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Wake County Speedway

2109 Simpkins Road

Wake County Speedway "America's Favorite Bullring" is a quarter-mile asphalt race track located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Wake County Speedway was established in 1962 by Glenn and Marvin Simpkins. Glenn's brother Talmadge Simpkins was beside him through all of their trials and errors. Wake County Speedway operated as a dirt track until 1987. With the increased popularity of NASCAR racing, Wake County Speedway was paved and became an asphalt track in Raleigh.

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Wake County Speedway Season Opener 2024

2024 Season Opener 155 Race Day Schedule: 11:30 am - Pit Gates Open for early practice. 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Optional Open Practice - One car on track at a time. (Flat $40 per car for 4HR session) 4:00 pm - Track closed. 6:00 pm - Grandstand…

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