NASCAR Rockingham Speedway "The Rock" - 2023
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Rockingham Speedway, formerly North Carolina Motor Speedway and later North Carolina Speedway is a racetrack located near Rockingham, North Carolina. It is also known as The Rock
The track opened as a flat, one-mile oval on October 31, 1965. In 1969, the track was extensively reconfigured to a high-banked, D-shaped oval just over one mile in length. In 1997, North Carolina Motor Speedway merged with Penske Motorsports, and was renamed "North Carolina Speedway". Shortly thereafter, the infield was reconfigured, and competition on the infield road course.
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My unit was given tickets to the last race there in 2004 and l had an amazing time. Great track but Nascar didn't do the track any favors by having a race there in February. Bring this place back to life and let it host a race in warm weather months and I bet it'll be a hit on the schedule.
I agree 100%. Bringing back the rock during the warm months would be a huge draw. But before that can happen this track needs allot of TLC. North Carolina has committed funds to refurbish the track and the drag strip. I just hope they give it what it needs. Thanks for watching
Agreed.
LOL I'll never forget freezing my butt off camping out at Rockingham for race weekend! It as a cold time, but an experience to remember that's for sure
This track will be perfect 4 California's replacement in 2024.
Hey James - From your lips to God's ears. I agree not only would it be better than California, it would revive the old school feel Nascar could bring. It is going to take quite a bit of work, but at least NC has allocated funds to begin the process. I will go back in about 6 months to see how its progressing. Was just at Talladega. A TRUE bucket list item for me. However, the weather was not my friend that day. I did get a little usable stuff, so you should see that in the coming days. thx...
I 💙💙💙 THE ROCK!!! ✌🏁
Hello Vicki - Thanks for watching... growing up the Rock was one of my favorite tracks, my dad was a huge Benny Parson fanboy and all I ever heard was benny benny benny. Inspite of that I loved races at the Rock. Please keep watching I have some great tracks and events ahead on my calendar. Thx...
Rockingham has the best racing of anywhere! Side by side racing, three wide racing common, tire management, it was really fantastic. I understand why the cup series had to leave, but it would be great to see them return.
Hey Whippy - No doubt Rockingham had to be in the top 3 greatest tracks. I watched so many great races there. Wilkesboro was cool, but the cup cars were more like a parade than a race. Fingers crossed nascar brings back the Rock. Thanks for watching, I have some great stuff ahead. Thx..
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With NASCAR not returning to Auto Club Speedway next year, and the future looking uncertain right now, for NASCAR in Southern California, this could be Rockingham's opportunity to make its triumphant return to NASCAR, or at least a part of me feels that way anyway. But here is something I might want to suggest to the track operators and NASCAR, if they were to make this happen.
Don't schedule Rockingham at a time of year, when the weather is cold, I think that is the main reason why they had so much trouble filling the stands, when it closed in '04. I believe in my heart that people will come see a race at Rockingham, if you schedule it at a time of year, when the weather is warm.
Here is something I think could be an idea. I think NASCAR has another year on its contract with the non points exhibition Busch Light Clash, at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Daytona 500 first race of the season as always.
Here is my idea for what the West Coast swing should maybe look like. Phoenix race two of the season. Las Vegas race three of the season. Move Sonoma to the earlier portion of the season, and make it a part of the west coast swing, to fill the void left by Auto Club Speedway. COTA should be race five of the season swapping weekends with Atlanta, since it is out in the Midwest. You would have a true West Coast swing with Phoenix, Las Vegas, Sonoma, and Austin in consecutive weeks.
After that you could have Atlanta, the Bristol Dirt Race, Richmond, Martinsville and Talladega in consecutive weeks, since they are all basically in the Southeastern United States, you could have a Southern swing, than from mid May to early June, you could have a Carolina swing, with the teams racing close to home for four straight weeks, with the Throwback Race at Darlington, the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro, the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte on Memorial Day Weekend, and then since I already suggested moving Sonoma to the West Coast swing, I think Rockingham could take Sonoma's current spot in early June. I think all three National Touring Series should be at Rockingham, on the same weekend, just for the record.
I think these would be great cost cutting measures for the sport, that could save teams a lot of money, with all the traveling they do back and forth across the country.
Well you may blame the weather, I think NASCAR just does a terrible job marketing these races. I've been to dozens of these marquee races where the stands were less than half full. What they need are some real fans in the marketing department. I am sure we could generate enuf excitement to fill these tracks. Thx....
