NASCAR
NASCAR Xfinity Series
A Race With a Sponsor's Name That is Way Too Long 200, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC
Qualifying NBC Sports app/NBCSports.com, 10 a.m.
Race USA Network, 3 p.m.
Countdown to Green USA Network, 2:30 p.m.
Xfinity Series Post-Race Show USA Network, 5 p.m.
NASCAR Cup Series
Southern 500, Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC
Qualifying NBC Sports app/NBCSports.com, noon
Qualifying USA Network, 12:30 p.m.

Wolfer79 said:

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.@KyleBusch re-affirmed to reporters at NASCAR playoff media day yesterday that he has multiple contract offers for next year and that he's looking to make a decision ASAP.

@23XIRacing, @KauligRacing or @RCRracing continue to be seen as his most likely destination.

.@KyleBusch re-affirmed to reporters at NASCAR playoff media day yesterday that he has multiple contract offers for next year and that he's looking to make a decision ASAP.

🔲 @23XIRacing, @KauligRacing or @RCRracing continue to be seen as his most likely destination. pic.twitter.com/cNk74mNLGJ

— Adam Stern (@A_S12) September 2, 2022

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I'll be glad when he finally signs. Getting a little old.

ncsupack1 said:

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Wolfer79 said:

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.@KyleBusch re-affirmed to reporters at NASCAR playoff media day yesterday that he has multiple contract offers for next year and that he's looking to make a decision ASAP.

@23XIRacing, @KauligRacing or @RCRracing continue to be seen as his most likely destination.

.@KyleBusch re-affirmed to reporters at NASCAR playoff media day yesterday that he has multiple contract offers for next year and that he's looking to make a decision ASAP.

🔲 @23XIRacing, @KauligRacing or @RCRracing continue to be seen as his most likely destination. pic.twitter.com/cNk74mNLGJ

— Adam Stern (@A_S12) September 2, 2022

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I'll be glad when he finally signs. Getting a little old.

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Yep. He still loves being the attention *****.

Bell Tower Grey said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Wolfer79 said:

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.@KyleBusch re-affirmed to reporters at NASCAR playoff media day yesterday that he has multiple contract offers for next year and that he's looking to make a decision ASAP.

@23XIRacing, @KauligRacing or @RCRracing continue to be seen as his most likely destination.

.@KyleBusch re-affirmed to reporters at NASCAR playoff media day yesterday that he has multiple contract offers for next year and that he's looking to make a decision ASAP.

🔲 @23XIRacing, @KauligRacing or @RCRracing continue to be seen as his most likely destination. pic.twitter.com/cNk74mNLGJ

— Adam Stern (@A_S12) September 2, 2022

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I'll be glad when he finally signs. Getting a little old.

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Yep. He still loves being the attention *****.

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Yes. I'll be honest but this whole thing seems odd. Will be interesting to see where he goes if anywhere different than JGR. I know it's not popular, but I would not be surprised if Kyle resigns with Gibbs.

Darlington is sold out for tomorrow's @CookOut Southern 500, the seventh NASCAR Cup Series event to sell out in 2022.

Darlington is sold out for tomorrow's @CookOut Southern 500, the seventh NASCAR Cup Series event to sell out in 2022. pic.twitter.com/nFypckeVb7

— Adam Stern (@A_S12) September 3, 2022

Wolfer79 said:

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Darlington is sold out for tomorrow's @CookOut Southern 500, the seventh NASCAR Cup Series event to sell out in 2022.

Darlington is sold out for tomorrow's @CookOut Southern 500, the seventh NASCAR Cup Series event to sell out in 2022. pic.twitter.com/nFypckeVb7

— Adam Stern (@A_S12) September 3, 2022

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Heck ya.....love that track.

Sunday, Sept. 4
12:35 a.m., Race for the Championship: Dawn of a New Era (re-air), USA Network
1:35 a.m., Austin Dillon's Life in the Fast Lane: It's a Swan-derful Life (re-air), USA Network
2 p.m., IMSA Virginia is for Racing Lovers Grand Prix Michigan Pilot Challenge, USA Network
3 p.m., NASCAR RaceDay, FS1
4 p.m., NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, USA Network
5 p.m., Countdown to Green: Darlington, USA Network
6 p.m., NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 from Darlington Raceway, USA Network
10 p.m., NASCAR Cup Series Post-Race Show: Darlington, USA Network
10:30 p.m., Race for the Championship: Dawn of a New Era (re-air), USA Network
11:35 p.m., Austin Dillon's Life in the Fast Lane: It's a Swan-derful Life (re-air), USA Network

On MRN:
5 p.m., NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500

Wolfer79 said:

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Sunday, Sept. 4

6 p.m., NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 from Darlington Raceway, USA Network

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How inconsiderate of TV - a perhaps decent college football game on tonight at the same time the race is on. The race should have been scheduled to start at 1 pm, like they used to be, west coast be damned.

