McDowell's Crew Pockets $100,000 Prize

Claims Pit Crew Challenge Presented By Mechanix Wear

Michael McDowell's No. 71 Spire Motorsports crew, (from left) Rear Tire Changer Ty Boeck, Front Tire Changer Max Marsh, Tire Carrier Luke Bussel, Crew Chief Travis Peterson, Engineer Adam Sturgill, Jackman Dax Hollifield, Fueler Brandon Chapman and Pit Crew Coach Keith Flynn, celebrate after posting a 12.587-second pit stop to win Friday's NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge presented by Mechanix Wear at North Wilkesboro Speedway. (HHP/Chris Owens photo)

Michael McDowell still has work to do to qualify for the NASCAR All-Star Race, but McDowell's pit crew left North Wilkesboro Speedway on Friday with 100,000 reasons to celebrate. Despite entering NASCAR All-Star Open qualifying as a heavy underdog, McDowell's No. 71 Spire Motorsports crew collected a $100,000 bonus for changing four tires in 12.587 seconds to win the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge presented by Mechanix Wear.

 

Michael McDowell’s No. 71 Spire Motorsports team wins the Pit Crew Challenge. They are a very happy bunch.

This is them watching the final team, the No. 24, complete its pit stop. pic.twitter.com/sED2ctez48

— Jordan Bianchi (@Jordan_Bianchi) May 16, 2025

McDowell will start fourth in Sunday's All-Star Open after Shane van Gisbergen, Carson Hocevar and Noah Gragson topped the No. 71 team's overall time across three laps and a four-tire pit stop. McDowell has to finish in the top two in the Open to advance to Sunday night's $1 million NASCAR All-Star Race, but his team stole the spotlight on Friday.

 

"This is awesome," said Dax Hollifield, the jackman on the No. 71 crew and a former Virginia Tech football player. "It's definitely beyond my wildest dreams. We've been working hard this year. We're probably the youngest team on pit road. "

 

"It was just hard work and determination that made the difference. I've got no words. I can't breathe. I blacked out during the stop."

 

A big check for a big pit stop. 🤑 pic.twitter.com/UelPIkzv6d

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 17, 2025

 

source: North Wilkesboro Speedway Media

Honeycutt Wins The Reverend Sour Mash Whiskey 75

zMAX CARS Tour Pro Late Model Race

Kaden Honeycutt made the most of his pole position, racing his way to Victory
Lane to celebrate with Brian Hall (left) and Austin Hall (right) with Call Family Distillers.

 

Kaden Honeycutt dominated The Reverend Sour Mash Whiskey 75 zMAX CARS Tour Pro Late Model race Thursday night at North Wilkesboro Speedway after starting from the pole. The Bridge City, Texas, native claimed the checkered flag, holding off a hard-charging Dawson Sutton and Keelan Harvick, who finished second and third respectively.

 

It was Honeycutt’s second time riding the elevator to North Wilkesboro victory lane; he claimed both the zMAX CARS Tour Pro Late Model Car race win and the season championship in the finale weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2024. This weekend, Honeycutt plans to compete in the Late Model Stock Car race as well as the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Window World 250 on Saturday, in addition to tonight’s Pro Late Model event.

 

“Now we’re one for three, we’ve got two more to go,” said Honeycutt in Victory Lane. “Big picture this weekend, we’re just trying to get confidence back and know that I can still do it. The last couple of weeks have been kind of rough, so we’re just looking to bounce back for Niece Motorsports this weekend.

 

Three cautions slowed the race, with a multi-car wreck as the field came to the green flag at the initial start. The caution flag flew for a second time on Lap 9 and once more to trigger the final restart of the night with 26 laps to go.

 

In zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car qualifying this afternoon, Landen Lewis captured the pole for Friday night’s Window World 100 with a lap of 17.769 seconds. He’ll start alongside Lanie Buice, who will also roll off from the front row. Honeycutt will grid third in his effort to sweep this week’s CARS Tour action.

 

First win of the weekend!! I can’t thank everyone enough at Bryson Lopez Racing for their hard work on this program. Let’s go get us another W tomorrow!! pic.twitter.com/VL4NxoUPBz

— Kaden Honeycutt (@KadenWHoneycutt) May 16, 2025

source: North Wilkesboro Speedway Media

NASCAR Weekend Race Schedule

#NASCAR Cup and Trucks at North Wilkesboro Speedway / ARCA East at Flat Rock Speedway.

