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Bristol Motor Speedway officials discuss track transformation to dirt

BMS executive vice president and general manager Jerry Caldwell and Speedway Motorsports senior vice president of operations and development, Steve Swift answered questions from the media today as the dirt transformation process continues at Bristol Motor Speedway ...

Bristol Motor Speedway reaches grandstand limit for dirt race

Bristol Motor Speedway officials announced today that the socially-distanced grandstand seating capacity for the historic Food City Dirt Race on Sunday, March 28 has been reached. A limited number of premium seating options still remain to witness the NASCAR Cup Series...

New Bristol dirt nationals event added to prep Bristol Motor Speedway’s dirt track for NASCAR race weekend

One week before the best drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series arrive to take on the challenge of the dirt-transformed Bristol Motor Speedway, the iconic Northeast Tennessee bullring that’s known worldwide as the “Home to Big Events,” will invite some of the best short ...

Sugarlands Distilling Company joins Bristol Motor Speedway as Official Moonshine

Sugarlands Distilling Company, ‘The Official Moonshine of NASCAR,’ and officials from Bristol Motor Speedway announced a multi-year partnership Tuesday during a press conference at the iconic speedway that designates Sugarlands Distilling Co. as the “Official Moonshine...

Bristol Motor Speedway to host Spring Food City race on a dirt surface for the first time in history

As part of Bristol Motor Speedway’s 60th anniversary celebration in 2021, a throwback challenge will be issued to the Gladiators in the NASCAR Cup Series by The Last Great Colosseum as the iconic half-mile bullring in Northeast Tennessee will be transformed into a ...

Bristol unveils Jimmie Johnson 5k walking trail and announces special 48 bicycles donation

Seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson, who will retire from full-time competition in the NASCAR Cup Series following the 2020 season, will be honored in two ways by Bristol Motor Speedway officials it was announced Saturday prior to the start of the Bass Pro Shops NRA...

Dirt race at Bristol?

Sports Business Journal's Adam Stern reports that NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports have had initial discussions about running a dirt race at Bristol Motor Speedway in the future...

Country duo Pryor & Lee to perform Saturday concert at Bristol

Country music duo Pryor & Lee will perform at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday night as the pre-race concert prior to the start of the 7:30 p.m. Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race, track officials announced today...

Bristol Motor Speedway urges fans to mask up and follow protocols during race weekend

Face coverings will be a required accessory in high-traffic areas inside the stadium for all guests who attend next weekend’s Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, and officials from The World’s Fastest Half-Mile are...

Bristol reaches capacity limit for Cup race; limited XFINITY tickets available

BMS officials announced today that the socially-distanced ticket capacity has been reached for the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race on Saturday, Sept. 19, the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race to be held at the iconic Northeast Tennessee high-banked short track...

Bristol Motor Speedway to host fans at September races

Bristol Motor Speedway will welcome a limited number of guests for the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race and the Food City 300...

No local COVID-19 clusters identified after Bristol All-Star Race

More than two weeks after Bristol Motor Speedway welcomed over 20,000 people to the country’s largest in-person sports gathering in months, local public health officials say they have not yet identified any COVID-19 case clusters directly associated with the NASCAR...

Bristol Motor Speedway officials urge public to “Be an All-Star: wear a mask”

Face coverings will be a required accessory in high-traffic areas inside the stadium for all guests who attend Wednesday’s NASCAR All-Star Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, and officials from The World’s Fastest Half-Mile are encouraging everyone in the Appalachian Highlands...

Official commemorative digital program for prestigious NASCAR All-Star Race available for free download to NASCAR Nation

To help all race fans enjoy the 36th NASCAR All-Star Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, track officials are making the 74-page commemorative digital program available for free download starting today. Please click here to download your free copy...

Bristol Motor Speedway’s TN Strong masks to be sold at Food City stores and during All-Star race

As one of 30 flagship brands in Tennessee that were selected by Governor Bill Lee’s Economic Recovery Group to participate in the recently announced TN Strong Mask Movement, Bristol Motor Speedway officials announced today that its masks will be available for purchase...

Bristol Motor Speedway officials welcome prestigious All-Star race with great responsibility and extensive planning and preparation

Bristol Motor Speedway officials are busy making preparations to host one of motorsports’ most tradition-rich events, the famed NASCAR All-Star Race, on Wednesday night, July 15, and the winner of that historic race will earn the signature trophy and lucrative $1 million...

NASCAR, Bristol Motor Speedway announce format for NASCAR All-Star race

NASCAR and Bristol Motor Speedway today announced the format for the NASCAR All-Star Race, including the introduction of...

All-Star race moving to Bristol Motor Speedway UPDATE

UPDATE: In a NASCAR season marked by historical firsts, the 36th running of the NASCAR All-Star Race will move 159 miles...

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee among weekend dignitaries for Bristol Motor Speedway

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will serve as the Grand Marshal for Sunday’s Food City presents the SUPERMARKET HEROES 500 NASCAR...

Bristol Motor Speedway Cup race named The Food City presents the SUPERMARKET HEROES 500

Bristol Motor Speedway and Food City officials announced today a fitting new event name for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race...