Nascar Bristol Motor Speedway
Opened in 1961 and hosted its first nascar sprint cup series race on july 30 1961 won by jack smith.
Nascar bristol motor speedway. The 533 mile concrete oval has 600 foot straightaways. 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. 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. 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.
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. Nascar heads to bristol tenn. Add to your collection with authentic bristol motor speedway memorabilia and collectibles such as bristol motor speedway diecasts home decor and much more. Turns 24 28 backstretch 4 8 frontstretch 5 9 length track type.
Became bristol motor speedway in 1996. On sunday for what should be one of the most entertaining races of the year. Every nascar fan can find officially licensed bristol motor speedway clothing and gear as we offer a variety of sizes and styles. 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.
The stars of the nascar cup series will battle under the lights at bristol motor speedway in a no holds barred clash for 1 million at the first ever wednesday night nascar all star race at bristol on july 15. Bristol tennessee year of first cup event.