On Tuesday, January 13, a total of 15 NASCAR Cup Series drivers participated in a one-day organizational test at North Wilkesboro Speedway. The session, running from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET, will give each chartered Cup Series team an opportunity to run the new 750‑horsepower package on the track’s historic 0.625‑mile oval.
The following drivers, each representing a chartered organization, will turn laps during the session:
Ross Chastain (Trackhouse Racing, No. 1 Chevrolet)Daniel Suárez (Spire Motorsports, No. 7 Chevrolet)Kyle Busch (Richard Childress Racing, No. 8 Chevrolet)Chase Elliott (Hendrick Motorsports, No. 9 Chevrolet)A.J. Allmendinger (Kaulig Racing, No. 16 Chevrolet)Chris Buescher (RFK Racing, No. 17 Ford)Chase Briscoe (Joe Gibbs Racing, No. 19 Toyota)Josh Berry (Wood Brothers Racing, No. 21 Ford)Joey Logano (Team Penske, No. 22 Ford)Zane Smith (Front Row Motorsports, No. 38 Ford)Cole Custer (Haas Factory Team, No. 41 Chevrolet)Erik Jones (Legacy Motor Club, No. 43 Toyota)Tyler Reddick (23XI Racing, No. 45 Toyota)Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (Hyak Motorsports, No. 47 Chevrolet)Cody Ware (Rick Ware Racing, No. 51 Chevrolet)
This marks North Wilkesboro’s first major on-track test with the updated short-track aero and horsepower package developed to generate more competitive racing on tracks under 1.5 miles.
The test offers teams crucial data on engine output, downforce levels, tire wear, and braking performance ahead of the track’s return to the Cup Series schedule on July 19 for the Window World 450, the first points-paying event at North Wilkesboro in 30 years.
Fans attending the test will be allowed free into the grandstand access but also gained first chance window for purchasing July’s single-day tickets directly from the box office one day before general sale opened.