North Carolina proposes $45 million total for motorsports with the American Rescue Plan funding The American Rescue Plan will send $5.7 billion to the state of North Carolina. The $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package was passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden. NC is the birthplace of NASCAR. Most […]
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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 […]
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The idea has been discussed in the past, now things are becoming more realistic for the NASCAR track About 5 years ago, Bruton Smith discussed the idea of possibly placing a roof over Bristol Motor Speedway. However, nothing came of it. Now, things have circled back around. Bristol Motor Speedway […]
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Marcus Smith of Speedway Motorsports Inc says North Wilkesboro Speedway still has potential North Wilkesboro Speedway is a 0.625-mile oval that was born in 1947. The North Carolina based short track has grown to legendary status since it’s death. In 1949, the NASCAR Cup Series made their debut at the […]
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A potential agreement could bring televised NASCAR races to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in 2022 Bristol Motor Speedway and Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway are in talks to bring television NASCAR racing to the Nashville Speedway by as soon as 2022. SMI is in talks with Metro Nashville to form the agreement. The […]
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