The Stars Align: Season 7 AREA All-Star Race Set for May 27th at Michigan
May 22, 2025 —
The most electric night of the AREA iRacing calendar is here. The Season 7 All-Star Race is locked in for Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, and it’s bringing something brand new to the table — a debut at Michigan International Speedway, featuring the newly updated ARCA cars. For the first time in league history, the #AREAAllStarRace will be held at the 2-mile oval in Brooklyn, Michigan, promising high speeds, strategy, and a shot at glory.
Event Format & Schedule
The festivities kick off at 8:15 PM ET with practice and lobby opening for the All-Star Open — a last-chance qualifier for any active AREA driver who’s made a start in Cup, Truck, or Pro Series this season. The Open gives drivers one shot to earn their way into the main event.
All-Star Open Format:
40-minute practice
1-lap qualifying
35-lap race split into two segments:
Segment 1: 15 laps → segment winner transfers into All-Star Race
Segment 2: 20 laps → top 2 finishers transfer into All-Star Race
That means three drivers will advance from the Open into the All-Star Race main event.
Main Event Structure
Once the dust settles from the Open, the Season 7 All-Star Race will begin. The 30 drivers already locked into the show will be joined by the 3 Open transfers.
1-lap qualifying (Open transfers must not set a lap and will start at the rear)
Two 10-lap heat races to determine the inside and outside lanes for the grid
Each heat winner earns $10
30-lap All-Star Race main event
Winner receives $100 and all the bragging rights
The entire night will be broadcast live starting at 8:45 PM ET on:
AREA iRacing Twitch Channel
Season 7 All-Star Race Lineup (Locked-In Drivers)
These 30 drivers have earned their way into the All-Star Race through wins or accolades since the last All-Star event:
Cup Series Winners
Jake Nichols, Seth Noell, Jake Matheson, Tyler Nichols, James Scioly, Bailey Turner, John Hall, Dylan Ault, Logan Clampitt, Peyton Howell
Truck Series Winners
Sebastian Marin, Jonathan Evans, Patrick Moose, Mason Cain, Brian Mercurio, Timmy Pacchioli
Pro Series Winners
Travis Beckner, Jeff Wright, Zach Carr, Zack Nichols, Justin Anasogak, John Furnas, Matt Kemp
Former All-Star Race Winners
Jordan Martin, Ryan Haartz
Former AREA Champions
David Wiseheart, Michael Kurhan, Cameron Hearn, Brad Slaughter Jr., James Schanewolf
With the new cars, a brand-new track for the All-Star Race, and a packed field of champions, winners, and rising stars — Tuesday night will be a must-watch event. Who will rise, who will fall, and who will take home the $100 and the crown of All-Star Champion?
Find out Tuesday night.