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  North Wilkesboro Speedway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
North Wilkesboro Speedway was a short track which held races in NASCAR's top three series from NASCAR's inception in 1949 until its closure in 1996.
The track is located on state route 421 about four miles east of the city North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
Citing North Wilkesboro Speedway's age and lack of modern amenities, Bob Bahre and O.
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 Wilkesboro, North Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wilkesboro is a town in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States.
Wilkesboro was the adopted home of Chang and Eng Bunker, the famous Chinese American Siamese twins who were a popular attraction in the early years of the 19th century.
Wilkesboro's largest industry is the Tyson Poultry food processing plant - it is one of the largest poultry plants east of the Mississippi River.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wilkesboro,_North_Carolina   (668 words)

  
 NASCAR.com - North Wilkesboro: A town decimated without racing - May 24, 2001
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. -- As I straddled the battle-scarred inside retaining wall on the frontstretch at North Wilkesboro Speedway Tuesday morning, I found myself consumed by the infinite level of excellence in my presence, yet simultaneously saddened by my desolate surroundings.
North Wilkesboro, a once hallowed hall of NASCAR Winston Cup Series competition that in its annals holds some of NASCAR's most legendary tales of renown, now sits dormant, the town around it all but decimated by its demise.
During that time, North Wilkesboro had gone from one of NASCAR's healthiest venues to a race-starved town yearning to drink from the well of Winston Cup wealth.
www.nascar.com /2001/NEWS/05/24/smith_commentary/index.html   (930 words)

  
 Merlefest North Carolina - Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Wilkesboro welcomes 1200 cyclist as they stop overnight on their journey to Emerald Isle.
Wilkesboro NC is a community located along the Yadkin River in the foothills of both the Blue Ridge Mountains and Brushy Mountains.
Wilkesboro NC is home to Merlefest, the Wilkes Art and Heritage Festival, and neighbor to the Brushy Mountain Apple Festival.
www.wilkesboronorthcarolina.com   (432 words)

  
 North Wilkesboro Fire Department @ Firehouse.com Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The North Wilkesboro Fire Department was established in 1910.
North Wilkesboro Fire Department proudly protects 4100 people living in an area of 5.5 square miles.
North Wilkesboro Fire Department is a combination fire department.
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 North Wilkesboro and Wilkesboro, NC - December 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
North Wilkesboro and Wilkesboro, NC - December 2002
Holiday Happenings in North Wilkesboro and Wilkesboro, NC Throughout the month of Dec., 2002, the Wilkes Art Gallery in North Wilkesboro, NC, will sponsor and host many holiday activities.
Carmela Peters of Wilkesboro will have wassail, hot cocoa and fresh baked treats, Tickets for this event are $10 per person and available at the CACW office, the Wilkes Art Gallery or from members of the Wilkes County Quilt Guild.
www.carolinaarts.com /1202wilkesboro.nwilkesboro.html   (497 words)

  
 Whatever Happened to North Wilkesboro?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
In the Brushy Mountains of northern North Carolina, along US 421, lies the small town of North Wilkesboro, which I've heard described by a resident as "our little piece of heaven." Of course, that was back in the days when there was a racetrack operating four miles east of the little town.
Although Staley built it, North Wilkesboro has long been known as "Junior's House" or "The House that Junior Built." That refers to the legendary Junior Johnson, who enjoyed marked success both as a driver and as a car owner on the little track that was built almost in his back yard.
Before going to North Wilkesboro, my only exposure to live, on track racing had been several trips to Pocono, and I was foolishly unprepared for the noise of short track racing, but I learned fast.
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 North Wilkesboro Speedway
North Wilkesboro Speedway held its final race on September 29, 1996.
The day the series left the track in the North Carolina hills was the day a piece of NASCAR's heart was ripped out.
While some point to the closing of North Wilkesboro as "progress," I don't view it as such.
www.gordonline.com /tracks/wilkesboro.html   (233 words)

  
 The Record - North Wilkesboro, NC - Internet Edition
Besides the fall fair, the North Wilkesboro Police Department recently hosted an event in which law enforcement exhibits were displayed.
The North Wilkesboro Rotary Club acquired the property in early 1998.
As of Monday, lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina and county officials were awaiting a compromise.
www.therecordofwilkes.com /rec20000802   (3779 words)

