Inside North Wilkesboro Speedway's ORIGINAL Buildings: Full History Tour Before The Renovation!

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2 жыл бұрын

For YEARS I have wondered what the inside of the abandoned NASCAR track North Wilkesboro Speedway's buildings looked like. There were countless drone videos and images over the years showing the track surface, grandstands, etc. I have NEVER seen the inside of the original control tower, press boxes, or Winston suites. We showcase all of that once and for all with first hand history from Ronald Queen (who basically grew up at the track). We check out the infield buildings, backstretch grandstands, concession stands, everything you have ever wanted to see!
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@mikejohnson2589 2 жыл бұрын

The amount of pride this gentleman takes in the facility is rare and enviable. You just don't get guys like that anymore.

@ronaldnazimek6596 2 жыл бұрын

It’s such a passion for him. Absolutely awesome.

@MonteD1 Жыл бұрын

I noticed that. He was even doing things like closing the cupboard doors to make it look better.

@Shannon-bc7im Жыл бұрын

Absolutely well put!👍🏻

@louislepage5111 3 ай бұрын

Must have been a hoot to pull the Monte Carlo on the track

@keithbailey540 2 жыл бұрын

Because of what you are doing, a lot of NASCAR history will be saved for all to see. The stories that the people you interview tell are priceless. Thank you.

@JayStephens8 2 жыл бұрын

Even though it’s sad to see all of the old stuff taken out I’m so glad this track is gonna return and get upgraded for racing

@jamieday6602 Жыл бұрын

They have done a great job of keeping a good amount of the old and bringing in the new! Especially the old Winston Cup signage and stuff! Amazing job by all involved!

@puunersjabski6487 Жыл бұрын

The 80s were comfy. Family was still important. No drugs or internet. Just life. Wish we could go back

@DouglasMastersF16 2 жыл бұрын

North Wilkesboro feels like the Field Of Dreams of Racing. An amazing facility that exists in a location that is uncommon and doesn't seem like it's quite real. I feel like I would be metaphorically pinching myself over and over asking myself if I was really there. "Is this heaven? No, it's North Wilkesboro." (I think that would make a good T-shirt idea)

@markheim6731 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@anthonygibbo1881 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it is such a beautiful setting man it's so pretty there but that belies some killer racing that went on there 👍🏼

@phillipmoody1209 2 жыл бұрын

You could hear Barney with MRN absolutely everywhere on a Sunday back then. I was 15 for the last race and honestly expected Bill Elliot or Dale to win it. Thankful they're breathing life back into it. When I think of NASCAR, those are the days my mind goes to.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Same man

@racer193wr 2 жыл бұрын

I was 17 and I was very sad that it was the last race at north Wilkesboro. For me it kinda was the start of a slow down in watching nascar. As you could see what was coming with the money going elsewhere when it should have stayed here the whole time. If nascar come back to north Wilkesboro I hope they stay until there is no more nascar.. It is sweet to see that they have pretty much a full schedule for August and October of 2022..

@twoblacklabs904 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, thanks so much for giving us an in-depth look at these 2 awesome historical NASCAR venues & tracks (Rockingham & N. Wilkesboro). They’re literally a time capsule of NASCAR’s glory days and a very good status reference in the tragic event that they’re completely renovated beyond recognition or possibly even gutted for future mid-level NASCAR racing or even trucks/Xfinity down the road. These tracks have so much genuine historical importance and significance, it seems such a sad waste that today’s NASCAR executives haven’t spent the money or even taken a moment to invest in it’s really cool history. It’s a shame they only focus on “forward,” but there are MILLIONS of us old-timers that refuse to allow them to disrespect their glorious “checkered” past. I collect historically important NASCAR memorabilia, and I know I’m not alone. We can NEVER forget where the sport came from if we’re ever going to support where it’s going! Thanks again for the great content. It’s really appreciated.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. We’re out here fighting the good fight just like you 💪🏻

@jtyoung706 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe how good of shape the whole facility is in after a quarter century!

@jayannakelley9051 Жыл бұрын

Back when things were built to last!

@waldopepper1226 2 жыл бұрын

I was 26 going on 27 in 96. The good ole days. Thanks for keeping the memories alive for future generations!

@gregc.8040 2 жыл бұрын

I was 25 and 26 in 96. The time sure does fly. My daughter is 31 and I am a grandfather now.

