NASCAR returning to North Wilkesboro brings back memories of my short time working there

NASCAR returning to Wilkes County had me thinking about the time I spent in the area as a reporter for a nearby paper.

I went to high school sports events in small towns like Ronda and Traphill and vaguely remember the high interest the fans had in the game.

For a while, attendees could take their mind off other activities and concentrate their attention on the game before them.