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

[@mikejohnson2589]

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

[@ronaldnazimek6596]

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

[@MonteD1]

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

[@Shannon-bc7im]

Absolutely well put!👍🏻

[@louislepage5111]

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

[@BillySneed-ul5ro]

Ronal queen is a awesome grounds keeper

[@keithbailey540]

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]

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]

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!

[@g3everex]

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

[@DouglasMastersF16]

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]

Exactly!

[@anthonygibbo1881]

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

[@emilyjohnson8255]

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.

[@phillipmoody1209]

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]

Same man

[@BillySneed-ul5ro]

Great Ronald queen, he's very smart

[@esvs9395]

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]

Thanks man!!

[@esvs9395]

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

[@tatertx]

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

[@Stapleton42]

Welcome to the team chase 💪🏻

[@JJA1987]

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]

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

[@andytn6507]

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

[@twoblacklabs904]

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]

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

[@waldopepper1226]

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

[@gregc.8040]

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

[@chrisjohnson2867]

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

[@happygirlinnc4657]

Just found you on KZbin. 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.

[@kendallkilgore7799]

Rocking the Gargoyles! I still have mine from the 90s.

[@rancan44able]

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

[@joshuapaulsen7414]

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.

[@michaelmcdonald3268]

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

[@Bikewrench]

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]

Thanks man

[@matthewthompson89]

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]

Thanks man. It’s important to us

[@troydixon4425]

Evil ganievel

[@gregsimon9061]

I am so glad you guys left Texas😁😁 These are the best videos on KZbin, thanks to you two, I get to relive some of the best time's I ever had.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks Greg we are glad you’re here for it!

[@ZekenStreak]

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]

Thanks man we are glad you're here!

[@David_TX]

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..

[@williamelkins1613]

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

[@Stapleton42]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@jtyoung706]

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

[@jayannakelley9051]

Back when things were built to last!

[@monnieweb]

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]

We really want to talk to Harry

[@monnieweb]

@@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.

[@jefferykovacs4211]

Lol I was 21. Boy Sr looking down smiling it's coming back!

[@timstopar1241]

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.

[@zeekgeek420]

I live a few miles from this track, I remember when it was a big deal for our county, I hope it comes back bigger than before‼️🤞💯🇺🇸

[@sethp0411]

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.

[@TheFastLanewithIsaiah]

I'm 16 and I totally agree. Preserve the history and build the future so future generations can enjoy as well.

[@05Glm]

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]

You’re welcome man!

[@BSuiter80]

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]

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

[@racer193wr]

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..

[@JayDownam]

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]

Thanks Jay we are glad you’re here!

[@jamesmann9142]

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.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

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]

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!

[@RearEngineShop]

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

[@Stapleton42]

Absolutely was awesome

[@dewboy13]

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.

[@zx6rnoah706]

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]

thanks man!

[@3602go]

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

[@jfreddy9370]

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]

Thanks dude!!

[@yepyepuhhuhuhhuh3999]

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.

[@crumpy46511]

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

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks dude

[@doubleutubefan5]

In 1996 I was born 1 year ago (born 2/1995) in Cheltenham, Pa. I watched my first NASCAR race on television April 29, 2001. The NAPA Auto parts 500 at California speedway. I always remembered the Blue 15 of Michael Waltrip and the Gold and Black #1 Pennzoil Chevy of Steve Park.

[@ehss192]

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]

Thanks man!!

[@goldenshark3182]

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.

[@conwayblackburn4676]

Loved the video Been lucky enough to go down and experience it myself a couple times got to meet the Great Paul Call and he took us In the track last year and showed us around and I loved getting to hear his stories he’s truly a legend behind the scenes of NASCAR in my mind he let me bring my mustang down last July to take pictures instead the truck because they started cleaning anyways up got some killer pictures then we made the trip back down last week for the open house day loved seeing what they have done to the place and can’t wait to go down in August to see some races! Thanks for the video I love all the old NASCAR history videos y’all make!!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man that’s awesome

[@nicholashansen7826]

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

[@Stapleton42]

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

[@jaridgoudy9711]

Me and my brother have been talking for years about Nascar returning to this track. Awesome coverage! Hope they keep as much of it original as they can.

[@DouglasMastersF16]

Excellent! I was a kid all through the 90s and like many others I'm nostalgic for that era of NASCAR. Went to Pocono and Dover a few times back in the day. Watched Mark Martin win at Dover and Jeff Gordon dominate, leading nearly all 500 laps also at Dover. I use to go to Walmart on Saturday mornings with my grandparents and I would always get a 1:64 scale Racing Champions diecast car. I have a whole box of them in storage in unopened packages from 1996/1997. Thanks for bringing the viewers all the great content! Always looking forward to more!

