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The two RV Gypsies at to Carolina Speedway
6355 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
phone: - '704.869.0313
(several dates in July 2019)

USA map showing location of North CarolinaNC map showing location of Gastonia

TRACK INFORMATION

  • Built in 1961 after Robinwood Speedway in Gastonia, North Carolina was closed.

  • The Harrison family and legendary race promoter Humpy Wheeler first opened the track.

  • 4/10 mile oval

  • Home of the Annual Shrine 100

  • Home of the King of the Carolinas

  • 14.784 is the Super Late Model track record held by Chris Ferguson

  • Known as ‘The Action Track’

  • Gates open at 5:00 PM with Racing at 8:00 PM
Carolina Speedway welcome sign racetrack and cars at Carolina Speedway
racetrack and cars at Carolina Speedway racetrack at Carolina Speedway

Each Friday night, a mascot throws lots of candy to the children.
cousins at Carolina Speedway mascot at Carolina Speedway
racetrack and cars at Carolina Speedway
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crunched racecar at Carolina Speedway smoking racecar at Carolina Speedway

The two RV Gypsies returned to Carolina Speedway, July 20, 2019 because the Sprinters were racing. The announcer said they are the fastest cars that will be seen in South Carolina. They need to be pushed in order to start.
Sprint racecar being pushed to start at Carolina Speedway
Sprint Cars racing at Carolina Speedway Sprint Cars racing at Carolina Speedway

Below: Trump Sprint car #20 says "Make 'em Cry Again" and "Build That Wall"

Trump Sprint Car Trump Sprint Car

Below: Each Friday night, a mascot throws lots of candy to the children. Anthony got so much candy that his pockets were bulging and his pants were falling down. On this night, the mascot was Captain Carolina.
Captain Carolina and Anthony Captain Carolina

Below; Before and during the National Anthem, Captain Carolina drove an ATV around the racetrack. (photo was NOT taken while the National Anthem was playing - that would be wrong to do)
Captain Carolina and the USA flag

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