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Rackley W.A.R. Relocating From Tennessee To North Carolina

by MikeNovember 14, 2024

Rackley W.A.R. announced today that it will be moving its entire team operations from the current shop in Tennessee to North Carolina during the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series offseason. The move comes at the conclusion of the organization’s fourth full-time season competing in the Truck Series.

Moving into the GMS Fabrication Building in Statesville, NC offers expanded workspaces to improve efficiency in the shop day-to-day. It also puts the team closer to its resources and partners, including chassis builders and parts suppliers for not only its Truck Series team but also the late model program. (more…)

Whelen Engineering Inc. Returns as NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Entitlement Partner

by Lou ModestinoOctober 28, 2024October 28, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2024) – NASCAR today announced an extension of the entitlement partnership of its original series as Whelen Engineering, Inc. returns to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour through 2029 in a partnership that guarantees increased team payouts starting with the 2025 season. In conjunction with the announcement, NASCAR released the 16-race 2025 Whelen Modified Tour schedule.

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Treyten Lapcevich Reflects on 2024 CARS Tour Season Despite Rough North Wilkesboro Finish

by MikeOctober 25, 2024

North Wilkesboro, N.C.: While Canadian standout Treyten Lapcevich and his Chad Bryant Racing team did not end their 2024 zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car Tour season the way that they had hoped this past Saturday night, the duo is still reflecting on many positives from the season. (more…)

Justin Bonsignore Sweeps North Wilkesboro Weekend

by Kyle SouzaOctober 22, 2024

Photo: Erick Messer/Souza Media
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…)

Toyota GAZOO Racing Unites with Toyota North American Motorsports

by MikeOctober 18, 2024

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has announced that its racing division, Toyota Racing, will formally become Toyota Gazoo Racing North America prior to the start of the 2025 motorsports season.

All Toyota motorsports efforts in 2025 will compete under the global Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) banner. TRD, U.S.A., a subsidiary of TMNA, will continue its technical and engineering support across Toyota motorsports efforts throughout the U.S. (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…)

Justin Bonsignore Heading For Doubleheader at North Wilkesboro Speedway

by Kyle SouzaOctober 17, 2024

PHOTO: Tom Morris

Three-time NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Justin Bonsignore will compete in two events this weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Bonsignore will make his first start in the SMART Modified Tour, driving the No. 51 for Ken Massa Motorsports in the 99-lap SMART season finale on Saturday evening. On Sunday, Bonsignore returns to NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour racing in the Brushy Mountain Powersports 150, the penultimate race of the season.

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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…)

$2 Million Hurricane Relief Donation Made By Four Leading North Carolina Companies

by MikeOctober 7, 2024

HENDRICK AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS, SONIC AUTOMOTIVE AND SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO GIVE

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Oct. 7, 2024) – As the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene grows clearer by the day, four of North Carolina’s leading companies have pledged a combined $2 million donation to Samaritan’s Purse in support of relief efforts in western North Carolina and throughout the Southeast. (more…)

NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway Postponed

by Lou ModestinoOctober 1, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2024) – NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports have postponed this weekend’s NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

The decision was made in cooperation with local authorities to ensure all local emergency resources remain dedicated to clean-up and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s impact on the area. Starting Tuesday, North Wilkesboro Speedway will become a designated collection site for hurricane relief donations. (more…)

Flying Lizard Motorsports Brings the Heat to Austin for Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America

by MikeAugust 28, 2024

AUSTIN, Tex., (August 27, 2024) – Summer break is over for Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America, and the quartet of Flying Lizard Motorsports Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo Evo2 cars is ready to hit the track at Circuit of the Americas as they resume their pursuit of championship titles. With eight podiums and two wins under their belt, the Lizards have enjoyed a strong season and are primed for the final three events on the 2024 schedule. This weekend, the Austin, Texas circuit will host 43 entries in a thrilling doubleheader event. (more…)

Silver Hare Racing: Jake Drew, Boris Said Jr. Head North of the Border

by MikeAugust 27, 2024August 27, 2024

HIGH POINT, N.C. (Aug. 27, 2024) – After having to wait eight weeks between rounds eight and nine of the 2024 Cube 3 Architecture TA2 Series, the Silver Hare Racing team and its driver duo of Jake Drew and Boris Said Jr. welcome the much more agreeable turnaround of just eight days between last Friday’s round nine at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International and this Saturday’s round 10 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario.

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Kurt Busch Faces DWI, Reckless Driving Charges in North Carolina

by MikeAugust 15, 2024

An Iredell County magistrate revoked retired NASCAR driver Kurt Busch’s driver’s license for 30 days on Tuesday following Busch’s arrest on DWI, careless and reckless driving, and speeding charges. (more…)

Fireworks Erupt at the NASCAR All-Star Race

by Chuck AbramsMay 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Kyle Larson set a speed record as a rookie at Indy and put himself onto the front two rows on the starting grid before flying back to finish 4^th in the All-Star race.

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Joey Logano Dominates Fiery NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro

by WebmasterMay 20, 2024

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C.—It was a study in domination and impeccable strategy.

Leading a NASCAR All-Star Race record 199 of 200 laps, pole winner Joey Logano kept Denny Hamlin and peripatetic Kyle Larson at bay on Sunday night in winning the 40^th running of the event and collecting the $1-million top prize.

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Freshly-Paved North Wilkesboro Speedway Sets the Stage for NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Weekend

by MikeMay 16, 2024

NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports 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. While the simplified format will return this season – featuring two heat races to set the All-Star Race starting lineup, a 100-lap All-Star Open, and a 200-lap main event – several new features will debut including a tire strategy element, a new Qualifying / Pit Crew Challenge format and pitting requirements. The spotlight will be on the stars of the sport as they take on these new challenges at the historic .625-mile track in the annual exhibition event for the grand prize of $1 million.

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CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Returns to Historic North Wilkesboro Speedway

by MikeMay 16, 2024

For the second time in 28 years, the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series is returning to the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway for the Wright Brand 250 this Saturday, May 18, at 1:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN, and SiriusXM Radio.

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Goodyear Fast Facts — All-Star Race

by MikeMay 15, 2024

NASCAR Cup Series – All-Star Race

North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-mile oval) – North Wilkesboro, N.C. (more…)

Alltroo Teams up with 23XI Racing and Bubba Wallace to Spotlight Charitable Organizations During All-Star Weekend

by MikeMay 9, 2024

Huntersville, N.C. (May 8, 2024) – 23XI Racing announced today that Alltroo, an online fundraising platform, will serve as the primary partner with Bubba Wallace and the No. 23 Toyota Camry XSE team for the upcoming All-Star Race event at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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