Overview

• The 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race, set for May 18, features a 250-lap format with new elements like a 'Promoter’s Caution,' but drivers and teams remain skeptical of its value.
• Kevin Harvick has called for eliminating the All-Star Race, advocating instead for North Wilkesboro Speedway to host a regular-season points event.
• Kyle Larson, prioritizing his preparation for the Indianapolis 500, admitted to minimal focus on the $1 million NASCAR exhibition, reflecting its diminished significance for some drivers.
• Denny Hamlin criticized the financial model, warning that building $2 million cars for a $1 million prize is unsustainable for teams.
• The event’s evolution, marked by added gimmicks and rising costs, has sparked broader debates about its future and relevance in modern NASCAR.