners Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch. The Bowtie brand’s other six guaranteed entries earned their chance at competing for the $1 million grand prize by virtue of a win during the 2024 season, including Hendrick Motorsports teammates, William Byron and Alex Bowman; Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Dillon; Trackhouse Racing teammates, Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez; and Hyak Motorsports’ Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Just four drivers that are already locked into the All-Star Race starting lineup have earned top-10 results in each of the two events held at North Wilkesboro Speedway. That elite list includes the Hendrick Motorsports duo of Larson and Elliott, with Larson and the No. 5 Chevrolet team taking it one step further with results no worse than fourth, including his win in NASCAR’s return to the track in 2023.

QUEST TO THE DOUBLE BEGINS

Carrying the momentum of a dominating weekend at Kansas Speedway, Kyle Larson is on the horizon of arguably his two busiest weeks of the 2025 season. The career Chevrolet driver will make his second attempt at making history as just the fifth driver to accomplish the Memorial Day weekend “Double”. Collecting his series-leading third NASCAR Cup Series win of the season, the 32-year-old Elk Grove, California, native made the trek to Indianapolis Motor Speedway to get back behind the wheel of the No. 17 HENDRICKCARS.COM Chevrolet to kick-off on-track activity for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Before making his way back to North Carolina to compete for his fourth NASCAR All-Star Race triumph, Larson will make his qualifying attempt for the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing”. One year ago, Larson quickly put his name on the map among the NTT INDYCAR SERIES field – advancing his way into the Fast Six before locking in a fifth-place starting position for his series debut. With a qualifying lap of 232.846 mph, Larson became the second-fastest rookie on a four-lap average in series’ history – just behind Tony Stewart’s record of 233.100 mph set in 1996.

Larson to the Lead

In similar fashion to his first attempt at the “H1100”, Larson will enter the Indianapolis 500 as the NASCAR Cup Series points leader. With a stage win sweep and a race-high 61-point day at Kansas Speedway, Larson and the No. 5 Chevrolet team took over the points lead from his Hendrick Motorsports teammate, William Byron, by 35 markers. The victory marked Larson’s third win of the season, with the driver becoming the series’ second three-time winner of the season with just 12 races complete. The Chevrolet driver is now a 32-time winner in NASCAR’s top division, bringing him 29th on the series’ all-time wins list to match NASCAR Hall of Famer, Dale Jarrett. The dominating victory at the Midwest oval came after tallying 221 laps led to bring his total to 817 laps led on the season – more than double the next leading competitor, teammate Byron, with 386. It was enough for Larson to check off yet another milestone feat. With now 10,073 laps led in his Cup Series career, Larson became just the 22nd driver in NASCAR history to accomplish 10,000 laps led in the division.

ENFINGER HUNGRY FOR FIRST WIN

Steady gains by Grant Enfinger and the No. 9 CR7 Motorsports Chevrolet team continues to prove that their first trip to victory lane of the season is right around the corner. While the loss of track position late in the race took them out of contention, the 40-year-old Fairhope, Alabama, native left Kansas Speedway with a race-high 45-point day – enough to move the Chevrolet driver up to the fifth position in the points standings to start the second-half of the series’ regular season.

It was this race one year ago that the No. 9 CR7 Motorsports Chevrolet team turned their season around. Earning a runner-up finish at North Wilkesboro Speedway, the team went on to tally top-four results in five of the final seven races to close out the regular season. Enfinger is one of only two drivers that have earned top-10 results in the pair of events held at the revived North Carolina short-track.

