More North Wilkesboro Speedway News
Fans Left in Disbelief After “4 Inches of Rain” Forces NASCAR’s Contingency Plans Into Action
Storms halt North Wilkesboro’s All-Star Race, shifting events to Sunday. NASCAR scrambles to keep the show on, amid logistical challenges.
All-Star Front-Seat Winner Joey Logano Highlights Teamwork in Winning the “Most Special Pole” of the Year
Joey Logano appreciates the No. 22 pit crew for sticking together in the All-Star line-up race, despite their fifth-fastest speed.
HMS’ Class Act Backfiring on Tony Stewart & Co. Leaves Kevin Harvick’s Former Crew Chief in Shock
Hendrick Motorsports helps Stewart-Haas cars, but fans blast Tony Stewart's team for struggles. Kevin Harvick's crew chief defends SHR online
NASCAR’s Controversial Decision Disregarded by Fans as Mother Nature Takes Over the All-Star Weekend
As the weather gods rain on NASCAR's All-Star parade, fans watching at home are left hanging after officials prioritize entertainment.
NASCAR on the Path to Save Short Tracks With Goodyear’s Valiant Effort at the All-Star Race
NASCAR's Goodyear tire experiment at the All-Star Race throws up new possibilities for short track racing in the future.
Livid Fans Call Out NASCAR’s “Insane Double Standard” After Dale Jr’s CARS Tour Star’s Shock Ruling
Rain delays & a nickname ban? Brenden Queen loses his "Butterbean" moniker! Was it a copyright issue or is NASCAR just playing spoilsport?
Denny Hamlin Uncharacteristically Hails Tony Stewart’s Old Nemesis for Ending NASCAR’s Short Track Woes
After many complaints about the quality of racing on short tracks, things are looking up ahead of the All-Star Race, and Denny Hamlin agrees
Joe Gibbs’ “Stud Driver” Publicly Concedes Lacking Ability Moments Denny Hamlin & Co. Almost Stole His Thunder
Joe Gibbs Racing team did it again! They won the prize money but also an added advantage for the big Sunday's race.
2024 All-Star Race: A Look at the North Wilkesboro Race’s Tire Choices
NASCAR is shaking up the North Wilkesboro All-Star Race with a million-dollar 3-tire gamble! Will it lead to aggressive short-track racing?
North Wilkesboro Weather Update: NASCAR’s Moonshine Capital Goes Under Water as Massive Floods Wreak Havoc on Truck Ambitions
NASCAR All-Star weekend is under serious threat as the rains have washed out today's Truck race as well as the heats race events.
Dale Jr on Cloud Nine as Fans Believe Goodyear’s Gamble Could Have Solved One of NASCAR’s Biggest Flaws
Goodyear's experimental softer tire at North Wilkesboro Speedway has been received well by the NASCAR community.
“It’s My Fault I Just Showed Up”- NASCAR Fans Left Infuriated as Mother Nature’s Wrath Forces “Seek Shelter” Warning
The Craftsman Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway has been put on hold due to lightning strikes along with rain.
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) |
