Bowman Gray Stadium, NASCAR racing track in Winston-Salem, United States
Bowman Gray Stadium is a motorsport venue in Winston-Salem with a quarter-mile asphalt oval track and a grandstand accommodating 20,000 spectators. The facility alternates between racing events in summer and college football games during the academic year.
This venue was built in 1937 during the Great Depression and initially hosted college football games. Racing events started in 1949, transforming it into a significant motorsport location.
The venue serves as a home field for Winston-Salem State University's football team and hosts multiple racing divisions throughout the warmer months. Students and motorsport fans share the same space during different seasons.
The best times to visit are Saturday evenings during the summer months from May through August when racing events take place. Visitors should check online for current event details and seating options before planning their trip.
This is one of the oldest continuously operating weekly racing venues in the country, with more than seven decades of motorsport history. NASCAR took over management operations in March 2024 under a lease agreement extending to 2050.
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