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 12 NASCAR Cup Series races complete:

Wins: 4

Poles: 7

Laps Led: 1,647

Top-Fives: 24

Top-10s: 55

Stage Wins: 11

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 12 NASCAR Xfinity Series races complete:

Wins: 10

Poles: 8

Laps Led: 1,763

Top-Fives: 40

Top-10s: 76

Stage Wins: 19

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 9 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races complete:

Wins: 5

Poles: 2

Laps Led: 585

Top-Fives: 22

Top-10s: 42

Stage Wins: 6

BOWTIE BULLETS:

· Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 21 NASCAR All-Star Race victories, including four of the past six events:

2019: Kyle Larson, No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet (Charlotte Motor Speedway)

2020: Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (Bristol Motor Speedway)

2021: Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (Texas Motor Speedway)

2023: Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (North Wilkesboro Speedway)

· The top-four winningest drivers in NASCAR All-Star Race history earned each of their victories in the annual exhibition race with Chevrolet, including four-time winner, Jimmie Johnson, and three-time winners, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Kyle Larson.

· In two NASCAR All-Star Races held at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Hendrick Motorsports’ Kyle Larson is the only driver to earn top-five finishes in each event, including his win in the series’ return to the historic venue in 2023.

· Chevrolet has earned at least half of the top-10 finishing results in seven of the 12 points-paying races thus far this season, including a season-high seven top-10 finishes at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway.

· In 120 points-paying races in the Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 56 victories – a winning percentage of 46.7%.

· With its 43 NASCAR Cup Series Manufacturer Championships, 33 NASCAR Cup Series Driver Championships, and 870 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

 
TUNE-IN:

NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR All-Star Race

Sunday, May 18, at 8 p.m. ET

(FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90)

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

Window World 250

Saturday, May 17, 1:30 p.m. ET

(FS1, NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90)

 
QUOTABLE QUOTES:

Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

How fun is the All-Star race to you?

“Any chance to race I love, and any chance to win a bunch of money, I love. It’s fun to go to a track like North Wilkesboro that has so much history and to have the All-Star race there is cool. We’re fortunate enough to be locked in so that part is nice. It’s fun to have my pit crew with me at driver intros. They are a great group of guys and have a lot of personality and are fun to be around so it’s nice they get the opportunity to walk out into the fans with me too.”

Talk about your paint scheme for this weekend.

“It’s a cool looking Busch Light Chevy this weekend. The scheme was voted on by the fans and it’s neat to give them an opportunity to play a role in how the car looks. NASCAR fans are very loyal and I hope they enjoy seeing this scheme run during the All-Star race.”

Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

What are your thoughts about this weekend’s All-Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway?

“I’m looking forward to getting back to North Wilkesboro Speedway. Last year, we brought a fast Chevrolet to the All-Star Open and learned a lot that we were able to apply to other short track races later in the season. Being locked into the big show this year makes it even more special. Racing for a million bucks in a place with that much history? That’s what it’s all about. We’d love to take that elevator ride to Victory Lane on Sunday night.”

How does this race stack up for you, and what strategies are you focusing on to tackle North Wilkesboro Speedway’s unique challenges?

“I enjoy the All-Star race atmosphere and the challenge of the track. It’s a place that means a lot to my family and our Richard Childress Racing team. There’s some extra motivation. Tire management and track position are going to be key. We’re focused on being smart, staying patient, and putting ourselves in the right spot when it counts”.

Justin Haley, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

You are an open entry this weekend, how do you feel about making it into the All-Star race?

“I’m excited to race North Wilkesboro this weekend with the 7 team. We’ve found a lot of speed recently and hopefully we can put it in the big show this weekend.”

Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

“It’s cool that the All-Star Race is at North Wilkesboro Speedway again. It’s a really cool track. It has a lot of history to it. I hear that the elevator for victory lane is back and operational, so that would be really special to celebrate that way with your team. I love racing for $1 million all-out, short-track style, and there would be nothing cooler to bring that home.”

Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet

“The All-Star Race is always intense – no points on the line, just pride and a big check. It’s a chance to go out there, take some risks, and really show what your team is made of. I’m excited to mix it up and hopefully give the fans something to cheer about.”

Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

Does the All-Star Race take some of the pressure off from a normal race weekend?

