Aside from a smattering of minor-league races in 2010-11, North Wilkesboro Speedway had sat dormant since Jeff Gordon won its most recent Cup race on Sept. 29, 1996.

Locals in North Wilkesboro are hoping the third time’s a charm. A decade after it closed Speedway Motorsports CEO Marcus Smith told local leaders in Wilkes County Thursday that a NASCAR race ...

A couple walk North Wilkesboro Speedway hand-in-hand during an open house event at the speedway on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. The speedway will host the NASCAR All-Star race on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — Work is well underway at North Wilkesboro Speedway as the historic facility undergoes a major face-lift in advance of the 2023 running of the NASCAR All-Star Race on May 21.

A couple walk North Wilkesboro Speedway hand-in-hand during an open house event at the speedway on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. The speedway will host the NASCAR All-Star race on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

The NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race will remain at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2024, extending its return after a 27-year hiatus due to the successful event held this year.

NASCAR All-Star 2023: North Wilkesboro Speedway's revival has healed old wounds, renewed hope in Wilkes County CBS Sports examines the emotional and economic boost that the return of Wilkes County ...

When Jack McNelly started the CARS Tour back in 2015, there was no way of knowing his vision of a premier Late Model Stock series would one day take him to North Wilkesboro Speedway. The iconic ...

North Wilkesboro natives say rebuilding the speedway is also rebuilding Wilkes County. People like Dean Comes, who actually raced on the track, said racing fans are in for a treat.

Racing North Wilkesboro Speedway to host NASCAR All-Star Race in May 2023 Tags: NASCAR, North Wilkesboro Speedway Posted September 7, 2022 11:04 p.m. EDT Updated September 8, 2022 12:24 p.m. EDT ...

A pack of cars take a green flag restart during the NASCAR All-Star Cup Series auto race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, Sunday, May 21, 2023, in North Wilkesboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley) AP ...

NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports Inc. announced Thursday that North Wilkesboro Speedway will serve as the host of the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race, returning the legendary Wilkes County, N.C. track to ...