Wilkins claims Top Sportsman title at Lucas Oil finale
ROCKINGHAM — Sandy Wilkins won his fourth straight Southeast Division championship Sunday, applying an exclamation point by driving his 1969 Chevy Camaro past the ’66 Chevy II of Jackie Robison of Greer, S.C., in a final round showdown between the No. 1 and No. 2 qualifiers at Rockingham Dragway.
Metallica headlining 2 shows at Epicenter; DWP says fans wanted move
ROCKINGHAM — Heavy metal band Metallica will be headlining two nights of the second annual Epicenter Festival — which will not return to Richmond County for 2020.
Epicenter moving from Rockingham to Charlotte Motor Speedway
ROCKINGHAM — Epicenter will not be returning to The Rock.
Hoptoberfest draws hundreds to Rockingham Dragway for beer, wings
ROCKINGHAM — As engines roared in the background, hundreds of patrons got their fill of craft beer and chicken wings Saturday during the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce’s fifth annual Hoptoberfest at Rockingham Dragway.
More than 65 beers on tap for Hoptoberfest at Rockingham Dragway
ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond County Chamber of Commerce staff was busy Friday prepping for the fifth annual Hoptoberfest on Saturday.
Squat trucks, Moon Pies, mullets and music highlight Red, White & Fun Southern Festival at Rockingham Dragway
ROCKINGHAM — Despite the off-and-on rain Saturday, the inaugural Pabst Blue Ribbon Red, White and Fun Southern Festival went on as planned at Rockingham Dragway.
Games, drag racing, truck show and lots of music in sendoff to summer at Rockingham Dragway
ROCKINGHAM — Popular area bands including Rockingham’s own Ponder Project put the rock back in Rockingham Dragway Saturday night when racing gives way to recreation at the inaugural Pabst Blue Ribbon Red, White and Fun Southern Festival featuring the games your father probably didn’t play including toilet bowl basketball and hubcap tossing.
Norris, Lewis win top eliminator At Carolina Powerfest
ROCKINGHAM — Cassie Lewis of Lumberton and Donald Norris of Conway, South Carolina, claimed the biggest shares of the purse in the seventh annual Carolina Powerfest at Rockingham Dragway.
Rockingham Dragway owner recognized by N.C. Senate
RALEIGH — Steve Earwood, who in 1992 realized a lifelong dream with his purchase of Rockingham Dragway, was recognized Tuesday, July 23, on the floor of the North Carolina General Assembly for his contributions to the state, Richmond County and the city of Rockingham.
Hoptoberfest moving from speedway to Rockingham Dragway
ROCKINGHAM — One of the county’s largest fall events is switching venues.
The Richmond County Chamber of Commerce moved the location for the fifth annual Hoptoberfest, which was originally scheduled to be held at The Rock-Speedway and Entertainment Complex, across the street to Rockingham Dragway.
