Workers at North Wilkesboro Speedway discovered a 700-square-foot "moonshine cave" underneath the Grandstand while inspecting damage caused by a sinkhole. Believed to be a remnant of a secret moonshine operation, the discovery has sparked interest in the area's history and legends. The underground moonshine industry flourished in Wilkes County in the 1930s and 1940s, and rumors about the cave's existence have circulated for decades. The Speedway officials are assessing the next steps and considering repairs ahead of the upcoming NASCAR All-Star Race week in May.
Officials at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina announced the possible discovery of a long-rumored secret moonshine cave underneath one of the grandstands, thanks to a sinkhole. The area, believed to be around 700 square feet, was found during a cleaning operation, and while no still has been found yet, an interior wall and small cave were discovered. The speedway, a historic NASCAR track, is undergoing renovations ahead of the NASCAR All-Star Race, and the discovery adds to the track's ties to the Prohibition Era and the sport's roots in moonshine running.
A possible moonshine cave has been discovered underneath the North Wilkesboro Speedway's grandstands during cleaning and inspection, sparking rumors of a historic moonshine still on the property. Speedway Motorsports staff are evaluating foundation repair and concrete replacement ahead of the upcoming NASCAR All-Star Race Week, while expressing excitement about the potential discoveries as they continue to uncover more.
A possible moonshine cave has been discovered under the stands at North Wilkesboro Speedway during cleaning and inspection, with a 700-square-foot open area found under the aging concrete. Speedway Motorsports officials are evaluating the next steps for foundation repair and concrete replacement ahead of the NASCAR All-Star Race Week, and while no still has been found yet, the discovery has sparked intrigue about the property's rumored history of illegal liquor production.
The return of NASCAR's All-Star Race to North Wilkesboro Speedway after a 27-year absence was a cause for celebration for drivers, fans, and locals alike. Despite Kyle Larson's dominant victory, everyone was too busy enjoying the return of short-track racing and the revival of old traditions to care. From the sold-out campgrounds to the old-school diners, people were reliving the past and creating new memories. The event was a reminder that anything is possible, even the revival of a racetrack that had been left to rust and weeds for so long.
Josh Berry won the NASCAR All-Star Open race, and along with Ty Gibbs and Noah Gragson, advanced to the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Kyle Larson dominated the All-Star Race, leading more than 70% of the 200-lap race and winning by 4.5 seconds. Despite the lack of excitement in the finish, drivers and fans celebrated the return of NASCAR to the historic track. The future of North Wilkesboro Speedway is uncertain, but there is sentiment for it to return as a points race or as the Easter night race in 2024.
The 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway is underway, with real-time updates including race introductions, fan vote winner, and drivers advancing to the All-Star Race. The race is 200 laps, with the winner receiving $1 million. Benny Parsons' wife, Terri Parsons, played a key role in helping to reopen the speedway. Fans are invited to share their old photos from North Wilkesboro Speedway and NASCAR All-Star Race Weekend photos.
The 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race will take place at North Wilkesboro Speedway, with Kyle Larson as the favorite to win. However, SportsLine's NASCAR prediction model is high on Denny Hamlin, who is an 11-1 longshot in the latest odds. Joey Logano, one of the favorites, is predicted to stumble and barely crack the top 10. The model is also targeting two other drivers with odds of 10-1 or longer to make a serious run at the checkered flag.
Kevin Harvick will not be driving the No. 4 Ford during Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Instead, he will be driving the No. 29 car, which he used for the majority of his career, in his final All-Star Race. This will be the first time the 60-time race winner and 2014 champion has driven the No. 29 Ford. The race is set to be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1 from North Wilkesboro Speedway beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Daniel Suarez and Chris Buescher will start in the front row for NASCAR's All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. The field is nearly complete with 24 drivers set to compete, including seven previous All-Star Race winners. The top two finishers from the All-Star Open and the fan-vote winner will also join the field. Kyle Larson could make history with a win, becoming the first driver to win the All-Star Race at three different racetracks.
Kyle Larson wins the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, while Daniel Suarez and Chris Buescher will start on the pole for their All-Star heat races. The All-Star Open will precede the All-Star Race, with the top two finishers and the fan vote winner advancing to the All-Star Race, which will have a 24-car field. The All-Star Race will feature four active drivers among the top-10 lap leaders in the history of the event.
The NASCAR Cup Series will race at North Wilkesboro Speedway for the first time since 1996 in Sunday's All-Star Race. The All-Star Open will precede the All-Star Race, with the top two finishers and the fan vote winner transferring to the 24-car field. Kyle Busch leads the active drivers in laps led in the All-Star Race, while Kyle Larson posted the fastest lap in Friday's practice session. The All-Star Race will feature a new format and take place over 200 laps, with a $1 million prize for the winner.
Ty Gibbs and Josh Berry will start on the front row of the All-Star Open at North Wilkesboro Speedway after their pit crews had the fastest pit stop times in the Pit Crew Challenge. The top two finishers from the All-Star Open and the fan vote winner will advance to the All-Star Race.
Retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. advocated for years to revive the North Wilkesboro Speedway, a ghost track that hadn't hosted a Cup Series race since 1996. Thanks in part to his efforts, the track will host the Cup Series' annual All-Star Race in May 2023 after receiving $18 million in government funding for renovations. However, the track faces the challenge of living up to its nostalgia. Earnhardt, who won't compete in the race, drove his Sun Drop throwback car in a CARS Tour race at Wilkesboro on Wednesday night, finishing 16th with damage from a wreck.
NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series drivers will be on track Friday at North Wilkesboro Speedway as the All-Star Race weekend opens. This weekend marks the return of the NASCAR Cup Series to the historic track for the first time since 1996. Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished 16th in Wednesday night’s Cars Tour Late Model Stock Car race at North Wilkesboro and was instrumental in the track’s revival. Starting lineups for the All-Star heat races and the All-Star Open will be set based on the results of pit crew competition Friday night.
