The Town of Wilkesboro is pleased to announce “Fan Fest in The Boros” on Thursday, May 18th 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…)
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Fan Fest and Hauler Parade Headline NASCAR’s Return to Wilkes County
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…)
North America’s Top Engineering Students Return to NHMS for Formula Hybrid + Electric Competition
LOUDON, N.H. – Hundreds of North America’s top engineering students will compete in the 17th annual Formula Hybrid + Electric event May 1-4 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS). Twenty-one teams from across the United States and Canada designed and built earth-friendly hybrid and electric vehicles over the last 10 months for the one-of-a-kind competition hosted by the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth. (more…)
NASCAR, North Wilkesboro Speedway Announce NASCAR All-Star Race Format
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.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Sun Drop Team Up in Multi-Year Partnership
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.
Madeline Stewart to Make Her North American Debut in Porsche Sprint Challenge Piloting the JDX Racing Entry
LOVELAND, CO. – JDX Racing is excited to announce the signing of Madeline Stewart. Madeline will drive the No. 282 JDX Racing / Spool Imports / Byers Porsche in the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America. The season starts March 24th with the opener at Sebring International Raceway in Sebring, Florida. (more…)
William Byron Returns to KBM for Three-Race Schedule in No. 51 Chevrolet
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 9, 2023) – Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) announced today that William Byron, the most recent winner in the NASCAR Cup Series and KBM alum, will return to the organization to compete in a three-race schedule behind the wheel of the No. 51 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this season.
Wright Motorsports Entries Return to Porsche Deluxe Carrera Cup North America
BATAVIA, Ohio. (March 7, 2023) – Next week a new season is set to begin at Sebring International Raceway for the Porsche Deluxe Carrera Cup North America. Wright Motorsports will contest a pair of full-season entries with the return of Varun Choksey and John Goetz to the single-make series. (more…)
Additional Hotel Options for 2023 NASCAR All Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway Announced
North Wilkesboro, NC – The 2023 NASCAR All Star Race is set to take place on May 20th at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway. With the excitement building up for this highly anticipated event, Wilkes Tourism Development Authority is pleased to announce additional hotel options for fans and race attendees. (more…)
