Nascar At Bristol Motor Speedway
Became bristol motor speedway in 1996.
Nascar at bristol motor speedway. The stock car racing series is holding its annual all star race for the first time at bristol motor speedway in tennessee where up to 30 000 fans will be. Bristol tennessee year of first cup event. Bristol is among the most popular tracks on the nascar schedule because of its distinct features which include extraordinarily steep banking an all concrete surface two. Nascar and speedway motorsports officials had previously announced the race was moving to bristol from charlotte motor speedway which had hosted 34 of the race s 35 previous editions.
Add to your collection with authentic bristol motor speedway memorabilia and collectibles such as bristol motor speedway diecasts home decor and much more. 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 prize in front of a significant number of spectators. While the stands weren t as crowded as usual nascar allowed bristol motor speedway to sell up to 30 000 tickets for wednesday night s all star race the sport s biggest crowd since the covid 19. Turns 24 28 backstretch 4 8 frontstretch 5 9 length track type.
Opened in 1961 and hosted its first nascar sprint cup series race on july 30 1961 won by jack smith. The 533 mile concrete oval has 600 foot straightaways. Nascar is waving the green flag for fans. Bristol motor speedway formerly known as bristol international raceway and bristol raceway is a nascar short track venue located in bristol tennessee constructed in 1960 it held its first nascar race on july 30 1961.