New North Carolina Moonshine and Motorsports Trail Features Stop at North Wilkesboro Speedway
With each change, race fans will be keeping an eye on the forecast as races and other events continue this weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Of course, ahead of Sunday's NASCAR All-Star Race. Come and listen to Lainey Pope live at the track this afternoon. I hear you're learning more about the truck's history all the way to moonshine. Yeah, there's a lot going on in this community that isn't happening down the street right behind me. Of course, the cars are actually there today, so you can tell they're really excited to be able to race. As Dave said, turn off the shower again. This is a problem because the track between each round takes time to dry. Therefore, we would rather he end up with just one. But it looks like the shower is running. The person asking about the fork has been here all afternoon, but he's here today to do some other work. That's to share some of the exciting news that came to us in the early afternoon. Several memorabilia dedicated to special people have been placed on the track. Well, one of them has to do with motorsports and moonshine. It's not history, I should say. It's no secret that the history of racing and moonshine is very unique here in North Carolina, and today the North Carolina Department of Cultural and Natural Resources is launching a motorsports and moonshine trail throughout the region at North Wilkesboro Speedway. make. A new trail marker has been unveiled that tells the story of moonshine and motorsport. The trail consists of historic sites, natural areas, and racetracks throughout the state that tell stories of moonshine and racing. We were creating this. We knew this had to be one of his originals. This is a legendary racetrack and an important part of this community, and everyone loves coming here to race. And through this trail, we can educate people about the really unique and intertwined history of distilling and lace, right? Now, this trail not only boosts tourism in the state, but also benefits the local economy. The purpose is that. He added that when the All-Star Race returned last year, it brought $80 million in economic activity and hundreds of jobs to the Wilkes County community. In addition to North Wilkesboro Speedway, he has 17 stops on the trail, to name a few. Charlotte Motor Speedway and Rockingham Speedway are above it. And everyone, we're excited to be here this afternoon.Okay, Rainy looks good, I hope the rain stops.
New North Carolina Moonshine and Motorsports Trail Features Stop at North Wilkesboro Speedway
North Carolina has a unique history of moonshine distilling and racing. It all comes together at the new Moonshine and Motorsports Trail developed by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. TOP STORIES Wilkes County Schools reaches settlement with family of student who was assaulted in locker room in 2021 North Carolina teenager accidentally shot dead, family demands answers at Interstate 52 southbound Akron exit 4 people critically injured after multi-vehicle crash, Winston-Salem police say Stay up to date with news stories that interest you, click here. On Friday, a new Trail His marker featuring stories of moonshine and motorsports at the speedway was installed at the North Wilkesboro Speedway. The trail is comprised of the state's historic sites, natural areas, and racetracks that tell the story of moonshine and motorsports history. Reed Wilson, secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, said it's fitting that the trail stops in Wilkes County, which has been dubbed the “Moonshine Capital of the World.” WATCH: NOWCAST Streaming Newscast The trail does more than just promote tourism. It not only benefits the state, but also the local economy. Wilson said the NASCAR All-Star Race brought $80 million in economic activity and hundreds of jobs to the Wilkes County community when it returned last year. In addition to North Wilkesboro Speedway, the trail has 17 stops, including Charlotte Motor Speedway, birthplace of NASCAR stars Junior Johnson and Richard Petty, Rockingham Speedway, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and even the North Carolina Zoo, where stills were once on display. was standing. Download the WXII app here for the latest news and weather information. Check out the Moonshine and Motorsport Trail here.Navigate: Home | Weather | Watch Nowcast TV | Local News | National | News We Love | Trending Stories
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New trail markers were installed Friday at North Wilkesboro Speedway, featuring tales of moonshine and speedway motorsports. The trail is comprised of the state's historic sites, natural areas, and racetracks that tell the story of moonshine and motorsports history.
Reed Wilson, director of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, said it's fitting that Wilkes County is part of the trail, as the county is known as the “Moonshine Capital of the World.”
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The trail is intended to not only promote tourism in the state, but also benefit the local economy. Wilson said the NASCAR All-Star Race brought $80 million in economic activity and hundreds of jobs to the Wilkes County community when it returned last year.
In addition to North Wilkesboro Speedway, there are 17 other stops on the trail, including Charlotte Motor Speedway, birthplace of NASCAR stars Junior Johnson and Richard Petty, Rockingham Speedway, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and even the North Carolina Zoo, where stills were once on display. was standing.
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