NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway featuring Bob Pockrass | You Kids Don't Know

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  • Опубліковано 14 тра 2023
  • Bob Pockress, Mike Joy, and many more discussed the excitement for NASCAR to have the 2023 All-Star Race in North Wilkesboro Speedway after not racing there for over 20 years.
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  • @NASCARonFOX
    @NASCARonFOX  Рік тому +92

    How excited are you to see the 2023 All-Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway?

    • @tobiojo6469
      @tobiojo6469 Рік тому +2

      I’m very excited to watch this race at this historic track.

    • @ajthenascarexpert
      @ajthenascarexpert Рік тому +8

      If the race turns out amazing keep the all star race here and maybe turn it into a points paying race

    • @WheelerRickRambles
      @WheelerRickRambles Рік тому

      NOT!

    • @joeshelton1077
      @joeshelton1077 Рік тому +1

      Super excited

    • @charlesgibson9
      @charlesgibson9 Рік тому +4

      This is the most intelligent thing that NASCAR has done in decades . The only thing that could make it better is if North Wilkesboro was back on the points paying schedule.

  • @EllyProductions49
    @EllyProductions49 Рік тому +151

    I also think SlapShoes' video is worth a mention. It helped educate a whole new generation of fans about this lost gem

    • @DukeTheRebel
      @DukeTheRebel Рік тому

      Absolutely

    • @decaystudio
      @decaystudio Рік тому +3

      Agreed! @S1apShoes is another piece to the journey that helped us all arrive right here, right now and deserves to be known for that.

    • @codypet2110
      @codypet2110 Рік тому +2

      @brightsunfilms had made one as well.

    • @irongoatrocky2343
      @irongoatrocky2343 Рік тому +4

      Dale Jr deserves a lot of credit as well for his efforts to clean/clear the track surface so iRacing could scan and preserve it in the virtual world!
      Remember during the pandemic and the NASCAR Virtual Races on were TV, .....North Wilkesboro was the last race in that series!
      Dale Jr ran that race using the Ralph Earnhardt throw back paint scheme that the announcers failed to notice/mention as well!

    • @Jay-gf8tm
      @Jay-gf8tm Рік тому

      S1ap's video on this was a plant by nascar executives to hype the return of the good old days. This has been in the works for years, there's a reason why Dale Jr. and Bright Sun Films all had videos come out all around the same time. They are just selling you another product like bristol dirt.

  • @braedonshelton2305
    @braedonshelton2305 Рік тому +4

    NASCAR has gotten a lot of heat over the years for the decisions they have made (right or wrong). Bringing back North Wilkesboro. Is one of the coolest things they have eve done. Well done

  • @barry1705
    @barry1705 Рік тому +15

    I’m an old baby boomer , remember going to Wilksboro with my family.Thank God bless Dale Jr. His passion for getting people in my generation back interested in NASCAR again. Don’t forget about were NASCAR came from. This tracks up hill down hill layout ,challenges drivers and crew chiefs in setting up the race cars . Thanks to everyone who has contributed to bringing close exciting racing back to Wilksboro.

  • @stevenmacdonald9619
    @stevenmacdonald9619 Рік тому +47

    I'm a Brit and all for preserving history, but it rarely happens to this level, and it's amazing to see after North Wilkesboro had gotten so dilapidated, that so much has happened already to breathe life back into this nostalgic circuit.

  • @Weezy10580
    @Weezy10580 Рік тому +2

    Harvick had a shot to race here in the truck series in 1996 but only raced a part time schedule then. 27 years later he gets that chance.

  • @charlesfoster9530
    @charlesfoster9530 Рік тому +4

    I'm so excited for this. 36 year old Northern California native, but I've been racing since I was a small child. When Dale Jr first started getting this in motion I almost lost my nugget. I wish I could be there.

  • @ChucksPullingVideos
    @ChucksPullingVideos Рік тому +2

    I was 5 years old when I became a NASCAR fan in 1993, and I remember North Wilkesboro. It's so cool to see this track revived and hosting races again. Really looking forward to the future of this great track.

  • @joeshelton1077
    @joeshelton1077 Рік тому +24

    I'm glad to see North Wilkesboro back on the NASCAR schedule

  • @BigOleMatty
    @BigOleMatty Рік тому +8

    I want normal regular season races here and rockingham again haha

    • @JJA1987
      @JJA1987 Рік тому +5

      Same with Nashville Fairgrounds

  • @edwardbrindley7572
    @edwardbrindley7572 Рік тому +7

    This track brings back a lot of good memories, watching it with my Dad on Wide World of Sports..going to be fun watching it again.

  • @DukeTheRebel
    @DukeTheRebel Рік тому +22

    I hope after this year it gets a second date and become a part of the schedule from here on out

    • @BlueTrane2028
      @BlueTrane2028 Рік тому +5

      Man, THIS is where they should have the Clash, not the freaking LA Coliseum...

    • @jwchamberlain5862
      @jwchamberlain5862 Рік тому +1

      Absolutely a points race!

  • @benwalter4842
    @benwalter4842 Рік тому +42

    Hopefully this becomes a points paying race in the next year or two.

    • @dakotamartin6
      @dakotamartin6 Рік тому +5

      They are going to talk about it after the all star race

    • @HectorHustles
      @HectorHustles Рік тому

      It might take over for Fontana next year since they wont race there for two years

    • @Basetugboat2675
      @Basetugboat2675 Рік тому

      ​@@HectorHustles nope

    • @SoonerStoneAI
      @SoonerStoneAI Рік тому

      Get rid of one of the pocono races

    • @HectorHustles
      @HectorHustles Рік тому

      @@SoonerStoneAI pocono is down to one race now the other date i think went to gateway

  • @lionelg4648
    @lionelg4648 Рік тому +81

    The lack of tracks like North Wilkesboro is why NASCAR is struggling

    • @colebaer8316
      @colebaer8316 Рік тому +1

      Please explain

    • @TJ89741
      @TJ89741 Рік тому +12

      That and stupid gimmicks like the stages and playoffs

    • @Waddle_Dee_With_Internet
      @Waddle_Dee_With_Internet Рік тому

      1 comment, NPC detected
      Lol

    • @JDOPost
      @JDOPost Рік тому

      They need a track in Ohio.

    • @hawkeyeted
      @hawkeyeted Рік тому

      @@TJ89741 Stages and playoffs keep the competition going all through the season. Road courses and dirt tracks are the gimmicks.

  • @towelie1200
    @towelie1200 Рік тому +3

    Got to visit the track a day after they announced that there would be some races there, it was something truly special.

  • @thehobbyshop5306
    @thehobbyshop5306 Рік тому +14

    Fantastic, now give it a regular points race date next year WITHOUT stages.

    • @BlueTrane2028
      @BlueTrane2028 Рік тому +5

      How about kill the stages in all the races and ditch the playoffs too.
      Let the boys race, this isn't football.

    • @thehobbyshop5306
      @thehobbyshop5306 Рік тому +3

      @@BlueTrane2028 Agreed, but I was starting small lol.

    • @Fastcat4242
      @Fastcat4242 Рік тому

      @@BlueTrane2028 stages are fine. It makes pts important throughout the race.

    • @gmanchurch
      @gmanchurch Рік тому +3

      The races would be a lot better if they would get rid of the stages and just let them run the complete race……..

    • @BlueTrane2028
      @BlueTrane2028 Рік тому +1

      @@gmanchurch yep. Strategy is out the window nowadays.

  • @garymccloskeyjr.6265
    @garymccloskeyjr.6265 Рік тому +3

    I'll be tuning in Wednesday night for Late Model Stocks and Sunday's All Star Race is going to be legendary!

  • @stephenholloway6893
    @stephenholloway6893 Рік тому +15

    Here's hoping that this weekend will be an successful run.

  • @jasonbernard1277
    @jasonbernard1277 Рік тому +4

    Great video, and great work by NASCAR to preserve its history. From an Aussie. Wishing F1 did more of this

  • @DynamiteTurk98
    @DynamiteTurk98 Рік тому +11

    I'm so excited to see North Wilkesboro back. Hope they keep it in the long term. I would love to see them bring back Rockingham

  • @ShadoChaser0
    @ShadoChaser0 Рік тому +20

    Thank you everyone involved for this! I have tears in my eyes, and will definitely be watching (just wish I could of been there!)

  • @KansasTornados
    @KansasTornados Рік тому +6

    Our boy @CleetusM cFarland has that #3 Truck that Austin Dillon drove, if y'all need some sweet sweet freedom shots

  • @tsholts5173
    @tsholts5173 Рік тому +4

    I never knew about it's elevating features. This is just awesome to see!

  • @cookingwithyayaslamdien6747
    @cookingwithyayaslamdien6747 Рік тому +7

    Please bring Darell Waltrip to the commentators booth for this race.

    • @RingoYote
      @RingoYote Рік тому +1

      It's been confirmed he's in the booth

  • @MikeDuryea32
    @MikeDuryea32 Рік тому +5

    Really glad they are doing this. I sure hope it continues year after year.

  • @M_Hall34
    @M_Hall34 Рік тому +2

    If this weekend goes well, I can see this track getting a points race within the next couple years

  • @cookingwithyayaslamdien6747
    @cookingwithyayaslamdien6747 Рік тому +5

    Can't wait for this race. Thank you for bringing this legend of a track back and now we need one more legend Daril Waltrip on cometery for this race . Please 🙏

  • @reidhagler3651
    @reidhagler3651 Рік тому +2

    Oh yes definitely very excited about north Wilkesboro coming back to NASCAR this weekend!!!
    It on my bucket list to go to race one day too!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jasonjackson5493
    @jasonjackson5493 Рік тому +3

    Unbelievable! Thank you soo much Marcus and everyone involved.......I'm sure I'll have a few tissues ready

  • @seanbonella
    @seanbonella Рік тому +1

    this is amazing...welcome back North Wilksboro. im know enough about NASCAR to know this is most exciting

  • @LowCountryMack
    @LowCountryMack Рік тому +3

    The common belief that 'all things change' is inevitable true.
    Doesn't mean they should.
    Wilkesboro is 'the little track that could'. And now, has proven that it's 'the little track that can'.
    We welcome back this beloved track and thank all those responsible.
    " LETS GO RACING BOYS!"🏁

  • @paulmoss7940
    @paulmoss7940 Рік тому +3

    My first and only NASCAR race was there about 1981 or so . #44 Labonte won. Traffic, chicken bones, lines to bathroom, can't hear ,you needed headphones and WTQR aired the race. Bad traffic leaving, Plenty of popo lurking outside and down the road. Still a race fan, maybe its better now.

  • @nicholasvargas6397
    @nicholasvargas6397 Рік тому +2

    I just found out Jeff Gordon will be the honorary pace driver for the race that's hella cool! I'ma be tuning in for sure

  • @Mattdugas24
    @Mattdugas24 Рік тому +4

    After this year and how much time and money was poured into the place, it has be considered for a points paying race in 2024.

  • @dougscott8161
    @dougscott8161 Рік тому +2

    I would love to se North Wilkesboro brought back as a regular venue or else as an ARCA track or some other feeder series.

  • @MarkReda-hy5ey
    @MarkReda-hy5ey Рік тому +2

    I never thought this would be possible I'm very excited

  • @michaelrumfelt3106
    @michaelrumfelt3106 Рік тому +2

    Man so excited about this. Had given up on nascar but this would bring me back

  • @brettcall6
    @brettcall6 Рік тому

    We had so much fun there Race week. It’s been 27 years since I’ve been there. Can’t wait to go back again.

