More North Wilkesboro Speedway News
Two Hours Before NASCAR Launched an Investigation Into Alleged Racist Attacks, Bubba Wallace’s Wife Issued a 4-Word Message on Her Instagram
Bubba Wallace's wife, Amanda Wallace shuts all negative comments hurled at her husband, ahead of the race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
Watch: Bubba Wallace’s Radio Infiltrated as NASCAR Launches a Full-Fledged Investigation to Expose the Alleged Racist Attack
NASCAR launches a full investigation into racist attacks targeting Bubba Wallace during the recent North Wilkesboro race as fans infiltrated his radio.
NASCAR Fans Fail to Align With Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Praise of North Wilkesboro’s Promising Start
After two heat races to decide to grid for the All-Star race, Dale Earnhardt Jr praised the North Wilkesboro Speedway, but not everyone agrees.
Bubba Wallace’s Unlucky Prodigy Acquits His Truck Series Buddy After Backing Dean Thompson’s “Dirtiest” Argument
Find out why Bubba Wallace's protege agrees with Dean Thompson about the Craftsmen Truck Series drivers and their behavior.
HMS Legend Puts His Money on Underdog NASCAR Veteran for All-Star Weekend at Returning North Wilkesboro
With just hours left for the much-awaited All-Star race at the iconic NWS, NASCAR expert and former HMS crew chief takes his pick for the race.
Kyle Busch Aims to Clinch “A Million N Some Bragging Rights” as Fans Demand Richard Childress Racing to Do Better
Fans want a better car for Kyle Busch, as he fell short of his desired position in the All-Star qualifying, but he is determined to secure a victory.
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.
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) |