Hey Icy - I was just at Fontana expecting a construction site. Well just like everything Fontana, it hasn't been touched. So I flew a complete Auto Club Race Track. Not what I was expecting. I will be posting that in the coming days ahead. Also heading to Wilksboro for the All Star race, so I am hoping to get something good. thx...
Well shot! Enjoyed the vid. Brought back memories of when I watched NASCAR back in the day👍
Thank you for watching. Was the windiest day i've ever fought, but went for it. The wind did keep me from getting down onto the infield. I was also at Bristol and the dirt is already on the track. Another challenging mission, that scoreboard hanging across the track is sketchy and again I didn't get into the infield. Heading for Talladega next.
Another track Nascrap pushed aside to get to the "Big Market's". How that work out Nascrap?
Hey Ray - Well said... One the bright side there won't be another race at Fontucky for awhile. That track was the worst. I went to several races their and it was always awful.
Nascar 'leadership' is just as bad as the old days. I attended Road America and have never seen a bigger crowd except at the Indy 500 or Daytona. Two years later they drop it for a Chicago street race. Now I grew up watching USAC stock cars at Milwaukee mile, so ovals are my love, but take a race with over 100,000 attendees off the schedule to to have another failure like the LA coliseum shows utter Woke stupidity. I'm afraid there's no hope for Nascar...
@@Dan-jl1fk road America wasn't good for TV as far as cup series race. And I don't know what it was costing nascar to rent the track and promote but it's more than the city of Chicago is paying nascar. Xfinity series race at road America is not a nascar promoted event road America is the promoter
@John Haas Nascar and it's never ending yellow flag policy isn't Road America's fault. And lack of Nascar control of the venue will also hold true at chicago. The poor attendance at the Coliseum is a foreshadowing of what can be expected for the street race. And the money has to come from somewhere after all. More bad choices IMO.
Went to this track for many years set behind the flag stand for spring and fall race would love to see it come back
Good Morning Bennett - Thank you for watching. Rockingham used to be my Dads favorite track and he was the ultimate Benny Parsons fanboy. So when I had the opportunity to go to this site, it was surreal. Of course the condition of the facility was a little depressing, but NC has pledged a bunch of money to refurbish the track in hopes of getting it back on the NASCAR schedule. My fingers are crossed... Please keep watching, I have some Great Tracks ahead on my schedule... thx
Section 166 row 85 seats 1 -6 back stretch top row that's where you would find me 2 Sundays out of the year. Great times good memories. I can still hear the P.A. Hill Overton. Great voice.
Hey Danny - I can't even remember dinner yesterday, those are memories of a lifetime. Thank you for sharing... it is such a great track, I look forward to its better days ahead
I love a track thats not quite a short track but has characteristics of one (Pheonix before it was ruined, New Hampshire) and this to be is another one of those. I hope it can make a comeback like North Wilkesboro did.
Hey Ethan - Thanks for watching... Rockingham was my Dad's favorite track and I grew up watching races there. I really want to see them bring this one back. Now that Fontana is gone, this is a perfect replacement. Please stay tuned, I have some great tracks ahead... thx...
We need it back
Hey Nicholas - Thank you for watching... I couldn't agree more. Instead of adding Iowa, how about bringing back the Rock. I will be going there again in a couple weeks to see if there are any improvements. Last time it was pretty sad, but the local gov had allocated funds for repair. So stay tuned, we may or may not be surprised.. thx...
Bring back The Rock!
Hey Slag - The Rock to replace Fontana is the perfect answer. Nascar better be listening... Thanks for watching, I have some great tracks ahead, stay tuned
For as long as the track has been sitting it looks to be a pretty good shape we were there last year we got to go in the Enfield would love to actually see a race there though
Hey Race Fan - compared to N Wilksboro, rockingham is still nearly ready to race. With Fontana finally out, The Rock would be a perfect fit. Thanks for watching, I have some great tracks and cities ahead. Thx...
I sure hope The ROCK makes a comeback. At 1.017 miles in length it made for some great races. Nice video. Never heard of My My Snake Eyes, but I really like that song.
Hey Mark - thanks for watching. Rockingham was one of my favorite tracks and I really hope it makes a come back. NC has allocated funds for the restoration so hopefully we will see it again. Thx..
