NASCAR Icon Rallies to Save Greenville-Pickens Speedway

Legendary driver vows to race at historic track if it's preserved

Mar. 13, 2026 at 8:18pm

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The Pickens County Planning Commission recently voted on plans to demolish the Greenville-Pickens Speedway, a historic NASCAR racing venue. In response, a legendary NASCAR driver has publicly thrown their support behind efforts to save the track, pledging to be the first entry if it is preserved.

Why it matters

The Greenville-Pickens Speedway has hosted NASCAR events for decades and holds significant historical value for the sport. Its potential demolition has sparked outcry from racing fans and industry figures who want to see the track preserved as part of NASCAR's legacy.

The details

The Pickens County Planning Commission voted on plans to demolish the Greenville-Pickens Speedway, a historic NASCAR racing venue that has hosted events for decades. In response, a legendary NASCAR driver has publicly thrown their support behind efforts to save the track, pledging to be the first entry if it is preserved.

  • The Pickens County Planning Commission voted on the demolition plans at a meeting on March 9, 2026.

The players

@GPSpeedway1

The official Twitter handle for the Greenville-Pickens Speedway.

@CARSTour

A late model stock and pro late model racing series that has expressed interest in returning to the Greenville-Pickens Speedway if it is preserved.

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What’s next

The Pickens County Planning Commission will continue to deliberate on the future of the Greenville-Pickens Speedway.

The takeaway

The potential demolition of the historic Greenville-Pickens Speedway has sparked an outcry from NASCAR fans and industry figures who want to see the track preserved as part of the sport's legacy. A legendary driver's public support for saving the venue could help rally the community to protect this important piece of motorsports history.