July 2021
This Month’s Issue: NC Motorsports
When it comes to motorsports in North Carolina, most would think NASCAR, and rightfully so—stock car racing is our Official State Sport, with roots primarily in NC (we give a nod to an early dirt track in Taking a Lap Among the Pines). But another motorsport draws fans to arenas across the state, often billed as main events at county fairs: demolition derbies. Learn more about derbies, and meet a few drivers, in Crunch Time at the Demolition Derby. Also, don’t miss the first in our electric vehicle adventures series Charging Up Along the Coast.
Feature Stories
Crunch Time at the Demolition Derby
Derbies keep bringing spectators – and drivers – back for more
The Occoneechee Speedway lives on through historic preservation
Bringing Life to ‘The Carolina Kid’
Car enthusiast Wesley Furr recently realized a childhood dream.
Departments
Understanding and Preparing for Cyber Threats
White Rock Farms Receives Funds to Improve Efficiency, Reduce Emissions
The Perks of Battery-Powered Boating
Smart Home Tech for Your Budget
EV Adventure: Charging Up Along the Coast
Turn Your RV Into a Money-Making Machine
Italian Crab Salad Stuffed Peppers
Crunch Time at the Demolition Derby
Get behind the wheel at the NC State Fair for a bird’s eye view of this action-packed hobby.
Watch some Occoneechee Speedway highlights from 1951.
Listen to this track from July’s Carolina Music artist, Justin Castellano
Kitchen Corner recipe, originally published in July 1970
