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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Is Clear: 'NASCAR Didn't Play Any Role in North Wilkesboro Return'

"North Wilkesboro came back because of Marcus Smith. NASCAR, they didn’t play any role," said Junior, crediting the Speedway Motorsports CEO for the revival. Earnhardt also complimented "the local government, and the town", who, along with a "ton of volunteers", kept the track in reasonable shape to be even considered for a return. In 2026, NWS will host its first points race since 1996.