On Saturday, April 9th, the 300-lap green flag event known simply as “The Race” will crown its winner under the lights for the first time since Historic North Wilkesboro Speedway opened in 1947. Thirty-five generator set light towers, similar to those that provide light for road crews working at night, will allow fans to enjoy the fifth-eighths mile speedway’s intense action in true Saturday night short-track fashion as 45 drivers battle for the $75,000 first place prize. Daytona 500 winners Geoff Bodine and Sterling Marlin are among the nearly 100 drivers who have entered the event, which will receive the green flag at 6 pm Saturday. Tickets are still available, more info at historicnws.com or savethespeedway.net.(4-8-2011)
