RALEIGH, N.C. – Speedway Motorsports and NASCAR introduced right now that, as a part of NASCAR’s seventy fifth anniversary season, the NASCAR All-Star Race will likely be held at historic North Wilkesboro Speedway in 2023, capping off a three-day occasion weekend at certainly one of inventory automotive racing’s most storied venues, Might 19-21, 2023.

“The NASCAR All-Star Race has all the time been the followers’ race, and I can’t consider a greater technique to have a good time the followers throughout NASCAR’s seventy fifth anniversary than returning to North Wilkesboro Speedway,” stated Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith. “We couldn’t have made this occur with out great assist from so many individuals together with Gov. Cooper, our state legislature, NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and naturally, the folks of Wilkes County. We’ve acquired a number of work to do, however we’ve acquired the desire to create one thing particular alongside a group and hard-working workers that can get it accomplished.”

The announcement was made outdoors of the North Carolina Museum of Historical past, with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, NASCAR Corridor of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. and NASCAR Chief Working Officer Steve O’Donnell becoming a member of Smith for this system.

“Motorsports are important to North Carolina’s historical past, tradition and financial system, and our investments have helped to get the engines operating once more in locations that wanted revival,” stated Gov. Roy Cooper. “North Wilkesboro Speedway is again and higher than ever, and the All-Star Race will take it to new heights.”

In November of final 12 months, an $18M allocation from federal American Rescue Plan funds was designated for infrastructure enhancements at North Wilkesboro Speedway by the North Carolina state price range. Earlier this week, Wilkes County awarded building contracts for the forthcoming work. The Basic Meeting has agreed in principal to offer a $4M financial grant subsequent 12 months towards extra facility enhancements to host the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race and future particular occasions.

“For many years, North Wilkesboro Speedway was on the coronary heart of racing and tourism in Western North Carolina,” Senate President Professional Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and Home Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) stated. “We sit up for seeing the renaissance of this monitor because it transforms right into a premier venue for races and occasions in Wilkes County.”

North Wilkesboro, then a dust monitor, hosted its first race in Might of 1947. Over the subsequent 5 many years, the 0.625-mile circuit hosted 93 NASCAR Cup Collection races – its record of winners a variable who’s who of NASCAR royalty, together with Richard Petty, Darrell Waltrip, Dale Earnhardt, Cale Yarborough and hometown hero Benny Parsons. Subsequent 12 months, the thirty ninth operating of the NASCAR All-Star Race will mark the primary Cup Collection occasion at North Wilkesboro Speedway since 1996.

NASCAR Corridor of Famer and famous motorsports historian Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been a passionate supporter of the revitalization of North Wilkesboro Speedway.

“A few of my finest reminiscences as somewhat boy had been going to North Wilkesboro,” stated Earnhardt. “And it acquired even higher after I raced there as a young person. I by no means thought I’d see that place full once more, after which I acquired to race there this summer time in a late mannequin earlier than a full home. There’s simply one thing particular about it. I do know the monitor, the followers, and the group will placed on a present once we’re again with the Cup automobiles for the All-Star race.”

“North Wilkesboro Speedway boasts a winners record that options the true giants of our sport, and subsequent 12 months, one other nice will likely be added because the NASCAR Cup Collection stars as soon as once more race at this historic facility,” stated Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR’s chief working officer. “As a part of our seventy fifth anniversary season, we’re are excited to return to the roots of the game for the NASCAR All-Star Race. This will likely be a can’t-miss occasion as we honor our previous and sit up for the longer term.”

Full schedules for on-track competitors and fan leisure will likely be introduced at a later date, as will the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race format. Register for the “Be part of the Motion” e-mail record and comply with North Wilkesboro Speedway social channels to remain up-to-date on all the newest data. The NASCAR All-Star Race will likely be broadcast on FS1, the Motor Racing Community and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.

• From Speedway Motorsports