  
 Wilkesboro Addison Inn - Hotels and Accommodations
Wilkesboro - North Carolina, United States Accommodations Lodging - Hotels, Resorts, Inns, Bed and Breakfasts, Condo Rentals, Motels, Vacations, Condos, Guest Houses, Suites, Cabins, Cottages, Hotels with Suites in Wilkesboro - North Carolina, United States.
Wilkesboro accommodations motels inns and other places to stay are listed on this page.
Wilkesboro accomodations brought to you by the Wilkes Web Works in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
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 North Wilkesboro track info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Located in the north west corner of the state.
North Wilkesboro Speedway, one of the nation's most popular dirt tracks in the 1940's and 50's, is today the second-oldest raceway on the Winston Cup circuit and still a national favorite.
Race fans pack the grandstands and overflow from the infield for these annual Winston Cup events, each of which is capped-off by a feature unique to North Wilkesboro Speedway, when the winning car emerges on a hydraulic lift atop the infield building where the winner's ceremonies take place.
www.silhouet.com /motorsport/tracks/wilkesbo.html   (285 words)

  
 Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro Community Information
Wilkesboro is a community located in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
If you love the great outdoors and beautiful scenery then Wilkesboro has what you are looking for in fun and recreation.
Wilkes County is found in the western corner of North Carolina in the Blue Ridge mountains.
www.wilkesboro.com   (189 words)

  
 North Wilkesboro Speedway
North Wilkesboro Speedway is a 5/8 mile paved oval with 14 degree banking in the corners and a unique "downhill-uphill" straightaway design.
North Wilkesboro was an important track on the NASCAR circuit until 1996, when it was purchased by Bruton Smith and Bob Bahre.
Their intent was to obtain the two Winston Cup (now Nextel Cup) races for their tracks, Texas Motor Speedway and New Hampshire International Speedway The last race was held in September 1996, and the two owners have no plan to reopen the track for any other form of racing.
www.na-motorsports.com /Tracks/NC/NorthWilkesboro.html   (240 words)

  
 Downtown North Wilkesboro - The Place to Be! Downtown North Wilkesboro is a Main Street Community, featuring events ...
Historic Downtown North Wilkesboro is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the historic preservation, protection, culture, and use of North Wilkesboro's traditional downtown area.
We will accomplish this by making Downtown North Wilkesboro a vibrant and attractive center of activity for the citizens of Wilkes County, as well as helping the area to become a tool for economic development to attract tourism to the downtown area.
The efforts of Historic Downtown North Wilkesboro (HDTNW) over the past year has earned its recognition for commercial district revitalization by meeting standards for performance set by the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Main Street Center.
www.downtownnorthwilkesboro.com   (192 words)

  
 Departments - Town of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Provides for services for the Town of North Wilkesboro related to Finance including Accounts Payable, Utility Billing, Payroll, Purchasing and General Accounting.
The Town of North Wilkesboro provided for Recycling at our Drop-Off Center in Memorial Park, on Wilkesboro Ave.
The North Wilkesboro Skateboard Park operation is also a recreational activity operated by the Recreation Department.
www.north-wilkesboro.com /departments   (287 words)

  
 North Wilkesboro Real Estate Agents, North Wilkesboro Homes For Sale, REALTORS and North Wilkesboro
Find North Wilkesboro school district information, including elementary, middle and high school test scores, student faculty ratios and other k-12 statistics.
HomeGain provides North Wilkesboro, North Carolina real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other North Wilkesboro realty property.
HomeGain has services to help you find a top North Wilkesboro real estate broker or agent, get the value of your North Wilkesboro home and a comparative market analysis (CMA), view North Wilkesboro real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more.
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 North Wilkesboro attractions and surrounding North Carolina cities.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
North Wilkesboro is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains of western North Carolina.
Winston Salem, North Carolina is 60 miles from North Wilkesboro.
Charlotte, North Carolina is 76 miles from North Wilkesboro.
www.honeydijon.com /north_wilkesboro_3.html   (220 words)

  
 Town of Wilkesboro, North Carolina
The Town of Wilkesboro contributed $10,000 of tourism development funds, and several businesses have pledged lesser amounts.
The Town of Wilkesboro is in the process of applying for a pedestrian planning grant.
The Town is working closely with the developer to see that whatever new equipment installed will be desirable for Town residents and their little ones.
www.wilkesboronorthcarolina.com /newsletterp.asp?issue_no=13   (637 words)