@rancan44able 2 жыл бұрын

I was raised in north Wilkesboro and I went h there form 84 till it closed the place is amazing. Looks the same now .. i miss that place so much so sad coming down 421 pass jr Johnson’s old place and seeing this place brings back memories

@RearEngineShop 2 жыл бұрын

The Monte Carlo looked so good sitting on the track! Had to be a bucket list moment. 👍

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely was awesome

@michaelmcdonald3268 2 жыл бұрын

This is cool to see a track like this not going to waste, glad it's still being used for racing again

@JJA1987 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad this place is coming back to life it’s too historic to just sit around - This is NASCAR’s roots

@TheSandmanShane 2 жыл бұрын

The keyword is roots and that’s something Nascar has forgotten all about.

@andytn6507 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSandmanShane 100%, If they bring racin back to North Wilkesboro i will actually go to a race again.

@chrisjohnson2867 Жыл бұрын

Ronald Queen does a good job of telling the history of the speedway, I got to work with him at CRS for five and a half years until he went back home to the speedway

@tatertx 2 жыл бұрын

first time i've ever watched a youtube video this long and i loved ever second of it.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the team chase 💪🏻

@esvs9395 2 жыл бұрын

I turned 20 in 96. Y'all are killing it with this nascar history. My hero as a kid was Cale Yarborough! Got into drag racing and found your channel about 4 or 5 months before the P.F.I. tune on the Escalade. Love your channel. To everyone who's new to the channel, like subscribe and comment. They do read and respond. One of best channels there, and killing it on the extra channel. Thank you Mitchell and Logan! Makes my day to see y'all's videos.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!

@esvs9395 2 жыл бұрын

@@Stapleton42 no problem, love your channel. And you respond to most comments, unlike Alot of KZfaqrs. Your out there living the dream of every car guy.

@dansimon1100 2 жыл бұрын

That is one old school looking NASCAR track I remember the Winston Cup Series plus I was 11 years old when the track close

@chipdillard9879 2 жыл бұрын

I wish they would repaint the big Winston wall, that thing is freaking iconic

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Dang advertising laws these days…

@emilyjohnson8255 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so fortunate to live in North Wilkesboro! I am so fortunate to have grown up around the track and to know Ronnie and Paul personally.

@David_TX 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a history fanatic and these videos are just amazing!! Getting me all kinds of nostalgic.. I was 10 when Jeff won that last race at North Wilkesboro and been a #24/HMS fan my whole life..

@ZekenStreak 2 жыл бұрын

Mitchel & Logan, I want to thank you both again for sharing these videos. I was 30 in 1996 when the last Cup race was run at NWilks. I used to watch Cup races on TBS, TNT, TNN & Speed back in the day. When Ronnie mentioned Bob Jenkins & Benny Parson doing the play-by-play calls from that room, I immediately heard their voices & could see the Cup cars running a race. Keep up the great content folks. Take care & stay safe. Cheers from BC🇨🇦

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man we are glad you're here!

@g3everex 2 жыл бұрын

What a nice man showing you guys around. You can tell he has a lot of stories.

@monteconnor4713 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, attended spring 1979 race, Benny Parsons won the race driving #27. Owned by MC Anderson, attended every race from 81 through 87, love the video

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man that’s awesome

@joshuapaulsen7414 2 жыл бұрын

I was 18 years old in 1996, and I'm glad North Wilkesboro gets another chance at life. Thank you as always for letting me hitch a ride in the Stapleton DeLorean and go back in time with you guys. Makes my soul smile again. Love you both and than you for doing what you do.

@happygirlinnc4657 2 жыл бұрын

Just found you on KZfaq. I live close to this track. For years it's been so sad to go by the track and see trees growing up in the stands. So glad they are bringing it back. All the locals are so excited, racing is in the water round here. Thanks for the video, enjoyed it.

@nicholashansen7826 2 жыл бұрын

In 1996, I wasn’t even born yet! Cool video, I love hearing about the history of things.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely is! Most of this stuff happened before we were born too lol

@deadshedz5633 2 жыл бұрын

I was 12 for the last race. loved waking up watching races ever Sunday morning, back when nascar was just a bunch of good ol boys.

@sethp0411 2 жыл бұрын

History is such an amazing thing. Thank you for keeping this alive. I’m 21 and this is fascinating to me I’m happy to see people around my age keeping this tradition alive.

