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Backroads and Bootleggers Blog

The Science Behind Motorsports

Friday, August 04, 2023

Beyond the Checkered Flag: 10 Intriguing Facts About North Wilkesboro Speedway

Thursday, May 18, 2023

The Top North Carolina Drivers in Stock Car Racing History

Thursday, May 04, 2023

Happy Birthday Nascar!

Monday, May 21, 2018

Junior Johnson Pardoned by Ronald Reagan

Monday, December 26, 2016

Popcorn Sutton, Moonshiner and Colorful “Character”

Wednesday, October 05, 2016

“Cherry Bounce King,” Amos Owens

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Occonneechee Speedway, NASCAR in Orange County

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Legendary Percy Flowers, “King of the Moonshiners”

Tuesday, August 02, 2016

Springs Altered Race History

Sunday, June 19, 2016

North Wilkesboro and the Roots of NASCAR

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

NASCAR Great Dale Earnhardt

Friday, April 29, 2016

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