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NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (Feb. 2, 2011) – In Historic North Wilkesboro Speedway’s second year of operation, the five-eighths-mile track will host the United Auto Racing Association-Stars for the first-time ever when the Late Model circuit invades the facility in 2011.

The Hendersonville, N.C.-based circuit which has Coleman Pressley, son of former NASCAR driver Robert Pressley, as its defending champion, and Robert Johnson, son of NASCAR legend Junior Johnson, as its 2010 top rookie, will race in Wilkes County on June 18. The UARA’s inaugural appearance at North Wilkesboro will be during 鼎rash and Bashweekend. UARA replaces the USAR Pro Cup event that was tentatively planned for that date.

“While it still has to be determined how many laps we will race due to tire testing that must be completed, we know the priority is putting on the absolute best event we can for the fans,UARA President Kerry Bodenhamer said. 的 have worked very hard with Bosco (Lowe), Alton (McBride Jr.) and the Speedway Associates Inc. team to get this date on the calendar. I am very excited to bring UARA to the famous speedway in North Wilkesboro, N.C.”

SAI President McBride said that in addition to the UARA race on June 18 the 鼎rash and Bashweekend would include a demolition derby for full-size and compact cars, a chain race, and a camper-trailer race. Event details, including rules and prize money, will be available on the track’s Web site beginning Feb. 7.

“We have been very fortunate over the last year to be recognized for our commitment to putting on history-making and fun events for the fans,McBride said. 典he wonderful events at HNWS are a reality due to all the great fans, competitors, sponsors and the SAI/HNWS team in every department and on every level. The June 18 event will prove to be another first-class, affordable weekend to make the 2011 HNWS history books.”

Campers may arrive on Friday of race weekend after noon. Tickets for the event will go on sale Feb. 7 at 9 a.m. at the speedway’s ticket office and online at www.historicnws.com.

Historic North Wilkesboro Speedway 2011 Schedule

April 7-9 PASS North Wilkesboro 300; Tour-type Stadium Modifieds

May 13-14 Southern Truck & Tractor Pullers Association

June 18 UARA; Crash and Bash Weekend (Demolition Derby, Chain Race, Camper-Trailer).

July 23 USAC Silver Crown; MOPAR National Midget series

Sept. 2-3 2nd annual Labor Day Classic PASS 200

Sept. 17 Back to Basics Historic Race Weekend

Sept. 24 Wilkes County Cruisers Car Show and Swap Meet

Oct. 2 2nd annual Triple Header Weekend

Oct. 28-29 2nd annual Short Track Shootout

Nov. 12 Chump Car 8-Hour Enduro