“It’s fun to have a couple of weeks at home and have more shop friends, family and crew members there. As far as it being a pressure-free weekend—it’s not. It really isn’t, because you want to win. You want to make it into the All-Star Race.

We were a few laps away from not having to think about the Open race in Texas, but North Wilkesboro is a fun weekend. It’s a cool racetrack. It feels like a little time capsule, and you get back to some of the grassroots that we have. The scoreboard there, the walls, the fans – it’s just fun. It’s a cool place, and we look forward to the weekend.”

Talk about the importance of qualifying well at short tracks.

“You’re racing for the top two spots, so every lap counts and everything matters. We saw that. We were close to racing our way in a couple of years ago. Just like every weekend, you have to qualify well, and you’ve got to have a good car because everybody’s so close. It’s an elbows-out kind of grind for sure. You always have the fan vote to fall back on, but I’ve never put a lot of emphasis on that. I did when I drove the No. 95. They did a little campaign because they wanted to have some fun. I love my fans. I have great fans. Obviously, I’ve been doing this a long time, and I’m super appreciative. But I’m also that guy who would just rather earn it on merit, so we’ll see what happens this weekend.”

Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

North Wilkesboro has hosted racing since before the sports’ inception. What does it mean to you to have the chance to compete on such hallowed grounds?

“Any time we can go to tracks that have a long history in the sport, it means a lot. North Wilkesboro was no longer on the schedule when I was younger, but I love racing and I’ve seen the old footage of the races there. It’s a place that is so important to the history of stock car racing and to see it brought back to life, and hosting the Cup Series, is really cool. I’m thankful that it’s something I get to be part of.”

Last year you put in a lot of effort to garner fan votes to advance to the All-Star Race, but this year you’ve been a bit quieter. Does that change in approach reflect the confidence you have in yourself to advance on track?

“I think so. I was a rookie last year, I didn’t have a lot of experience and I knew going in how tough guys race when there’s money on the line. I leaned on my personality a lot, but I feel like people know who I am now. We’ve had some really good runs and we get better each week. The No. 77 team has shown a lot of improvement on the short tracks and I think we learned a lot last year that will help us this time around.”

Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

A top-20 on an oval last weekend, equaling your best oval finish this year. Have the ovals been more difficult than you thought they might be?

“Yes and no. I never expected them to be easy, but I thought I was making strides last season in Xfinity and really getting some good results halfway through the year. This year we’ve had glimpses but really qualifying is my weakness; then in races, once you are buried, it’s so hard to pass in these cars. I need to be a bit better with car placement and getting up to speed quicker. It’s so difficult when you only have 15-20 minutes of practice, then straight into qualifying. It’s hard to get up to speed on these places I haven’t been before. It will take time and I’m not trying to force it or get desperate. Just going to keep working and building.”

What do you think of the All-Star Race?

“I think it is going to be fun to do something different. The format looks pretty cool with qualifying involving the pit crew. It’s pretty awesome that I’m a top-5 driver in fan votes, thanks to all my supporters! Hoping we can race for a million dollars on Sunday.”

Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

What are your thoughts on the All-Star Race this weekend?

“It’s a lot of fun. North Wilkesboro is an amazing place. It was like going back in time with the fans so close and racing on the short track. It was very, very cool. Fans told me they grew up going to that track so it meant a lot to them to bring it back. It was special for them. It’s funny I didn’t know Wilkesboro existed five years ago. So, I learned about its history and the sport’s history. We are going to go there Sunday and fight for a trophy. The money is great, but just like the old days, we really want the trophy. All of us started racing not for the money but for the trophy.”

What would you do with a $1 million check?

“We would have a really big party at my house.”

How beneficial is it to have races at home?

“We will drive to North Wilkesboro this weekend for the All-Star Race and we are home in Charlotte for the Coca-Cola 600. It is really nice to be able to sleep in your own bed especially for my crew guys. This is an exciting time of the year for everyone in NASCAR. I am always looking forward to this stretch of the season. We can spend some extra time with friends and family.”

