Even with all of that, and without the hint of a points race that normally provides Rockingham with its most compelling story line each fall, racing commands the spotlight this weekend. That will help make this temporary city alongside U.S. 1 one of the largest in the two states Sunday. This is the last of seven weekends this year that the Winston Cup teams will be racing in the Carolinas. That's seven weekends of filled hotel rooms, crowded restaurants and people disposing of their disposable income. That economic contribution is tangible, but two states will get more than dollars out of having a race here this weekend.
Somebody is guaranteed to win something here.