@timstopar1241 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this. We need to historically preserve nascar before work begins. I never got an opportunity to see a race there but awesome to see what it looks like today.

@tl1024 Жыл бұрын

As a fellow monte carlo owner, i salute your first gen monte. Im a proud owner of a second gen (it was my first car & i still have it). Of course i love the first gen, and everyone hated the 2.5 gen like i have. Thanks for fighting your way into these old places, we appreciate it a lot!

@victoruribe2465 2 жыл бұрын

North Wilkesboro Speedway is a relic of history, the Sandlot of NASCAR.

@RyanlaBlue51 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching that last race and thinking how sad. When you show the spot where Betty Parsons used to sit it took me back. I completely remember extremely well watching.

@dewboy13 2 жыл бұрын

Another homerun from you Stapleton! You and the lady, are really doing so much to keep Nascar history alive. I absolutely love it, and can't thank you enough.

@dannyh982 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching races from the Junior Johnson grandstand in the late 80s and early 90s.

@robertrybicki2638 2 жыл бұрын

Born in 72, do remember some of those races, and still watch NASCAR, truck racing

@MM_in_Havasu 2 жыл бұрын

What a completely cool & thorough history lesson on this property! You & Logan sure do all of us a great service by making these history videos on all things NASCAR, you know it's appreciated to no end here. Be interesting to see how it is restored and what changes will be made, hoping they at least keep some of the old signs and all to preserve its rich and storied history. I was 39 years old in '96 when they had the last race there, and am 64 now. My son was born in '96. Thank you both for the usual very cool and in-depth video today, there with you all!

@loganerwin42 2 жыл бұрын

It would be really cool if they made a little room dedicated to some of the old signage and pieces they take down to memorialize what it was!

@toddjohnson9548 2 жыл бұрын

I really hope some of the original buildings are preserved to what they are now to showcase the history for people to enjoy as a attraction to the track. Keep it non cookie cutter like the rest of the tracks have become. Keep it a time capsule as much as you can within reason.

@frostieswift4887 Жыл бұрын

I was at the last race, I was 47. I still follow NASCAR racing. Met Ned Jarrett, he was very nice. Met Dale Sr., Darrell Waltrip, Johnny Benson, Geoff Bodine, Rusty Wallace also. Great memories!

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@crumpy46511 2 жыл бұрын

Saying you guys are interactive is an understatement. Love the second channel already. Here for the REAL content.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude

@matthewthompson89 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for what y’all do for the sport and for us , your passion and effort means more than words can say !

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. It’s important to us

@troydixon4425 Жыл бұрын

Evil ganievel

@BSuiter80 2 жыл бұрын

I have soooo many memories of going to this track when I was a kid.. My parents, other family members and my best friend would usually leave Friday and go camp for the weekend. Ive been to a lot or races growing up and throughout my years but I can say 100% without a doubt the most fun I/we ever had was at North Wilkesboro.. after the race was over on Sunday I couldnt wait for that gate to open so we could run down on the track and to the infield to try and get pictures and autographs... The first time I ever saw/got to meet Richard Petty was there.. He was setting in the covered garage there in the infield in a metal fold out chair signing autographs... I was probably like 10-12 years old and its a vivid memory I will NEVER forget... I have a ton of old pictures that we took there, now I need to try to find and dig them out lol. Thank you for doing things like you are!

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome man! You’re welcome we’re just glad you’re here to enjoy it with us!

@brookwoodmotoco5537 2 жыл бұрын

I’m here to see if you check the comments. And as I scroll down. Jeeze you two are committed!

@TheMallen07 2 жыл бұрын

I was 7 years old during the last N Wilkesboro race. I don’t remember the race in particular but I grew up in the 90s watching NASCAR with my dad. I usually had a race of my own going on in the living room floor with diecast cars every Sunday. Brings back fond memories of a NASCAR that was rough around the edges and very much a regional sport centered in my home state of NC. Moonshine, tobacco and good ole southern boys.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome man

@morgansandberg1513 2 жыл бұрын

It’s incredible that years later this legendary race track was the essentials of NASCAR racing in the early days and seeing as if this has been revisited is like having Your old childhood being revisited this is one of the perfect examples of why NASCAR history always interests me when it comes to seeing these videos.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely right Morgan. I feel that way about Rockingham since I actually witnessed it when I was little

@morgansandberg1513 2 жыл бұрын

@@Stapleton42 huh that’s very interesting

@zommergames3972 2 жыл бұрын

For as many years as the track has been left "vacant," its pretty amazing to see how good of shape some of the buildings are in. It's definitely sad to see some of the structures in the condition that they are, but I'm really excited to see what they do with the facility! Would love to see some races there someday. Not to mention (this might be a long shot) but would love to see a Cup race there in the future!