 
Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series Statistics

Manufacturers Championships:

Total (1949-2024): 43

First title for Chevrolet: 1958

Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15)

Most recent: 2024

Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Drivers Championships:

Total (1949-2024): 33

First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)

Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005-11)

Most recent: Kyle Larson (2021)

Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021

Event Victories:

Record for total race wins in single season: 26 (2007)

2025 STATISTICS:

Wins: 4

Poles: 7

Laps Led: 1,647

Top-Fives: 24

Top-10s: 55

Stage Wins: 11

CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:

Total Chevrolet race wins: 870 (1949 to date)

Poles won to date: 760

Laps led to date: 254,358

Top-fives to date: 4,393

Top-10s to date: 9,062

Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date:

       General Motors: 1,204

       Chevrolet: 870

       Pontiac: 154

       Oldsmobile: 115

       Buick: 65



       Ford: 843                                                                             

       Ford: 743

       Mercury: 96

       Lincoln: 4



       Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467

       Dodge: 217

       Plymouth: 191

       Chrysler: 59



       Toyota: 194

 

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Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 Overplay Ford Team
North Wilkesboro Speedway Competition Notes
NASCAR All-Star Race
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Event: Race 14 of 38
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-miles)
#of Laps: 250
Time/TV/Radio: 8:00 PM ET on FS1/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90

Todd Gilliland Notes

All-Star weekend is here as the NASCAR Cup Series takes a short drive to the North Wilkesboro Speedway for the series’ annual All-Star race. For Todd Gilliland, the 24-year-old driver must race his way into the main event in the All-Star Open race on Sunday at 5:30 pm ET.

Overplay— the world’s first user-generated gaming platform where anyone can make games from videos—will team up with FRM and Gilliland at the speedway. Founded by seasoned interactive media executives Dan Projansky and Caroline Strzalka, Overplay aims to democratize game development and make it accessible to everyone. By downloading the Overplay app users can gamify their lives instantly! The platform already has hundreds of thousands of downloads and millions of games played. Overplay was also featured in Season 15 of Shark Tank where the company struck a deal with billionaire investor Mark Cuban.

“The All-Star race is kind of like the kickoff to the 600 with all the activities surrounding the weekend,” said Gilliland. “We’ll have to race our way into the main event, but with the speed we have been bringing the past couple of races, I think we have a good shot to make the big show.”

Road Crew

Driver: Todd Gilliland

Hometown: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina

Crew Chief: Chris Lawson

Hometown: Medway, Ohio

Car Chief: Joe Marra

Hometown: Somers, New York

Engineer: Marc Rullo

Hometown: Ringwood, New Jersey

Engineer: Kevyn Rebolledo

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Spotter: Brit Andersen

Hometown: Branford, Connecticut

Underneath Mechanic: Michael Brookes

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Interior Mechanic: Chance Burke

