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America’s Most Famous Short Track - Hickory NC 📍
Bobby Isaac Memorial | 📅 September 5

Located in beautiful Newton, NC, Hickory Motor Speedway is known as the 'Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars' and 'America's Most Famous Short Track'. It was Ned Jarrett who coined the phrase 'Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars' as some of the biggest names in auto racing got their start at the nostalgic facility. Drivers such as Ned & Dale Jarrett, Ralph Earnhardt, Bobby Isaac and Dennis Setzer call Hickory Motor Speedway home after starting their careers on the historic short track.

10/26/2026

Please join us in prayer after the passing of our HMS family member, former competitor, car owner, crew member, head of security, Danny Chafin. Danny passed away this morning and will be missed by all who knew him. The family would find comfort in your prayers at this time.

“God will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” -Revelation 21:4

10/25/2026

Cool video from Stapleton42 talking with Glenn Jarrett and reminiscing about the history of Hickory Motor Speedway.

Ned Jarrett began his racing career at Hickory Motor Speedway in 19...

10/25/2026

Please take a moment and join us in prayer for one of our longtime HMS family members, Danny Chafin, as he is in the hospital right now and would covet our prayers.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”-Philippians 4:6

10/17/2026

IT IS METAL-CRUNCHING MAYHEM DAY at Hickory Motor Speedway!

10/15/2026

HICKORY MOTOR SPEEDWAY, NC
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 17TH 6PM
ADDRESS: 3130 US-70, NEWTON, NC 28658

EVENT LIST:
SCHOOL BUS RACE
CAR CRASHING STUNTS
THE JET CAR BURN DOWN
MONSTER TRUCK ACTION
FWD DEMO DERBY
BOAT & CAMPER TRAILER RACE
STOCK ENDURO
SKIDCAR RACE
FLAG POLE RACE
TEAM CHAIN RACE
(EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Visit www.tourofdestruction.com to purchase tickets online
WEEK OF SHOW - ADULTS (13+) $35 KIDS (3-12) $10 / 2 & UNDER FREE!

10/13/2026

4 DAYS!

Address

3130 Highway 70 SE
Newton, NC
28658

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 11pm

Telephone

+18284643655

Website

http://www.hickorymotorspeedway.com/

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