North Wilkesboro - Window World 450
The Window World 450 is the 21st race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. The race marks the first NASCAR Cup Series points-paying race at legendary North Wilkesboro Speedway in 30 years - for the first time since September 1996, championship points will be on the line. The Window World 450 returns championship racing to the speedway as the longest NASCAR Cup Series race ever held at the venue. The track is 0.625 miles in length. After last hosting a NASCAR Cup Series regular-season race in 1996, North Wilkesboro Speedway returns to the calendar in 2026. Built in 1947 as a dirt oval and hosting Cup Series competition beginning in 1949, the speedway became synonymous with legends like Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Junior Johnson and Darrell Waltrip - 93 NASCAR Cup Series points races were contested on its asphalt before the final checkered flag fell in 1996.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | Qualifying | 19 Jul 2026 | Finished |
| 00:00 | Window World 450 | 20 Jul 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 20 Jul 2026, 00:00 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- Sportdigital pay TV 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live
- Motorvision+ subscription 🇩🇪 Germany Rennen live und als Aufzeichnung
Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 73 |
| 2 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 51 |
| 3 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 45 |
| 4 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 43 |
| 5 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Trackhouse Racing | 47 |
| 6 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 38 |
| 7 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 34 |
| 8 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | 31 |
| 9 | Daniel Suárez | Spire Motorsports | 29 |
| 10 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 27 |
| 11 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 29 |
| 12 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 26 |
| 13 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 35 |
| 14 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 25 |
| 15 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 22 |
| 16 | Ty Dillon | Kaulig Racing | 21 |
| 17 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 24 |
| 18 | Riley Herbst | 23XI Racing | 19 |
| 19 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 23 |
| 20 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 17 |
| 21 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 16 |
| 22 | Zane Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 15 |
| 23 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 14 |
| 24 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 13 |
| 25 | Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | 12 |
| 26 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 11 |
| 27 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 11 |
| 28 | Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | 9 |
| 29 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | 8 |
| 30 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 7 |
| 31 | John H. Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | 6 |
| 32 | Connor Zilisch | Trackhouse Racing | 5 |
| 33 | Austin Hill | Richard Childress Racing | 0 |
| 34 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | HYAK Motorsports | 3 |
| 35 | Chad Finchum | Garage 66 | 0 |
| 36 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 1 |
| 37 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 1 |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.233 | 5 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | 1.115 | 3 |
| 3 | Ty Gibbs | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.026 | 2 |
| 4 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.015 | 3 |
| 5 | Chase Briscoe | Joe Gibbs Racing | 1.011 | 3 |
| 6 | Tyler Reddick | 23XI Racing | 1.010 | 5 |
| 7 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | 990 | 1 |
| 8 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | 884 | 5 |
| 9 | Austin Cindric | Team Penske | 826 | 0 |
| 10 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | 812 | 2 |
| 11 | Carson Hocevar | Spire Motorsports | 801 | 1 |
| 12 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | 799 | 0 |
| 13 | Daniel Suárez | Spire Motorsports | 787 | 1 |
| 14 | Ryan Preece | RFK Racing | 783 | 1 |
| 15 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | 777 | 0 |
| 16 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | 769 | 0 |
| 17 | Shane Van Gisbergen | Trackhouse Racing | 711 | 2 |
| 18 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing | 626 | 0 |
| 19 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | 624 | 0 |
| 20 | Michael McDowell | Spire Motorsports | 599 | 0 |
| 21 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | 570 | 0 |
| 22 | Erik Jones | Legacy Motor Club | 566 | 0 |
| 23 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | 541 | 0 |
| 24 | AJ Allmendinger | Kaulig Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 25 | Josh Berry | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 26 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | 492 | 0 |
| 27 | Zane Smith | Front Row Motorsports | 477 | 0 |
| 28 | John H. Nemechek | Legacy Motor Club | 465 | 0 |
| 29 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 30 | Riley Herbst | 23XI Racing | 443 | 0 |
| 31 | Noah Gragson | Front Row Motorsports | 392 | 0 |
| 32 | Cole Custer | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 33 | Ty Dillon | Kaulig Racing | 338 | 0 |
| 34 | Connor Zilisch | Trackhouse Racing | 320 | 0 |
| 35 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 36 | Kyle Busch | Richard Childress Racing | 188 | 0 |
| 37 | Casey Mears | Beard Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 38 | Kevin Magnussen | Trackhouse Racing | 11 | 0 |
| 39 | Jimmie Johnson | Legacy Motor Club | 9 | 0 |
| 40 | Katherine Legge | Live Fast Motorsports | 8 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 4.260 | 11 |
| 2 | Hendrick Motorsports | 3.118 | 5 |
| 3 | Team Penske | 2.825 | 8 |
| 4 | 23XI Racing | 2.230 | 7 |
| 5 | Spire Motorsports | 2.187 | 2 |
| 6 | RFK Racing | 2.176 | 1 |
| 7 | Trackhouse Racing | 1.668 | 2 |
| 8 | Front Row Motorsports | 1.439 | 0 |
| 9 | Legacy Motor Club | 1.040 | 0 |
| 10 | Kaulig Racing | 865 | 0 |
| 11 | Richard Childress Racing | 729 | 0 |
| 12 | Wood Brothers Racing | 527 | 0 |
| 13 | HYAK Motorsports | 458 | 0 |
| 14 | Haas Factory Team | 390 | 0 |
| 15 | Rick Ware Racing | 221 | 0 |
| 16 | Live Fast Motorsports | 11 | 0 |
| 17 | Garage 66 | 6 | 0 |
| 18 | Beard Motorsports | 5 | 0 |
| 19 | NY Racing Team | 4 | 0 |
About this race
On Monday, 20 July 2026, North Wilkesboro - Window World 450 was on the NASCAR Cup Series calendar. It was held at North Wilkesboro.
The circuit measures 1.006 kilometres, has 4 corners and opened in 1947.
North Wilkesboro is a 0.625-mile asphalt oval track located in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, approximately 80 kilometers northwest of Charlotte in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The track opened in 1947 and is a pioneering NASCAR circuit that has hosted races since 1949 during NASCAR's inaugural season. A distinctive feature of North Wilkesboro is its unique topography with an uphill backstretch and downhill frontstretch, which makes setup and tire management especially challenging for teams. After a long hiatus from 1996 to 2022, the facility underwent comprehensive renovation and has hosted NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series races since 2023.
Joey Logano (Team Penske) took the win ahead of Denny Hamlin. The full result is listed further up this page.
Coverage comes from 2 providers, listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does North Wilkesboro - Window World 450 start?
North Wilkesboro - Window World 450 starts on Monday, 20 July 2026 at 00:00 central European time.
Where does North Wilkesboro - Window World 450 take place?
The venue is North Wilkesboro.
Where can I watch North Wilkesboro - Window World 450?
In Germany Sportdigital, Motorvision+ carry the broadcast.
Who won North Wilkesboro - Window World 450?
Joey Logano took the win for Team Penske.
More in the calendar
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