North Wilkesboro Speedway News

North Wilkesboro honors Richard Petty, Paul Call, Moonshine and Motorsports Trail Inclusion

North Wilkesboro honors Richard Petty, Paul Call, Moonshine and Motorsports Trail Inclusion

May 17, 2024
North Wilkesboro Speedway kicked off the 40th NASCAR All-Star Race weekend with a trio of special celebrations on Friday. Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Richard Petty – whose 15 Cup Series wins at North Wilkesboro are a track record – joined son Kyle, a former

NASCAR All-Star Race returning to North Wilkesboro in 2025

NASCAR All-Star Race returning to North Wilkesboro in 2025

May 17, 2024
NASCAR’s biggest and brightest stars will again shine on North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2025. Speedway officials announced Friday that North Wilkesboro will host the 41st running of the NASCAR All-Star Race on May 18, 2025, with affordable ticket and camping packages

FanFest In the ‘Boros kicks off NASCAR All-Star Race Weekend

FanFest In the ‘Boros kicks off NASCAR All-Star Race Weekend

May 15, 2024
NASCAR All-Star Race weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway will officially kick-off in Wilkes County Thursday afternoon with the fan-favorite Hauler Parade presented by Frontier Gas, beginning at 6 p.m. as part of Fan Fest in the ‘Boros

NCDOT, Highway Patrol and Speedway Motorsports Announce Parking and All-Star Race Week Traffic Instructions

NCDOT, Highway Patrol and Speedway Motorsports Announce Parking and All-Star Race Week Traffic Instructions

May 11, 2024
In preparation for the May 14-19 NASCAR All-Star Race week at North Wilkesboro Speedway (NWS), track, state and local officials want race fans and area residents to prepare for parking and increased traffic by providing safe and efficient travel recommendations

North Carolina Governor details economic impact of 2023 All-Star race at North Wilkesboro

North Carolina Governor details economic impact of 2023 All-Star race at North Wilkesboro

May 4, 2024
In advance of the 2024 NASCAR All Star Race, North Carolinians got a glimpse of the economic impact provided by last year’s event. Governor Roy Cooper announced a new report from the NC Department of Commerce showing the impact of hosting the 2023 NASCAR All Star Race

Speedway Children’s Charities event lineup announced for NASCAR All-Star Race Week

Speedway Children’s Charities event lineup announced for NASCAR All-Star Race Week

May 4, 2024
The North Wilkesboro Speedway chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities is revving its engines to host a variety of special fundraising events throughout NASCAR All-Star Race week, May 13-19. These engaging activities will raise much-needed funds and spread awareness

Denny Hamlin, Marcus Smith argue over Speedway Motorsports repaves UPDATES

Denny Hamlin, Marcus Smith argue over Speedway Motorsports repaves UPDATES

April 10, 2024
UPDATE 3: The exact percentage of broadcast revenue money for teams is slightly higher than the 25 percent when factoring in purse money but Hamlin believes Speedway Motorsports does not appropriately invest into its tracks

North Wilkesboro All-Star race tickets available

North Wilkesboro All-Star race tickets available

April 4, 2024
Available only through a package purchase until now, single-day grandstand tickets to the 40th running of the NASCAR All-Star Race on May 19 are now on sale at www.NorthWilkesboroSpeedway.com. Raceday will be jam-packed at the historic 0.625-mile short track with concerts

Sinkhole unearths rumored moonshine cave at North Wilkesboro Speedway

Sinkhole unearths rumored moonshine cave at North Wilkesboro Speedway

March 26, 2024
For decades, rumors have circulated that historic North Wilkesboro Speedway was the site of secret moonshine still. Now some Wilkes County locals may have more reason to say ‘I told you so,’ as a possible moonshine cave has been discovered underneath the concrete frontstretch

Drivers complete Goodyear tire test at North Wilkesboro

Drivers complete Goodyear tire test at North Wilkesboro

March 14, 2024
The ongoing and stunning refresh of North Wilkesboro Speedway from the stock-car ashes added another chapter this week, debuting fresh asphalt for the first time in more than 40 years. Thankfully, Cup Series drivers reported that the pavement kept some of the character