  • @dh190852
    @dh190852 Рік тому +17

    Back when they raced "Stock Cars" and not "Cookie Cutters"

  • @monica93304
    @monica93304 Рік тому +4

    I've cleared my calendar to see this race. I like this track better than Bristol. It's as old school as it gets and back to NASCAR's roots.

  • @Mattyice2000
    @Mattyice2000 Рік тому +1

    This is awesome bring back more short tracks

  • @Brad77658
    @Brad77658 Рік тому +3

    Going to be a wild one!

  • @michaelsmithey4479
    @michaelsmithey4479 Рік тому

    Bob you are awesome! Thank u. My hometrack NWS❤🏁

  • @unclelarry9138
    @unclelarry9138 Рік тому +1

    Glad to see them racing on it again.

  • @andypage9
    @andypage9 Рік тому +2

    Loved seeing that Chevy Vega rolling around the track at the end

  • @travisblake791
    @travisblake791 Рік тому +4

    Well done, Bob! 🤙🏻

  • @constywonsty
    @constywonsty Рік тому

    The coolest thing is, i saw the instagram account that started the project of restoring the racetrack, way before nascar announced they would use it, and now its an actual reality

  • @ShawnCaldwell11
    @ShawnCaldwell11 Рік тому +3

    Welcome Back!

  • @Zach_Miller
    @Zach_Miller Рік тому +2

    Being a Wilkes native, I am excited to attend the race Sunday. My gut is telling me the Smith's and SMI will just milk this for a few years and then let it die again, but I hope that my gut is wrong. Racing is at its best on short tracks in small towns. Part of NASCAR's problem was growing too big too fast, there's abolutely no need for anything the size of CMS or TMS where the core demographic is priced out of attending just by the ticket cost.

    • @karenbarlow-goodsell8483
      @karenbarlow-goodsell8483 Рік тому

      I only live 8 miles from the track, but parking fee alone deterred me from going. But I hope these continues but bring revitalization to our county.

  • @WVFreebyrd
    @WVFreebyrd Рік тому +2

    This is the first thing NASCAR has gotten right in twenty or so years

  • @ronjessie8194
    @ronjessie8194 Рік тому +2

    It's definitely not A Cookie Cutter track. Looking forward to seeing it back in action.

  • @RAID3R63
    @RAID3R63 Рік тому +5

    Can't wait

  • @msperkins8310
    @msperkins8310 Рік тому

    Great job🥰

  • @davidshirley9249
    @davidshirley9249 Рік тому

    Outstanding!

  • @DC322
    @DC322 Рік тому +1

    i can't wait this weekend. North Wilkesboro rises from the ashes.

  • @HoofHearted801
    @HoofHearted801 Рік тому +3

    My era on my kinda' track. Really tempted to renew tv subscription to get 75th All Star race there ... nah, maybe not. I'll stick with internet highlights.

  • @rekingcrew3245
    @rekingcrew3245 Рік тому

    Can't wait!

  • @Jay-gf8tm
    @Jay-gf8tm Рік тому +2

    I hope this is nascar making popular moves because they are working on reinvigorating the sport, and not just seeing this as a cash cow. This race is happening in the same year as Chicago street... so it goes both ways for them to see what works.

  • @marcconte3275
    @marcconte3275 11 місяців тому

    Bruden Smith's exact words were "I think its returning to the Earth"

  • @fullbackdive41
    @fullbackdive41 Рік тому +3

    Maybe just maybe if north wilkesboro is successful we could possibly get Rockingham and Nazareth back. Pie in the sky dreams but so was north wilkesboro coming back so who knows.

