Corey LaJoie, Josh Berry, and Josh Williams Headline CARS Tour Weekend at North Wilkesboro

The energy is building in North Wilkesboro as the CARS Tour returns to one of the most iconic tracks in American short track racing. Among the weekend's top stories is the appearance of NASCAR stars Corey LaJoie and Josh Berry, both set to take on the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway today and tomorrow, alongside Josh Williams and a stacked field of rising talent.

Star Power Meets Short Track Roots

Corey LaJoie, widely known for his grit in the NASCAR Cup Series and his personality behind the mic, is suiting up in the No. 12 car for this weekend’s CARS Tour action, something fans caught wind of through a teaser post from Stacking Pennies Performance. Josh Berry, another household name in late model circles and the NASCAR Xfinity Series, is also on track, bringing his extensive Wilkesboro experience to the Pro Late Model field.

Their presence underscores a growing trend in the CARS Tour: NASCAR veterans returning to their roots to mix it up with the next generation.

Top Practice Performers: Pro Late Model – Session 1

Friday’s Pro Late Model practice saw a blend of youth and experience lead the way. Tristan McKee set the early pace, topping the charts in the first practice session. Right behind him was Keelan Harvick, son of former Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick, showing he’s quickly becoming a name to watch.

Here’s how the top 7 shook out in Practice 1:

1. Tristan McKee

2. Keelan Harvick

3. Conner Jones

4. Josh Berry

5. Ben Maier

6. Kaden Honeycutt

7. Dawson Sutton

What's Next?

With both the Pro Late Model and Late Model Stock divisions hitting the track, fans are in for a full weekend of drama, door-to-door battles, and a mix of familiar faces and future stars. Qualifying and race action will take place across Saturday and Sunday, with Corey LaJoie and Josh Berry expected to be key storylines throughout.