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Repaved North Wilkesboro Speedway "not even the same track"
The iconic North Wilkesboro Speedway will host two days of racing this season, featuring a Truck Series race on May 18 and the Cup Series’ all-star race on May 19. Last year’s NASCAR races at the track were the first since 1996 and were held on the same surface despite major renovations. Recent Goodyear tire tests revealed some unique track features, such as a big bump in Turn 1 and an unsettling bump exiting Turn 4. Cup drivers, including Joey Logano and William Byron, praised the track’s character and the challenge it presents. The recent repaving process at North Wilkesboro Speedway is expected to bring a new level of excitement and action to the upcoming races, according to drivers such as Ty Gibbs and Ben Rhodes.
