Question: In which North Carolina city was NASCAR’s first Strictly Stock Series race held?
Answer: Charlotte. NASCAR’s first race in the Strictly Stock Series, now known as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, took place at Charlotte’s ¾-mile dirt track in June 1949. The track was located at the old Charlotte Speedway, which was built where Charlotte-Douglas International Airport sits today. Soon after this race, North Carolina became the center of the NASCAR world due to its proximity to major sports racing venues.
