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North Wilkesboro Speedway: Construction update, February 2023
By Staff report | Published: February 23, 2023 12
Will Tharp | Charlotte Motor Speedway
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Will Tharp | Charlotte Motor Speedway
Construction work continues at a rapid pace at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway as the historic track is renovated ahead of the NASCAR All-Star Race on May 21. Speedway Motorsports officials provided an update on the progress on Feb. 22, showing the construction that's been done and what's still ahead before Cup Series racing returns there this spring.
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Harold Hinson | Harold Hinson Photography
A sweeping view of Turns 1 and 2 at the 0.625-mile track. New support posts for catch fencing are in place, and energy-absorbing SAFER barrier rings the turns.
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Harold Hinson | Harold Hinson Photography
Barrier parts line the pit road at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Also in view is new construction over the Turn 4 area, plus the new concrete pit stalls.
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Will Tharp | Charlotte Motor Speedway
Workers tend to the exterior of the frontstretch suites and support buildings, which were not open when the track hosted regional events last August.
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Harold Hinson | Harold Hinson Photography
A forklift works to place SAFER barrier through the Turns 3 and 4 area. The track last hosted the Cup Series in 1996, long before the energy-dissipating wall was standard equipment at most tracks.
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Will Tharp | Charlotte Motor Speedway
A twin-level structure that will house hospitality suites and other facilities takes shape at Turn 4 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
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Will Tharp | Charlotte Motor Speedway
Another view of the two-story building going up in Turn 4.
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Will Tharp | Charlotte Motor Speedway
Energy-absorbing foam -- a backing material used in the construction of SAFER barriers -- sits lined up for placement outside of the exit of Turn 4.
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Will Tharp | Charlotte Motor Speedway
A glimpse at renovations inside the frontstretch suites. The old, centrally located scoring pylon is still visible through the front window.
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Will Tharp | Charlotte Motor Speedway
Another look at framed-up improvements in the suites that sit above the main grandstands. Also visible is the paving work that's been done in the infield and the Brushy Mountains in the distance.
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Will Tharp | Charlotte Motor Speedway
From the frontstretch scaffolding, work continues on the outside facade of the suites. The main concourse runs underneath those buildings.
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Harold Hinson | Harold Hinson Photography
A panoramic overview of the 5/8-mile track from the back row of its main grandstands shows the progress made in advance of North Wilkesboro's first All-Star Race.