/tags/nascar NASCAR en-US Copyright Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:23:29 GMT /sports/2024-11-27/nascar-winston-salem-bowman-gray-2025-sold-out NASCAR's Cup Series will return to Winston-Salem's Bowman Gray Stadium for the first time since 1971 in February. The Clash is already sold-out. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:23:29 GMT /sports/2024-11-27/nascar-winston-salem-bowman-gray-2025-sold-out Mitchell Northam /sports/2024-11-08/federal-judge-denies-michael-jordans-nascar-chartered-organization A federal judge has denied a motion by two NASCAR teams — one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan — to be recognized as chartered teams as they proceed in an antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series and chairman Jim France. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:58:00 GMT /sports/2024-11-08/federal-judge-denies-michael-jordans-nascar-chartered-organization The Associated Press /sports/2024-05-18/rajah-caruth-nascar-truck-north-wilkesboro-winston-salem Rajah Caruth, a student at Winston-Salem State University, is in his second full season in competing in NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series. He sees the North Wilkesboro Speedway as an important venue for the sport. Sun, 19 May 2024 00:57:38 GMT /sports/2024-05-18/rajah-caruth-nascar-truck-north-wilkesboro-winston-salem Mitchell Northam /sports/2024-05-17/nascar-allstar-race-north-wilkesboro-millions-cooper-moonshine According to an economic impact study from Gov. Roy Cooper's office, 625 jobs were created for North Carolinians because of the race. Fri, 17 May 2024 12:25:38 GMT /sports/2024-05-17/nascar-allstar-race-north-wilkesboro-millions-cooper-moonshine Mitchell Northam /sports/2024-03-29/this-north-carolina-speedway-discovery-may-have-roots-in-prohibition Workers at a racetrack in North Carolina have discovered a hidden space under the grand stand that some say was once a moonshine cave. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:33:55 GMT /sports/2024-03-29/this-north-carolina-speedway-discovery-may-have-roots-in-prohibition Nick de la Canal /sports/2024-02-01/nascar-iracing-simulators-video-games-rajah-caruth-byron A small — but growing — group of professional race car drivers are starting their careers virtually and shaking up motorsports. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:06:20 GMT /sports/2024-02-01/nascar-iracing-simulators-video-games-rajah-caruth-byron Jerad Walker /sports/2023-09-28/north-wilkesboro-nascar-north-carolina-budget-millions-all-star Despite the All-Star race being a non-points exhibition race, it does satisfy the budget requirement, Rep. Jason Saine (R-Lincoln) told the Associated Press. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:26:33 GMT /sports/2023-09-28/north-wilkesboro-nascar-north-carolina-budget-millions-all-star Mitchell Northam /sports/2023-05-25/nascar-investigation-bubba-wallace-hacked-radio-north-wilkesboro NASCAR spokesman Mike Forde said Wednesday the series immediately had its security and racing electronic teams look into the hack. He said Wallace did not hear the remark. Thu, 25 May 2023 14:18:24 GMT /sports/2023-05-25/nascar-investigation-bubba-wallace-hacked-radio-north-wilkesboro Associated Press /sports/2023-05-22/larson-dominates-for-third-nascar-all-star-race-win-takes-home-1-million Kyle Larson turned in a dominating effort to win his third All-Star race and earn $1 million in the Cup Series' return to North Wilkesboro Speedway following a 27-year absence. Mon, 22 May 2023 14:18:02 GMT /sports/2023-05-22/larson-dominates-for-third-nascar-all-star-race-win-takes-home-1-million Associated Press /sports/2023-05-19/speedway-nascar-roots-north-wilkesboro-earnhardt-cooper For the first time since 1996, NASCAR is back at the North Wilkesboro Speedway. The sport will host its All-Star race there this Sunday, and it was made possible, in part, by the use of federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act. Fri, 19 May 2023 14:27:19 GMT /sports/2023-05-19/speedway-nascar-roots-north-wilkesboro-earnhardt-cooper Mitchell Northam