Record #:

43520

Author(s):

Wolff, MaryKent

Abstract:

The speedway turned 75 in May. It received $18 million last year from North Carolina Motorsports Relief Fund. Racing returns to this historic track this fall after more than aa decade.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 16 Issue 3, Fall 2022, p38, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Motorsports Relief Fund; North Wilkesboro Motor Speedway; NASCAR (Association)

Record #:

43643

Author(s):

Gentry, Connie

Abstract:

Hall of Fame NASCAR driver, Richard Petty, has celebrated a lifetime of success in the stock-car racing world; clocking in seven series championships and 200 career wins from 1958-1992. Now retired, the racing guru has a Richard Petty Museum and Petty's Garage located in Randolph Country of Greensboro, NC that has attracted many celebrities including American singer, Kid Rock and NFL quarterback, Tim Tebow.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 43 Issue 1, January 2023, p18-19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

NASCAR (Association); Richard Petty ; Racing--North Carolina; High-performance cars--NC; Randolph County--NC