NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. - Brad Keselowski checked the second box on Saturday. Having won the pole for Sunday's NASCAR All-Star Race, Keselowski backed up his victory in Friday's time trials with a win in Saturday's first All-Star heat race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Brad Keselowski won the pole for Sunday's All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro, but Michael McDowell's No. 71 team won the Pit Crew Challenge.

Keselowski was already assured the No. 1 starting spot by posting the fastest time in qualifying Friday.Keselowski led 74 of 75 laps to win his heat race. Ross Chastain finished second, William Byron was third,