North Wilkesboro Speedway is a 0.625 mi paved oval short track in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The track has hosted a variety of racing events since its inaugural season of racing in 1947; primarily races sanctioned by NASCAR. It has been owned by Speedway Motorsports, LLC since 2007 with Ronald Queen serving as director of operations…
North Wilkesboro Speedway is a 0.625 mi paved oval short track in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The track has hosted a variety of racing events since its inaugural season of racing in 1947; primarily races sanctioned by NASCAR. It has been owned by Speedway Motorsports, LLC since 2007 with Ronald Queen serving as director of operations. North Wilkesboro Speedway is served by U.S. Route 421.
Location: 381 Speedway Lane, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, 28659
Capacity: 25,000
Owner: Speedway Motorsports (2007–present) · Bruton Smith and Bob Bahre (1995–2007) · Staley and Combs families (1953–1995) · Enoch Staley and the Mastin brothers (1947–1953)
Opened: Initial: 18 May 1947 · Second: 5 September 2010 · Third: 2 August 2022
Closed: First: 1 January 1997 · Second: 10 May 2011
Construction cost: US$3,000
Major events: Current: · NASCAR Cup Series · NASCAR All-Star Race (2023–present) · First Union 400 (1951–1996) · Tyson Holly Farms 400 · (1949–1955, 1957–1996) · NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series · Wright Brand 250 (1995–1996, 2023–present) · NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (2023–present) · CARS Tour (2010, 2022–present) · SMART Modified Tour (1989–1992, 1996, 2024–present) · Former: · NASCAR Busch Series (1983–1985)
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