NASCAR has announced it will take over racing operations at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, starting with the 2024 season. This move is part of NASCAR's acquisition of Winston-Salem Speedway Inc. The organization has named Austin Shuford, previously with Track Enterprises at Nashville Fairgrounds, to manage the stadium's racing operations. The decision to take over operations at the historic track reflects NASCAR's commitment to the sport's roots, with Ben Kennedy, a key figure in the deal, emphasizing its importance to the France family. The city of Winston-Salem owns the stadium, and NASCAR's takeover is seen as a significant step for the future of the venue.
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#NASCAR News: NASCAR has announced the acquisition of Winston-Salem Speedway Inc., and as part of that acquisition has taken over racing operations of the historic Bowman Gray Stadium heading into the 2024 season: https://t.co/tM8MfrFzdf
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We're going to write the next great chapter together! NASCAR will manage racing operations for historic Bowman Gray Stadium with the City of Winston-Salem. https://t.co/sTPvfx0KLA
NASCAR to manage racing operations for Bowman Gray Stadium with City of Winston-Salem https://t.co/KgwPewUwkj
NASCAR has named Austin Shuford, who has worked for Track Enterprises in running Nashville Fairgrounds, to manage Bowman Gray Stadium's racing operations. NASCAR is taking over as promoter of the racing at the stadium, which is owned by the city of Winston-Salem.
Here's some news for you, via @Jordan_Bianchi...NASCAR is going to take over operations of Bowman Gray Stadium. 👀 @BenKennedy33 talks to Jordan here about the plans: https://t.co/A7tkFnm48y
NEWS: NASCAR taking over Bowman Gray Stadium lease beginning with the 2024 season. @TheAthletic spoke to NASCAR's Ben Kennedy about the deal and why this is so important to the France family. https://t.co/Q2pal7kg7K
NASCAR vet Jeremy Mayfield has taken on a management role at a North Carolina short track https://t.co/U9DyNKCiwF