Hometown: Siler City, North Carolina

Tire Specialist: Billy John

Hometown: Pitman, New Jersey

Engine Tuner: Tim Meyer

Hometown: Beatrice, Nebraska

Transporter Driver: Christian Boller

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Pit Crew

Front Tire Changer: Danny Olszowy

Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky

Rear Tire Changer: Justin Fox

Hometown: Concord, North Carolina

Tire Carrier: Paul Steele

Hometown: Wichita, Kansas

Jackman: Landon Honeycutt

Hometown: Mount Pleasant, North Carolina

Fueler: Zeke Nance

Hometown: Calhoun, Georgia

ABOUT OVERPLAY

Overplay is a user-generated gaming platform that gives users the ability to create their own games from short videos and share them with the world instantly. Founded by seasoned interactive media executives Dan Projansky and Caroline Strzalka, Overplay aims to democratize game development and make it accessible to everyone. The platform has generated over 2 million games played and well over 300,000 app downloads. Overplay is backed by venture capitalists N29 Capital Partners, Village Global, Gaingels, Sound Media Ventures, Plus Eight Equity Partners, Red & Blue Ventures, Band of Angels, Stampede Ventures, Outlander Capital, Singularity Capital, Everyrealm, Adobe Fund for Design, as well as angels from Warner Brothers and Riot Games. For more information, please visit overplay.com.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 Craftsman Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 4, No. 34, and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 34 and No. 38 Craftsman Truck Series teams from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @teamfrm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Zane Smith and the No. 38 Long John Silver’s Ford Team
North Wilkesboro Speedway Competition Notes
NASCAR All-Star Race
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Event: Race 14 of 38
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-miles)
#of Laps: 250
Time/TV/Radio: 8:00 PM ET on FS1/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90

Zane Smith Notes

The NASCAR Cup Series makes its annual visit to the North Wilkesboro Speedway for All-Star weekend. For Zane Smith and the No. 38 Ford team, they must race their way into the main event in NASCAR’s All-Star Open on Sunday at 5:30 pm ET. Long John Silver’s will partner with Smith and the team for the event.

Smith has one previous Cup Series start at the 0.625-mile track, competing in the 2024 All-Star Open race with Spire Motorsports. In the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, Smith has one start at the track.

“With a million dollars on the line, I definitely want to make it into the main event,” said Smith. “It’s cool to see how much NASCAR added into the All-Star format with the Promotors Caution and Manufacturer Showdown, it adds more uniqueness to the event. As a team, we have been showing a lot of potential, so I’m confident heading into this weekend.”

Road Crew

Driver: Zane Smith

Hometown: Huntington Beach, California

Crew Chief: Ryan Bergenty

Hometown: Plainville, Connecticut

Car Chief: Will Norris

Hometown: Bells, Tennessee

Engineer: Jacob Clamme

Hometown: Hartford City, Indiana

Engineer: Chris Yerges

Hometown: Green Bay, Wisconsin

Mechanic: Steve Godfrey

Hometown: West Haven, Connecticut

Mechanic / Engine Tuner: Tyler Podlaski

Hometown: Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Interior Specialist: Matt Fowler

Hometown: Spartanburg, South Carolina

Spotter: Ryan Blanchard

Hometown: Bethlehem, Connecticut

Transport Co-Driver: Ernest Mullins

Hometown: Fayetteville, North Carolina

Transport Co-Driver: Rick Grissom

Hometown: Bakersfield, California

Pit Crew

Front Tire Changer: Ryan Flores

Hometown: Manasquan, New Jersey

Rear Tire Changer: Austin Chrismon

Hometown: China Grove, North Carolina

Tire Carrier: Drew Baum

Hometown: Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Jackman: Ryan Selig

Hometown: Lindenhurst, Illinois

Fueler: Chris Webb

Hometown: Concord, North Carolina

ABOUT LONG JOHN SILVER’S

Long John Silver’s was founded in 1969 and is on a mission to create treasured moments through high-quality food and bell-ringing service. With restaurants from sea to mouth-watering sea, Long John Silver’s continues building on a belief that the unique seafood experience from the coasts should be accessible to all. Learn more at ljsilvers.com or join the conversation via social media on X, Facebook, or Instagram.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 Craftsman Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 4, No. 34, and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 34 and No. 38 Craftsman Truck Series teams from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @teamfrm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

EVENT: All-Star Race
DATE: May 18, 2025
TRACK: North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway | 0.625-mile short track oval
CLUB MINUTES:

JJ IN THE ALL-STAR RACE: LEGACY MOTOR CLUB co-owner Jimmie Johnson has a record four wins in the NASCAR All-Star Race, making him the most successful driver in the history of the event. His All-Star Race wins came in 2003, 2006, 2012, and 2013 -all on the 1.5-mile oval at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

KENSETH IN THE ALL-STAR RACE: LEGACY MC competition advisor Matt Kenseth won the NASCAR All-Star Race in 2004 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He made a race-winning pass on Ryan Newman’s car in the closing laps.

