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Keselowski and Bell Secure Front Row for NASCAR All-Star Race

Brad Keselowski and Christopher Bell claimed heat race victories, finalizing the grid for Sunday's $1 million exhibition at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Michael McDowell, driver of the #71 Delaware Life Chevrolet, pits during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Pit Crew Challenge Open at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 16, 2025 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, and Brad Keselowski, driver of the #6 Nexlizet Ford, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 19, 2024 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
NASCAR Hall of Famer and JR Motorsports owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr. looks on during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Overview

  • Brad Keselowski will start from pole position for the 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race after winning both the unique qualifying session and Heat 1.
  • Christopher Bell triumphed in Heat 2, securing the outside front row starting position for the main event.
  • Michael McDowell's No. 71 Spire Motorsports pit crew won the Pit Crew Challenge with a 12.587-second stop, earning a $100,000 prize.
  • Shane van Gisbergen leads the All-Star Open field, with the top two finishers and one fan-voted driver set to join the main event lineup.
  • The 250-lap All-Star Race, featuring past champions, race winners, and qualifiers, offers a $1 million prize and promises intense short-track competition.