In its third edition as host of the $1 million exhibition event, North Wilkesboro Speedway produced All-Star Race records for lead changes (18) and green-flag passes for the lead (59) as its remarkable rebirth continued from a dilapidated and rotting hulk just three years ago.

Talk started this weekend and grew after 250 laps of the best racing on a short track that NASCAR Cup fans have seen this year. Is it time for North Wilkesboro to host a points race and move the All-Star Race to another venue?

Christopher Bell is the NASCAR All-Star Race winner for the first time. The driver of the No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing won the competitive midseason exhibition race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday night.