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Photos: Behind the scenes at the NASCAR All-Star Race
WILKES COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — The skies are sunny and NASCAR teams are getting ready to race at North Wilkesboro Speedway for the 2024 NASCAR All-Star Race. Teams spent the early afternoon putting the finishing touches on their cars for series of events that make up the All-Star Race. First up, the All-Star OPEN, a […]
Flooding turns North Carolina speedway into a swimming pool for NASCAR crews
Strong to severe thunderstorms in North Carolina produced a quick 3-4" of rainfall across communities north of Charlotte on Saturday. Trees and tents were reported to be toppled over in the area of Wilkesboro, and flooding was seen around the speedway.
Kyle Larson arrives at North Wilkesboro for NASCAR All-Star Race after qualifying 5th for Indy 500
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson has arrived at North Wilkesboro Speedway for the start of Sunday night’s All-Star Race following a busy afternoon in which the NASCAR star qualified fifth for the Indianapolis 500. Larson is seeking his fourth All-Star Race win, matching Jimmie Johnson for...
Gibbs, Wallace and fan favorite Gragson get into NASCAR All-Star Race
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — Ty Gibbs, Bubba Wallace and Noah Gragson will race in the NASCAR All-Star Race after finishing 1-2 in the Open and winning the fan vote. Gibbs improved from his runner-up effort in the All-Star Open last year to make his second straight All-Star Race. Wallace...
Video: Rajah Caruth Spins Battling for Lead on Lap 92 at North Wilkesboro
Rajah Caruth was shot out of a cannon on the restart of the ran-delayed Wright Brand 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway as he pulled to the lead ahead of Ty Majeski with a great restart on Sunday morning. After leading six laps, Rajah started to see the speed fall off...
Wright Brand 250 Schedule Update
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (May 18, 2024) – Saturday's Wright Brand 250 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race has been postponed to 11:30 a.m. ET Sunday. Saturday's All-Star Heat Races have been canceled. Saturday and Sunday tickets will be honored on Sunday. Saturday ticket holders receive priority seating for the Truck Series...
WALTZ: Old-School PR At North Wilkesboro
HARRISBURG, N.C. — In this era of instant news and social media, Scott Cooper and his communications team at Speedway Motorsports used old-school PR to turn a sinkhole into ticket sales for the May 19 NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Was the large cavity discovered under the...
The Backstretch Podcast Season Three, Episode 16: Austin Dillon
This week on "The Backstretch" with Chris running North Wilkesboro, Heather is solo. She has some sound from drivers previewing the All-Star Race and Kyle Larson as he prepares for the Indy 500/Coke 600 double. Austin Dillon is the guest he previews the All-Star Open and talks about his season so far at the halfway point of the regular season. Heather's final thought is about the return of North Wilkesboro and its place in the sport.
North Wilkesboro Practice Results: May 17, 2024 (NASCAR Truck)
NASCAR Truck Series practice results from North Wilkesboro Speedway. NASCAR Truck Series drivers have unloaded in North Wilkesboro, NC. The short track is set to host a full length practice session to begin the weekend. View North Wilkesboro practice results below. North Wilkesboro Menu. Truck: Prac | Qual | Race.
WJHL Rewind: Cable Country – News Channel 11 reporter goes bungee jumping
BOONE, N.C. (WJHL) – Former News Channel 11 anchor Tim Cable oversaw one of the region’s most popular series: Cable Country. In April 1992, Cable accompanied former News Channel 11 reporter Robin Sells to Boone, North Carolina where she decided to take on a new challenge: bungee jumping.
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