With NASCAR headed to North Carolina this coming weekend for a break from regular points-paying races in favor of a dash for cash, North Wilkesboro Speedway is certainly one of the most hotly anticipated venues to host the showdown.The All Star weekend will see drivers battle it out on the 0.625-mile-long short track which has recently gone renovations ahead of making its comeback in the sport after over 25 years.The track situated in North Carolina has been recieving major cosmetic as well as functional touches over the past few motnhs to bring the facility upto today's standards. Along with new grandstands and facilities for the drivers and fans, one thing that remains a constant at Wilkesboro is the old, cracked tarmac on the oval itself.JPet27@JPetschauerSeeing the evolution of the return of North Wilkesboro Speedway brings tears of joy to my eyes.2019: 2023:1075170Seeing the evolution of the return of North Wilkesboro Speedway brings tears of joy to my eyes.2019: 2023: https://t.co/o24NwQuY6gNASCAR has tried to keep in touch with the historic side of the track while modernizing it enough for a feasible Cup Series race. However, a track that has been abandoned for the majority of two decades will certainly send some curveballs the governing body's way.Prominent NASCAR journalist Bob Pockrass recelty tweeted about the posibility of the track neede repair work at the recently patched pieces of tarmac at the track, and wrote:"No surprise that there could be some track repair work needed here at North Wilkesboro with areas recently sealed and patched. They made repairs to this area and track activity had resumed."Bob Pockrass@bobpockrassNo surprise that there could be some track repair work needed here at North Wilkesboro with areas recently sealed and patched. They made repairs to this area and track activity had resumed.34724No surprise that there could be some track repair work needed here at North Wilkesboro with areas recently sealed and patched. They made repairs to this area and track activity had resumed. https://t.co/c5FH6erdYiThe track might need to be repaved with new tarmac inevitably, but for now the 30+ year old tarmac can throw a spanner in the works for drivers and teams. The All Star Race is bound to be a thriller for the fans.NASCAR to keep wet weather package handy at North Wilkesboro Speedway in case of rain showersThe NASCAR short track wet weather package will be availible for the teams to apply to their cars at the upcoming All Star weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway.With relatively low chances of rain showers at the North Carolina track, the option for drivers to run on rain tires as well as with windshield wipers could make for an interesting comeback at the 0.625-mile-long track if the heavens decide to open up.Bob Pockrass@bobpockrassNASCAR will have the wet weather package available for North Wilkesboro for the trucks and Cup cars but right now the forecast is relatively promising. twitter.com/VideoManChris/…Christopher Allen@VideoManChris@bobpockrass Hey Bob, sorry for the dumb question. But is Wilkesboro one of the tracks they’ll race in the rain if needed? The short track rain package?457@bobpockrass Hey Bob, sorry for the dumb question. But is Wilkesboro one of the tracks they’ll race in the rain if needed? The short track rain package?NASCAR will have the wet weather package available for North Wilkesboro for the trucks and Cup cars but right now the forecast is relatively promising. twitter.com/VideoManChris/…However, the forecast looks relatively devoid of any rain at the venue, allowing fans to enjoy maximum attack by the drivers, all battling to take home the $1 million prize. The All Star Race goes live on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 8:00 pm ET on FOX Sports (FS1).