About this episode

Susan Dosier discusses the return of NASCAR to North Wilkesboro Speedway after 30 years and its impact on the local community.

When NASCAR left North Wilkesboro Speedway in 1996, many Wilkes County residents thought it would be a pipe dream before it would return again. This Sunday, North Wilkesboro will host its first NASCAR Cup points race in 30 years when the Window World 450 takes place. Susan Dosier, with Wilkes Tourism, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how the return of NASCAR has revitalized Wilkes County.

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Hamlin

Guest: Susan Dosier

Topics covered

• NASCAR
• North Wilkesboro Speedway
• Wilkes County
• sports events
• community revitalization

Keywords

• NASCAR
• North Wilkesboro
• Wilkes County
• Window World 450
• Susan Dosier
• Jeff Hamlin
• sports history
• community impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wilkes Tourism

Places: North Wilkesboro

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