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Manufacturer Showdown: Info, format and more for All-Star Race's new twist

Automakers will have a special spotlight during NASCAR All-Star Weekend, with Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota all involved in the first-ever Manufacturer Showdown at North Wilkesboro Speedway. The competition within the competition will culminate at the checkered flag of Sunday's NASCAR All-Star Race main event (8 p.m. ET, FS1, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) with one carmaker claiming the Showdown win — and bragging rights. Advertisement RELATED: All-Star Weekend schedule | Paint Scheme Preview See below now for all the details on the format and how it works. Come back throughout the weekend to see which cars are part of the Showdown and, ultimately, which manufacturer claims the award. FORMAT Each manufacturer will be represented by a set number of Cup Series teams in the All-Star main event. The size of each manufacturer team will be determined by the automaker with the least amount of cars qualified for the 250-lap feature — which means the field won't be fully locked in until after Sunday's All-Star Open (5 p.m. ET, FS1, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) and Fan Vote, when the All-Star field is fully set. Advertisement The other two manufacturers will field the same number of teams, with the drivers selected based on their starting-lineup positions for the All-Star Race. Teams will be scored against each other and now by their overall All-Star finish. The lowest combined total of finishing positions will be the winning manufacturer. In the event of a tie, the single best overall finishing position will determine the winner. TEAMS Team sizes and driver participants will be determined after Sunday's All-Star Open. Chevrolet: Drivers to be set following Sunday's NASCAR All-Star Open. Ford: Drivers to be set following Sunday's NASCAR All-Star Open. Toyota: Drivers to be set following Sunday's NASCAR All-Star Open. RESULTS Check back post-race Sunday to see which carmaker wins.