Hickory Motor Speedway is a short track located in Hickory, North Carolina. It is one of stock car racing's most storied venues, and is often referred to as the "World's Most Famous Short Track" and the "Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars".
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Capacity: 10,200
Opened: June 1951
Major events: Current: · SMART Modified Tour (1990, 1995, 2006, 2011, 2021–present) · CARS Tour (1999–present) · Former: · NASCAR Busch Series · Galaxy Food Centers 300 (1982–1998) · The Pantry 300 (1982–1994) · NASCAR Southeast Series (1995, 2004) · NASCAR Grand National East Series (1972–1973) · NASCAR Winston Cup Series (1953–1971) · NASCAR Convertible Series (1956–1959)