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North Wilkesboro Speedway is once again back on the calendar with the All-Star exhibition race.
The historic NASCAR track North Wilkesboro has unearthed a potential moonshine cave underneath a grandstand, connecting back to the sport’s origins in illegal alcohol distillation. Abandoned in 1996, Dale Earnhardt Jr led efforts to revive the track, which hosted the All-Star exhibition race in May 2023. During renovation work at the North Carolina venue, a 700-square-foot cave was discovered beneath a damaged grandstand, reminiscent of the moonshine running history. NASCAR originated from moonshine running during the prohibition era, evolving into the popular NASCAR Cup Series under Bill France Sr’s guidance. Steve Swift from Speedway Motorsports revealed that while no old moonshine still has been found yet, the discovery of a potential moonshine cave sparks excitement for further exploration at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
