ROAD TO FOUR: No reason to think JJ can't win again in '09 Nov 18, 2008
" Some teams have openly discussed testing at such tracks as North Carolina Motor Speedway in Rockingham. That track used to be a regular on the Cup and the old Busch Series schedules before its race dates were moved to California Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway. While Roush believes if all teams banned all testing, it would create an equal competitive environment, other team owners questioned whether everyone in the garage area would abide by such an agreement. "Well, first you have to assume... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Wester poised to lead N.C. Bar Association Jun 22, 2008
The family sold their shares in North Carolina Motor Speedway to Penske. Bruton owned about 25 percent of the track and the Dewitt family owned most of the rest. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Commentary: Rockingham has its identity back May 4, 2008
Even the giant letters on the Parsons Tower that once read North Carolina Motor Speedway, then North Carolina Speedway were changed to read Rockingham Speedway. Granted you can still see the faint outlines of the N and O in North and N and A in Carolina, but Rockingham certainly stands out. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Chase for the Cup enters Twilight Zone Oct 10, 2007
Rockingham, N.C. s North Carolina Motor Speedway, better known as The Rock, was auctioned off Tuesday for 4. 4 million to Andy Hillenburg, a former racer and driving instructor. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Rockingham speedway is up for auction Aug 27, 2007
1965: North Carolina Motor Speedway at Rockingham is built as a joint venture between Darlington Raceway builder Harold Brasington, landowner Bill Land and local trucking company executive L.G. DeWitt ... 1997: North Carolina Motor Speedway merges with Penske Motorsports and is renamed North Carolina Speedway. (News & Observer -- Sports)
»Driver hopes to bring back racing Aug 2, 2007
Andy Hillenburg wants racing to return to the North Carolina Motor Speedway ... Our community acknowledges that the final decision on the fate of The Rock rests with you; and again, I respectfully request that you give Mr. Andy Hillenburg s offer to purchase (North Carolina Motor Speedway) your favorable consideration, McLaurin wrote ... Quite frankly, Mr. Hillenburg s vision for the future of (the North Carolina Motor Speedway) is very exciting as it allows the much beloved Rock to retain its... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
»Rock goes on block Oct. 2 Jul 11, 2007
The North Carolina Motor Speedway will be put on the auction block Oct. 2. The National Auction Group Inc. Web site lists the auction date along with information about Rockingham s famed 1. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Blaney gives Toyota first Nextel pole Jun 30, 2007
Blaney, whose seventh-place qualifying run at Bristol in March was the previous best for Toyota in qualifying, earned his second career pole and first since February 2003 at North Carolina Motor Speedway in Rockingham. Weve had a very trying year, lots of trouble and lots of DNFs (did not finish) and its been tough, Blaney noted. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Blaney puts Toyota on its first pole Jun 30, 2007
Blaney earned his second career pole and first since February 2003 at North Carolina Motor Speedway in Rockingham. Kurt Busch wound up second at 129. (News & Observer -- Sports)
With move coming, Earnhardt hungry to finish season strong Jun 23, 2007
"I want to finish great, and I want to win races because these guys deserve it,'' he said.That's a man relieved and at peace. Earnhardt appears hungry to finish the season strong.A desire to do the best he can for his crew is likely to keep Earnhardt motivated.He has a close relationship with Tony Eury Jr., who could join his new team next season, and has been quick to support his crew even when it struggles.Earnhardt has run well enough to climb to 12th despite a 100-point deduction and the... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
»Company says 'Rock' will be sold regardless of price Jun 23, 2007
News of the North Carolina Motor Speedway sale on the auction block was released this week ... wanted to make you aware ahead of time that our company has made the decision to sell North Carolina Motor Speedway via an auction, wrote H.A. umpy Wheeler, president and general manager of Lowe's Motor Speedway, in a June 13 letter. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Earnhardt adds Sony to his list of sponsors Jun 22, 2007
ROCKINGHAM TRACK WILL BE AUCTIONED: Speedway Motorsports Inc., which owns North Carolina Motor Speedway in Rockingham, aka "The Rock," says the 42-year-old track is no longer profitable and will be sold at auction. "We regret we have to make this decision, but we really have no other choice," read a June 13 letter from H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler, president and general manager of Lowe's Motor Speedway, also owned by Speedway Motorsports. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sports briefs Jun 22, 2007
Speedway Motorsports Inc., which owns North Carolina Motor Speedway in Rockingham, a.k.a. "The Rock," says the 42-year-old track is no longer profitable and will be sold at auction. The community has been concerned about the track's fate since it lost its Nextel Cup race in 2004. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
»Meth Task Force reschedules live evaluation exercise May 31, 2007
The task force rescheduled its live evaluation exercise, to be at 2 p.m. June 19 at the North Carolina Motor Speedway, due to the facility's availability. It will be filmed for evaluation and presentation purposes. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
»County officials meet with N.C. Department of Commerce May 3, 2007
The tour included the prior East Rockingham mill sites, Richmond County and Pine Hills Industrial Park, Ellerbe Springs Inn and Restaurant, the former Imperial Foods, CSX Transportation, and the North Carolina Motor Speedway. Contact reporter Julie Peacock at 997-3111, ext. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
More of this story Mar 11, 2007
One hundred and ten competitors lined up in pit row Saturday to race at the North Carolina Motor Speedway The Rock. Number 56 takes one of the turns in the infield at North Carolina Motor Speedway Saturday during March Memories of the Sports Car Club of America. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
»Findings not good news for county Feb 22, 2007
Sago said a delegation met with H.A. Wheeler Jr. to talk about opportunities at the North Carolina Motor Speedway and the possibility for a race. Sago said Wheeler is open to suggestions for uses for the racetrack but does not believe a truck race or Bush race will stand alone at the track. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Can expanding fan base really work? Feb 18, 2007
North Carolina Motor Speedway was wiped from the Nextel Cup circuit, and Darlington (S.C.) lost one of its races, alienating some loyal fans who kept this sport alive in its earlier years. But those who will benefit from the expansion -- like Eddie Strickland, 30, a fan from Oregon enjoying the Duel 150s at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday -- far outnumber the ones disappointed, NASCAR officials say. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Review: Back In The Day, Season 1 Jan 27, 2007
Eventually, he summarized the season finale at the North Carolina Motor Speedway in Rockingham, North Carolina and the intense battle between Petty and David Pearson. By the way, Pearson won the 1969 Grand National Series (NASCAR) Championship. (Suite101.com)
Checkered flag for old BP Jan 18, 2007
We were at North Carolina Motor Speedway in Rockingham, just 10 miles or so from his home in Ellerbe. "Hey, follow me home after we get done tonight. I'll buy you dinner and give you a couple of his books," BP said. (Albany Times Union)
Remembering Benny Parsons Jan 17, 2007
He was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina and spent the majority of his life in a small town called Ellerbe, which was located just down the road from the North Carolina Motor Speedway in Rockingham. After his family moved to Detroit, Michigan, Parsons worked for his father at a local service station. (Suite101.com)
Losing everybody's friend. Jan 17, 2007
We were at North Carolina Motor Speedway in Rockingham, just 10 miles or so from his home in Ellerbe. Hey, follow me home after we get done tonight and I'll buy you dinner and give you a couple of his books, Benny said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