  
 Town of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Here in North Wilkesboro, we are alive with activities.
There are many activities such as biking on the Yadkin River Greenway, kayaking, strolling through an exhibit at the newly renovated home of Wilkes Art Gallery, or enjoying some quiet time reading or studying at the Wilkes County Library.
So come visit us in North Wilkesboro, NC, and discover why we love to call this place our hometown.
www.north-wilkesboro.com   (155 words)

  
 North Wilkesboro Hotels, Discount and Cheap Hotels in North Wilkesboro, NC - SideStep
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Description: The Hampton Inn Wilkesboro hotel is located on the corner of Highway 268 and Collegiate Drive, just minutes from the majestic...
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 North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church in North Wilkesboro, NC
The North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church stands ready for service to the congregation for their spiritual growth, Christian nurture, and pastoral care and to the community for the ministry of compassion and service.
The church offers weekly worship in the Reformed Tradition with a complete musical offering of choirs, hand bells, two children’s choirs, instrumental offerings with piano and Allen pipe organ as well as other guest musicians to enhance the worship experience.
Our Chapel on Main Street in Wilkesboro provides an early service at 9:00 A.M. each Sunday morning as well as adult Bible classes taught by a trained and experienced ordained Presbyterian minister.
www.nwpres.com   (268 words)

  
 Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice - Local Market Conditions
Wilkes County is the largest county in Western North Carolina.
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the county offers a wide variety of lifestyles and a corresponding variety of market conditions.
North Carolina: NCAR North Carolina Association of Realtors
realtytimes.com /rtmcrcond/North_Carolina~North_Wilkesboro~elizabethcarter   (873 words)

  
 North Wilkesboro Schools
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 North Wilkesboro Police Joins Federal Task Force   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
North Wilkesboro, N.C. – In an effort to combine federal and local efforts to locate and apprehend violent fugitives in the local area, the North Wilkesboro Police Department has officially become a full partner with the Hornet’s Nest Task Force.
The Hornet’s Nest Task Force is one of 102 U.S. Marshals led interagency fugitive task forces located throughout the United States.
Pittman was sworn as a Special Deputy United States Marshal on March 9, 2006, which will enable him to exercise local and federal jurisdiction in fugitive investigations.
www.usdoj.gov /marshals/district/nc-w/news/chron/2006/031306.htm   (130 words)

  
 North Wilkesboro singles, North Wilkesboro dating, North Wilkesboro personals in North Carolina by Match.com
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 North Wilkesboro North Carolina Hotels & Motels - Save
Look for our "Internet Special" rates and save even more on many of the best hotels and motels in North Wilkesboro North Carolina.
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 Save North Wilkesboro Speedway!
Welcome to Save the Speedway.net, A website dedicated to the preservation (and hopefully restoration) of the closed North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina.
Founded in April 2005, STS has dedicated itself to preserve the history and legacy of this great 5/8 Mi.
To preserve the history and traditions of this NASCAR charter track, we have provided several references collected from many websites and other devoted fans from across the globe to make this the premiere site on information regarding the whats and hows of North Wilkesboro Speedway.
www.savethespeedway.net /index2.html   (449 words)

  
 Wilkesboro, North Carolina (NC) Detailed Profile - relocation, real estate, travel, jobs, hotels, hospitals, schools, ...
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Wilkesboro, North Carolina business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
On 5/5/1989, a category 4 tornado 36.6 miles away from the city center killed 4 people and injured 52 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
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 Wilkesboro, North Carolina Real Estate - Wilkes and Watauga Counties   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Wilkesboro, North Carolina Real Estate - Wilkes and Watauga Counties
In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwest North Carolina, Wilkes County is near prime southeastern markets and in the midst of some of the South's most popular recreational areas, making it a favorite place for living, working and playing.
Wilkesboro, the county seat, and North Wilkesboro have a combined population of about 7,000 people.
www.wilkesboro-nc-realestate.com /maps_wilkesboro_nc.htm   (142 words)

  
 Wilkes County, North Carolina History, Genealogy
In 1823 an act was passed authorizing a new courthouse to be erected on the public square in Wilkesboro.
Literacy Statistics for 1850 for Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee, and Northwestern North Carolina
The North Carolina Regiment in the Cherokee Removal of 1838 Courtesy of Bill Navey.
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 North Wilkesboro Car Dealers | Find New Car Dealers in North Wilkesboro at Motor Trend
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