Just One Month 'Til the Premiere of Red Dirt Rising

During a week in which the future of NASCAR is the hottest topic, the folks behind the new film "Red Dirt Rising" are thinking about the sport's past.  It's beginning, actually.

One month from today, "Red Dirt Rising" will premiere at a special event at North Wilkesboro Speedway.  On May 15, the Speedway will re-open after 10 years.  Flathead Fords will take to the track for a 20-lap race, and afterwards fans can get a first look at the movie.

"Red Dirt Rising" tells a tale of love in the time of moonshine, when racing’s earliest heroes were born. The story follows the lives of three young men who come of age to find escape from life’s challenges on the track, ultimately shaping the future of their families and stock car racing during the Fightin’ Forties.

Tickets for the premiere are available in advance at www.historicnws.com/tickets . Keep up with all the happenings by joining the fan site on facebook or http://www.reddirtrising.com/.