THE KING AT NORTH WILKESBORO: “The King” Richard Petty had a significant and successful history at North Wilkesboro Speedway, winning 15 Cup Series races, a record for the track. The track was a favorite of his, and he considered it almost like a home track. He also recently participated in the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro, serving as Co-Grand Marshal.

“LED BY LEGACY” NUMBERS REVEALED: LEGACY MOTOR CLUB today revealed via social media a bold update to its car number aesthetics moving forward, blending modern design with timeless legacy. Beginning at the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro, the CLUB’s iconic car numbers will now carry individualized, heritage-inspired color treatments, and shadowing to honor the LEGACY of those who made the numbers famous. Starting this weekend, the No. 42 will honor Lee Petty and the Petty family with a red drop shadow; the No. 43 returns to its legendary “Parts Blue” drop shadow made famous by Richard Petty, and the No. 84 channels its origins through the Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 “Neon Yellow” drop shadow which shared tremendous success with Johnson at the helm. The full suite of updated car designs will debut in-person during the All-Star event for the Nos. 42 and 43, and Johnson will race his No. 84 Carvana Toyota Camry XSE for this 700th start at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 25.

WHAT’S IN A NUMBER ‘COLOR’?: The new stylized number color treatments will be integrated into the LEGACY MC car liveries, team merchandise, and digital branding, while retaining the modern, shaded number font introduced last season, which is a blend of traditional Petty numbers and Johnson’s historic number fonts. The move is designed to reflect the evolution of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB — merging its deep-rooted history with a sharp, forward-looking identity. Branding elements of the CLUB’s cars and digital branding include a 14-degree slant, paying homage to the combination of Richard Petty and Jimmie Johnson’s seven championships (7 + 7 = 14).

GOAT RIDE: As announced this morning via the NTT INDYCAR Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tom Brady, the winningest quarterback in NFL history with seven Super Bowl championships and the lead FOX NFL analyst, will ride in the Fastest Seat in Sports at the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 25, live on FOX. In fitting fashion, the Fastest Seat will be driven by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2022 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Jimmie Johnson.

“I love the Indy 500. There is an energy and excitement around the ‘500’ that is unlike anything I have experienced before,” Johnson said. “Certainly, pre-race ceremonies are the ultimate racing experience that I’ve had outside of the car. I’m thrilled to be a part of the program and to see the stands full one more time. I’m extremely honored to come back and do it and to be able to also share this experience with another seven-time champion.”

Coverage of the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge begins at 10 a.m. ET on FOX.
RED ON 42: The No. 42 returns to its earliest roots, donning the deep red that Lee Petty, NASCAR’s first three-time champion and team founder, made iconic in the sport’s earliest decades. Petty was nicknamed “Squirrel” and won 53 of his 54 wins in the No. 42 starting in 1949. Grandson Kyle Petty raced the No. 42 in 286 starts and won six times with that number on the side. Nemechek’s father Joe even piloted the No. 42 for 90 races from 1997-1999 and had his first career win in that number.

PRETTY IN PARTS BLUE: There is no color more synonymous with NASCAR than Petty Blue. Petty wanted his darker blue number to be the drop shadow, a color he refers to as “Parts Blue”. The No. 43 will proudly wear its traditional hue in 2025, now complemented by the updated shaded styling. The No. 43 car has started more races than any other number. Mostly by drivers with the last name Petty but others, including Jones, Bubba Wallace, and John Andretti. The number has started in 2,240 races and has 200 wins, 122 poles, 580 top five, and 854 top 10 finishes.

NEON YELLOW ON 84: Johnson’s legendary career with the No. 48 and its unmistakable neon glow now lives on through the 84. This modern evolution reflects Johnson’s legacy as a seven-time champion — now continuing in a leadership role with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB. Winning 83 times, with seven championships and 686 starts with that number, Johnson will honor his past as he makes his 700th career start.

