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Justin Marks’ Ex-Partner Announces Return to NASCAR’s Grounds Months After Explosive Trackhouse Exit

Months after shocking Trackhouse Racing exit, Pitbull returns to NASCAR grounds for iconic Bristol Speedway Classic
Justin Marks, Daniel Suarez and Pitbull

Dale Earnhardt Targeted as Rusty Wallace Recalls Wild NASCAR Water Bottle Incident at Bristol

Rusty Wallace recalls throwing a water bottle at Dale Earnhardt after a wild Bristol race plan went sideways in 1995.
Rusty Wallace, Dale Earnhardt Sr

Dale Earnhardt’s Forgotten Superstition Comes to Light as NASCAR Veteran Drops Bold ‘Bad Memories’ Claim

A revealing story from Kenny Wallace adds depth to Dale Earnhardt’s legacy, showing the softer side of "The Intimidator."
Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Denny Hamlin Blames NASCAR’s Delusion for the Sport Plummeting to a New Low

After a NASCAR executive's words prompted backlash from fans, Denny Hamlin points out how the sport is shooting itself in the foot.
BRISTOL, TN – SEPTEMBER 20: Denny Hamlin ( 11 Joe Gibbs Racing FedEx Toyota) looks on during practice for the running of

Hendrick Motorsport Finally Mourn Their Beloved as the NASCAR Community Gather to Honor Their Own

Hendrick Motorsports is currently mourning the passing of an important member of their family and they gave him tribute in the right way.
Jon Edwards HMS

NASCAR Easter Fever: Kyle Busch’s Inner Opportunist Ending Tyler Reddick’s 99-Lap Reign in Last Lap Thriller

Throwback to the moment when Kyle Busch steals 2022 Bristol dirt win after Tyler Reddick and Briscoe spin in final corner.
Kyle Busch

NASCAR Veteran Goes Against Fans, Doubles Down on Expletive Filled Rant Despite ‘Potty Mouth’ Allegations

Kenny Wallace ignited a firestorm on the internet with his expletive rant to make a blunt statement about fans and critics.
NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals With Wildcard Partner That Could Force NASCAR to Take Unprecedented Steps

Dale Earnhardt Jr has a simple solution to offer to get the short track package fixed and it involves someone so deeply connected to it
Dale Earnhardt Jr

Dale Earnhardt Jr. at His Wits’ End Joining Hands With Denny Hamlin as He Airs NASCAR’s Dirty Laundry

Dale Jr. and Denny Hamlin call out NASCAR’s short-track problem, exposing the frustrations fans and drivers can no longer ignore.
Denny Hamlin, Dale Earnhardt Jr

“Don’t Think We’ve Spent… a Bad Penny”- Food City VP Breaks Down the Financial Impact Behind Bristol Sponsorship

Explore the enduring legacy of Food City’s 30+ year partnership with Bristol Motor Speedway, its cultural significance in NASCAR.
NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Bass Pro Shops Night Race, Sep 17, 2022; Bristol, Tennessee, USA; General view during the NASCAR

Early-Season Speed Shocks Dale Earnhardt Jr. as He Charts JRM’s Season Surge

Dale Earnhardt Jr. reflects on JR Motorsports’ early-season surge in the 2025 NASCAR series, as all four drivers deliver strong performances.
Dale Earnhardt Jr

Kyle Larson Attacks “Stale” NASCAR Racing Despite Being Part of the Mundane Routine in Bristol

Folks, if you caught the Bristol race, you know it was another Larson show. But what's strange is that even the HMS driver is fed up of it.
IndyCar: 108th Running of Indianapolis 500-Practice

“It Would Affect Everything” – Kyle Larson’s Arrogance Could Ruin the Future of NASCAR Teams Claims Owner Dale Earnhardt Jr

After Kyle Larson's bold comments post-Bristol, Dale Earnhardt Jr sheds light on a concerning aspect of his ambitions.
Kyle Larson, Dale Earnhardt Jr

Team Owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. Openly Challenges NASCAR Champion Kyle Larson After Controversial Comments

After hearing Kyle Larson's sly comments about Denny Hamlin at Bristol, Dale Earnhardt Jr gets fired up for more.
Kyle Larson and Dale Earnhardt Jr

Denny Hamlin Openly Admits Inferiority to Kyle Larson’s Mad Skills, Left With ‘No Answers’ to Hendrick Domination

Kyle Larson dominates Bristol as Denny Hamlin admits defeat, trapped by superior traffic navigation skills.
Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin

Joe Gibbs’s Downed Grandson Bounces Back with Denny Hamlin Revealing the Secret Behind His Comeback

Denny Hamlin had witnessed everything firsthand that has gone through Joe Gibbs' racing family during a tough time for his grandson
Copy of NR Team FIs – 2

Joe Gibbs’s Insider Mocks Their Latest Recruit Over Lunatic Claim To Bring Back NASCAR’s Forgotten Ways

Joe Gibbs have maintained a healthy environment in his team that you can witness with team members pulling each other's legs
Joe Gibbs

NASCAR Veterans Go Against the Fanbase Backing Kyle Larson’s Mundane One Man Show at Bristol

