At-track photos: 2023 North Wilkesboro Speedway weekend

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with the one million dollar check in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, lifts the All-Star Moonshine Still trophy in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with the $1 million check in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota, drives during the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, Kevin Harvick, Erik Jones and Tyler Reddick drive during the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Erik Jones, driver of the No. 43 STP Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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The Bandits Flight Team performs a flyover during pre-race ceremonies before the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 1 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, is carried onstage by his crew during driver intros before the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Josh Berry and Ty Gibbs talk after All-Star Open

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Josh Berry, driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, (L) and Ty Gibbs, driver of the No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota, talk after qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Michael McDowell, driver of the No. 34 Fr8Auctions Ford, looks on after the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Open Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Ty Gibbs crosses the line at North Wilkesboro

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Ty Gibbs, driver of the No.54 Monster Energy Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Open Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Ty Gibbs, driver of the No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota, leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Open Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Open Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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An old Dale Earnhardt car drives at North Wilkesboro

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A classic Dale Earnhardt No. 3 Chevrolet drives around North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Chris Buescher, driver of the No. 17 Fastenal Ford, leads the field during Heat Race No. 2 for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 6 Nexlizet Ford, and crew chief Matt McCall, after Heat Race No. 2 for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 1 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, and Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, race during Heat Race No. 2 for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 Interstate Batteries Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Yahoo! Toyota, look on after Heat Race No. 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Daniel Suárez, driver of the No. 99 Trackhouse Motorplex Chevrolet, Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Yahoo! Toyota, race during Heat Race No. 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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A detailed view of the wear on the Goodyear Eagle Wet-Weather radial tires of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, driven by Chase Elliott, during Heat Race No. 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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The No. 47 Kroger/Coca-Cola Chevrolet, driven by Ricky Stenhouse Jr., sits parked in the garage area before Heat Race No. 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 29 Busch Light Ford, drives during Heat Race No. 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 3 BREZTRI Chevrolet, pits during Heat Race No. 2 for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, and Daniel Suárez, driver of the No. 99 Trackhouse Motorplex Chevrolet, battle for the lead in Heat Race No. 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, sits in his car waiting for Heat Race No. 1 to set the grid for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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NASCAR Cup Series teams roll out wet-weather tires for the heat races to set the grid for the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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A NASCAR fan carries refreshments during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, climbs in his car before Heat Race No. 1 for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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A detailed view of "NORTH WILKESBORO SPEEDWAY" signage during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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The damaged No. 5 Thompson Pipe Group Toyota, driven by Dean Thompson, sits on the track during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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A fan looks on during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 1 Pristine Auction Toyota, battle for position during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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A general view of the track and grandstand during the national anthem prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 1 Pristine Auction Toyota, leads the field during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Carson Hocevar, driver of the No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Corey Heim, driver of the No. 11 Safelite Toyota, Carson Hocevar, driver of the No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, and Ty Majeski, driver of the No. 98 Soda Sense/Curb Records Ford, race during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Track staff manually update the leaderboard during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Daniel Dye, driver of the No. 43 Champion Container Chevrolet, Lawless Alan, driver of the No. 45 AUTOChargit Chevrolet, and Taylor Gray, driver of the No. 17 Dead On Tools Toyota, race during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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A general view of the scoreboard during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Fans pack the grandstands during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Corey Heim, driver of the No. 11 Safelite Toyota, making laps in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series take the green flag for the Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Grant Enfinger, driver of the No. 23 Champion Power Equipment Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 7 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 61 Toyota Tsusho Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kaden Honeycutt, driver of the No. 20 Race Face Digital Cards Chevrolet, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Corey Heim, driver of the No. 11 Safelite Toyota, was quickest in qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Ty Majeski, driver of the No. 98 Soda Sense/Curb Records Ford, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Hailie Deegan, driver of the No. 13 Ford Performance Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kaden Honeycutt, driver of the No. 20 Race Face Digital Cards Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Corey Heim, driver of the No. 11 Safelite Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 1 Pristine Auction Toyota, and Rajah Caruth, driver of the No. 24 Wendell Scott Foundation Chevrolet, talk on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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No. 54 crew prays after winning pit crew challenge

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Derrell Edwards (C) and pit crew members of the No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota, gather for prayer after winning the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race Qualifying Pit Crew Challenge at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Ty Gibbs' crew celebrates after winning pit crew challenge

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Derrell Edwards, pit crew member of the No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race Qualifying Pit Crew Challenge at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Pit crew members of the No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota, leaps into action during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race Qualifying Pit Crew Challenge at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 29 Busch Light Ford, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race Qualifying Pit Crew Challenge at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, exits the pit area during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race Qualifying Pit Crew Challenge at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race Qualifying Pit Crew Challenge at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 29 Busch Light Ford, looks on from the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Harrison Burton, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/DEX Imaging Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford, drives through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 Yahoo! Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 1 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, enters his car during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Chandler Smith, driver of the No. 13 Quick Tie Products Inc. Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 8 Thorntons Chevrolet, prepares to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Liberty University Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Erik Jones, driver of the No. 43 STP Chevrolet, exits the track during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 29 Busch Light Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 29 Busch Light Ford, prepares to get in his car to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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The Pit Crew Challenge trophy for the fastest team on NASCAR All-Star Weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, gets ready to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 1 Pristine Auction Toyota, and Carson Hocevar, driver of the No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, talk during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Ben Rhodes, driver of the No. 99 Kubota Ford, waits the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Akinori Ogata, driver of the No. 46 Kyowa-Eidemiller/Asian Pacific Toyota, drives with flames after an on-track incident during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Christian Eckes, driver of the No. 19 Gates Hydraulics Chevrolet, waits on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Stewart Friesen, driver of the No. 52 Ferris Commercial Mowers Toyota, and Ben Rhodes, driver of the No. 99 Kubota Ford, drive during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Rajah Caruth, driver of the No. 24 Wendell Scott Foundation Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Ty Majeski, driver of the No. 98 Soda Sense/Curb Records Ford, prepares to practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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William Byron, driver of the No. 51 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Taylor Gray, driver of the No. 17 Dead On Tools Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Zane Smith, driver of the No. 38 Boot Barn Ford, waits on the grid during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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NASCAR Cup Series drivers pose for a group photo at the start-finish line, recreating the image from 1996 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Before its return to the schedule in 2023, the final NASCAR Cup Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway was held in 1996.

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The story of North Wilkesboro Speedway cannot be told without Wilkes County native and NASCAR Hall of Famer, Junior Johnson.

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Carson Hocevar, driver of the No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 Interstate Batteries Toyota, sits in the garage area before practice for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Dale Earnhardt's No. 3 Chevrolet sits on display at North Wilkesboro Speedway in NASCAR's return to Wilkes County.

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Carson Hocevar, driver of the No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Spencer Boyd, driver of the No. 12 Latitude Aero Chevrolet, and Timmy Hill, driver of the No. 56 Coble Enterprises Toyota, drive during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway