This Abandoned Speedway In North Carolina Once Hosted The Best Races In NASCAR History
Melissa Mahoney
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North Carolina is known for many things, and NASCAR is one of them. As one of the major epicenters of this world-renowned stock car racing organization, the state has three official tracks. However, there was one more at one point. Nature has been reclaiming the land upon which the abandoned Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina sits – now left to decay. Eerie images of this abandoned NASCAR track were expertly captured by photographer Johnny Joo and are featured in this post. Read on to view these images and learn more about the formerly abandoned Wilkesboro Speedway and its modern revitalization.
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Special thanks to Cleveland-based photographer Johnny Joo of Odd World Studio for the photos used in this article! For more images, you can check out his website, Architectural Afterlife.
Have you ever attended a NASCAR race at this formerly-abandoned speedway in North Carolina? We’re so glad it’s back up and running!
For more fast-paced fun, you might also like the one-of-a-kind race that happens every year in NC: the Outhouse Races! Next, slow the pace down and pack up the family for a stay at this unique historic train caboose in Saluda.
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What are some abandoned places to visit in North Carolina?
Many of North Carolina's most fascinating abandoned places are on private property and not open to the public. But the state does have a number of unique locales that are open during specific times of the year, or by appointment for guided tours. Starting with a few of the state's many ghost towns:
- Brunswick Town
- Cape Lookout Village
- Cataloochee
- Henry River Mill Village
- Portsmouth Village
You'll also find a few other (legal) abandoned places to visit or drive by in North Carolina as well. Call ahead to make sure there are tours available.
- Castle McCulloch in Jamestown
- Ghost Town in the Sky in Maggie Valley
- Occoneechee Speedway in Hillsborough
- Road to Nowhere in Bryson City
- Underground Railroad in Halifax
What are some of the best bakeries in North Carolina?
Craving something a little less spooky and a little more sweet? Take your pick from pies, cakes, hot cross buns, and more! Take the ultimate sweet tour by checking all of NC's best bakeries off your dining bucket list:
- Amelie's French Bakery and Cafe, Charlotte
- Baked Pie Company, Arden
- Belcross Bake Shoppe, Camden
- Carolina Cravings Co, Pittsboro
- Daily Donuts, Graham
- Hayes Barton Cafe, Raleigh
- La Farm Bakery, Cary
- Miss Angels Heavenly Pies, Mt. Airy
- New Bern Mexican Bakery, New Bern
- Paul's Pastry Shop, Burlington
- Roxxi and Lulu’s Bistro and Bakery, Elkin
- Shiloh General Store
- Suarez Bakery, Charlotte
- Sugar Island Bakery, Surf City
- Yellow Dog Bread Company, Raleigh
You can also find a sweet abundance of chocolate shops hiding in Asheville, North Carolina.