More North Wilkesboro Speedway News
Denny Hamlin Compares His Prowess to Mike Tyson’s With 3-Word Justification on NASCAR Brawls
Denny Hamlin throws punches (verbally & figuratively), compares himself to Iron Mike & reveals the reason that could start a NASCAR brawl.
“He Won’t Stop”: Kyle Larson Downplays Rowdy’s Fighting Prowess With Shocking Revelation on Dirt Rival’s Strength
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. & Kyle Busch brawl! Kyle Larson picks a side & NASCAR threatens penalties. Will their feud continue at the Coca-Cola 600?
NASCAR Veteran Denounces Kyle Busch’s Actions in 9 Words to Back Stenhouse Jr’s Feisty Payback
Kyle Busch faced the wrath of Ricky Stenhouse Jr at the All-Star Race, but a NASCAR veteran sides with the latter.
Dale Jr’s 8-Word Proposal for All-Out War in Busch-Stenhouse Saga Gets Troublemaker Accusations
The Busch-Stenhouse drama is all that's trending about the All-Star Race right now, and Dale Earnhardt Jr is also excited about it.
Fans Claim ‘Sore Jaw’ Behind Kyle Busch Avoiding Media After Stenhouse Duo’s All-Star Attack
After Kyle Busch's recent spat with the JTG Daugherty driver, Rowdy refused to appear before the press, and fans know why.
Kyle Larson Sides With Frenemy Denny Hamlin as Dale Earnhardt Jr and Co’s Valiant Effort at North Wilkesboro Reaps Success
Despite being strong competitors on the pitch, Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin get on the same page to appreciate Dale Earnhardt Jr's efforts.
“Lot of Money Paid” ”“ Joey Logano Creates History With a Boost From Goodyear’s Experiment Gone Sideways
While Joey Logano secured a dominant victory at North Wilkesboro, it may have been influenced by Goodyear's misjudgment of 'option' tires.
“Doesn’t Run Near as Good” ”“ Kyle Busch Given a Reality Check After Being Punched Down by a Washed-up Ricky Stenhouse Jr
Ricky Stenhouse Jr reasoned his physical altercation with Kyle Busch while throwing a jab Busch's recent performances.
NASCAR Truck Series Star’s ‘Manhood’ Questioned by Crew Member After Conflicting Dilemma in North Wilkesboro
At the North Wilkesboro Speedway, there was a fairly amusing exchange between Truck Series driver Conner Jones and his NASCAR crew chief.
NASCAR Fans in Shock as Rick Hendrick’s Disgruntled Star Tarnishes HMS’ Legacy at North Wilkesboro
Alex Bowman bombs All-Star Race again! Fans question his spot after lackluster performances. Will he redeem himself at the Coca-Cola 600?
Despite Weather Gods Drowning His Ride, Christian Eckes Puts the Blame on Crew for North Wilkesboro Struggles
While a top-10 finish is nothing to scoff at, Eckes couldn't shake off a sense of dissatisfaction with his race performance.
Dale Jr’s CARS Tour Continues to Shine as ‘Butterbean’ Forces Standing Ovation from North Wilkesboro,
CARS Tour sensation, Brenden "Butterbean" Queen had an impressive debut run finishing 4th in the Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro.
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) |