 

The NASCAR All-Star Race roars back into historic North Wilkesboro Speedway, May 16-18, 2025. There will be thrilling concerts, family fun and AWESOME racing action!

 

 

Jake Owen Concert presented by Raymer Oil: Multi-platinum country music sensation Jake Owen will light up the stage following the NASCAR All-Star Race Heat Races on Saturday, May 17! Known for his laid-back style and hits like “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” and “American Country Love,” Owen topped the US Country Album Charts in 2016 with his album “American Love” and has since achieved nine No. 1 singles. Owen's concert is free for Saturday or Sunday ticket holders!

 

 

Additionally, all Sunday ticket holders also receive access to the FaithFest Evangelistic Ministries 150 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race on race day! Race fans can join NASCAR driver Michael McDowell at the FaithFest Sunrise Service at 9:15 a.m. outside the front gates, and attend an acoustic pre-race concert featuring Ben Fuller at 1:15 p.m.!

 

NASCAR All-Star Race Schedule

Thursday, May 15, 2025

The Reverend Whiskey 75

• 5:00 p.m. Parking Lots, Ticket Office open
• 6:00 p.m. Gate 1 open
• 6:15 p.m. zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Qualifying
• 7:00 p.m. zMAX CARS Tour The Reverend Whiskey 75 Qualifying
• 8:00 p.m. zMAX CARS Tour The Reverend Whiskey 75

Friday, May 16, 2025

All-Star Friday presented by Raymer Oil

• 8:30 a.m. North Wilkesboro Speedway Credentials open
• 2:30 p.m. Fan Zone, Parking Lots, Ticket Office open
• 3:30 p.m. Gates and Suites open
• 4:00 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Pit Road Entry/Exit Practice (Open and All-Star)
• 5:05 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Practice (Open and All-Star)
• 6:10 p.m. NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge presented by Mechanix Wear (Open qualifying)
• 7:05 p.m. NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge presented by Mechanix Wear (All-Star Heat qualifying)
• 8:15 p.m. Window World 100 zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Race (100 Laps)

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Window World 250

• 7:30 a.m. North Wilkesboro Speedway, NASCAR Credentials open
• 9:00 a.m. Fan Zone, Parking Lots, Ticket Office open
• 9:35 a.m. NCTS Window World 250 practice
• 10:00 a.m. Gates and Suites open
• 10:35 a.m. NCTS Window World 250 qualifying
• 12:30-1:30 p.m. Backstretch Crossover Gate open
• 1:10 p.m. NCTS Window World 250 driver introductions
• 1:30 p.m. NCTS Window World 250 (250 Laps)
• 4:00-5:15 p.m. Backstretch Crossover Gate open
• 5:20 p.m. NASCAR All-Star Race Heat 1
• 6:15 p.m. NASCAR All-Star Race Heat 2
• Post-Race Jake Owen concert presented by Raymer Oil


The ARCA East Series will race today at 7:50 p.m. ET for the Dutch Boy 150 at Flat Rock Speedway. Click Here for Detail Schedule.

Sunday, May 18, 2025

NASCAR All-Star Race

• 9:00 a.m. Fan Zone, Parking Lots, Ticket Office open
• 10:00 a.m. Gates and Suites open
• 10:15 a.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour practice 1
• 10:55 a.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour practice 2
• 11:30 a.m. North Wilkesboro Speedway, NASCAR Credentials open
• 11:30 a.m.-12:40 p.m. Backstretch Crossover Gate open
• 12:45 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour qualifying
• 1:20-2:00 p.m. Backstretch Crossover Gate open
• 1:50 p.m. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver introductions
• 2:00 p.m. FaithFest Evangelistic Ministries 150 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race (150 Laps)
• 3:30-5:30 p.m. Backstretch Crossover Gate open
• 5:10 p.m. NASCAR All-Star Open driver introductions
• 5:30 p.m. NASCAR All-Star Open
• 7:30 p.m. NASCAR All-Star Race driver introductions
• 8:00 p.m. NASCAR All-Star Race

In the pits and on the track, we're set for a full weekend of action. #AllStarRace pic.twitter.com/TEOIuKuKrZ

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) May 15, 2025

 

source: North Wilkesboro Speedway Media