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Motorsport world mourns the unexpected loss of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch

The racing world is in shock after NASCAR star Kyle Busch died on Thursday at the age of 41

Motorsport

SRX's threat to NASCAR takes center stage in antitrust trial

There was concern that Cup Series teams could form or join a breakaway series

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What happened in Day 2 of NASCAR’s antitrust trial

EVP of strategy and innovation Scott Prime was questioned

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Atlanta Motor Speedway Renamed EchoPark Speedway

Ahead of its upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race weekend, Atlanta Motor Speedway traded in its name for a brand new one: EchoPark Speedway.

The Sports Daily

Atlanta Motor Speedway changes name to EchoPark Speedway

Atlanta Motor Speedway, located in Atlanta, Georgia, has been on the NASCAR Cup schedule since 1960, but when the series returns there this summer, it will be going by a different name.

Motorsport

NASCAR rules out superspeedways and road courses for season finale

In a teleconference on Tuesday, NASCAR offered insight into what is in play and what is out of the question as part of their rotating season finale. The track has to check a few boxes which include a strong on-track product, a good climate for early November, and of course,…

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Kyle Busch reacts to new promoter caution: "What are we doing?"

The concept of a promoter's caution in this year's All-Star Race has been met with skepticism and even ridicule by some in the NASCAR garage. Now, the annual exhibition race has always been seen as a bit of a testing ground for new and out there ideas, so we shouldn't…

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The business of building a race track in the modern era

Nice tarmac, lights, and flowing curves that play nice are just some of the ingredients needed for making a great enthusiast race track.

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Former Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage dies, aged 65

Speedway Motorsports, for whom Gossage worked for more than 30 years, made the announcement Thursday evening on behalf of Gossage’s family.

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Sinkhole at North Wilkesboro reveals NASCAR track's history

During grandstand cleaning and inspection last week in preparation for the upcoming NASCAR All-Star weekend in May, track operations staff discovered cracks in the original concrete in section N of the grandstands toward Turn 1.

Motorsport

Repaved North Wilkesboro Speedway "not even the same track"

Again this season, the iconic 0.625-mile track will host two days of racing, a Truck Series race on May 18 followed by the Cup Series’ all-star race on May 19.

Motorsport

IndyCar moving 2024 season finale to Nashville Superspeedway

The Music City Grand Prix was being set up as the final race of the upcoming season on 15 September, but now the event has been pulled in favour of a return to Nashville Superspeedway.

Autosport

IndyCar moving 2024 season finale from downtown to Nashville Superspeedway

The Music City Grand Prix was being set up as the final race of the upcoming season on Sept. 15, but now the event has been pulled in favor of a return to Nashville Superspeedway.

Motorsport

Repave under way of iconic North Wilkesboro Speedway

The historic .625-mile short track received rave reviews after hosting NASCAR competition in May for the first time since 1996 with a Truck Series race and the NASCAR All-Star Race.

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Heavy rain forces NASCAR to postpone Loudon Cup race

NASCAR made the call Sunday morning hours before the scheduled start time to postpone the Crayon 301 until Monday. The race will be broadcast live on USA Network.

Motorsport

How to watch Monday's NASCAR Cup race at Loudon

NASCAR made the call Sunday morning hours before the scheduled start time to postpone the Crayon 301 until Monday.

Motorsport

North Wilkesboro's NASCAR future "has a lot of potential"

The historic .625-mile short track successfully hosted NASCAR competition this past weekend – a Truck series race and the NASCAR All-Star Race – for the first time since 1996.

Tribune News Service

The resurrection of the North Wilkesboro Speedway — and the larger hope it represents

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — These were some of the scenes of resurrection here last Wednesday, 11 days before the first NASCAR race in more than 26 years at the North Wilkesboro Speedway:

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Elliott on more Cup short tracks: "Do you want it or not?"

A revitalized and renovated North Wilkesboro will host its first NASCAR races since 1996 this weekend – a Truck race on Saturday and the Cup Series’ All-Star Race on Sunday night.

Motorsport

Parsons honored as his dream of a revived North Wilkesboro is realized

For Parsons, it was always about No. 3.

Motorsport

North Wilkesboro's renovations for All-Star Race taking shape

There are plenty of changes underway at iconic North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway as it prepares to host the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race but always with a keen eye on preserving its history.

Tribune News Service

NASCAR to hold 2023 All-Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in return to NC track

North Wilkesboro Speedway still has life to offer, and organizers proved as much with a sold-out late model event last week featuring NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Sports Illustrated

North Wilkesboro to Host NASCAR All-Star Race

The Cup Series has not raced at this iconic venue since 1996.

Motorsport

North Wilkesboro expected to host 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race

In an abrupt reversal of plans, North Wilkesboro Speedway is now expected to host the NASCAR All-Star Race in 2023, Motorsport.com has learned.

Tribune News Service

Stars align as North Wilkesboro Speedway revitalization effort shifts into high gear

WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — Before the water and Sun Drop and champagne shower rained down in Victory Lane at a once-forgotten racetrack — and really before every little thing that made Wednesday night as magical as it was — Dale Earnhardt Jr. stood outside his car and soaked in the…

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