QUOTING JIMMIE JOHNSON: “I see the No. 84 as the bridge between where I’ve been and where we’re going as LEGACY MOTOR CLUB. That neon yellow of the No. 48 is a tribute to all the people who helped me get to where I am today.”

CARVANA RELEASES JJ’s 700th START SCHEME: On Wednesday, longtime partner Carvana an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today unveiled a special paint scheme for NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson’s No. 84 Toyota, commemorating his historic 700th career start at the upcoming Coca-Cola 600, at the very track where he made his first NASCAR Cup Series start in 2001. After a strong third-place finish at the 2025 Daytona 500, Johnson returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway, a venue where he has earned eight Cup Series victories, including four in the prestigious Coca-Cola 600. The design honors Johnson’s storied career with Hendrick Motorsports and now as co-owner and driver with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB. This milestone start is commemorated with a dynamic throwback design featuring Johnson’s signature neon yellow numbers, a nod to his championship-winning No. 48, alongside Carvana’s distinctive branding and American flag-inspired stripes for a modern, patriotic look. See HERE for the design. (link to website)

NEVER SETTLE: Join ESPN’s Marty Smith and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB’s co-owner Johnson for their weekly podcast, “Never Settle”. The podcast airs live on SIRIUS XM NASCAR Radio Ch. 90 at 2 p.m. ET every Wednesday and can be downloaded wherever fans source their podcasts. This week’s guest is Tony Kanaan, 2004 INDYCAR Champion, 2013 Indianapolis 500 Champion, 2015 Rolex 24 at Daytona overall winner, and current team principal for Arrow McLaren.

JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK
NO. 42 FAMILY DOLLAR TOYOTA CAMRY XSE
TOP-10s: Following last weekend’s race at Kansas Speedway, the No. 42 team and John Hunter Nemechek notched back-to-back top-10 finishes, marking Nemechek’s fourth top-10 of the season. It also marked the first time in his NASCAR Cup Series career that he’s earned consecutive top 10 finishes at intermediate tracks.

POINTS: After the 10th race of the 2025 NCS season, Nemechek had dropped to 26th in the driver standings. However, thanks to back-to-back top 10 finishes at Texas Motor Speedway and Kansas Speedway, he has climbed back up to 19th, now just 24 points shy of the playoff cut line.

NEMECHEK AT NWS: Nemechek cut his teeth at the North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway, where he got some of his first racing experience in an Allison Legacy Racing Series Car. Last year, he returned to the 0.625-mile oval for the first time since those early days of racing. This weekend will mark his third attempt at a NASCAR All-Star Open event to qualify for Sunday’s main event.

JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK QUOTE:

“I really enjoy the Series returning to our roots—North Wilkesboro is such a unique and historic track. Having grown up racing there in the Allison Legacy Cars, it’s always special to come back to a place where it all started for me.

Our LEGACY MOTOR CLUB team has built up a lot of momentum over the past few weeks, and I’d love nothing more than to deliver a strong qualifying effort in our Family Dollar Toyota Camry XSE and earn a spot in the main event on Sunday night.”

TRAVIS MACK QUOTE:

“We have been struggling with our short track package, but it’s a good opportunity to take something to the race track and try to learn something. Obviously, we want to make the All-Star race, but we’re taking two cars and just learning from each other and building for our short track program.

Coming from a short track background, North Wilkesboro is like going home. There are a lot of great cars that we need to beat to make the main race but we’re up for the challenge.”

ERIK JONES
NO. 43 DOLLAR TREE TOYOTA CAMRY XSE
JONES AT NORTH WILKESBORO: Sunday’s All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway will mark the series’ third time at the track for the non-points paying at the 0.625-mile oval. When the NASCAR Cup Series first returned to the track in May 2023, Jones was already locked into the main event by virtue of his Southern 500 victory in Sept. 2022. He started the race 21st but finished an impressive eighth in the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE. The following year, Jones had to race his way into the main event via the All-Star Open. Jones qualified 11th for the 100-lap race but fell back to finish 18th. He did not advance to the 2024 All-Star Race.

