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“F**king Kyle [Busch]” – Ryan Blaney Didn’t Bite His Tongue After the RCR Driver’s Frustrated Admission: “I’m Freaking Wrecking Everywhere”
RCR driver Kyle Busch faced the frustration of Joey Logano's teammate during the recent NASCAR All-Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
“This Is F**king Ridiculous” – Kevin Harvick’s Legendary Tribute Turns Into Wild Expletive Exchange Amid Unfortunate North Wilkesboro Outing
Kevin Harvick went from having an amazing weekend to a rather horrible return to his debut number in NASCAR during All-Star race at NWS.
“I’m Afraid We’re Going to Continue to Lose Opportunities” – Dale Earnhardt Jr’s $20 Million Effort Leads the Hall of Famer to Send Shivers Down Fans’ Spines
Fans engage in a debate on NASCAR's future with iconic tracks after Dale Earnhardt Jr sparks conversation about the current short track package.
“We Just Gotta Suck It Up” – Denny Hamlin Sheds Light on the Understated Aspect of Kyle Larson’s Talent
Highlighting his exceptional racing skills, Denny Hamlin praises Kyle Larson's underrated talent after being beaten by him at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
“Small Boy” – Joe Gibbs’ Controversial Grandson’s Thirst Trap Unleashed Barrage of Hilarious Comments
Joe Gibbs Racing driver Ty Gibbs' recent Instagram post was flooded with comical comments, as the post tickled the funny bone of his followers.
Despite Rick Hendrick’s Wrath, Fox’s Director Makes a Huge Ross Chastain Admission With a Dale Earnhardt Reference
While the HMS owner disapproves of Ross Chastain, FOX director supports Chastain for his aggressive driving, praising his skills.
Kyle Larson’s Rare Habit Is Used to Insinuate & Explain Why Kyle Busch Is Past His Prime in Hot Take
NASCAR Insider's comment on the Door Bumper Clear Podcast insinuates that Kyle Busch is past his prime in NASCAR as he draws a comparison to Kyle Larson
Denny Hamlin Reveals the Company That Fulfilled Dale Jr’s Dream Is Bringing Billionaire Michael Jordan’s Vision to Life
Denny Hamlin in his latest episode of Action Detrimental podcast shows his gratitude to the people who have helped in the restoring the iconic track
NASCAR Star Gets Into an Online Scuffle With Fans Over Bubba Wallace as 1 Fan Says “How Dare You Speak the Truth”
Following the much-awaited All-Star race at NWB Speedway, Bubba Wallace is facing the heat while an unsuspecting NASCAR driver comes to his aid.
Kyle Busch Fans Bombard Social Media to Expose the Hypocrisy in Bubba Wallace Scandal
Bubba Wallace slammed by Kyle Busch fans after he undertakes a classless act on national television after the race at North Wilkesboro.
NASCAR Fans Rally Behind Chase Elliott & Outspoken Veteran’s Demand to Revive Historical Short Track After North Wilkesboro’s Return
Fans support Chase Elliott and a seasoned NASCAR figure as calls spark to resurrect another historic track after North Wilkesboro's success.
As NASCAR Cleared Bubba Wallace of Any Guilt, Insider Reveals the Victim’s Identity in Bird-Flipping Affair
Uncover the insider's revelation about the victim's identity in the aftermath of NASCAR clearing Bubba Wallace for his flipping-off incident.
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) |
