The return of North Wilkesboro Speedway has been one of the most exciting developments in NASCAR in recent times. With the announcement of the All-Star race at the venue in May 2023, fans are eagerly anticipating the drivers who will take part in the event.
One of the most talked-about names in the mix is Dale Earnhardt Jr, who has been closely associated with the revival of the historic track. In a recent episode of the Dale Jr. Download, Steve Letarte asked if Junior had considered running in the NASCAR All-Star race in North Wilkesboro.
“No no no. I don’t know that I’ve had an invite to do it. I’m not gonna run in it. I’m gonna run a Late Model stock car on Wednesday. […] There’s a Super Late Model race on Tuesday I believe, a pro late model and a car’s tour pro and a car’s tour late model stock race on Wednesdays. Two races that day.”
“The trucks, I mean, if the trucks didn’t have stages, I’d run. I’d have already ran in Martinsville if the trucks didn’t have stages. But the truck races in Martinsville […] they beat the *beep* out of each other. They run over each other, dump each other in every corner.”