[@DouglasMastersF16]

I just remembered this and have to add this comment onto the Dover race that Jeff Gordon nearly lead all 500 laps. We sat off of turn 2 near that walkway that goes over the track. I use to get mad that Jeff Gordon won so much back in the 90's, so I wasn't a fan as a kid back then. (I dont mind him now). Anyway there was this lady sitting near us that was all decked out in Gordon apparel and she would stand up and wave a checkered flag what seemed like almost every lap of the race. To say the least I was annoyed for basically the whole race with Gordon out front all day and that lady waving her damn flag. I felt like she was mocking me. I was just a kid so I never said anything, but gosh that was a long day for me. lol!!

[@terrybrown9206]

I went to 2 races there in the early 90,s Holly Farms 400 and the truck race with D W and Ernie Irvin. That race had close to 30,000 race fans

[@DouglasMastersF16]

@@terrybrown9206 I'm sure it was a sight to see. I would've liked to be there!

[@terrybrown9206]

North Wilkesboro was a great place to go and see drivers and announcers up close.I mean I went by the booth with Ned Jarrett and company.Was in the infield 50 feet from Kyle Petty and other team members

[@terrybrown9206]

The truck race was one. of the best sporting events I have been a part of in the last 25 y8

[@chadmilburn1811]

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]

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

[@dansimon1100]

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

[@richardparker3226]

Moar of these stories pleeese. So cool!

[@allenscott8225]

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.

[@gregpeterson2586]

More cool stuff from you guys. Super cool that the shirts are hanging up. I will have to order a hat some time.

[@RyanlaBlue51]

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.

[@Ozzzy440]

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]

Thanks Austin!!

[@Wayne_D92]

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]

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

[@jantje155]

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

[@kenwright6713]

Cannot explain how much I love this video. Must admit I only heard about and started following North Wilkesboro since they scanned it for iRacing. In 1996 I was 13 years old, but all the way over here in Australia not even knowing. We had the Calder Park Thunderdome with NASCAR & local categories that is now in worse shape than here. Can't wait for the follow up videos during the renovations 😁 Hope you guys can attend the races in August so share some footage too 🤞 As always, love your work Mitch & Logan 🙏

[@morgansandberg1513]

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]

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

[@morgansandberg1513]

@@Stapleton42 huh that’s very interesting

[@theweakestlink2278]

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.

[@timkoryciak5622]

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 !

[@monteconnor4713]

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]

Thanks man that’s awesome

[@toddjohnson9548]

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.

[@joshuabergen6811]

Love you guys .. Great job on the Wilkesboro video. I moved my family from San Diego California in 2013 . We live in Clemmons Nc now. North Wilkesboro Speedway was the first track I drove to see. I am so happy that they're getting back in action. Great idea to get all the before footage. Thank you guys . Love your videos. Thank you

[@speedieking2236]

Really enjoyed the behind the scenes tour of North Wilkesboro track! I have driven by the track several times in the past couple years visiting a relative in route to App State. Your doing a great job presenting the history of NASCAR. Keep up the Great work!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man we are doing the best we can!

[@brookwoodmotoco5537]

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

[@boostin4life906]

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 ❤

[@troyskiles6030]

Well done, you two! Loved the video. Been there back in 2005 and looked around, I think the gentlemen you toured with, I was shown around by his uncle back in 2005. What a cool experience. I wish NASCAR would understand that there is a segment of fans (late 40 yr old's to people in their 70's and 80's) that would love the old school vibe and do not need luxury suites and high dollar amenities. People would pay a fortune to see a NASCAR race again at the speedway and be able to just hang out in one of the old suites. NASCAR is clueless nowadays. Cheers to seeing another NASCAR event at North Wilkesboro!!!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man we appreciate you!

[@pfamartin1969]

Thank you Mitchell and Logan. I love your passion that you put into all your content, whether it is racing history or your builds. Thank you so much from the UK

[@tl1024]

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!

[@magnum7024]

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]

Thanks man

[@jerrynichols3450]

As I get older and my mobility isn't as good as it was I really appreciate y'all doing these history videos so I can see how things were back in the early era of Nascar... Love it !

[@dtlusk24]

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. 👏

[@chrishann5714]

My daughter lived there several years ago and I drove around it our last visit before she moved home, man it was sad but so happy they brought it back

[@zommergames3972]

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!

[@helmersher]

Born and raised in Norway, never really knew about Nascar growing up but these tracks you're visiting even I've heard of. As a fellow history and knowledge nerd I love this stuff. Keep on the good work as always :)

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man we appreciate you

[@cmr189psu]

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.

[@FranFJB]

A Return to Prominence!! WOW!! This is Tremendous Memorabilia!!

[@380.motorsports]

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.

