A pledge of $1 million has further increased the possibility of NASCAR’s return to the famed short track North Wilkesboro Speedway opened in May 18, 1947 as a dirt track. It hosted it’s first NASCAR Cup Series race in 1949. In 1957, the 0.625-mile track was paved. It hosted two […]
Read MoreHere’s the story of why the tiny 1/4-mile oval at Charlotte Motor Speedway was originally built… In 1991, Charlotte Motor Speedway had this brilliant idea to host a legends race. Before that, they had to build a track for them to race on. The 1.5-mile track wasn’t an option. Watch […]
Read MoreFormer championship winning NASCAR race car heading to the auction block; It’s likely to be one the highest bidding cars in the show The car was restored by an original crew member of DeWitt Racing In 1973, Benny Parsons topped names like Cale Yarborough, Richard Petty, Buddy Baker, Richard Childress […]
Read MoreAfter 15 years, the track owner is ready to pass the torch Michigan’s premiere short track has been listed on the market. Owosso Speedway is known to the local racing community as the ‘Big O’. The 3/8-mile asphalt oval track is currently in it’s 78th year of operations. “I’ve just owned […]
Read More2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees include; Richard Childress, Rick Hendrick, Mark Martin, Raymond Parks and Benny Parsons Officially Enshrined DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 20, 2017) – Five of NASCAR’s legendary competitors – three owners and two drivers – were enshrined via the 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. It […]
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