Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

Negotiations continue on efforts to bring racing to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

Negotiations continue on efforts to bring racing to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

April 8, 2024
Mayor Freddie O’Connell built much of last year’s bid for higher office on the back of opposition to a plan for the city to help fund the construction of a new stadium for the Tennessee Titans on city-owned land on the banks of the Cumberland River

New development proposed for Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

New development proposed for Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

November 22, 2023
A group of neighbors, music industry professionals and artists is pitching a new redevelopment vision for the [Nashville] fairgrounds in hopes of leapfrogging the long-discussed NASCAR racetrack plan, Axios has learned

Richard Petty would like to see All-Star Race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

Richard Petty would like to see All-Star Race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

November 19, 2023
Richard Petty came to Nashville ... for two purposes − to be inducted into the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Hall of Fame and to throw his support behind the effort to bring NASCAR Cup Series racing back to the historic venue

Bristol Motor Speedway carries community support to next legislative session

Bristol Motor Speedway carries community support to next legislative session

August 1, 2023
This morning Bristol Motor Speedway requests a deferral of a proposed lease agreement to restore and operate Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

Bristol Motor Speedway unveils new renderings for the restoration of Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

Bristol Motor Speedway unveils new renderings for the restoration of Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

July 20, 2023
Bristol Motor Speedway, a renowned leader in the motorsports industry, is proud to announce the release of three stunning renderings showcasing the much-anticipated restoration of the historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. The unveiling of these renderings marks

Metro Nashville Consultant Finds Fairgrounds Speedway in Disrepair

Metro Nashville Consultant Finds Fairgrounds Speedway in Disrepair

June 23, 2023
After years of financial neglect, Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway requires extensive renovation to improve safety and operational success, according to a detailed facility analysis conducted by a leading motorsports venue consultant. The analysis, prepared for the Metro

75th Anniversary Feature: Nashville and NASCAR go back awhile

75th Anniversary Feature: Nashville and NASCAR go back awhile

June 21, 2023
Offering both a rich history and a modern-day sparkle on the NASCAR calendar, Nashville Superspeedway holds a vital position in the sport – the track home to the popular Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series race Sunday night (7 p.m. ET on NBC, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Legislation filed to lead Fairgrounds Speedway to Bristol Motor Speedway

Legislation filed to lead Fairgrounds Speedway to Bristol Motor Speedway

May 31, 2023
Legislation has been filed to approve a lease partnership between Nashville and Bristol Motor Speedway to restore and operate the historic Fairgrounds Speedway. The partnership between Bristol and Nashville provides significant relief for the taxpayers by shifting $

Fair Board approves plan to renovate Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

Fair Board approves plan to renovate Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

March 15, 2023
The effort to bring NASCAR back to the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway took another significant step forward Tuesday night when the Nashville Fair Board approved Bristol Motor Speedway's proposal to renovate and lease the historic venue

Nashville Fairgrounds project meets resistance at Fair Board Meeting

Nashville Fairgrounds project meets resistance at Fair Board Meeting

December 10, 2022
The Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway could be on track to get a new makeover, but the proposal is being met with lots of concerns from community members

Nashville Mayor’s Office, Bristol Motor Speedway Present Contract for Fairgrounds Speedway to Fair Board for Review

Nashville Mayor’s Office, Bristol Motor Speedway Present Contract for Fairgrounds Speedway to Fair Board for Review

November 8, 2022
The Nashville Metropolitan Mayor’s office, in partnership with Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS), has reached an agreement on contract terms to renovate and lease the historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway (NFS) venue that includes the transformation of the Speedway campus

Bristol Motor Speedway Announces Community Benefits Partnership for Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Proposal

Bristol Motor Speedway Announces Community Benefits Partnership for Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Proposal

December 17, 2021
The potential of a brighter future for the historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway (NFS) includes a plan to enhance progress of its neighboring communities

NASCAR expected to return to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway UPDATE

NASCAR expected to return to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway UPDATE

November 30, 2021
UPDATE (11-30-2021): Following the letter of intent signed in March 2021, Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) has presented Mayor John Cooper with a proposal to both revitalize the legendary 117-year-old Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and bring NASCAR Cup Series racing back

Earliest NASCAR Could Race at Nashville Fairgrounds is 2023

Earliest NASCAR Could Race at Nashville Fairgrounds is 2023

August 4, 2021
Conversations continue for Speedway Motorsports to bring NASCAR racing to Fairgrounds Speedway even though the deadline from a letter of intent expired July 31

Chase beats dad Bill in SRX race in bid to support Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

Chase beats dad Bill in SRX race in bid to support Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

July 18, 2021
Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway seemed like a fitting way for Bill and Chase Elliott to spend an evening - some quality bonding time after bandying about the idea of racing against each other

NASCAR at Nashville Fairgrounds decision delayed

NASCAR at Nashville Fairgrounds decision delayed

July 15, 2021
Approaching a deadline to finalize an agreement to bring NASCAR back to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, Speedway Motorsports Inc. and the Metro Fair Board still have much to do

Hailie Deegan Competing in SRX Season Finale at Nashville Fairgrounds

Hailie Deegan Competing in SRX Season Finale at Nashville Fairgrounds

July 8, 2021
Hailie Deegan will compete in the Camping World SRX Series season finale July 17 at the Nashville (Tenn.) Fairgrounds Speedway

Chase Elliott Joins Camping World SRX Series at Nashville

Chase Elliott Joins Camping World SRX Series at Nashville

July 6, 2021
Chase Elliott, the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion, will compete in the Camping World SRX Series season finale July 17 at the Nashville (Tenn.) Fairgrounds Speedway. He will join his father, Bill Elliott, in the race that will air live at 8 p.m. EDT on the CBS

Nashville Fair Board holds public hearing on Fairgrounds Speedway

Nashville Fair Board holds public hearing on Fairgrounds Speedway

May 12, 2021
The latest step towards a potential NASCAR return to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway played out through dramatic political theater during a Fair Board of Commissioners meeting at the Karl Dean Ballroom in Downtown Music City on Tuesday night

Race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway unlikely before 2023

Race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway unlikely before 2023

April 13, 2021
A Nashville Fair Board commissioner said during Tuesday’s meeting that “there’s not going to be a NASCAR race at the (Fairgrounds) Speedway in 2022

Track Stats & Links

Track Specs:
Superspeedway: 1.33 mile paved oval
Turns: Banking: 18 degrees, Straights: 3 degrees
Grandstand Seating: 15,000

Track Websites:
Restore Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway
Restore Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway – Twitter
Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway – Twitter
Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway – Facebook
Track Stats – Racing-reference