Winston Cup Museum News & Updates

State of NASCAR Heading into the 2020 Season

The current state of NASCAR is a much-discussed topic. NASCAR race viewership has been in decline and written about for many, many years. What’s being done to reverse the decline – or at a minimum, stabilize it? And have the folks at the helm really made a positive...

On the lookout for Radar Brewing, Industry Hill’s Newest Neighbor

Industry Hill has a new neighbor opening its door soon….and the rest of the neighbors can’t wait, especially the Winston Cup Museum. Radar Brewing is set to welcome the public into its brewery by the end of the year. We caught up with the owners – no novices to the...

Bank of America Roval Makes Its Mark

If you know anything about NASCAR races, you know we love to change up our events. Races evolve over time with locations, dates, sponsors and a whole host of other details. The recent Bank of America Roval 400, held in Charlotte last month, is no exception. But the...

Your most asked NASCAR questions – answered!

Racing History

Inquiring minds want to know the answers to some of the most common NASCAR questions plugged into a Google search. Some are ones that fans might not normally say out loud and others are more practical concerns – but the bottom line is that folks want to know! So here...

NASCAR and Prohibition: How Outlawing Alcohol Created a Racing Industry

Racing History

While the 18th Amendment outlawed alcohol, it didn’t decrease Americans desire for it. And it certainly didn’t diminish entrepreneurs interest in filling the void of Prohibition. Most know that while drinking was outlawed for a period of time in our country, people...

Firecracker 400 now Coke Zero Sugar 400 – July NASCAR Tradition

Racing History

Names changes are tough for everyone. Companies merge and change names; products get overhauled and change names; even streets change names (and confuse drivers for a while!). And now, a historic NASCAR race has changed names…and will even change the date on which it...

Celebrating 50 Years of Racing: Dover International Speedway

Racing History

Anniversaries are a big deal (just ask any couple who’s been married, 25, 50 or even 75 years!). So it’s no surprise that Dover International Speedway has big plans for celebrating its 50th anniversary season. Dover is the capital city of Delaware, our first state,...

Axe Throwing Comes to Winston-Salem

Downtown WS

When someone mentions throwing axes, what comes to mind? A Game of Thrones episode? Something lumberjacks do for fun? The latest exercise craze? Believe it or not, axe throwing is now a sport growing in popularity, with axe throwing venues popping up around the...

Honoring Earl “The Pearl” Monroe

Downtown WS, Winston Salem history

Our museum has a close connection with the National Sports Media Association (NSMA) and its award event. We hosted a welcome reception for event attendees last summer and museum co-owner, Christy Spencer, serves on the NSMA board. So when we learned that this year’s...

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