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Situated within the Sandhills region of North Carolina, Rockingham Speedway opened in 1965. The legendary Curtis Turner made his go back to NASCARĀ® with a victory within the tracks inaugural event in 1965, whilst local favorite Benny Parsons clinched the 1973 championship here. A 1994 victory at Rockingham clinched that years NASCAR championship for Dale Earnhardt. It was once his seventh title, tying Earnhardt with Richard Petty for such a lot within the sports history. The power formerly referred to as North Carolina Motor Speedway and respectfully nicknamed The Rock experienced a rebirth under the direction of recent owner Andy Hillenburg. Rockingham Speedway showcases the wealthy NASCAR history of this North Carolina track.