It's been talked about and teased for a while. But North Wilkesboro Speedway arrives in iRacing as a treat for anyone wanting to revisit a famous short track venue or try it out for the first time. Opening in Wilkesboro Township, North Carolina in 1949, the 0.625 mile circuit hosted top level NASCAR racing, including 93 Winston Cup Series races, until it closed in 1996. … [Read more...]
Is North Wilkesboro Coming To iRacing In June 2020?
We've already reported that the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway has been laserscanned by the iRacing team for future inclusion in the game. But is North Wilkesboro coming to iRacing in June, following a teaser post on social media from Dale Earnhardt Jnr? Besides being a successful part of one of the most famous families in NASCAR, and winning championships as both a … [Read more...]
North Wilkesboro Speedway Will Come to iRacing
Fans of historic American racing venues will be pleased with the news North Wilkesboro Speedway will come to iRacing. It's been revealed after members of the team visited to laserscan the track, and shared images from their visit. The NASCAR original track opened in 1947 as a dirt track, hosting the right and final race of the 1949 NASCAR Strictly Stock Division. It hosted … [Read more...]