Darrell getting into the 45

https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/34495847/nascar-driver-bubba-wallace-drive-no-45-toyota-23xi-racing-usual-no-23

Bell Tower Grey said:

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Darrell getting into the 45

https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/34495847/nascar-driver-bubba-wallace-drive-no-45-toyota-23xi-racing-usual-no-23

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I know NASCAR can change the rules and has and this is not for driver's championship, but to me not within intent of rules

Wolfer79 said:

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Bell Tower Grey said:

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Darrell getting into the 45

https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/34495847/nascar-driver-bubba-wallace-drive-no-45-toyota-23xi-racing-usual-no-23

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I know NASCAR can change the rules and has and this is not for driver's championship, but to me not within intent of rules

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They most likely have their reasons but won't make them public.

Bell Tower Grey said:

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Wolfer79 said:

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Bell Tower Grey said:

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Darrell getting into the 45

https://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/34495847/nascar-driver-bubba-wallace-drive-no-45-toyota-23xi-racing-usual-no-23

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I know NASCAR can change the rules and has and this is not for driver's championship, but to me not within intent of rules

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They most likely have their reasons but won't make them public.

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standard NASCAR answer

"best interests of the sport"

Unfortunately for the former tracks and the fans, yes.

Go 43 Team ! 55 years to the day that Richard won in Darlington.

My guy and team had a bad night. Congrats to the 43. Nice to see them back in victory lane. Love me some Darlington.

Monday, Sept. 5
6 p.m., NASCAR Race Hub, FS1
6 p.m., NASCAR America Motormouths, Peacock

Tuesday, Sept. 6
12:01 a.m., Race for the Championship: Dawn of a New Era (re-air), USA Network
6 p.m., NASCAR Race Hub, FS1
7 p.m., NASCAR Race Hub: Best of Radioactive Talladega (re-air), FS1
10:08 p.m., Race for the Championship: Dawn of a New Era (re-air), USA Network

Wednesday, Sept. 7
6 p.m., NASCAR America Motormouths, Peacock

Thursday, Sept. 8
6 p.m., NASCAR Race Hub, FS1
6 p.m., Dale Jr. Download, Peacock
7 p.m., NASCAR Race Hub: Best of Radioactive Kansas (re-air), FS1
10 p.m. ET, Race for the Championship: David vs. Goliath, USA Network

Friday, Sept. 9
12:06 a.m., Race for the Championship: Dawn of a New Era (re-air), USA Network
1:06 a.m., Race for the Championship: David vs. Goliath (re-air), USA Network
3 p.m., NASCAR Camping World Truck Series: Qualifying at Kansas Speedway, FS2
5 p.m., NASCAR Xfinity Series: Qualifying at Kansas Speedway, USA Network
6:30 p.m., NASCAR RaceDay: Camping World Truck Series at Kansas Speedway, FS1
7:30 p.m., NASCAR Camping World Truck Series: Kansas Lottery 200 at Kansas Speedway, FS1

On MRN:
7 p.m., NASCAR Camping World Truck Series: Kansas Lottery 200 at Kansas Speedway

Saturday, Sept. 10
12 a.m., NASCAR Camping World Truck Series: Kansas Lottery 200 at Kansas Speedway (re-air), FS1
6 a.m., NASCAR Camping World Truck Series: Kansas Lottery 200 at Kansas Speedway (re-air), FS1
8 a.m., NASCAR Camping World Truck Series: Kansas Lottery 200 at Kansas Speedway (re-air), FS2
2:30 p.m., NASCAR Xfinity Series: Countdown to Green at Kansas Speedway, USA Network
3 p.m., NASCAR Xfinity Series: Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway, USA Network
6:30 p.m., Race for the Championship: David vs. Goliath (re-air), USA Network
7 p.m., ARCA Menards Series: Kansas Lottery 150 at Kansas Speedway, FloRacing

On MRN:
10 a.m., NASCAR Cup Series: Qualifying at Kansas Speedway
2:30 p.m., NASCAR Xfinity Series: Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway
7 p.m., ARCA Menards Series: Kansas Lottery 150 at Kansas Speedway

Sunday, Sept. 11
12:30 p.m., NASCAR RaceDay: Xfinity Series at Kansas Speedway, FS1
2 p.m., NASCAR Cup Series: Countdown to Green at Kansas Speedway, USA Network
3 p.m., NASCAR Cup Series: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, USA Network
6:30 p.m., NASCAR Cup Series: Post-Race Show, USA Network
7 p.m., Race for the Championship: David vs. Goliath (re-air), USA

On MRN:
2 p.m., NASCAR Cup Series: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway

ncsupack1 said:

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Bell Tower Grey said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Wolfer79 said:

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.@KyleBusch re-affirmed to reporters at NASCAR playoff media day yesterday that he has multiple contract offers for next year and that he's looking to make a decision ASAP.