@themississippikidful 2 жыл бұрын

I actually got chills when he opens the door and said this is where Bob Jenkins and Benny Parsons called the races with ESPN !

@theweakestlink2278 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for documenting the history of this place before the restoration. It's cool seeing the remains of the original buildings and hearing the history of everything. Glad to see Wilkesboro finally being restored and used for racing again.

@williamelkins1613 2 жыл бұрын

These history vids are absolute gold. Take us everywhere. Love the content. Thanks to both of you

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!!

@zx6rnoah706 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for putting all of this history out here for us, it’s so refreshing to see what’s going on at North Wilkesboro! You guys are absolutely killing it with the content🤘🏻

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

thanks man!

@chadmilburn1811 2 жыл бұрын

The First Union 400 was the first race I ever went to back in 1996. I was 21 and In college. Me and 4 other college friends came up Saturday night to camp across the 421 bridge near the track. I was instantly hooked on NASCAR. I love your videos documenting the sport’s history.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome man we are just glad you’re here with us for it

@yepyepuhhuhuhhuh3999 2 жыл бұрын

West TN here. Found yall a couple weeks ago in suggested videos. Watched all your NASCAR videos. Keep em coming. Also, I was 14 or 15 the last time Cup ran there.

@ryansheehan9462 2 жыл бұрын

I was four years old when Jeff Gordon won the final Cup race. I don’t personally remember it but I went back and watched it on KZfaq and it was a wonderful race. Many drivers and broadcasters were very open about how upset they were that it was being taken off the schedule.

@JayDownam 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love what you two are doing to show and preserve the history of NASCAR. Keep it up.. Racing is coming back and it is awesome to see the coliseums come back to life..

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay we are glad you’re here!

@05Glm 2 жыл бұрын

This is the coolest things ever as an Aussie who loved nascar in 1990’s this is the best thank you guys so much.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome man!

@keithspillman 2 жыл бұрын

Saw many great races here in the 70's. Brings back a lot of memories.

@jfreddy9370 2 жыл бұрын

This video is absolute gold! I was so excited to wake up and watch this. I've been waiting and praying for years to see the revival of the North Wilkesboro Speedway.🏁

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!!

@3602go 2 жыл бұрын

Ronald was great, guys like that are as honest, and down to earth as a person can be.

@collinkloster6571 Жыл бұрын

In our culture we tend to look down on or kind of make fun of the older people, but it seems like every one of these old timer old guys that shows up on this channel are super sharp and on it and they are all so happy to share not just the knowledge but everything around the knowledge too.

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

Great point

@Bikewrench 2 жыл бұрын

I was 18 in 96. remember watching races here with my dad in the early 90's. Also excited for the extra channel. You guys are good people.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@ehss192 2 жыл бұрын

I was 22 in 1996. I wish I could go back just for one more sunday race on TV. ;) I love what you're bringing here. Seeing it from this perspective with a guided history lesson is just too awesome. Thanks so much. You're are definitely one of my favorite youtubers.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!

@goldenshark3182 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching that last race in 1996, so awesome wish the Cup series would return to its roots and bring back Winston and other tobacco sponsorships.

@alblake5994 2 жыл бұрын

In 2015 my son was able to get my car onto the track for a photo shoot and when we were done Paul gave us so much NASCAR history is was absolutely amazing . Thanks for the preservation of the track history .

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

thank you al!

@Riv612 2 ай бұрын

Watching in spring 2024. Thank you so much for making this for someone like me to see for the first time ever!

@Stapleton42 2 ай бұрын

Glad you’re here for it man!

@BluDog35 2 жыл бұрын

Watching in July of 2022. Born in July of 1989. So I was 6 when the last Winston Cup race was held. I actually remember watching races here with my mother. This was one of her favorite tracks.

