More North Wilkesboro Speedway News
“He’s Done It Multiple Times”: Ricky Stenhouse Jr Exposes Kyle Busch’s Constant Annoyance That Cost Him a Punch
Broaching the now-iconic All-Star fistfight, Ricky Stenhouse Jr revealed what ultimately triggered his violent response to Kyle Busch.
Stenhouse Jr Discloses Cup Drivers’ Hidden Hate for Kyle Busch with Cryptic Signals in the Garage
Richard Childress Racing star driver, Kyle Busch was involved in heated fight with Ricky Stenhouse Jr after the end of All-Star race.
“It Should Be 3x the Amount”: Joey Logano Exposes NASCAR’s Miserly Approach Behind $1 Million Prize
Joey Logano's All-Star Race win at North Wilkesboro highlights the need for increased prize money and sheds light on the financial challenges
Ricky Stenhouse Jr Concedes Inability to Afford Another Altercation With Kyle Busch as He Rescinds His Charlotte Threat to Rowdy
Is Ricky Stenhouse Jr taking a step back from his controversy with Kyle Busch due to fear of hefty penalties?
NASCAR Community Divided Over Busch-Stenhouse All-Star Brawl With Punishments Looming
After the fist-fight at All-Star Race involving Kyle Busch, Ricky Stenhouse Jr, and Sr, NASCAR fans are divided over the impending punishment.
Dale Earnhardt Jr Forced to Defend His Brainchild as NASCAR World Unhappy With All-Star Race
Dale Earnhardt Jr brainchild didn't make the waves fans were hoping to. And in the end, a brawl was what saved the race
Denny Hamlin Tips His Hat to Goodyear’s North Wilkesboro Experiment With an Unexpected Verdict
While the Goodyear tires have been receiving mixed reviews from the NASCAR fraternity, Denny Hamlin has something good to say about them.
It Will Change Your Life Forever”: Mario Andretti Hopes Kyle Larson Recreates Nephew’s Iconic ‘Double’ Attempt
As the race day draws near, the no 5 driver of HMS, Kyle Larson is drawing attention of veterans due to his eye catchy performance!
“I’ll Die on That Hill” ”“ Denny Hamlin Defends Ricky Stenhouse Jr as Kyle Busch Has a Deja Vu Moment From His ‘Rowdy’ Days
Has Denny Hamlin sided with Ricky Stenhouse Jr vs Kyle Busch? The #11 was seen defending the #47 for his on-track antics.
Ricky Stenhouse Sr: A Troublemaker for NASCAR or Passionate Racing Dad?
Ricky Stenhouse Sr's passionate support for his son Ricky Jr. stirs controversy after brawl at North Wilkesboro. NASCAR to call suspensions?
Bubba Wallace’s Insider Makes Shocking 5-Word Confession on “Nice” Joey Logano’s Million-Dollar Misery
Bubba Wallace's spotter reveals how his driver came dangerously close to stealing the million-dollar prize from Joey Logano.
“I’m Definitely a Fighter”: Denny Hamlin Reveals Throwing a Stenhouse Jr-Esque Punch at All-Star Champ
Denny Hamlin opines on the fight between Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr, while remeniscing his scuffle with the 2022 Cup series champion.
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) |
