The annual exhibition race will feature four segments with a total of 125 laps and will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1 at 8 p.m. EST.
The All-Star Race format
The new All-Star format provides a major incentive to win any of the opening three stages or the pit stop competition during the break between Stages 2 and 3.
STAGE 1 (25 laps): Stage 1 winner will start on the pole in the final stage as long as he finishes 15th or better in Stages 2 and 3.
STAGE 2 (25 laps): Stage 2 winner starts second in final stage as long as he finishes 15th or better in Stage 3.
SPECIAL STAGE BREAK/Pit Stop Competition: Each team must pit and perform a four-tire stop. The team with the shortest time on pit road (pit in/pit out) wins the pit crew award and the driver will start fourth in the final stage as long as he finishes 15th or better in Stage 3.
STAGE 3 (25 laps): Stage 3 winner starts third in final stage.
FINAL STAGE (50 laps): Stage 1 winner starts first, Stage 2 winner second, Stage 3 winner third and pit stop competition winner fourth. If no “natural” caution occurs between laps 15-25, NASCAR will call an “All-Star” competition caution. Winner of the Final Stage earns $1 million.
“The NASCAR All-Star Race highlights our best athletes – from the driver to road crew to the pit crews – and this year’s edition brings that to another level,” said Scott Miller, NASCAR Senior Vice President for Competition.
“Fans will have a full weekend of exciting competition starting with a unique qualifying format and an All-Star Race that features the top talent in our sport.”
The most prominent twist this season will come in the form of a four-round qualifying format for the All-Star Race that includes head-to-head elimination rounds and the pivotal role of the pit crews.
Qualifying format
– Opening round is the traditional single-car, one-lap format in reverse order of the current 2022 owner points.
– Fastest eight qualifiers transfer to a three-round,…
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