[@keithspillman]

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

[@martyb5636]

This is so cool! I went to the 1991 fall race. I almost got to see Mr. September himself Harry Grant try to win 5 races in a row. He almost did it but his brakes started fading at the end and Dale Sr. won the race. Still was a cool moment. Keep up the great work with the historical videos.

[@jasong3652]

Love the channel and the content, I’m from Hickory, NC and I was 14 when I watched the last North Wilkesboro race on tv and even at that age I could tell that it was the end of an era so to speak!

[@jamiehess6443]

To see that the track and buildings are in such good shape is amazing, it was like a snapshot locked in time. I appreciate that you take the time to document the history of NASCAR and do it in a way that even the newest of fans can understand. Your attention to detail is unmatched by other videos I've watched. It was a shame you couldn't turn a lap in the Monte, but it made so awesome pictures on the start finish line. So any plans on the next track to document? Thanks again for keeping history alive.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks Jamie! No idea what will be next. I’m sure we can make some laps once they have a waiver available for us to sign

[@deeb0218]

Yea looking at all the pics sure thought all the buildings were in bad shape

[@shawnevans58]

I was 17 and thank you for going to these lost tracks looking for the history of the tracks.

[@ryansheehan9462]

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 KZbin 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.

[@xtremeatv4488]

I was 16 years old in ‘96 when the last cup race ran there. I live in New Smyrna Beach, FL. about a mile south of New Smyrna Speedway. Local short track racing is a big deal for my family and friends. Myself and my 13 year old son will be going to a race in August. I’m glad you did this video before we go, it gives me chills and I’m so excited to go see it for myself. Love the channel, been watching your stuff since I stumbled across your video when you went to go buy Dale Sr’s Newel coach.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks dude. That’s awesome you’ve been here for a long long time. That was the first video on the channel that got a lot of views 😂

[@SomeUsernameSomeoneElseTookIt]

hand painted signs add character and life

[@waynedalearchery9621]

Thanks so much for doing these history of the race track videos. I know there was a big push in NASCAR to go to newer and bigger tracks.. I am glad to hear they are returning some of the racing to their roots. Thanks again.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man we are glad you’re here!

[@kilopee]

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 KZbin and people like you and Logan. Been around since before you got the Newell.

[@Stapleton42]

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

[@mattbrown8139]

Thank y’all so much for preserving North Wilkesboro for future generations! I just found your channel and I’m so glad I did. Lots of binging in my future. Y’all are amazing! And I can’t wait to see what becomes of North Wilkesboro either. I was 8 the last time it hosted a NASCAR race, so I’m so excited for the future. Thanks again!

[@adamtereska8734]

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]

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

[@dandaniels4558]

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.

[@musiclover19611]

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]

Man. That’s awesome. What a memory

[@Stevonoles1]

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.

[@nascarnational]

quite fitting you put this up on the same day nascar had its worst all-star race at texas, which obviously helped in killing this track. i feel like more of nascar's current young fanbase (like me, even though i began watching in '04) should watch videos like these because it's a great way to teach them about how things once were. keep up the great work and i hope you continue with the nostalgia for longtime fans.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man. Just because something happened before you were born doesn't mean its less fascinating to learn about! We love the history and learn a lot from it.

[@nascarnational]

@@Stapleton42 absolutely, and you're welcome. i feel like this place isn't being taken for granted ever again, if it ever was. can't wait for this place to come back. *just an fyi, i wasn't alive when nw held its final cup date

[@djsamples3777]

I’m new to the channel, absolutely ❤️the content! Thank you both for making this as well as the rest of the videos that y’all upload about these old/abandoned race tracks. These are tracks that have a special place in all of our heart’s! Thank you much and keep up the excellent work!🏁🏁

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks dj welcome to the team!

[@djsamples3777]

Never had a reply that quick!!🏁

[@harbourracing]

Thank you so much for doing this! Wow!

[@puunersjabski6487]

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

[@brucegregory9585]

Another great video. I could write a few pages on my experiences at this track. We always went in the infield; we would camp out the night before on the back stretch and line up our vehicles. They opened the gates to the infield around 6:00am on race day. I still have the 'Unocal' hat and 'Check' that would have gone to Harry Gant had he won the race...but Earnhardt passed him late in the race to take the checkers. That day Dale Jr helped us get up on top of the 'Victory Lane' building...that is how I got the 'Unocal Hat and Check'. The check was about 4ft x 2ft with Harry Gant's name and the amount on it. I'm pretty sure that was 1991. Thanks for the video.

[@Stapleton42]

That’s awesome do you still have it?

[@brucegregory9585]

@@Stapleton42 Yes I do.

[@hotshothauler]

You can just tell how much emotion this guy is feeling right now talking about all of this. As for you, you've definitely filled a nitch spot of documenting nascar history that doesn't get shared enough. Before long you'll be in with the Nascar president and maybe have a small spot inside the Nascar hall of Fame.