Aug 19, 2022
On this episode of the Life in the Carolinas podcast, Carl
sits down with Graig Hoffman, who as of April 2022 has served as
the Executive Director at the North Wilkesboro Speedway. For the
past 24 years, he has also managed accounts at the Bristol Motor
Speedway.
Graig speaks on being swept away by racing promoter Barry
Braun and the mission to restore and reopen the legendary North
Carolina Speedway. He talks about the Speedway’s historic
preservation efforts.
“One of my main jobs,” says Graig, “is to establish myself in
the community as a Speedway Motorsports ambassador and to walk
alongside promoters to make sure the events that they are putting
on are up to our standards in what we want to deliver as a race
experience for our fans.”
Once the new track is officially unveiled in 2024, Graig sees
visitors admiring a blend of old and new—preservation of the
original Speedway’s classic profile while being touched up with
modern amenities. The team also plans on turning the space into a
multipurpose venue that can accommodate a variety of event types,
from concerts to car shows.
“What stokes my passion is reestablishing that place and
giving the sense of pride that the community deserves.
We’re going back to celebrate that legacy, but history will
still be made in the future.”
Learn more at www.northwilkesborospeedway.com.