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The Hickory Motor Speedway has been in
operation for over 50 years and is the oldest
professional sporting venue in Catawba County. Hickory Motor
Speedway also stands as the oldest continually operated motor
speedway in the country. Known as the "Birthplace of the
NASCAR Stars" and "The World's Most Famous Short-Track" (the oval is
.363 miles in length) the Hickory stands alone with as an historic
race track.
The Speedway has three fully equipped concession stands, a
souvenir stand, six large restrooms areas, and three enclosed
air-conditioned hospitality suites. There is also a game room and
kid's fenced-in area with a climbing gym and swings. RV parking is
also available.
Website:
Hickory Motor Speedway
Location:
Newton NC
Distance: 1 hour and 30 minutes from Asheville
Address: 3130 Highway 70 SE, Newton NC 28658
Telephone: 828-464-3655
Hours: Call for hours
Fees: Adults $10, Teens/Seniors $7.00, Ages 7-12 $4.00, 6 &
Under Free
Allow: 1-12 hours
Nearby:
Catawba County Museum of History,
Catawba Science Center,
Hickory Furniture Mart,
Hickory Museum of Art,
Hiddenite Center,
Historic Murray's Mill
Directions: From Asheville take I-40 East towards
Statesville. Take Exit 126 for US 70 toward Newton. Turn right at
McDonald Parkway and turn left at Conover Boulevard to Speedway.
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