Silent Speedways of the Carolinas

The Grand National Histories of 29 Former Tracks

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

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NASCAR held its first Strictly Stock race in Charlotte on June 19, 1949, and, in the following decades, dozens of large and small tracks throughout the Carolinas were home to a major NASCAR event. Called Grand National from 1950-1970, NASCAR's top circuit became the Winston Cup in 1971, and most of the dirt and small tracks were subsequently gutted from the schedule. Although a handful of those speedways tenuously held on through exploding popularity, and an influx of big corporate dollars, the transition to metropolitan markets and super speedways was inevitable. Some of the original tracks, like the North Wilkesboro Motor Speedway, still stand testament to the sport's not-too-distant past. Others, like the Charlotte Speedway, are long gone, leaving only memories and photographs.This is the story of every racetrack in North and South Carolina that held at least one big-time race through 1971, but is no longer used for auto racing. Seven are one-race wonders, while others are as much racing legends as the sport's past champions. Chapters cover each track's big time history, from early background through its racing years to its current status. Included are the thrilling tales of the personalities and machines that shaped NASCAR's early days. Statistics chart every track's past winners, records, and wins by make. The 151 photographs give the reader a virtual tour of speedways that are often inaccessible or nonexistent.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2007-01-23
Mått178 x 254 x 16 mm
Vikt540 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor308
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786428175

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface 1. Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds, Spartanburg, South Carolina 2. Charlotte Speedway, Charlotte, North Carolina 3. Columbia Speedway, Columbia, South Carolina 4. Hartsville Speedway, Hartsville, South Carolina 5. Cleveland County Fairgrounds Speedway, Shelby, North Carolina 6. Harris Speedway, Harris, North Carolina 7. Occoneechee Speedway, Hillsborough, North Carolina 8. Newberry Speedway, Newberry, South Carolina 9. Salisbury Super Speedway, Salisbury, North Carolina 10. Starlite Speedway, Monroe, North Carolina 11. Harris Speedway, Concord, North Carolina 12. Spindle Center Fairgrounds Speedway, Gastonia, North Carolina 13. North Carolina State Fairgrounds Speedway, Raleigh, North Carolina 14. Raleigh Speedway, Raleigh, North Carolina 15. Wilson County Fairgrounds Speedway, Wilson, North Carolina 16. Dog Track Speedway, Moyock, North Carolina 17. Harnett County Speedway, Spring Lake, North Carolina 18. Forsyth County Fairgrounds, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 19. Coastal Speedway, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 20. Jacksonville Speedway, Jacksonville, North Carolina 21. Champion Speedway, Fayetteville, North Carolina 22. Southern States Fairgrounds, Charlotte, North Carolina 23. Tar Heel Speedway, Randleman, North Carolina 24. Tri-City Speedway, High Point, North Carolina 25. McCormick Field, Asheville, North Carolina 26. Asheville-Weaverville Speedway, Asheville, North Carolina 27. New Asheville Speedway, Asheville, North Carolina 28. Greensboro Agricultural Fairgrounds Speedway, Greensboro, North Carolina 29. North Wilkesboro Speedway, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina Sources Index

“highly recommended”—Gaston Gazette; “a wealth of data...an educational experience...turning the pages...will unleash the smell of hot oil, the roar of old time V-8 engines, and the ghosts of racing past”—Our State; “these speedways were crucial outlets—and the Carolinas a vital market—for NASCAR during the sanctioning body’s ascent to the prominent cultural and economic spot it holds today. Fans of the sport will enjoy Wood’s book”—The North Carolina Historical Review; “provides a fertile data field for scholars...Wood has done his homework...recommended...well-documented information about the Carolinas’ tracks of the past”—Appalachian Journal; “Wood brings a poetic flair and passion to his subject”—Ashe Mountain Times.