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Justin Bonsignore Sweeps North Wilkesboro Weekend

by Kyle SouzaOctober 22, 2024

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SMART Modified Tour, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Wins in North Carolina

Justin Bonsignore found himself in North Wilkesboro Speedway Victory Lane twice this weekend. The driver of the No. 51 Phoenix Communications machine for Kenneth Massa Motorsports swept the weekend of Modified competition at the historic track – winning both the SMART Modified Tour season-finale 99 on Saturday and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Brushy Mountain Powersports 150 on Sunday. (more…)

NOTEBOOK: Bobby Labonte, Ryan Newman Headline Talented Modified Tour North Wilkesboro Entry List

by MikeOctober 18, 2024

There is no shortage of star power as the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour heads to North Wilkesboro Speedway this Sunday for the Brushy Mountain Powersports 150.

Headlining the entry list are two NASCAR Cup Series legends – 2008 Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman and 2000 series champion Bobby Labonte. Newman is piloting the No. 77 Modified for Mike Curb, while Labonte is in the No. 38 for Sadler-Stanley Racing. (more…)

Treyten Lapcevich Looking for CARS Tour Season Sweep at North Wilkesboro Season Finale

by MikeOctober 18, 2024

North Wilkesboro, N.C.: The 2024 zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car Tour season finale has arrived at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway with Canadian standout Treyten Lapcevich and his Chad Bryant Racing team looking to end the season on a high note in Saturday night’s ECMD 125.

After a string of strong performances in both the CARS Tour and NASCAR Late Model competition, Lapcevich and his team rode the momentum to last weekend’s CARS Tour 225 pres. by GeoCut at Tri-County (N.C.) Motor Speedway. (more…)

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway For Crucial Championship Tilt

by MikeOctober 16, 2024

After the race was postponed for two weeks due to Hurricane Helene‘s impact on the Appalachain Mountains, North Wilkesboro Speedway is set to host the penultimate event of the 2024 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season.

Last year saw NASCAR‘s oldest division visit North Wilkesboro for the first time in its long, prestigious history. A field of 38 cars showed up to take the green flag, with veteran Matt Hirschman bringing home the victory over the championship frontrunners in Ron Silk and Justin Bonsignore. (more…)

Justin Bonsignore Grabs 43rd Career NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Win in Sunoco World Series 150

by Kyle SouzaOctober 14, 2024

14th Thompson Speedway Victory Leaves Him in Sole Possession of Third All-Time on Tour Win List (PHOTO: Tom Morris Racing Photography)

THOMPSON, Conn. – Justin Bonsignore was in Thompson Speedway victory lane again on Sunday afternoon. For the 14th time in his career, Bonsignore captured victory on the high-banks in Connecticut – leading the most laps and taking the lead back late after a pit road miscue to rocket to another win.

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NASCAR, North Wilkesboro Speedway Announce 2024 NASCAR All-Star Race Format

by MikeApril 30, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 23, 2024) – NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports today announced details for the 2024 NASCAR All-Star Race to be held on Sunday, May 19, for the second consecutive year at the newly paved North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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Kyle Larson Spanks The Field in NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro

by MikeMay 22, 2023

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. – Kyle Larson’s third victory in the Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Race was a case of absolute dominance.

It was also a case study in strategy at revitalized North Wilkesboro Speedway, with the eventual winning move made on Lap 18 of 200.

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Back To Its Roots: NASCAR Celebrates 75th Anniversary With All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro

by MikeMay 18, 2023

To help celebrate the 75th anniversary of NASCAR, the sport is going back to its roots at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Deemed as the ‘Field of Dreams of Racing,’ this will be the first time the NASCAR Cup Series has returned to North Wilkesboro Speedway since 1996. It will also be first time, the NASCAR All-Star race and the All-Star Open will take place at 0.625-mile paved oval located just five miles outside North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – North Wilkesboro Speedway

by MikeMay 18, 2023

Double Down: Christian Eckes tames Darlington with double overtime victory

Leading a race-high 82 laps, McAnally-Hilgemann Racing’s Christian Eckes survived some late race overtime chaos to take the win in Darlington Raceway last weekend. Eckes was able to hold off several drivers, including polesitter Corey Heim, Cup Series regular William Byron, and Stewart Friesen to take the win.