    • @RingoYote
      @RingoYote Рік тому

      Nazareth is never comming back...Rockingham might tho

    • @HectorHustles
      @HectorHustles Рік тому

      Nazareth will never come back because of pocono raceway rockingham might if nascar or smi ever buys it as of now it’s not own by neither

  • @robertleftwich1122
    @robertleftwich1122 Рік тому

    ~…~~I wish that a track like that was in S.L.C.

  • @pointschamp2518
    @pointschamp2518 Рік тому +5

    Burton Smith, destroyer of nascar

  • @johnwhitmore4395
    @johnwhitmore4395 Рік тому +1

    I have basic cable and televised Fox NASCAR races are few and far between, 4 this 2023 season so far

  • @NASCARFAN93100
    @NASCARFAN93100 Рік тому +3

    I really hope North Wilkesboro returns to the schedule in the future

  • @491Mystic
    @491Mystic Рік тому

    They should start the race around 1pm

  • @earnhardt3613
    @earnhardt3613 Рік тому +7

    I think i've died and went to Heaven.................. or NORTH WILKESBORO SPEEDWAY !!!!!!!!!!!

  • @robertswearingensr.9295
    @robertswearingensr.9295 Рік тому

    IT IS ABOUT TIME

  • @SirFryStirFry
    @SirFryStirFry Рік тому

    Welcome home Nascar

  • @royeynon6533
    @royeynon6533 Рік тому

    Largest feild ever for the all star race is there a qualifying race prior the main event

  • @CueBallRacer
    @CueBallRacer Рік тому

    It's Back Baby

  • @tacoemall666
    @tacoemall666 Рік тому

    Hyped

  • @WheelerRickRambles
    @WheelerRickRambles Рік тому +2

    Recently cut the cord… all excited that fox app had airing live for races. Sunday, half way thru the race (or whatever it was)…feed died with msg on screen - to continue gotta sign in with your paid provider (cable/dish company). To say the least, I was bummed!🤨😢😩

    • @devinaschenbrenner2683
      @devinaschenbrenner2683 Рік тому +1

      Thats todays world man. Ether pay a Subscription or have your Cable provider connected. Nothings free to watch anymore

    • @WheelerRickRambles
      @WheelerRickRambles Рік тому

      @@devinaschenbrenner2683 Right! (…My list of 15 things I watch on the regular, FS1 / NASCAR - is the only one I can’t be the weezle! Albeit, I did find MRN radio thru the internet…)

  • @kennethsmith8968
    @kennethsmith8968 Рік тому

    i heard them talk about seating for 30,000.didnt the cup races used 2 draw 60+ thou.?

  • @adamplitko2101
    @adamplitko2101 Рік тому

    I love all the supporting events that lead up to it too. Next work on infrastructure.

  • @KMerse1
    @KMerse1 Рік тому +1

    Why does the guy in the glasses keeps sceaming like he's in the middle of a B-52 bombing run?

  • @user-yg6fi8bp3n
    @user-yg6fi8bp3n Рік тому

    Potgrass sounds like he's on helium

  • @kasongaligher6390
    @kasongaligher6390 Рік тому

    Now let’s never make the mistake of letting rot every again

  • @richardlong6097
    @richardlong6097 Рік тому +4

    Leaving North Wilkesboro was the first domino to fall in a string of awful decisions that changed NASCAR from the fastest growing sport in America to a stale boring hollow shell of its former self. NASCAR thru the years has hired terrible leaders, Phelps for example like many today failed up his entire career. To NASCARs credit, many recent decisions like this have been a step in the right direction.

  • @jkil218
    @jkil218 Рік тому

    Plz Nascar....let the all-star live at NW

  • @rdaws73
    @rdaws73 Рік тому

    Cant believe they paved Chicken Bone Alley. They could have put down fake turf

  • @joshrobinson831
    @joshrobinson831 Рік тому +1

    One of the early missteps from NASCAR.

  • @giff427dg
    @giff427dg Рік тому

    I read they did not resurface the track

    • @mArvAlcao71
      @mArvAlcao71 Рік тому +1

      They did that on purpose, keep the characteristic from the old surface. All around the track were resurfaced tho.

