Brett Baldeck
FOX8 WGHP
Charlotte, NC, United States
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Historic NASCAR track turned nature trail now part of North Carolina state park
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — One of the first two NASCAR tracks to open still exists in North Carolina. Despite not hosting a race in decades, it is still welcoming thousands of people every year. The historic Occoneechee Speedway in Hillsborough is now a unique nature trail. The number of people walking the nature […] → Read More
From ‘Mr. Tickles’ to ‘The Wendy’s Guy,’ Daytona 500 Media Day isn’t all serious
Before NASCAR Cup Series drivers take the green flag for Sunday’s 65th annual Daytona 500, they have to answer hundreds of questions from reporters. → Read More
Small NASCAR team coming back strong following Daytona crash one year ago
STATESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Along with the Daytona 500 this Sunday, three other racing series are competing at Daytona International Speedway leading up to The Great American Race. A small Statesville team hopes to have better luck this year in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race one day before the Daytona 500. The work […] → Read More
Preparing the next team to win the Daytona 500? Carolinas home to only motorsports high school
CONWAY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Carolinas is home to a unique high school that could be preparing the next Daytona 500-winning driver or crew member. The vocational school in Conway, South Carolina opened in 2012 and has been near capacity for student enrollment ever since. The Palmetto Academy for Learning Motorsports, or PALM […] → Read More
North Carolina 14-year-old set to drive at Chili Bowl Nationals, and he’s got an edge
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Chili Bowl Nationals are set to start next week. Despite the name, the event has nothing to do with chefs and spice and everything to do with fast cars and talented drivers. The race is held every January in Tulsa, Oklahoma featuring drivers from across the nation. There […] → Read More
Ready to Rock: Rockingham Speedway completes repave
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A racetrack from NASCAR’s past has completed its repaving job as work continues to lure NASCAR back to Rockingham Speedway. Track leaders announced in October that the speedway was set to undergo millions of dollars in upgrades. On Tuesday, the track shared a photo of a fresh layer of […] → Read More
Recycling myths causing more plastic to end up in NC landfills
If your recycle bin at home is full, you may be recycling all wrong. Environmental enthusiasts are reacting to a report that says recycling plastic is a “dead-end street”. → Read More
North Carolina home’s Halloween display attracts thousands, becomes community staple
CONCORD, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Halloween is a little less than two weeks away. Here in the Carolinas people go all out not only on pumpkins and candy but also decorating. One decorated house in Concord has quickly become a Halloween must-see. The National Retail Federation says the average household will spend just over […] → Read More
Rockingham Speedway to begin repave this month, hopes to lure NASCAR
NASCAR last visited Rockingham Speedway in 2013 for a standalone Camping Work Truck Series race. → Read More
North Carolina car restorer chosen for national TV appearance
Street Scenes Automotive in west Charlotte has roots tracing back to 2004. → Read More
Getting ‘ROVAL’ ready: More than 35,000 working hours spent preparing speedway
While NASCAR teams get a chance to relax at home this weekend, staff at Charlotte Motor Speedway have been working long hours to prepare the track for action. → Read More
South Carolina man attempting to break own golf cart speed record
FORT MILL, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Fort Mill man will attempt to break a speed record this week, the record for the fastest golf cart. The all-time mark for that speed is one he set himself in 2014 at 118.76 MPH. Robby Steen has spent the last 20 years going after the world […] → Read More
Nearly 20 years later, Fort Mill’s ‘Carolina Reaper’ continues to spark TV interest
The Guinness Book of World Records says the Carolina Reaper ranks more than 1.64 million on the Scoville Heat Unit scale. → Read More
Racing returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway, work on revitalization continues
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Months of work all come down to this. North Wilkesboro Speedway will wave the green flag Tuesday on its first race in about a decade. Thousands of fans are expected to attend one of the most anticipated events in the track’s history. Race promoters say the work at the […] → Read More
Construction work continues at North Wilkesboro Speedway ahead of racing’s return next month
Racing at North Wilkesboro Speedway traces back more than 70 years. → Read More
‘Beer Rescue’: New firetruck in NC catching looks for distributing beer
STATESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A new firetruck in Statesville won’t be putting out fires anytime soon. In fact, it’s not even part of the fire department. A brewery in town has manufactured its own fire engine to help quench the thirst of beer enthusiasts. The owner of Red Buffalo Brewing Company in Downtown […] → Read More
License plate reading cameras being purchased by HOA’s, businesses, police in Carolinas
Investigators say about 90% of property crimes go unsolved. They credit these cameras with not only providing better evidence in court, but also leading officers to a suspect faster. → Read More
Business making Monopoly games based on Carolina towns
WAXHAW, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A new craze has hit one Union County community as a new board game has shown up in stores. This game is all about the town. Waxhawopoly is self-explanatory. It’s a monopoly-style game all about Waxhaw, but Milton Bradley and the Hasbro Parker Brothers aren’t behind this version. A […] → Read More
Workouts intensify for NASCAR drivers as sport becomes increasingly competitive
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – NASCAR drivers are hitting the road to Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend, but before most of them depart on Friday, they are finishing up their 5th or 6th workout of the week. No matter if you’re a motorsports fan or not, the reality is NASCAR drivers are athletes. Like any athlete, […] → Read More
Diversity grows among Daytona 500 media as race enters 64th year
There is a team of about 300 media members bringing the action from Daytona International Speedway to millions of people around the world. → Read More