February 2023 – Page 2

North Wilkesboro Speedway renovations continue in preparation for May 19-21 NASCAR All-Star Race Week

February 22, 2023 NASCAR PR 0

North Wilkesboro Speedway construction crews are racing to prepare for the sport’s historic return to the famous 0.625-mile short track.

NASCAR’s West Coast roots are almost as deep as those in the Southeast

February 22, 2023 Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service 0

According to conventional wisdom, NASCAR stock car racing was a regional sport born in the Southeast and confined to that geographic area until its explosion of popularity in the late 20th century.

Johnson, Harvick give command, but fail to finish Daytona 500

February 20, 2023 Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service 0

Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson made his first NASCAR Cup Series start in three seasons in Sunday’s Daytona 500.

Travis Pastrana leaves Daytona with a lot of great memories

February 19, 2023 Greg Engle 0

Travis Pastrana started the Daytona 500 11th and when the longest Daytona 500 in terms of mileage in history was over, with many of the favorites in a pile of twisted metal and wrecked racecars, the likeable action sports star found himself in 11th.