The dark cloud of uncertainty that has hung over North Wilkesboro Speedway for the last 13 years might have been lifting, but that didnt keep it from raining as new track owners announced plans to revive the historic facility. Still, little could have dampened the spirits of the crowd of 250 racing legends, media, local dignitaries and fans that gathered for the occasion. Racing, at long last, is coming back to North Wilkesboro. News of a USARacing Pro Cup event scheduled for Oct. 3, 2010, had already been released. The Speedway Associates Inc. ownership group that consists of Alton McBride Sr., Alton McBride Jr., Dave Ehret, John Burwell, Bosco Lowe and Terri Parsons wasnt finished. According to McBride Jr., the track will also host next years American Speed Association 300-lap season finale in November, as well as a Pro All Stars Series event.(Stock Car History Online)(11-12-2009)