Hey Mark - I am headed to N Wilksboro for the All Star Race, but I am also going to swing back by Rockingham to see if they've made any progress with the updates. I will post something in the coming weeks... thx...
@@AcAdapterInc Hey thanks, any update would be great. Have fun at N. Wilkesboro. We'll be watching on TV.
They brought back North Wilkesboro it's time to bring back the Rock/Nascar needs to get back to the roots good old short track racing even though the rock it's a short track it's a good track
Hey Tim - Thanks for watching. I 100% agree, Rockingham was my Dad's favorite track and i grew up watching races there. Now that they've dropped Fontana, they need to bring back the Rock.... I was just out on the west coast and went to Fontana to see it torn down, believe it or not, it is still untouched. Was a real let down. I wanted to see rubble in the worst way. Please keep watching - Lots of good stuff ahead... thx...
I was at that race also. The Subway 400. Still have my ticket. Dale Jr. Had his best finish there.
Hey Allan - Thanks for watching... That is awesome. I think I would frame the ticket with a picture from that race. It probably has much more than sentimental value. I've seen stuff like that sell for a fortune. Rockingham was always one of my favorite tracks and it's nice to see NC committing to bringing it back.. thx...
Love this track❤️
Hey Buckeye - Thanks for watching... Doing this track was a labor of love. When I was a little kid my dad used to be a big Benny Parsons fanboy. All I would hear was Benny Benny Benny. Now looking back it does give me great memories. So actually getting to be at Rockingham was literally a dream come true. Please keep watching, I have some great Cities, Race Tracks and events ahead. thx....
Won’t be long until NASCAR’s return to Rockingham
Hey Justin - I like your optimism, but the condition of that track says otherwise. 2025 at the soonest. But it would be great to see it back on the schedule. Thanks for watching...
Could honestly probably be ran in arca
@@yeticupseries1622 arca is a joke lol. Needs the cup series for a true test. Nothing else will revive it unless it's cup.
@@tamezzodiac2862 cars tour would especially now with Jr involved in ownership
Maybe there's hope since North Wilkesboro is making a comeback.
There is a PBS video on UA-cam outlining North Carolina's commitment to refurbishing this track. They have allotted funds, hopefully it will be enough.
Take North Wilkesboro, Rockingham, and include the World 600. Anyone winning these three races gets A Mllion Dollars
Hey Charles - Thanks for watching. A million ain't what it used to be. Make it 10mil and you'll have some real beating and banging. Please keep watching, I have some great cities and tracks ahead... thx..
If those solar panels are high enough off the ground, someone could sell premium parking- it's shaded.
Hey Scot - Thanks for watching. Funny I saw the panels and was going to swoop around them and then got distracted. But I thought the exact same thing, they should have built them up to preserve the ground space. Looks like power to no where... thx..
I have been following this track's story since I was 11 years old. I genuinely thought the track was lost for good after the Truck series left.
For awhile there, I was right. It was in terrible shape. People were constantly breaking into the facility and stealing things from it. The track had weeds growing out of the pavement and parts of the suites were literally falling off onto the grandstands. The turns 1 and 2 grandstands were caving in on themselves and the back stretch grandstands were ripped out of the track and taken to the dragstrip in Charlotte. Atlanta Motor Speedway even took the infield fence from Rockingham after a tornado hit the track.
Thankfully the new owners are actually taking care of the facility now. Who knows? Maybe Rockingham will return to NASCAR now that we know Auto Club will be gone for at least 1 season, maybe 2 if things go wrong in the construction of the short track.
Hey Ty - Thank you for the history. It is great to hear it from someone who's been following along. I am not sure if you've seen it, but about a week ago PBS did a short video on NC allocating money to refurb the track in hopes of getting it back on the schedule. I don't think they stated the amount given, but if NC puts in a share I am sure others will follow. This is such a great track, one that I always loved to watch. Fingers crossed this one is back on the schedule in 2024. thx....
I really hope the pavement wears out and races good.. Hopefully they used the asphalt they used to because usually modern repaves suck... Rockingham was great cause it was so abrasive and worn out and naturally wore out.
The condition it is in now, really makes it necessary to repave which would not be optimal for a few years. Maybe they could really open it up for use and wear it out within a couple years, fingers crossed.
