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Possible Moonshine Cave Discovered Under Historic NASCAR Speedway

The discovery at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina adds to the track's storied history with moonshine running.

  • A possible moonshine cave has been discovered under the grandstands of North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina.
  • The discovery was made during a routine cleaning and inspection, revealing a 700-square-foot open area.
  • The cave and an interior wall found could have been used for making and hiding illegal liquor, according to Speedway Motorsports officials.
  • North Wilkesboro Speedway, one of the original NASCAR tracks, has a history intertwined with moonshine running.
  • The discovery adds to the lore of the speedway, which recently hosted NASCAR races again after extensive restoration.
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