  • @jackcobbiii1797
    @jackcobbiii1797 Рік тому

    The pros know;)

  • @VaranVids
    @VaranVids Рік тому

    Next Up...Rockingham!

  • @phatmattcowboys
    @phatmattcowboys Рік тому +1

    Please tell me they haven't spent all that tax money yet.

  • @JSClt
    @JSClt Рік тому +3

    Kyle Busch already said this will be the worst repave for a track since Texas

    • @zamaintucker
      @zamaintucker Рік тому

      he said it's bad because they didn't repave it, it's still mostly the same asphalt that was there in '96

    • @JJA1987
      @JJA1987 Рік тому +3

      Who cares what Kryle says and thinks

  • @piedmontrailfan81
    @piedmontrailfan81 Рік тому

    nah they kinda copied me on this one 💀

  • @gregorycombs7304
    @gregorycombs7304 Рік тому

    bob you look very nervous

  • @staceycole6465
    @staceycole6465 Рік тому

    Without a doubt, Ross Chastain is to blame!

  • @giff427dg
    @giff427dg Рік тому +5

    Cooki cutters took over at a mile and a half or bigger killed the sport

  • @timpope1745
    @timpope1745 Рік тому +1

    Im glad to see this, but NASCAR pushed me away years ago, like they did most of the fans, ...to little, to late, ill never go back and never support it again, go to my local dirt track to watch real racing with the super late model modifies.

    • @BlueTrane2028
      @BlueTrane2028 Рік тому +1

      I hear you.
      No more stages, playoff, overtimes and free passes would be a real start.
      I will, however, watch this race. I remember the 1996 race well, along with the last cup race at Rockingham... Need to get back to the roots...

  • @w2vkylebuschfan713
    @w2vkylebuschfan713 Рік тому +1

    North Wilkesboro Literally murdered there murderer

  • @98doom
    @98doom Рік тому +1

    Too bad it on cable

  • @staceycole6465
    @staceycole6465 Рік тому

    Ross Chastain is to blame...Hallmark is proby gonna steal that and use it

  • @dontworry1568
    @dontworry1568 Рік тому

    only 450 hp now... not 900 like your day michael. itll be ok

  • @irongoatrocky2343
    @irongoatrocky2343 Рік тому

    "its just a 2 groove track that hard to pass on!"..........Richard Petty
    Personally I think that it should be returned to its original state as a dirt track on the NASCAR schedule instead of Bristol!

  • @billyp333
    @billyp333 Рік тому

    Thank you taxpayers..........millions to revitalize track ....

  • @charlescdt6509
    @charlescdt6509 Рік тому

    Here is an idea, why not use it for driver development? You want more minorities to get into the sport there is a perfect spot for a NASCAR drivers school. You can split time between it and Bowman Gray then move them up to the Arca and so on. It could also be the test track for car/tire development.

    • @devinaschenbrenner2683
      @devinaschenbrenner2683 Рік тому +1

      Drivers get picked by coming up through the ranks from Local, to regional, to Touring with Smaller series, to landing a ride in the lower Sanctioned Nascar Series, and finally making it to Busch, excuse me, Xfinity, or Trucks. And most of that honestly, and unfortunately, is who has the money more than the who has the skill.

    • @JJA1987
      @JJA1987 Рік тому

      No - Needs to be on Schedule as a points race period for all 3 series

  • @user-po4sl9co9i
    @user-po4sl9co9i Рік тому

    I’m sorry, but after watching the all star race, I’m not impressed. I know I’ll be in the minority here lol, but just calling it as I seen it. Not the action they made it seem like it would be

  • @teufelhunden3606
    @teufelhunden3606 Рік тому

    What happened to the all star race Saturday nights ? Nascar continues too ruin itself ! No one will be watching it 10 years from now !