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“Just Wait”: Joe Gibbs’ Grandson Played the Time Game With Kyle Busch, Awaiting Retribution Through Stenhouse Jr
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NASCAR VP Admits to Bending the Rules for Kyle Busch Despite the Premeditation by the RCR Driver
Kyle Busch was not penalized while Rickey Stenhouse Jr had to pay a hefty price. The Senior VP of NASCAR explains why.
Kyle Busch Credits Richard Childress’ ‘Protection’ After Expletive-Laid Warning Fends Off Stenhouse Jr
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Kyle Busch Reveals How Blindsided He Was With the Coordinated Ambush From Ricky Stenhouse Jr and Crew
Kyle Busch has shared his side of the story on the backstage brawl following NASCAR's announcement of penalties and fines.
“We’re Not WWE”: Kyle Busch Upset by NASCAR’s Hypocrisy Forcing Drivers into Unfair Brawls
RCR star driver, Kyle Busch opened about his fight with Ricky Stenhouse Jr after the All-Star race in a recent interview.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr Left Baffled After NASCAR’s Record-Breaking Penalty Eclipses Tony Stewart’s $50,000 Punishment
JTG Racing driver, Ricky Stenhouse Jr opens up about the hefty fine and team penalties imposed by NASCAR after his brawl at North Wilkesboro.
Kevin Harvick Discloses Rick Hendrick’s Employees’ Shock After Outlasting Defending North Wilkesboro Champ
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Stenhouse Jr. Succumbs to Richard Childress’ Fury, Pulls Out of Kyle Busch Hostility Despite RCR Boss’ Green Signal
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has called out for a truce with Kyle Busch after brokering a peace deal with owner Richard Childress.
Despite Its Success, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Left Disappointed With the Return of North Wilkesboro in 2025
Dale Earnhardt Jr. championed hard for the comeback of NASCAR races at North Wilkesboro, but now he is disappointed.
NASCAR Senior VP Pushes the Blame on the Drivers in Busch-Stenhouse Jr Saga With Firm 7-Word Answer
Amidst massive backlash from veterans, NASCAR puts its foot down in handing the hefty penalty to Ricky Stenhouse Jr and his team.
“NASCAR Should Pay Ricky Stenhouse Jr”: Controversial Veteran Exposes NASCAR’s Hypocrisy as All-Star Aftermath Unfolds
Ricky Stenhouse Jr is already scoring massive support among veterans as they call out NASCAR's hypocritical tactics.
Dale Earnhardt Jr and Fans Shocked by Kyle Busch Escaping NASCAR’s Wrath as Stenhouse Jr Suffers a $75,000 Hit
NASCAR has finally responded to the Busch-Stenhouse fracas and the ugly answer for the JTG party has shocked Dale Earnhardt Jr and fans.
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) |