@23XIRacing, @KauligRacing or @RCRracing continue to be seen as his most likely destination.

.@KyleBusch re-affirmed to reporters at NASCAR playoff media day yesterday that he has multiple contract offers for next year and that he's looking to make a decision ASAP.

🔲 @23XIRacing, @KauligRacing or @RCRracing continue to be seen as his most likely destination. pic.twitter.com/cNk74mNLGJ

— Adam Stern (@A_S12) September 2, 2022

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I'll be glad when he finally signs. Getting a little old.

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Yep. He still loves being the attention *****.

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Yes. I'll be honest but this whole thing seems odd. Will be interesting to see where he goes if anywhere different than JGR. I know it's not popular, but I would not be surprised if Kyle resigns with Gibbs.

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He doesn't have an offer from JGR…and from everything I've heard…there isn't one forthcoming.

So what's it going to be with JGR?

11 - Hamlin
18 - Gibbs
19 - Truex
20 - Bell

Also, what's it going to be with Hamlin/Jordan?

23 - Wallace
45 - Busch Sr.

PossumJenkins said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Bell Tower Grey said:

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ncsupack1 said:

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Wolfer79 said:

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.@KyleBusch re-affirmed to reporters at NASCAR playoff media day yesterday that he has multiple contract offers for next year and that he's looking to make a decision ASAP.

@23XIRacing, @KauligRacing or @RCRracing continue to be seen as his most likely destination.

.@KyleBusch re-affirmed to reporters at NASCAR playoff media day yesterday that he has multiple contract offers for next year and that he's looking to make a decision ASAP.

🔲 @23XIRacing, @KauligRacing or @RCRracing continue to be seen as his most likely destination. pic.twitter.com/cNk74mNLGJ

— Adam Stern (@A_S12) September 2, 2022

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I'll be glad when he finally signs. Getting a little old.

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Yep. He still loves being the attention *****.

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Yes. I'll be honest but this whole thing seems odd. Will be interesting to see where he goes if anywhere different than JGR. I know it's not popular, but I would not be surprised if Kyle resigns with Gibbs.

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He doesn't have an offer from JGR…and from everything I've heard…there isn't one forthcoming.

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I figured, I was just throwing ideas around. Family and I had a great weekend at Darlington always put on a great race.

Big names have taken a tumble down the standings ... and we're only one race in.#NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Bclwvolj8p

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 5, 2022

My guy the 4 had a really bad day at the office.

Wolfer79 said:

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Big names have taken a tumble down the standings ... and we're only one race in.#NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Bclwvolj8p

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) September 5, 2022

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It has always seems that almost every PO race had the contenders all bunched at the top of the field….Sunday night was like the most turmoil for more drivers I can every remember in a non-Talladega race in the POs.

.@RCRracing is one of the favorites to land @KyleBusch, but RCR President Torrey Galida said he had no comment on the situation Sunday at Darlington.

@23XIRacing has also remained in the mix to sign Busch

.@RCRracing is one of the favorites to land @KyleBusch, but RCR President Torrey Galida said he had no comment on the situation Sunday at Darlington.

🔲 @23XIRacing has also remained in the mix to sign Busch. pic.twitter.com/pmuJepf5if

— Adam Stern (@A_S12) September 6, 2022

North Wilkesboro expected to host 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race

https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/north-wilkesboro-2023-nascar-all-star-race/10365295/

Wolfer79 said:

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North Wilkesboro expected to host 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race

https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/north-wilkesboro-2023-nascar-all-star-race/10365295/

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That is really really cool

Packchem91 said:

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Wolfer79 said:

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North Wilkesboro expected to host 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race

https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/north-wilkesboro-2023-nascar-all-star-race/10365295/

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That is really really cool

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Will make for a HUGE night. Good job Nascar!

Packchem91 said:

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Wolfer79 said:

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North Wilkesboro expected to host 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race

https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/north-wilkesboro-2023-nascar-all-star-race/10365295/

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That is really really cool

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Cool in most ways, but it will kind of suck to see those Winston Cup Series signs get painted over after all these years... used to be cool, driving past on 421 on the way to the mountains and still seeing one... just went past there last December, but can't remember if the one that you could see from the highway was still visible or not.

WarrenPeace said:

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Packchem91 said:

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Wolfer79 said:

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North Wilkesboro expected to host 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race

https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/north-wilkesboro-2023-nascar-all-star-race/10365295/

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That is really really cool

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Will make for a HUGE night. Good job Nascar!

