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Ruling Out Rick Hendrick’s Warning, Denny Hamlin Unearths Reality Behind Ross Chastain’s Uncharacteristic North Wilkesboro Run
Fellow NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin expresses his views on why Ross Chastain seemed to have a different approach to racing at the All-Star event.
After Dale Earnhardt Jr’s ‘Big Risk’ Warning, Denny Hamlin Demands Major North Wilkesboro Change, Against His Driving Style
Denny Hamlin shares thoughts on the future of North Wilkesboro race track after Dale Earnhardt Jr. expressed concerns about the track's surface.
Hours After Hate Scandal Unsettled NASCAR World, Wife Amanda Is Overjoyed as Bubba Wallace Bags Biggest On-Screen Sporting Milestone
Bubba Wallace’s wife Amanda is on cloud nine as he achieves a big milestone. This comes after the dark incident at the Wilkesboro Raceway incident.
Undefeated on North Wilkesboro for 27 Years, Jeff Gordon Reminisces Iconic Win Over Dale Earnhardt
Jeff Gordon recalls his iconic victory in North Wilkesboro against Dale Earnhardt as the historic track hosts Cup Series after 27 years.
Hendrick Motorsports Underdog Credits Joe Gibbs’ Grandson’s On-Track Mess for All-Star Contention
Hendrick Motorsports' substitute driver gives due credit to Ty Gibbs as he makes the best out of the chaotic crash at All Star Open.
Bubba Wallace Proposes Devious Plan to Stop Kyle Larson, Days After Apologizing to Michael Jordan
After serving a one-race ban last year, Bubba Wallace drops his bombshell plan for his fellow driver after the North Wilkesboro race.
After Kyle Larson’s Total Domination at North Wilkesboro, Chase Elliott Uses 6 Words to Vent His Frustrations
The 2020 Cup Series champion Chase Elliott reflects on his performance at the All-Star Race, acknowledging Kyle Larson's brilliance.
Despite NASCAR’s Emphasis on Track Diversity, Dale Earnhardt Jr Remains Firm on What the Sport Needs
NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr recently opened up on his driving force behind bringing the sport back to North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Days After Nostalgic North Wilkesboro Announcement, Kevin Harvick’s 5-Year-Old Daughter Steals the Limelight With Her Passion for Racing
An adorable moment with Kevin Harvick at North Wilkesboro All-Star Race surfaces as fans express their delight over the wholesome video.
“We Messed Up”—Joe Gibbs Racing Member Takes the Blame for Ruining Denny Hamlin’s Chances of Winning $1 Million at North Wilkesboro
Following his North Wilkesboro run, the crew chief of Denny Hamlin makes a bold admission as the team let down the driver due to strategic error.
Fans Destroy Joey Logano’s Teammate for Calling Kyle Busch a “D**khead” During the All-Star Race
Fans react to Ryan Blaney hurling of few curse words towards RCR's Kyle Busch during the All-Stars-Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Frustrating 6-Word North Wilkesboro Admission Has NASCAR World Exposing the Sport’s Concerning Flaw
Dale Earnhardt Jr voices his thoughts on the All-Star Race as NASCAR returns to North Wilkesboro. Fans express displeasure with Next Gen cars.
About North Wilkesboro Speedway
North Wilkesboro Speedway - Track
The North Wilkesboro Speedway has been on the NASCAR Cup calendar ever since its inception. However, it closed off after the 1996 Cup Series season. The good news is that it will be back for the 2023 Cup season. Descriptively, the speedway is a short oval racetrack located on U.S. Route 421.
To be more specific, it is about 5 miles east of North Wilkesboro and 80 miles north of Charlotte. The track itself is around 0.625 miles long and boasts some unique features. This includes an uphill backstretch and a downhill frontstretch.
History
The track hosted its first race on 18th May 1947 and was inaugurated as a dirt track. It has previously played host to races in all three NASCAR series. This includes a grand total of 93 Winston Cup Series races. The track temporarily reopened in 2010 to host several stock car series races. Unfortunately, this only lasted until the spring of 2011.
Following an 11-year hiatus, the North Wilkesboro Speedway re-opened once again. This time, it was to host grassroots racing, and later on, it was announced that it would return to the NASCAR Cup calendar. To be more specific, it will be the venue of the NASCAR All-Star Race and a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race.
Quick Facts
| Location | Wilkesboro Township, Wilkes County, near North Wilkesboro, North Carolina |
| Operator | NASCAR |
| Former Names | - |
| Major Events | NASCAR Cup Series:All-Star Race (2023-incumbent) First Union 400 (1951-1996) Tyson Holly Farms 400 (1949-1955) (1957-1996) NASCAR Xfinity Series: Coca-Cola 300 Holly Farms 399 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series: Lowes 250 (1995-1996) (2023-incumbent) |
| Length | 0.625 miles (1.006 km) |
| Most Wins | Richard Petty (15) |
| Most Top 5s and Top 10s | Richard Petty (33) (42) |
| Poles | Darrell Waltrip (9) |
