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"North Carolina Speedway's Fabled Moonshine Cave Unearthed"
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"North Wilkesboro Speedway: Uncovering the Legendary Moonshine Cave"
A possible moonshine cave has been discovered under the grandstands of North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina, a legendary NASCAR track. The discovery was made during routine cleaning and inspection, revealing an approximately 700-square-feet open area underneath the grandstands. While no still has been found yet, the cave and an interior wall suggest it could have been used for making illegal liquor and hiding from the law. The next step for Speedway Motorsports staff is foundation repair and concrete replacement ahead of NASCAR All-Star Race Week in May.
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