Chase outdoor thrills, trace the lives of local legends, and unwind in a historic property in this river city less than an hour from Greensboro.
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Our State Book Club Presents: Daniel S. Pierce
Inspired by the roar of car engines and the speedway crowds, a writer documented the tales and triumphs of one of North Carolina’s favorite pastimes.
Richard Petty: A Hometown Hero
“The King” — a NASCAR legend and Randolph County native — reflects on 75 years of North Carolina racing history at the Petty Museum.
3 Piedmont Pit Stops for Motorsports History
From small town plazas to towering stadiums and full-scale museums, check out these new destinations along North Carolina’s Moonshine and Motorsports Trail.
Moonshine Through the Ages
Under the glow of the Carolina moon, distillers crafted countless gallons of illicit liquor, turning country roads into hidden ’shine speedways.
4 Drivers Every North Carolinian Should Know
Meet the people whose fast-lane driving broke barriers in our state’s stock car scene.
3 Places to Discover North Carolina’s Moonshining Past
Uncover a fascinating (and illicit) period of our state’s history, explore the secret communities where bootleggers thrived, and see remnants of old whiskey stills.
North Carolina Originals
You might know from our license plates that North Carolina was “First in Flight” and “First in Freedom,” but our state is also the proud birthplace of tinctures, treats, and time-honored traditions.
Richard Petty
Many debate the greatest of all time in American sports, but when it comes to North Carolina racing, there’s no doubt who reigns supreme.
