NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — The powerful sprint cars of the Must See Racing Sprint Series presented by Engine Pro have been added to the August racing schedule at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
The Must See Racing sprinters are scheduled to join the CRA late models on Aug 12-13 during the Racetrack Revival at the .625-mile track that has been dormant since 2011. A practice day is scheduled Aug. 11.
Must See Racing’s appearance at North Wilkesboro will be the first-time winged sprint cars have visited the track that originally opened in 1949. Must See Racing’s debut at North Wilkesboro will be dependent on a test that will be conducted at the track in the near future.
MSR President Jim Hanks confirmed the event and indicated more details will be announced in the coming days.
“We really appreciate the opportunity as we look forward to competing at such a historically significant track with its rich racing history,” Hanks said. “It is a real honor to be a part of this high-profile grassroots event.”
Although the purse and event details haven’t been firmed up, it is expected that each night will pay $4,000 to win and be highlighted by a 25-lap feature. With the Steadfast For Veterans Challenge money, fast-qualifier bonus, and heat race monies, a driver who sweeps both nights could potentially walk off with $10,400.
The track will host a series of races on the asphalt in August before the asphalt is removed and the track will become dirt for multiple races in October. The track will be repaved later in the year with a full staple of races on the new asphalt in the future.
This will be the first time MSR has competed at a track that has featured NASCAR Cup events in the past since it raced at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2011.
Hanks also indicated that SPEED SPORT / MAVTV would play a key role in the Must See Racing portion of the event with broadcast details to be announced when they are finalized.