Despite fan arguments against what they found was a boring Bristol race, NASCAR veterans sided with a caution-free race.
Kyle Larson

“I Didn’t Have the B—” – Denny Hamlin Reveals the Moment Kyle Larson Stole Bristol Away From Him

After the head-scratching race at Bristol, Denny Hamlin concedes superiority to his rival who figured it out before the others.
Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson

Denny Hamlin Delivers Disheartening News After Bristol Exposed NASCAR’s Problematic Under-Belly

Denny Hamlin has provided a very disappointing update about the behind the scenes efforts for making NASCAR races better
NASCAR: Cup Practice

Denny Hamlin Forced to Rescind His Comments After Eye-Opening Revelations, Throwing NASCAR Under the Bus

In a rather uncharacteristic move, outspoken racer Denny Hamlin has taken back his words from the post-race interview at Bristol.
NASCAR: Cup Practice

NASCAR Veterans Predict Handpicked Leaders’ Domination as the Glory Days of Next Gen Come to an End

After three leaders dominated the NASCAR Cup Series season so far, experts expect a slim glory field for the rest of the year.
NASCAR CARS

Denny Hamlin Willing to Sacrifice His Legacy to Save NASCAR’s Declining State of Affairs

After another snoozer race unfolded in Bristol, Denny Hamlin calls for a change for the fans' benefit - even if that could cut his lead.
ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 18: Denny Hamlin ( 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Shingrix Toyota) watches the action on the jumbo tron screen

Denny Hamlin Props Up Truck Returnee for Shattering Kyle Larson’s Dream, Wishes Him Xfinity Promotion

Denny Hamlin on Chandler Smith's Truck Series victory against Kyle Larson’s dream of a weekend sweep and sponsorships reshaping the Xfinity Series
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Livid Fans Throw Bristol & Goodyear Under the Bus as NASCAR Fails to Put On a Show Amid Damning Numbers

NASCAR Race at Bristol sparks fan outrage with majority negative rating as Goodyear tires and Next Gen car hinder passing ability.
NASCAR: Bass Pro Shops Night Race

NASCAR Fans Erupt Over Pit Stop Chaos as NASCAR Driver’s Crew Narrowly Escape Spine-Chilling Accident

Fans questioned NASCAR's safety policy for pit crew members after Daniel Suarez and his team had dodged a flying tire at Bristol.
NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Qualifying Mar 11, 2023; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suarez (99)

About Bristol Motor Speedway

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Bristol Motor Speedway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track

Bristol Motor Speedway, previously known as Bristol International Raceway and Bristol Raceway, is a NASCAR short track situated in Bristol, Tennessee. Developed in 1960, it held its first NASCAR race on July 30, 1961.

Bristol is among the most mainstream tracks on the NASCAR plan due to its unmistakable highlights, which incorporate uncommonly steep banking, an all-solid surface, two pit streets, and arena-like seating. It has likewise been named one of the most intense NASCAR tracks.

The track is also known as the "World's Fastest Half-Mile."

History

There is a 0.25-mile (0.40 km) dragstrip that has a yearly NHRA occasion every year, the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.

Before its status as an NHRA public occasion track, the Bristol Dragway was the leader of the rivalry IHRA association; the strip's proprietor Larry Carrier framed the IHRA at the Bristol Dragway in November 1970.

The relationship ended when Bruton Smith assumed control over its possession. The dragstrip has, for quite some time, been nicknamed Thunder Valley because of its area and encompassing view.

Bristol Dragway has each of the three broadly visiting NHRA arrangements in addition to the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Racing Series - NHRA Jr. Racing League, AHDRA, and the Super Chevy Show.

The speeds are far lower than most NASCAR oval tracks, yet they are exceptionally quick contrasted with other short tracks because of the great banking.

Those highlights make for a lot of vehicle contact at the NASCAR races as the underlying beginning framework of 40 vehicles each in the Cup and Xfinity Series, and 32 in the Truck Series, broadens practically most of the way around the track, which means more slow qualifiers start the race practically a large portion of a lap down. Both NASCAR Cup Series races held at Bristol are for 500 laps.

NASCAR Xfinity Series races frequently draw in excess of 100,000 observers, making it outstanding amongst other drawing Xfinity settings, and brought about Fox broadcasting the race broadly from 2004 to 2006 and ABC doing likewise in 2007 and 2008.

2021 Race

Joey Logano took the checkered flag for NASCAR's first Cup Series race at a dirt track in 50 years. He got a jump on Denny Hamlin on the overtime restart to earn his third career victory at Bristol.

Logano became the seventh race winner through seven races this season and gave Team Penske back-to-back victories.

Quick Facts

Location151 Speedway Boulevard Bristol, Tennessee 37620
OperatorSpeedway Motorsports, Inc.
Major EventsNASCAR Cup Series

Food City Dirt Race

Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Food City 300

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

Pinty's Dirt Truck Race UNOH 200

Length0.533 mi (0.858 km)
Most WinsDarrell Waltrip (12)
Most StartsRichard Petty (60)
PolesMark Martin, Cale Yarborough (9)