The Bristol night race in NASCAR is known for its electrifying atmosphere. It is also widely considered one of the most thrilling events in the sport. The race, held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee, attracts drivers and fans from all over the country and is one of the most highly anticipated races of the year.

Its popularity can be attributed to its high-speed, nail-biting action, and the unique challenge the track presents to drivers. Moreover, in order to impress the fact that Bristol is one of the most amazing and lively events of the Cup Series calender, Hendrick Motorsports legends Jeff Gordon and Chase Elliott shared their stories about the track.

What did Jeff Gordon say?

In a recent episode of Rubbin is Racing podcast, Gordon said, “So prior to the Bristol races last year, I was sitting on Chase’s pit box. They were getting ready to get in the car and start the engines up to go race. And so we had, you know, an executive from Hooters […] he’d never been to Bristol before. And I remember sitting there with him and I’m looking at all because it’s a stadium. It’s this arena. It’s unbelievable the energy when you have a big crowd.”

Right then, Elliott interjected, stating that the particular Bristol night race had probably been the best and most energetic one in a long time, with a fantastic crowd.

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Gordon went on to say that he was feeling chills up his spine as he recollected last year’s race. He stated that he was thinking, “NASCAR is back baby. This is awesome.” Furthermore, he recalled the Hooters executive as exclaiming, “Holy cow! where have I been? How have I missed this?” Gordon replied that it was one of the greatest racing events and the Hooters gentleman “ate it up” and couldn’t get enough of it.

Chase Elliott shares his own story about Bristol

Elliott expressed his agreement with Gordon and stated that he had childhood memories of attending the Bristol night races with his parents.

Elliott referred to it as “one of, if not the single event that made me want to go do it.” He explained that the race was a spectacular sight to behold and was the epitome of excitement. He felt that if one wasn’t at the Bristol night race, they were missing out on life’s experiences.

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He remembered the past year’s event as being particularly special and reminiscent of those earlier days—more than any other race during his Cup career. He personally considered last year’s race to be a “special race.”