Winston Cup Museum Founder Pens Emotional Message Hours After Losing His “Greatest Accomplishment”

The end of an era in NASCAR. After almost 2 decades of holding NASCAR’s most prized possessions and relics, giving fans a glimpse into the rich and glorious days of the sport, the curtains have finally fallen on Winston Cup museum. More than 750 people joined the “final lap” to reminisce and show their appreciation of the Winston Cup museum in Winston-Salem. After a long tiring legal battle, Will Spencer and his wife, owners of the facility finally laid down their weapons and made peace with fate as the ITG Group won the legal battle, essentially ending an era in motor sporting history.

Spencer, in a detailed statement, revealed his state of mind, thanking RJ Reynolds and the fans who were the pillar of support throughout the journey.

“It was about bringing joy” – Will Spencer relays his gratitude to NASCAR nation after his museum’s closure

On December 16th, the NASCAR nation set foot inside the iconic Winston Cup museum for one last time, reminiscing and savoring the great moments before the facility closed down its shutters. It was a heartbreak for any hard-core fan to hear that the facility’s unique collectibles would go on auction, scattering the bits and pieces of American racing history.

In fact, the facility was open to any aspiring driver, curious fan, or anyone who wanted to know a thing or two about the racing scene back in the day. However, that has now come to a bitter end, with the facility being forced to close its operations following a spree of legal notices against its owners.

With no other option, Spencer decided to pull the plugs of his “great achievement,” putting out an emotional statement for the fans. Taking it to “X” he put out a detailed statement conveying his appreciation. “The Winston Cup Museum has always been a place to celebrate racing history, honor RJ Reynolds and Sports Marketing Enterprises contributions to the sport, and give fans a place to come and walk down memory lane,” an excerpt from the official statement read.

“Preserving this history was never about money, it was about bringing joy to other people who loved this era of racing like me. From the race fans who have visited from all over the world, to the race car drivers from the 1960s to early 2000s who have come to see their own cars on display, it was always about them,” expressed the owner.

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Further down, it stated: “Creating the museum has been one of my greatest accomplishments and joys in my life. I take great pride in what I collected and built. And as you can imagine, it is very hard to see it come to an end under such difficult circumstances. But, just like every good chapter in a book, there’s an ending, and I believe the time is right for that ending and a new beginning.” 

Hinting at a new beginning, Spencer said that this won’t be the last of his efforts to preserve history, mentioning a new digital platform in the works.

Spencer hints at a new digital platform: ‘Win Cup Museum’

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NASCAR nation might’ve lost a piece of history with the untimely closure of the iconic Winston Cup museum, but Will Spencer isn’t going down without a fight. Despite losing the legal battle with the group, he is still optimistic about preserving and showcasing the rich history of the sport.

In the statement that he uploaded on “X,” the enthusiast noted, “I’m even more passionate about finding ways to talk about my own
experiences in the motorsports industry, my personal car collection, and saving old race cars. And because I still have a lot to share I will be creating a new digital platform called “Win Cup Museum” where you can continue to follow my love of all things car-related from stories, photos, car restoration, interviews, and more great content with Stapleton42 and Colbert Seagraves.” 

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He then concluded his words, but not before hinting that the new digital platform will be available soon.

“We are in the process of building out the website and social media platforms and they will be available soon. There are no words to express my gratitude for the support we have received from you all. It’s been overwhelming and humbling.”

Even though the brick-and-mortar building ceases to exist, fans have something to look forward to!