Kyle Larson’s decision to skip the North Wilkesboro NASCAR race to focus on the Indy 500 qualifying has shaken up the event’s lineup. Justin Allgaier steps in to drive Larson’s car for the heat race,

Keep the All-Star Race in North Wilkesboro another year. NASCAR can then give this historic track in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains a points race in 2027. That could allow NASCAR to move the All-Star Race to Bowman Gray Stadium, giving that track an event in May the week before the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.