JONES ON ZIGAZOO: As part of his ongoing initiatives with the Erik jones Foundation, Erik Jones has entered a partnership with Zigazoo, a popular social media app for children, to help spread awareness during the month of Math for Social Media Wellness Month and to further his reach of the #READwithErik program. This month, Zigazoo will be releasing videos on their app with videos from Jones and other celebrities challenging kids to start conversations about healthy online habits. Jones will also release an exclusive #READwithErik on the app this month as part of his partnership. For more information, visit Zigazoo.com.

JONES IN THE OPEN: The Byron, Michigan-native will once again have to race his way into the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. He joins his teammate John Hunter Nemechek and all but 20 full-time NASCAR Cup Series drivers who locked in their spots in this year’s All-Star Open. Since his rookie season in 2017, Jones has qualified for the All-Star Race four times – two of those coming from racing his way into the race via the All-Star Open.

BESHORE AT NORTH WILKESBORO: Beshore only has one race at North Wilkesboro on top of the pit box with the May 2024 NASCAR All-Star Open with John Hunter Nemechek. The team started ninth and finished 14th, not advancing to the All-Star Race.

ERIK JONES QUOTE:

“I think North Wilkesboro has changed so much over the last couple of years that we’ve held the All-Star Race there. Obviously with the repave, that changes the approach, for sure. It’s a tough place with the repave as it changes year by year. It’s super hard to qualify your way in through the Open now. There are obviously a lot of good cars in the Open field every year to challenge you for the win. I hope we can do it though. It’s been a couple of years since we’ve had the chance to run in the All-Star Race, so I’m looking forward to getting up there again just for not just the nostalgic show it puts on but also to have a shot to make it into the big race.”

BEN BESHORE QUOTE:

“For us, the All-Star Open is a shorter race, and we don’t have a ton of time to drive our way through the field. A lot of our emphasis will be on Friday’s qualifying session and getting a good starting position in order to protect that and race our way into the All-Star Race. It’s a unique style of track with the repave and it being a short track. It’s also an opportunity for us to learn about our short track program in a non-points race. We can be a bit more experimental with our cars to hopefully learn more about our short track program for future races.”

CLUB APPEARANCES:
On race day, Nemechek will visit the NASCAR Classics merchandise hauler and connect with fans and sign some autographs. The appearance on Sunday will start at 3:30 p.m.

TUNE IN:
Practice and qualifying for the 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway will take place on Friday, May 16 beginning at 4 p.m. ET with coverage on Fox Sports 2, MRN Radio and SIRIUS XM NASCAR Ch. 90. Coverage for the main All-Star events will take place on Fox Sports 1, MRN Radio and SIRIUS XM NASCAR Ch. 90 on Sunday, May 18th starting at 5 pm ET. The two heat races are 75 laps each. The All-Star Open is scheduled for 100 laps, 62.5 miles; the main All-Star Race will follow and will be 250-laps, 156.25-miles.

ABOUT LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: (LEGACY MC) is a premier auto racing organization co-owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Jimmie Johnson and Knighthead Capital Management, LLC. Drawing from a rich tradition of success, LEGACY MC is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of motorsport and setting new standards of excellence. The CLUB competes under the Toyota Gazoo Racing banner in the NASCAR Cup Series with the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE piloted by Erik Jones and the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE driven by John Hunter Nemechek. Johnson also races on a limited basis in the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE. With NASCAR legend and Hall of Famer Richard Petty, “The King”, serving as CLUB Ambassador, LEGACY MC blends timeless racing traditions with a new forward-thinking vision. As an inclusive community for motorsport enthusiasts, LEGACY MC honors both its storied past and the promising future of its members, always striving for victory and championship glory at the pinnacle of NASCAR competition.