Dale Earnhardt Jr. Joins FloRacing Booth for CARS Tour Doubleheader

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be joining the FloRacing booth for the CARS Tour doubleheader at North Wilkesboro Speedway this Friday night. The event features the Spears Manufacturing 75 for Pro Late Models and the Skyline National Bank 100 for Late Model Stocks.

What's at Stake?

The CARS Tour returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway, a historic .625-mile oval that has been revived in recent years. The track's revival was largely thanks to the efforts of Dale Earnhardt Jr., who has been instrumental in preserving short-track racing. This weekend's event marks a significant milestone for the track, as it hosts its first NASCAR Cup Series points race since 1996.

A Star-Studded Field

The entry lists for the CARS Tour doubleheader are overflowing with NASCAR talent, including rising prospects and some of the biggest names in short-track racing. Among the notable names expected to compete Friday night are Chase Elliott, Corey Heim, Kaden Honeycutt, Jesse Love, Landon Huffman, Mini Tyrrell, Caden Kvapil, and Keelan Harvick.

A Homegrown Talent Shines

One of the loudest ovations Friday night should belong to Landon Huffman, a Hickory fan favorite who has earned a reputation as one of North Carolina's premier short-track racers. Huffman returns to one of the state's most historic venues looking to defend home turf.

A Track That Helped Save a Legend

It's fitting that the CARS Tour returns to North Wilkesboro, a track that has been revived thanks in part to the efforts of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Back in August 2022, one of the first major events held after the speedway's revival was a CARS Tour event. That race week helped prove North Wilkesboro was ready for the national spotlight again and played a significant role in building momentum for NASCAR's return in 2023.

What Comes Next?

The CARS Tour doubleheader at North Wilkesboro Speedway is set to take place on Friday night, with the Spears Manufacturing 75 for Pro Late Models and the Skyline National Bank 100 for Late Model Stocks. The event will be broadcast on FloRacing, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. joining the booth to provide commentary.

The weekend schedule includes a driver autograph session at 1:30 p.m. and driver introductions at 5:20 p.m. The Spears Manufacturing 75 is set to start at 6 p.m., followed by the Skyline National Bank 100 at 7 p.m.

The CARS Tour doubleheader at North Wilkesboro Speedway promises to be an exciting event, with a star-studded field and a historic track that has been revived thanks in part to the efforts of Dale Earnhardt Jr.