Published 11/04/2022, 1:50 AM EDT
Earlier this year, NASCAR fans were thrilled when news broke that the North Wilkesboro Speedway was returning. We all have Dale Earnhardt Jr to thank, as he worked tirelessly to restore the track. Recently, the speedway began selling tickets for the upcoming race, which will be a Cup Series All-Star event.
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In an incredible bit of news, the grandstand weekend packages have sold out already. Safe to say, the anticipation for a race at the classic NASCAR track is very high. There has not been a NASCAR Cup race at the track since 1996, so it is returning after a 26-year absence.
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How did fans react to the news after the efforts of Dale Earnhardt Jr?
To be honest, the response was rather mixed, with so many people eagerly waiting for the race, and others a little annoyed. One person was eager to return to the track where they watched their first-ever NASCAR race. Others said that getting their ticket was the best news they ever received. Finally, one fan declared that they had been waiting for this for 27 years.
However, not all of the responses were overly positive, as some of them critiqued the lack of seats. So according to them, it was easy to fill up the seats. Others were hoping to see the North Wilkesboro Speedway feature as a regular in all three categories. Some people even suggested that NASCAR was trying to test the market.
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Finally, a few people said that it would be far better to watch the race in the comfort of their own homes. At the end of the day, everyone is excited to see the race return to the iconic track. One thing is for sure, the 2023 NASCAR season cannot come soon enough, especially with more surprises in store for the fans.
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