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Based on the article posted here when Junior ran there recently, I think I'd plan on getting there by noon that day...

Wolfer79 said:

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North Wilkesboro expected to host 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race

https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/north-wilkesboro-2023-nascar-all-star-race/10365295/

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Glad to see this happen, but sucks that their not gonna run on dirt next month. I was looking forward to going to see that.

TheStorm said:

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Packchem91 said:

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Wolfer79 said:

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North Wilkesboro expected to host 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race

https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/north-wilkesboro-2023-nascar-all-star-race/10365295/

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That is really really cool

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Cool in most ways, but it will kind of suck to see those Winston Cup Series signs get painted over after all these years... used to be cool, driving past on 421 on the way to the mountains and still seeing one... just went past there last December, but can't remember if the one that you could see from the highway was still visible or not.

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i drove past the Rock the other week heading to Southern Pines, and looked like they were taking the bleachers down. The infra was there, but the individual rows had been removed.

Not sure if it had already been that way before, but first I"d noticed.

Re: Wilkesboro -- given the last pics I'd seen before these late-model races started up, I'd never have thought they'd be able to run a real race there.

Last race that I ever attended at Rockingham (I think Rusty outdueled Senior) most of the seats were just concrete anyway... but maybe that's not what you are talking about.

TheStorm said:

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Last race that I ever attended at Rockingham (I think Rusty outdueled Senior) most of the seats were just concrete anyway... but maybe that's not what you are talking about.

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this would have been bleachers up over the wall as you approach from the south on Hwy 1. The support structure is aluminum, so I assumed the actual bleachers there were same. Looked like where I've seen bleachers being deconstructed in other stadiums before.
In general, the place looks increasingly run down on the outside, though clearly nothing some TLC and $$ couldn't fix up quickly if NASCAR decided to go back. I do get the issue of hotel availability in the area....

Packchem91 said:

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TheStorm said:

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Last race that I ever attended at Rockingham (I think Rusty outdueled Senior) most of the seats were just concrete anyway... but maybe that's not what you are talking about.

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this would have been bleachers up over the wall as you approach from the south on Hwy 1. The support structure is aluminum, so I assumed the actual bleachers there were same. Looked like where I've seen bleachers being deconstructed in other stadiums before.
In general, the place looks increasingly run down on the outside, though clearly nothing some TLC and $$ couldn't fix up quickly if NASCAR decided to go back. I do get the issue of hotel availability in the area....

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Turn one were bleacher seats... Metal benches on metal infrastructure.

Packchem91 said:

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TheStorm said:

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Packchem91 said:

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Wolfer79 said:

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North Wilkesboro expected to host 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race

https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/north-wilkesboro-2023-nascar-all-star-race/10365295/

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That is really really cool

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Cool in most ways, but it will kind of suck to see those Winston Cup Series signs get painted over after all these years... used to be cool, driving past on 421 on the way to the mountains and still seeing one... just went past there last December, but can't remember if the one that you could see from the highway was still visible or not.

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i drove past the Rock the other week heading to Southern Pines, and looked like they were taking the bleachers down. The infra was there, but the individual rows had been removed.

Not sure if it had already been that way before, but first I"d noticed.

Re: Wilkesboro -- given the last pics I'd seen before these late-model races started up, I'd never have thought they'd be able to run a real race there.

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Seems to me there's a lot of work still to be done. Repaving (although "they" say the track will hold up for the race, lighting, concessions and rest rooms, probably too much to list, actually.... not to mention probable lack of hotel space, dining options, etc.

Seems like they'd want to get the work done then run the race in a newly re-done facility. But, given nascar's track record of doing things, this is not a surprise.

Motorsports viewership last weekend:

1) NASCAR Cup (@USA_Network): 1.37 rating, 2.341 million viewers
2) F1 (@ESPN): 0.62, 1.148 million
3) IndyCar (@NBC): 0.61, 979,000
4) NHRA (@FoxTV): 0.5, 840,000
5) NASCAR Xfinity (USA Network): 0.43, 719,000
6) MotoGP (NBC): 0.28, 433,000

Motorsports viewership last weekend:

1) NASCAR Cup (@USA_Network): 1.37 rating, 2.341 million viewers
2) F1 (@ESPN): 0.62, 1.148 million
3) IndyCar (@NBC): 0.61, 979,000
4) NHRA (@FoxTV): 0.5, 840,000
5) NASCAR Xfinity (USA Network): 0.43, 719,000
6) MotoGP (NBC): 0.28, 433,000 pic.twitter.com/PdjNNqppWm

— Adam Stern (@A_S12) September 8, 2022