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Q: How can I get pit passes?

A: All ticket holders at the O'Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals have pit access at Bristol Dragway.

Q: I need accessible parking. Do I need a parking pass?

A: Fans needing accessible parking are required to have a State issued placard / tags or a BD issued parking permit. Spectators with accessible parking permits enter the South entrance located on Hwy. 11E. Please have your placard and identification available for inspection upon entering the facility. Remember our accessible areas are on a first-come, first-served basis, so plan to arrive early to obtain a parking place. If you are not able to obtain a handicap parking place there will be special assistance provided by Golf Cars throughout the Dragway grounds. For more information contact Becky Fulwider at (423) 989-6931.

Q: What is the closest airport?

A: Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) is approximately 15 minutes from Bristol Dragway and located almost in the middle of the Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City area. There are at least three carriers that serve TRI: Delta, US Airways and Northwest. Several flights come in during the day from Atlanta, Cincinnati, Memphis, Orlando and Charlotte.

The Knoxville, TN airport (TYS) is about 2 hours or 2:15 away (interstate the entire way) and is a bigger airport that provides a few more options as well as Roanoke, VA (ROA) (2:30 just North on Interstate 81) and Asheville, N.C. (AVL) (1 hour and 20 minutes).

Q: How do I get a hotel room?

A: Bristol Dragway suggests you use the Hotel Hotline, available through the Speedway's website or check out our lodging page for other alternatives.

Q: How do I get a camping space in the Dragway's campground?

A: Premium 20-foot x 50-foot numbered reserved spaces with full electric, water and sewer hook-up service are available on the Bristol Dragway grounds for the O'Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Three-day combo tickets (not included in camping price) are required for all motorhome occupants. Camping spaces are renewable on an annual basis. For more information contact Annie Lavinder at (423) 989-6944 or visit our Dragway Camping Page.

For camping during other Bristol Dragway event weekends, contact Brandon Cross at (423) 989-6953.

Q: Can I bring a cooler into the race?

A: Yes, provided it is no larger than 14 inches at its longest dimension. No glass containers of any kind are permitted. Coolers are not permitted in suite level, Thunder Valley Club or pit area.

Q: Can I shoot home video?

A: Yes, provided it is for your private home use only. Copyright restrictions for NHRA are in place at Bristol Dragway, but private home use of your own video is permitted. Please remember that you are allowed only one carry-in item in addition to a 14-inch cooler.

Q: How do I get driver autographs?

A: NHRA drivers typically sign autographs in the pits between rounds in their pit areas.

Q: Can I bring a backpack into the Dragway?

A: Yes, but remember it must be a size that fits under your grandstand seat, and it will be searched before you are permitted to bring it through the gates.