North Wilkesboro Speedway is ready for the Window World 450, its first Cup Series points race in 30 years, set to take place this weekend. The 450-lap race is expected to be fast-paced. Here’s what race fans need to know about buying tickets, race weekend schedules, parking and weather conditions.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereInformation below provided by North Wilkesboro Speedway. Check back here for updates. TICKETS If you want to get a taste of the action at North Wilkesboro Speedway’s Window World 450, you can buy tickets here. Races and practice run from July 17-19, 2026, and events include concerts and other family-friendly activities.>>>Go for a wild ride around the track in the video below. PARKING UPDATE Advance reserved parking for the Window World 450 on Sunday, July 19, is currently at capacity. Guests are encouraged to use one of the many affordable and convenient parking options offered by our neighboring properties. Alternate parking is available off Fishing Creek Road and Speedway Road. Parking for Friday and Saturday on property is still available. Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.WEATHERWhen it comes to the forecast, WXII 12 has got you covered!Check it out: Live Radar | Hourly Forecast | Extended 10 Day Forecast | SkycamsWEATHER GUARANTEE Check out the Speedway Motorsports Weather Guarantee if a race is postponed here.SATURDAY SCHEDULE 6:30 a.m. NWS & NASCAR Credentials Open 1 p.m. Parking Lots & Fan Zone Open 1 p.m. Ticket Office Open (Through 8 p.m.) 1:30 p.m. zMAX CARS Tour Driver Autograph Session (Through 2:15 p.m.) 2 p.m. Gates & Suites Open 2 p.m. NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Practice 3:05 p.m. NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Qualifying 5:20 p.m. zMAX CARS Tour Driver Introductions (Both Series) 6 p.m. zMAX CARS Tour PLM Spears Manufacturing 75 7 p.m. zMAX CARS Tour LMSC Skyline National Bank 100 SUNDAY SCHEDULE 12:30 p.m. Parking Lots Open 1 p.m. Fan Zone Open 2 p.m. Ticket Office Open (Through 8 p.m.) 2:30 p.m. NWS & NASCAR Credentials Open (Through 7 p.m.) 3:30 p.m. Gates & Suites Open 3:30 p.m. GARAGE & PIT PASS HOLDER – GARAGE ACCESS PERMITTED 3:30 p.m. Fan Track Access (Frontstretch) 5 p.m. Sawyer Brown Pre-Race Concert pres. by Raymer 5:30 p.m. Grid Access Open To Properly Credentialed Guests (Until End Of Anthem; On Pit Road) 6:30 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions 7 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 (Stages 80/265/450 = 281.25 Miles)
WILKESBORO, N.C. —
North Wilkesboro Speedway is ready for the Window World 450, its first Cup Series points race in 30 years, set to take place this weekend. The 450-lap race is expected to be fast-paced.
Here’s what race fans need to know about buying tickets, race weekend schedules, parking and weather conditions.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here
Information below provided by North Wilkesboro Speedway. Check back here for updates.
TICKETS
If you want to get a taste of the action at North Wilkesboro Speedway’s Window World 450, you can buy tickets here. Races and practice run from July 17-19, 2026, and events include concerts and other family-friendly activities.
>>>Go for a wild ride around the track in the video below.
PARKING UPDATE
Advance reserved parking for the Window World 450 on Sunday, July 19, is currently at capacity. Guests are encouraged to use one of the many affordable and convenient parking options offered by our neighboring properties. Alternate parking is available off Fishing Creek Road and Speedway Road. Parking for Friday and Saturday on property is still available.
Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
WEATHER
When it comes to the forecast, WXII 12 has got you covered!
Check it out: Live Radar | Hourly Forecast | Extended 10 Day Forecast | Skycams
WEATHER GUARANTEE
Check out the Speedway Motorsports Weather Guarantee if a race is postponed here.
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
6:30 a.m.
NWS & NASCAR Credentials Open
1 p.m.
Parking Lots & Fan Zone Open
1 p.m.
Ticket Office Open (Through 8 p.m.)
1:30 p.m.
zMAX CARS Tour Driver Autograph Session (Through 2:15 p.m.)
2 p.m.
Gates & Suites Open
2 p.m.
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Practice
3:05 p.m.
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Qualifying
5:20 p.m.
zMAX CARS Tour Driver Introductions (Both Series)
6 p.m.
zMAX CARS Tour PLM Spears Manufacturing 75
7 p.m.
zMAX CARS Tour LMSC Skyline National Bank 100
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
12:30 p.m.
Parking Lots Open
1 p.m.
Fan Zone Open
2 p.m.
Ticket Office Open (Through 8 p.m.)
2:30 p.m.
NWS & NASCAR Credentials Open (Through 7 p.m.)
3:30 p.m.
Gates & Suites Open
3:30 p.m.
GARAGE & PIT PASS HOLDER – GARAGE ACCESS PERMITTED
3:30 p.m.
Fan Track Access (Frontstretch)
5 p.m.
Sawyer Brown Pre-Race Concert pres. by Raymer
5:30 p.m.
Grid Access Open To Properly Credentialed Guests (Until End Of Anthem; On Pit Road)
6:30 p.m.
NASCAR Cup Series Driver Introductions
7 p.m.
NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 (Stages 80/265/450 = 281.25 Miles)