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Auto Racing and Motorsports Television and Streaming Listings For 05/16/23 – 05/21/22

by Lou ModestinoMay 16, 2023

RacingTVSchedule.Com provides these television listings. Visit their site for the latest information if needed.

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Pro All Stars Series Invades White Mountain to Kick-Off 2023 Season Saturday May 20th

by Lou ModestinoMay 16, 2023

N. Woodstock, NH — After nearly seventy cars flooded the pit area last Saturday afternoon for the annual Car Show and Practice Day, all eyes turn to this Saturday, May 20th for Opening Day at White Mountain Motorsports Park. The Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models will invade the opening day festivities alongside all six White Mountain local divisions that will kick-start their 2023 track championship season!

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Richard Petty Named Grand Marshal of NASCAR All-Star Hauler Parade in Wilkes County

by MikeMay 12, 2023

Wilkes County, North Carolina – The Wilkes County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that Richard Petty, NASCAR Hall of Famer and racing legend, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the NASCAR All-Star Hauler Parade, sponsored by Central Logistics, Inc., in Wilkes County on May 18, 2023. (more…)

Historic Downtown Wilkesboro, NC – Fan Fest, May 18, 2023

by MikeMay 9, 2023

The Town of Wilkesboro is pleased to announce “Fan Fest in The Boros” on Thursday, May 18^th from 4–10 pm, featuring the NASCAR All-Star Race Hauler Parade sponsored by Central Logistics, Inc., NASCAR industry interviews, live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, & more! (more…)

Fan Fest and Hauler Parade Headline NASCAR’s Return to Wilkes County

by MikeMay 9, 2023

Wilkes County, North Carolina – NASCAR fans, get ready for an exciting event coming your way! The NASCAR Hauler Parade, sponsored by Central Logistics, Inc., is set to roll through Wilkes County on Thursday, May 18th, 2023, from 4 – 10 p.m. as part of the highly anticipated NASCAR All-Star Week. (more…)

NASCAR, North Wilkesboro Speedway Announce NASCAR All-Star Race Format

by MikeApril 7, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 6, 2023) – NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports today announced details for the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race to be held at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, May 21. The simplified format – featuring two heat races to set the starting lineup, a 100-lap All-Star Open and a 200-lap main event – puts the spotlight of the weekend on the historic .625-mile track, which will host its first NASCAR competition since 1996.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Sun Drop Team Up in Multi-Year Partnership

by MikeApril 6, 2023

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 6, 2023) – Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Sun Drop announced a multi-year extension to their partnership that will see the Keurig Dr Pepper-owned company serve as the primary sponsor for the NASCAR Hall of Famer in one late model race in both 2023 and 2024. This year’s race will be the CARS Tour event at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 17.

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RFK Announces Team-Wide Partnership with Esperion Therapeutics; Includes Primary Partnership for Brad Keselowski at the ’23 Daytona 500

by MikeJanuary 11, 2023

CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 11, 2023) – RFK Racing has announced that Esperion Therapeutics, a Michigan-based pharmaceutical company, has partnered with the team for a multi-year agreement pursuant to which Esperion will promote two cholesterol lowering treatments – NEXLIZET (bempedoic acid and ezetimibe) and NEXLETOL (bempedoic acid).

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North Wilkesboro Speedway In NC Reopens Amid A Big Celebration!

by Lou ModestinoAugust 3, 2022

NORTH WILKESBORO — If his license plate didn’t give it away, the man’s thick New England accent certainly did.

Mark Jenison came from a long way away to catch Tuesday’s Racing Revival at the North Wilkesboro Speedway. (more…)

On This Date in NASCAR History…

by MikeApril 8, 2020April 8, 2020

Sunday, April 8, 2002 – On this day in history, retired NASCAR Cup Series champion Matt Kenseth came from the furthest starting spot in the field (31st) to win a NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. Kenseth swapped the lead with NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart five times in the closing laps of the race to take the victory. It was Kenseth’s second of five wins in 2002. (more…)

On This Day in NASCAR History….

by MikeApril 3, 2020April 3, 2020

Sunday, April 3, 2011 – On this day in history, Kevin Harvick stole the lead from Dale Earnhardt Jr. with four laps to go in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway to win the race. It was Harvick’s first and only career win at Martinsville Speedway in the NASCAR Cup Series. It was his 16th victory in his 49 win NASCAR Cup Series career. (more…)