@@AcAdapterInc I know it needed to be repaved, but my point was I was wondering if they used the original pavement they used to pave it with because Rockingham used to always use really abrasive asphalt. It was like mixed with sand and ect. It needs to age nice. Unfortunately, nascar has had so many issued with repaves being too perfect and ect recently, and I hope that's not the case where because any hope for it will be lost if that's the case. I mean the track had to succeed and if it comes back and puts on a bad bottom feeder race it's not gonna last unfortunately. I hope it is that abrasive sand like asphalt and wears good.
Don't forget the sealant they put down Saturday evening. Someone would haul off into turn 1 forgetting it got slick overnight.
So, is the track owner in the process of rebuilding the speedway or what cuz I couldn't tell? The track's surface looked darker so I assume it has been repaved? I don't know but what I know is that North Carolina (my home state) is doing everything they can to get NASCAR racing at other NC tracks that isn't Charlotte Motor Speedway. I hope it works out after all it did for North Wilkesboro.
Hey Cole - Thanks for watching... NC just allocated several million to rehab the track and the drag strip. I think they are seeing NASCAR add back old tracks and are hoping they can get in on the action. This track needs allot of work, but at least the work is underway. Please keep watching, I have some great cities and tracks ahead. thx...
I think the constant messing with the formula is what killed NASCAR. They couldn't leave well enough alone in the 90's and 00's. They had to start resetting the points, changing the cars every year or two, constantly messing with the points system until they lost all credibility as a professional sanctioning body. How many of the tracks that NASCAR added in the 90's and 00's are still around? Chicago - closed. Fontana - closed. Kentucky - closed. But Wilkesboro? Coming back. Rockingham? Coming back. Darlington is selling out when they can't print enough tarps to cover enough seats at Texas to make it look full.
Hey RoastBeef - Great Name... Thanks for watching. I agree 100%. What they're doing to Fontana is nothing short of a travesty. Selling the land for big bucks and then throwing in some same old same old "short track". California is a great market, so let's take it out of the line up for a couple years. Anyway, I have been watching other types of racing that still have the original Nascar magic. Please keep watching, I have some great cities and tracks ahead. thx...
Should put Rockingham back on the schedule after California goes instead of the stupid Chicago street race.
Hey Drums - Thx for watching. I totally agree Rockingham was one of my favorite tracks. Was just at Fontana hoping to see it torn up, but they still haven't touched it (total let down, I want to see it demo'd). Heading for N wilks right now so good stuff ahead. Thx...
Love the rock. Went there twice a year for years. Was there for November race it started snowing then was there again one year got sun burn in November That’s NC for ya They had to bad dates February and November. Hope to be there again one day soon had alot of good times there
Hey Keith - Thanks for watching. The Rock is one track I never got to in person. But I loved it when they raced there. Finally getting there was for sure a bucket list item. I hope next time I see it, it will be in better shape..
Haven't watched NASCAR in years so.... has this track not been used lately? The track itself looks in great condition but one of the sides look like they've suffered some flooding/erosion 1:22 about. Just curious. Nice video.
Hey Z - No this track has been mothballed for several years as you can see by it's condition. It is in need of some serious repair. But... North Carolina has just put up some money for renovations in hope of bringing Nascar back. They are also refurbing the drag strip. So not likely in 2024, but 2025 is possible. The drivers did like this track.
@AcAdapterInc Yeah, I stopped watching Nascar when they switched to the restart points thing. Idk, I miss the days when it was a marathon of good racing. Glad to see NC is bringing this track back into action.
@@Thezellofamily hope to see ya watching rockingham when it returns :)
They were tearing down the grandstand to put some stupid party deck in and because nobody knew how that was built, they caused a landslide.
@@TravisMSimpson Omg, how stupid.
If they bring this back I'll watch Nascar again. Imagine sitting in the stands again, eating fried bologna sandwich 🥪 and drinking a cheerwine 🍾 . I'm coming all the way from fayetteville, nc. Plus image the type festivals you could have at this complex
Hey Lilrog - Thank you for watching... Rockingham is such an iconic track. I loved the track even if Jimmie Johnson was winning every race. I will be headed back to the track next month to check on the progress, so please keep watching... thx...
It looks like they will only have seating on the front stretch which makes sense to put money into renovations and make it up to date so nascar comes back and stays. 😊
Hey C&B - Thanks for watching... Rockingham was one of my all time favorite tracks. I am really happy that they are renovating the facility. It would be great to see it on the 2024 schedule. Please keep watching, I have some great tracks ahead... thx...