Barriers going into Rockingham turns

The second phase of work has begun on the installation of SAFER barriers at Rockingham Speedway as the N.C. track prepares for a NASCAR Truck series event in April.

NASCAR: North Wilkesboro and Other Forgotten Tracks of the Sport

NASCAR's top series has raced at many different racetracks countrywide. There are currently 24 different tracks that are active on the Sprint Cup schedule. The top NASCAR series formed in 1949, and has run races at 168 different tracks. Many of these tracks have been leveled and housing developments are in their places, but these tracks should not be forgotten. Some of these tracks played an ...

A closer look at NASCAR's third Hall of Fame class

Driver Cale Yarborough is shown in 1978 after winning the American 500 at the North Carolina Motor Speedway in Rockingham. / BBill Scott, AP With a diverse group representing drivers from multiple divisions, a legendary mechanic and a venerable team owner, NASCAR will induct its third Hall of Fame class today.

Area roundup: Speedway to celebrate 65th anniversary

When Martinsville Speedway opened in 1947, bread was 13 cents a loaf and a gallon of gas was 15 cents.

Tony Stewart named National Motorpsorts Press Association Driver of the Year

CONCORD - Tony Stewart has had numerous NASCAR Sprint Cup seasons that were statistically better than the numbers he posted in 2011.