For decades, North Wilkesboro stood as one of NASCAR’s most treasured venues, a short track steeped in history, nostalgia, and a kind of grassroots atmosphere that fans felt had all but disappeared from the sport. Its recent revival as the home of the All-Star race was celebrated as a victory for tradition, breathing life back into a track many thought would remain a relic of the past.
Now, however, rumors and reports pointing to Dover Motor Speedway as its replacement for the Mark exhibition have stirred unease across the fan base. And it’s not just the fans raising eyebrows; drivers are beginning to speak out too. Denny Hamlin has been the most vocal so far, questioning the reasoning behind the shift, while Dale Jr has backed Hamlin’s reservations
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