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series drivers conduct Goodyear tire test at North Wilkesboro Speedway

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series drivers conduct Goodyear tire test at North Wilkesboro Speedway

March 13, 2024
A trio of NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series drivers, including defending series champion Ben Rhodes, Christian Eckes and Corey Heim, participated in a Goodyear Tire Test on Tuesday at historic North Wilkesboro Speedway in preparation for the upcoming Wright Brand 250 on

Goodyear to host tire test at North Wilkesboro Speedway

Goodyear to host tire test at North Wilkesboro Speedway

March 7, 2024
North Wilkesboro Speedway will host a Goodyear Tire Tests on March 12 for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and March 13 for the NASCAR Cup Series

Wright Brand named entitlement sponsor of CRAFTSMAN Truck Series’ Wright Brand 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway

Wright Brand named entitlement sponsor of CRAFTSMAN Truck Series’ Wright Brand 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway

March 1, 2024
Race fans visiting North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 18 will be in for a day of sizzling excitement, with Wright Brand serving as the official sponsor of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Wright Brand 250 on NASCAR All-Star Race weekend

Country music stars Warren Zeiders, Neal McCoy to rock NASCAR All-Star Race weekend

Country music stars Warren Zeiders, Neal McCoy to rock NASCAR All-Star Race weekend

February 29, 2024
Race fans attending the NASCAR All-Star Race weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway are in for a double dose of spectacular concert excitement. Platinum-selling country music stars Warren Zeiders and Neal McCoy are set to light up the North Wilkesboro night, with Zeiders

Dale Earnhardt Jr., Terry Parsons, Marcus Smith, Steven Wilson named recipient of 2023 NMPA’s Pocono Spirit Award

Dale Earnhardt Jr., Terry Parsons, Marcus Smith, Steven Wilson named recipient of 2023 NMPA’s Pocono Spirit Award

January 24, 2024
The group responsible for bringing North Wilkesboro Speedway back to its glory was announced Sunday as the overall winners of National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Pocono Spirit Award for 2023

Tim Dugger performing concerts at Speedway Motorsports tracks throughout 2024 season

Tim Dugger performing concerts at Speedway Motorsports tracks throughout 2024 season

January 5, 2024
American country singer and songwriter Tim Dugger and his friends will entertain race fans across the country during a tour of premier NASCAR races at Speedway Motorsports venues, starting at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 25

Momentous day of giving for Speedway Children’s Charities North Wilkesboro

Momentous day of giving for Speedway Children’s Charities North Wilkesboro

December 15, 2023
Speedway Children's Charities (SCC) celebrated a momentous year of fundraising at North Wilkesboro Speedway by hosting area nonprofits, supporters and community advocates at the historic track to tie a bow on a record-setting year. In SCC’s first full year at North

North Wilkesboro Speedway repave underway UPDATE

North Wilkesboro Speedway repave underway UPDATE

November 8, 2023
UPDATE: As the 2023 NASCAR season came to a close in Phoenix last weekend, crews were already hard at work preparing for an action-packed week of racing at the famed North Wilkesboro Speedway for next year’s NASCAR All-Star Race, including resurfacing the 42-year-old

NASCAR All-Star Race returns to North Wilkesboro in 2024

NASCAR All-Star Race returns to North Wilkesboro in 2024

September 28, 2023
NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports announced today that the 40th running of the NASCAR All-Star Race will take place at historic North Wilkesboro Speedway as part of a three-day weekend of motorsports entertainment on May 17-19, 2024

North Wilkesboro to retain 2024 All-Star race?

North Wilkesboro to retain 2024 All-Star race?

September 25, 2023
Rep. Jeffrey Elmore of North Wilkesboro and Sen. Eddie Settle of the Pleasant Hill community on Friday jointly announced about $42 million in appropriations for various purposes in Wilkes County in the new two-year state budget

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Length: .625 miles
Degree of Banking: Turns: 14 degrees, Straights: 3 degrees

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