The Grand Marshal of the inaugural CMT 300 this weekend is Mike Staley, former president of North Wilkesboro Speedway. Staley sold his half interest in North Wilkesboro Speedway to the Bahre family, giving up the race date at the historic North Carolina short track in lieu of racing a second time this season at New Hampshire. The race is dedicated to Staley’s father, Enoch, founder of the North Wilkesboro Speedway in 1947.(NASCAR Online)(9-14-97)
