The first Cup race was held in 1958 and won by Bob Welborn. Rex White's six victories is the Cup Series record. Hall of Famer Glen Wood won four times — and logged a total of 29 victories across all divisions — and his sons remember the fun they had watching Daddy race at one of the most volatile circuits in NASCAR.

After three years in L.A., NASCAR brings its preseason race back to North Carolina, where Bowman Gray Stadium's return marks an emotional start to 2025.

Current and former NASCAR drivers are stoked for the sport’s return to Bowman Gray Stadium, an event that aims to have a long-term impact on the famed venue that currently hosts college football games and modifieds races.

Coliseums have housed gladiators, wild animals, drama, and mock naval battles. But until the 20th century, they never held horsepower, until Bowman Gray Stadium was built.