@boostin4life906 2 жыл бұрын

Last year I was able to walk around this track. I live 25 minutes away and being able to call this my home town track is amazing the amount of history you feel when driving up to the place is overwhelming I love it ❤

@talladegajunkie1439 2 жыл бұрын

You are the luckiest sonuvagun alive today. Keep on rockin', my friend!

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. We will keep it up 💪🏻

@stephenmoore63 Жыл бұрын

To see someone the same age as me have the same amount of passion of the details of the sports history is awesome. Rare breed and few found in today's world.

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

thanks man. Up to us to keep it going!

@Mr_Litness Жыл бұрын

Being a Wilkes County resident we need a 2023 tour of it so we can see all the differences! Awesome video!

@Stapleton42 Жыл бұрын

I agree! We would love to see that

@monnieweb 2 жыл бұрын

I really love what you two are doing with this history stuff. I grew up in racing with my friends. We raced at many different tracks in the southeast. Back then I didn’t realize the historical significance of all the tracks we raced. But today looking back it seems to mean so much to me to have been around those places and to be in the presence of those that have become my greatest hero’s. It was great to see Wilkes Speedway, it brought back many memories. I was born and raised in Taylorsville, still live here, right between Wilkes Speedway and Hickory Speedway and I love seeing young folks taking huge interest in their history. Keep up the great work and by all means, take good care of that awesome young lady you have by your side. So much respect to you both. Monnie. P.S. you should come to Taylorsville and interview the many racing legions that are still here. Rex White lives just down the road from me, Harry Gant is still our local hero. And there are many more.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

We really want to talk to Harry

@monnieweb 2 жыл бұрын

@@Stapleton42 I’ve talked with Harry several times. I used to see him around town some but haven’t in recent years. He’s actually a cousin to my Brother in law and my Dad and uncles used to race him back in the days. Harry always had the expensive and fastest cars. :-) He’s a supper nice guy and if you can contact him I’m sure he’d love to talk to you. I can tell you where he lives, you might could just drop by for a visit. He’s just a home town guy here and acts as humble as anyone.

@cmr189psu 2 жыл бұрын

I was 17 when the last race was run there. I would love to go explore these old tracks with you guys. The history is so simple, yet so intriguing.

@mitchellhadanek2647 2 жыл бұрын

i was 26 when the final cup race was run in North Wilkesboro. It was a sad day. Very good news they are bringing the track back! Great history for the sport and now starting a new life!

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thats wild man. I wish I could have witnessed it in action.

@cbtbcd12 2 жыл бұрын

I was age 26 when they last raced there...It really feels like I watched them race there just a few years ago...How time flies.....

@adamtereska8734 2 жыл бұрын

When North Wilkesboro closed, I was 25 years old and was livid about them closing down this track. There were so many better choices to take away dates or have a few more tracks with one date to keep this track operating. They were too worried about fair weather markets and the money and basically crapped on the faithful. I'm glad the track is coming along.

@joshuabrown2543 2 жыл бұрын

Seems the thing they do. Not realizing these tracks made racing into what it was.

@dandaniels4558 Жыл бұрын

I agree totally I live near Newton NC where Dale Sr dealership is so going to the NW races was a fun easy trip to watch some great races. First one ever was the race that made me fall in love with Dale Sr aggressive racing style and I was his fan till the end and still am. I posted above so won't post my whole Dale Sr experience again but it was awesome that day I 1989 until Ricky rudd spun he and Dale out and Geoff Bodine went on to win the race. But when Bruton Smith I believe bought Wilkesboro I knew it wasn't good.i new it was going to be the end because he owned Charlotte motor speedway and Atlanta I think too and want more 1/2 mile tracks and needed the dates to do so. It crushed alot of southeast fans that loved Wilkesboro racetrack racing. Devastated north Wilkesboro to lose there races and track like that.Bruton Smith became a hated man back in the late 80's and 90's.. So don't no the whole story about it reopening and what there going to ha e there again but it's great to hear anyways.

@kilopee 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Mitchell, I turned 50 back in ‘96 and my oldest son told me I had officially achieved old man status. Wasn’t much into the NASCAR racing but enjoyed the local dirt tracks. My main interest was NHRA until they got so commercial it became hard to watch. Got rid of satellite tv and got into watching KZfaq and people like you and Logan. Been around since before you got the Newell.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man that’s awesome insight we really appreciate that!

@adamhoffman3687 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you and your honey for taking the time to document the track. And yes hand letter it.

