Logano Wins Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro

Race Recap

Joey Logano captured victory in the Window World 450, leading 323 of the 450 laps at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 19, 2026. The win marked his first triumph of the season and propelled him back into the top 16 of the points standings. It was the first points‑paying Cup race at this track since September 1996, reviving a historic venue for the series.

Logano’s performance dominated the event, as he held the lead for the majority of the race and posted a clean finish. The field featured 38 competitors, with several teams showcasing strong lineups on the 1.0‑mile oval. The race also highlighted the resurgence of interest in older tracks within NASCAR’s schedule.

Full Results List

• Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford
• Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
• Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
• Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
• Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
• Bubba Wallace, No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota
• Brad Keselowski, No. 6 RFK Racing Ford (-1)
• Todd Gilliland, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford (-1)
• Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet (-1)
• Ryan Preece, No. 60 RFK Racing Ford (-1)
• Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford (-2)
• William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (-2)
• Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet (-2)
• Austin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske Ford (-2)
• Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (-2)
• Ty Dillon, No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet (-2)
• Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (-2)
• Riley Herbst, No. 35 23XI Racing Toyota (-3)
• Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota (-3)
• Chris Buescher, No. 17 RFK Racing Ford (-3)
• Erik Jones, No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota (-3)
• Zane Smith, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford (-3)
• Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet (-3)
• Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet (-4)
• Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford (-4)
• Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet (-4)
• Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet (-4)
• Cole Custer, No. 41 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet (-4)
• Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet (-4)
• Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota (-5)
• John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota (-5)
• Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet (-7)
• Austin Hill, No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet (-8)
• Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet (-8)
• Chad Finchum, No. 66 Garage 66 Ford (OUT)
• Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford (OUT, crash)
• AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet (OUT, steering)

Photo Highlights

The race day brought a mix of sunshine and breezy conditions to North Wilkesboro, with fans gathering early to watch the action. Here are some of the standout images from the event. These captures illustrate the atmosphere and the competitive spirit displayed by drivers and supporters alike.

The closure of the event highlighted the growing momentum of the NASCAR Cup Series as it returns to a historic circuit, setting the stage for more competitions later in the season. Fans left the venue energized by the revived heritage of the track and the fierce battles on the apron. This revival signals more upcoming races on beloved older ovals in the schedule.