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Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Wife Amy Laughs at Her Own Expense, Looking “Teeny” in Viral Photo with Kyle Larson & Co
Following the return of the popular track, ahead of the much-anticipated race, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Amy share a great time together.
Backlash Surrounds Bubba Wallace After His Sarcastic “Respect” Jab at Brad Keselowski Following Bump & Run
Bubba Wallace faces the ire of fans, even though he brushed it off earlier after the qualifying race in North Wilkesboro on Saturday.
“Pay Her A** Back”—An Hour Before Riling Up Dean Thompson, Hailie Deegan Made Another NASCAR Driver Furious
Emerging NASCAR Truck Series driver Hailie Deegan found herself in the crosshairs after inciting the ire of various competitors.
Kyle Larson Leaves Reporters in Splits With His Response to Bubba Wallace Question
Kyle Larson's response related to Bubba Wallace leaves reporters in splits after an intense battle on the track at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Fans Stand Behind Bubba Wallace as He Savagely Shuts Down Reporter’s Attempt to Get the Better of Him
Bubba Wallace delivers an amazing response to journalist after being asked how it felt to have boos hurled at him at North Wilkesboro.
Kyle Busch’s Wife Samantha Can’t Contain Her Excitement Over North Wilkesboro’s Return as She Rants About Jam-Packed Schedule
Kyle Busch's wife Samantha Busch reveals her hectic schedule and how drained she is, after her son's birthday on her Instagram account.
“If the Race S**ks” – Chase Elliott Offers Bizarre Idea for All-Star Race While Concurring With “Guinea Pig” Denny Hamlin
With the All-Star race lined up for Sunday, Chase Elliott proposes a unique idea. Interestingly, even Denny Hamlin speaks on similar lines.
“I Did Get Goosebumps”—SMI’s $579-Million-Worth CEO Applauds Dedicated Efforts to Revive Historic NASCAR Track
It has finally happened, NASCAR is back at the North Wilkesboro Speedway, and Speedway Motorsports Inc's president Marcus Smith is delighted
“Hack” Hailie Deegan Get Bashed as Fans Sympathize With “Pi**ed” NASCAR Star
Hailie Deegan faces the wrath of the NASCAR fans, after wrecking into her fellow driver at the Craftsman Truck Race at Wilkesboro.
Months After Fiery Altercation, Kyle Larson & Bubba Wallace’s Intense Battle Has NASCAR Fans Going Bonkers
NASCAR fans are losing their minds over the epic showdown between Kyle Larson and Wallace as they battled for supremacy on the racetrack
Months After Forced Retirement, Kurt Busch’s “Back From the Dead” Statement Leaves NASCAR World Emotional
NASCAR fans reacted as former 23XI Racing driver, Kurt Busch shared his thoughts on the upcoming All-Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Chase Elliott Hilariously Trolls Reporter for Inaccurately Crediting Him a Win at Legendary NASCAR Track – “I Was Just Messing With You”
Ahead of the North Wilkesboro Speedway race, Chase Elliott called out a reporter for wrongly crediting him with a race win in the Coke 600.
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) |