@Javi_z06 3 ай бұрын

In 1996 I was 9 years old and I’m watching this in 2024! Really enjoy your content I have been binge watching it all weekend!!

@Stapleton42 3 ай бұрын

thanks man!! We love to hear it

@allenscott8225 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your video's, keep up the good work! Stuff like this specifically, documenting history from day's past. When the last Winston Race happened at this track I was 33 years old. Priceless that you where able to get a guided tour from someone that was around back in the day, that really knows the history.

@RebelRacer99 2 жыл бұрын

It's awesome that the place is getting brought back to life instead of getting left to continue rotting. I didn't enter this planet until 1999, so I don't know much about the place, but I'll definitely visit if I'm ever in NC

@geraldrob5150 2 жыл бұрын

On the one and only trip I made to North Wilkesboro I used the men's room you recorded. I was born in 1967 so seeing a "trough" style urinal wasn't new to me, (we had them in an old Gym at my elementary school,) though they had become very rare by then. While using the facility a guy and his young son stepped up and the dad said "All his life I've been teaching him not to pee on the floor but here that's what we do!" The kid waited for his dad to tell him it was alright about three times before he went. That was the last year North Wilkesboro hosted a sanctioned NASCAR event. Thats one of the reasons we drove up from Charlotte. I like your channel, but I'm not much of a gearhead. Keep up the good work!

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Thats funny lol

@wolverine9632 2 жыл бұрын

I was 4 months old last time NASCAR raced here. I _love_ watching races from the 90s, those were the golden days!

@timkoryciak5622 2 жыл бұрын

To answer one of your questions, I was 31 years old when they had the last race at Wilkesboro Speedway, Super awesome video. As always love your channel !

@Stevonoles1 2 жыл бұрын

I was at the last Winston Cup race here. Being from Daytona, it was crazy how small the track was compared to DIS. Still the only short track I have ever been to. Stopped by a few weeks ago when visiting family in Statesville and was so nice to see work being done.

@rayblaszczak8922 2 жыл бұрын

I was shocked to learn that Wilksboro closed in 96. It truly shows how time flys. I believe that they had 2 cup events per year. I'm 55 now and was privileged to watch what I believe was Nascar's best years, mid 80's till a few years after Dale seniors death. The first generation cot was bad, then the big air foil on the trunk cars were truly the beginning of the end for Nascar. But very glad you guys made this video. Seriously seems like not that long ago I was watching North Wilksboro in a bar somewhere. Lol

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

The COT era lost me too. 2011 was the last race I went to with my dad.

@MaidensWorldOfWax 2 жыл бұрын

How old was I in 96? I was 22. I've been a Dale Sr fan since 1983 when I was 5 years old. Remembered watching him win the first union 400 in 87. Man he was on a roll back then. Thanks for the video, great place, glad its being restored.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

thanks man welcome to the team!

@magnum7024 2 жыл бұрын

Y'all are livin the dream and we are so fortunate for y'all to bring us along. I bet ole Junior Johnson is smiling somewhere watching this all unfold. Thank yall for this gem.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@88wayner 2 жыл бұрын

Dude. To think I found your channel going down the boom tube exhaust rabbit hole(just cause I wanted to learn history of that sound). I love all the history videos.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude we are glad you’re here! You’re into the same stuff we are 💪🏻

@jantje155 2 жыл бұрын

Same way I got to the channel haha! That fuckin' classic NASCAR sound is something else aint it..

@user-ft7tq8ic2d Жыл бұрын

My 1st North Wilkesboro race was this past Sunday I wasn't fortunate enough to see the original hard chargers like Gordon Earnhardt or petty beat and bang at this track but thanks to classic footage and videos like this I'm able to be informed of these Glory moments and I WAS fortunate enough to enjoy it's glorious return

@jamesmann9142 2 жыл бұрын

I’m actually from North Wilkesboro this is the first time I’ve seen y’all channel it was awesome to see the history of that track before it gets remodeled I’ve been there once when I was younger they held a whole day of racing before closing it permanently. It really makes me really excited for it to be reopened in August and October then finish the rest before 2023. Thanks for the video on everything about history to have something to keep some of the history I knew about some I didn’t.

