How much does it cost to go to the North Wilkesboro Speedway?

The NASCAR Cup Series is set to return to North Wilkesboro Speedway this month for the highly anticipated All-Star Race, an annual exhibition event offering a $1 million prize pool. Scheduled for May 18, this marks the third consecutive year the historic short track hosts the All-Star festivities.

North Wilkesboro Speedway was founded in 1947 and has experienced a turbulent history, particularly in terms of ownership and activity. The 0.625-mile paved short oval was a staple on the Cup Series calendar from 1949 until 1996, after which it was removed from the schedule. It re-emerged in the CARS Tour series in 2010 and officially returned to NASCAR’s national series with the Truck Series in 2023, following the efforts of current owner Speedway Motorsports to bring the track back to life.

Ticket prices for NASCAR's All-Star weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway range from an affordable $23 to a premium $2,150, offering fans a variety of options to enjoy the action. The three-day festivities kick off on Friday and run through the $1 million All-Star Race. Here's a breakdown of the ticket pricing for the weekend:

• Friday: $23-$180
• Saturday: $44-$96, Window World 250 Truck Series Race
• Sunday: $68-$286, $499 VIP NASCAR Ultimate Fan Pass
• VIP Pass: $2150, access to all three days, and a suite in the Turn 4 building

Discounted tickets are available for college students, along with a special offer from GOVX that extends reduced pricing to military personnel, first responders (including firefighters, EMS, and EMTs), law enforcement, teachers, and other government service workers.

Reigning Cup Series champion Joey Logano took home the $1 million at North Wilkesboro Speedway last year, edging out JGR’s Denny Hamlin for the win.

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When Ricky Stenhouse Jr. punched Kyle Busch post NASCAR's All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway

In last year’s All-Star Race tensions flared early between Kyle Busch and HYAK Motorsports driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Stenhouse forced Busch into the wall on the opening lap, though Busch’s #8 Chevrolet emerged with minimal damage. Just one lap later, Busch retaliated by bumping Stenhouse, sending the #47 car hard into the wall and ending his race within the first two laps.

Following the end of the race, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. confronted Kyle Busch, and the situation escalated quickly.

"Bring it! I don’t give a fu*k. I suck just as bad as you!" Busch yelled at Stenhouse Jr. before he got punched in the face. (via NASCAR)

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was later penalized and paid a fine of $75,000.

This season's race is scheduled for 5:30 PM Eastern time for the All-Star Open Race, and 8:00 PM for the All-Star Race on May 18. Catch the action live on FOX Sports 1, MRN, and SiriusXM.