The iconic North Wilkesboro Speedway has undergone repaving ahead of the upcoming NASCAR races. The track will host a Truck Series race on May 18 and the Cup Series' all-star race on May 19. The recent Goodyear tire test with Cup and Truck drivers provided the first on-track action since the repaving. Despite the renovations, the track still maintains its unique character and features some interesting areas, including a big bump in Turn 1 and a huge bump leaving Turn 4.
Again this season, the iconic 0.625-mile track will host two days of racing, a Truck Series race on May 18 followed by the Cup Series ’ all-star race on May 19. Last year’s events – the first NASCAR races at the track since a Cup race in 1996 – were held on the same surface, despite millions of dollars in renovations to the facility by Speedway Motorsports.
Wednesday’s Goodyear tire test with Cup drivers Joey Logano, Ty Gibbs and William Byron – as well a test Tuesday with three Truck drivers – was the first on-track action since the iconic speedway underwent a repaving last November. Goodyear Tire Test at North Wilkesboro Speedway Photo by: Will Tharp / Charlotte Motor Speedway “They did a good job, there’s still some character, it’s still a unique shaped race track, which is all good,” Logano said. “There’s a pretty big bump down in Turn 1, I think where the wall was out too long and they cut it, and it’s kind of an interesting area. “There’s a huge bump leaving (Turn) 4, which really kind of upsets the cars. I don’t think that’s bad. I’m OK with tha
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