@openoutlaw 2 жыл бұрын

I was 28 when the last race was run there. Hand painted signs would be awesome. I am so pumped that NASCAR is going back. Years ago I spoke to Buddy Baker and Dave Moody on the NASCAR program through Sirius Satellite about North Wilkesboro and Rockingham coming back. They both at separate times said there was no way. I grew up watching races at those tracks.I can still remember watching NASCAR race at the Riverside Road Course here in California. I can't wait to see the first race. I heard its also going to be a Dirt Track at first which is amazing to me because I love dirt track racing. Not too long ago Dale Jr had that track scanned for the video game. He and a bunch of people went out and cut all the weeds down that were actually growing out of the track surface. Even Dale said it was to far gone. Thank you for doing this video before all the changes'

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!

@380.motorsports 2 жыл бұрын

Such a cool piece of NASCAR history. Glad to see it’s making a comeback and hoping they keep a lot of the track history alive as some things need to be renovated.

@musiclover19611 2 жыл бұрын

I spent time growing up going races twice a year at North Wilkesboro Speedway. My dad raced dirt track before I was born. I can remember back in mid 60’s seeing all the drivers bring their cars in on the old open trailer with tires on a pipe stretch across the front of trailer. We use to go in the infield at day break and dad back up to the fence the kids would play football in the infield until it got crowded. One of my memories is all the driver’s sitting on the back of their cars signing autographs after the race . Richard Petty would sign autographs until the last person. I have pictures I took from a 110 camera from the infield going into the 3rd turn Cale Yarborough driving the #11 and Dale Earnhardt Sr. Driving the Blue and yellow #2 for Mike Curb racing. this was 1978 or 1979. It took a while but both drivers autographed it. Great memories. Glad you guys are videoing the track as it was the last race that I was at. Glad to see it will be a race track again.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Man. That’s awesome. What a memory

@aeropettygibbons Жыл бұрын

Visited on August 2nd for the Revival -- Track still races great with multiple grooves. I plan on going back! The steel framing from the Winston Suite structure remains even though the suites/control rooms have been taken out. The backstretch stands have been torn out entirely until Turn 2, yet the press box/suites structure still stands in its entirety. This really is a beautiful facility with a lot of character.

@austinosgood3823 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome of Greg to give you one of his old shirts from back in the day! Loved watching that episode, Greg seemed like a kid in a candy store being back in that old shop. It's cool to see folks trying to show others a unique piece of history before it's gone or forgotten entirely. Another great video! Looking forward to the next one

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Austin!!

@dtlusk24 2 жыл бұрын

FREAKING AWESOME yet again. Thx for the tour and to the ol man for showing you around and the stories he could tell ! Glad your girl enjoys the stuff as well, makes it more fun to share the adventures with. Thx for this, and I was 16 in 95. My man Gordon was killing it back then. 👏

@darienwhite8841 2 жыл бұрын

Dude... I thought I was the only 25 year old with a burning passion for classic nascar racing.. Granted i'm a BB Ford guy but we could deff have a beer and compare stories and pictures.. This video was awesome..

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. There’s more of us out there

@rickorolledone420 2 жыл бұрын

27 years old! I'm a old hippie 😳😁 it looks like it did back in the day, just faded and worn from time. Thanks for the tours of the track!

@pddolan74 2 жыл бұрын

Stumbled across your channel, when you posted the former AMC dealership video, just so happens that your channel is full of NASCAR history which my son and I love from over here in the UK. I love the depth of your NASCAR history content. That Monte Carlo is one slick ride. 👌

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard sir!

@Shadow0fd3ath24 2 жыл бұрын

I can only imagine how expensive its gonna be to redo all these buildings...hopefully it pays off for Nascar!

@BillySinnz 2 жыл бұрын

I was 11 when North Wilkesboro closed. I was really big into Nascar back then because of my grandfather who was more like a father to me. He passed away unexpectedly on 5/22/97 and my interest in racing kind of fizzled out after that. But thanks to these videos I'm regaining that interest. Crazy timing with your upload.

@Stapleton42 2 жыл бұрын

Dude that’s wild. I’m so glad you told us this. It’s nice to know that our own actions play a role in significant little signs for other people sometimes. Everything happens for a reason. We believe that 100%

@WaynesNerdyWorld 2 жыл бұрын

i was able to go to that track a year before it shut down. It was my first nascar race.. So that track holds a very special place in my heart. I can't wait to be in the grandstands again and look over the track.