SCHEDULE

Browse the event schedule and begin organising your trip to the 2026 Window World 450. From on-track action to fan activities and entertainment, planning ahead will help you make the most of the entire race weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Friday, July 17, 2026

• 8:00 AM – NWS & NASCAR Credentials Open
• 1:00 PM – Parking Lots & Fan Zone Open
• 1:00 PM – Ticket Office Open (Through 8:00 PM)
• 2:00 PM – Gates & Suites Open
• 2:00 PM – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Practice
• 3:05 PM – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Qualifying
• 4:30 PM – Backstretch Vehicle Cross-Over Gate Open
• 6:00 PM – zMAX CARS Tour PLM Spears Manufacturing 75
• 8:00 PM – zMAX CARS Tour LMSC Skyline National Bank 100
• 10:00 PM – Backstretch Vehicle Cross-Over Gate Open

Saturday, July 18, 2026

• 7:00 AM – Backstretch Vehicle Cross-Over Gate Open
• 7:00 AM – NWS & NASCAR Credentials Open
• 8:30 AM – Parking Lots & Fan Zone Open
• 9:00 AM – Ticket Office Open (Through 5:00 PM)
• 10:00 AM – Gates & Suites Open
• 11:30 AM – Backstretch Vehicle Cross-Over Gate Open
• 11:50 AM – Grid Access Open To Properly Credentialed Guests (Until End Of Anthem; On Pit Road)
• 12:10 PM – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Driver Introductions
• 12:30 PM – NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series FaithFest 250 (Stages 70/140/250 Laps = 156.25 Miles)
• 3:00 PM – Backstretch Vehicle Cross-Over Gate Open
• 4:00 PM – NASCAR Cup Series Practice
• 5:10 PM – NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying
• 7:15 PM – Backstretch Vehicle Cross-Over Gate Open

Sunday, July 19, 2026

• 6:30 AM – Backstretch Vehicle Cross-Over Gate Open
• 12:30 PM – Parking Lots Open
• 1:00 PM – Fan Zone Open
• 2:00 PM – Ticket Office Open (Through 8:00 PM)
• 2:30 PM – NWS & NASCAR Credentials Open (Through 7:00 PM)
• 2:45 PM – Backstretch Vehicle Cross-Over Gate Open
• 3:30 PM – Gates & Suites Open
• 3:30 PM – Garage & Pit Pass Holder – Garage Access Permitted
• 4:00 PM – Fan Track Access (Frontstretch)
• 5:00 PM – Sawyer Brown Pre-Race Concert pres. by Raymer
• 5:30 PM – Grid Access Open To Properly Credentialed Guests (Until End Of Anthem; On Pit Road)
• 6:25 PM – NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions
• 7:00 PM – NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 (Stages 80/265/450 Laps = 281.25 Miles)

*Schedule subject to change.

About the NASCAR Cup Series

The NASCAR Cup Series is the top level of stock car racing in the United States. It features the most experienced drivers and best-funded teams, with a schedule of about 36 races across a variety of tracks, including superspeedways, road courses, and short tracks. The season ends with a playoff format involving 16 drivers, culminating in a four-driver championship race. Iconic events like the Daytona 500 and Coca-Cola 600 are part of the Cup calendar, and the series is known for its intense competition and large fan base.

About the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is the third tier of national-level NASCAR competition, positioned below the Cup Series and the Xfinity Series. It was founded in 1995 as the “SuperTruck Series,” before becoming known as the Craftsman Truck Series (1996–2008), then the Camping World Truck Series (2009–2022), and returning to its original title sponsor Craftsman in 2023.

About the zMAX CARS Tour series

The zMAX CARS Tour is one of the premier regional stock car racing series in the United States. Sanctioned by NASCAR, it brings together top Late Model Stock and Pro Late Model drivers from across the country, many of whom are aiming to progress to the national NASCAR ranks. The series is known for competitive fields, close racing, and events held at historic short tracks, offering fans an authentic and high-intensity racing experience.