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Events/Tickets

Food City 500

Sunday, March 18, 2012 1:00pm
Bristol Motor Speedway - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

The Food City 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race is the cornerstone event of the 2012 spring race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, and one of the most anticipated events on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule. 

This event is the first of two 2012 Sprint Cup series stops at Thunder Valley, and officially kicks off the “short-track” portion of the circuit’s schedule. Egos are bruised and friends lost over this race.

The Food City 500 is included in Bristol's Season Ticket package, which includes 4 events - 2 Nationwide series and 2 Sprint Cup series races.  It offers the most economical bundle with significant savings over single event purchases.  

As a Bristol season ticketholder, you're automatically part of the iBelong @ Bristol program, our signature membership program for fans who choose to purchase this package.  Click the iBelong tab below to learn more about the iBelong @ Bristol program. 

Tickets for the Food City 500 are sold on a single-event basis and as part of weekend packages as well.  Check the 'Tickets' tab below to learn more about your seating options.

Purchase Online By Phone: 423-BRISTOL or 866-415-4158

2012 Season Packages - Best Value

The Season Package offers you the best value while automatically rewarding you with membership in the iBelong @ Bristol program.  Starting at just $225, the Season Ticket Package is your most economical option.

The 2012 Season Package includes tickets to 5 NASCAR events at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2012: 

  • The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 on March 18, 2012
  • The Spring NASCAR Nationwide Series race on March 17, 2012
  • The K&N Pro Series East season opener race following the Nationwide event on March 17, 2012
  • The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series IRWIN Tools Night Race on August 25, 2012
  • The NASCAR Nationwide Series Food City 250 on August 24, 2012 

Season Ticket holders can also add-on tickets to Ford Fan Friday (practice and qualifying) on March 16, 2012 and the Wednesday night doubleheader NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 200 and Whelen Modified Series UNOH Perfect Storm 150 races on August 22, 2012, at discounted pricing.

 

Purchase Online By Phone: 423-BRISTOL or 866-415-4158

2012 Wallace Tower Season Package - New Option

For the first time, Bristol Motor Speedway is offering special season ticket pricing for Wallace Tower.  Click the tab titled 'Wallace Tower' to learn more.

2012 Season Ticket Pricing

Wallace Tower (benches with backs) $175
Aluminum Seats (benches with backs) $250
Red Terrace Seats (individual flip-down style seats) $335
Black Terrace Seats (larger individual flip-down style seats in Earnhardt Terrace) $355

* All Season Tickets are renewable. Renewal and Advance Renewal pricing is available for returning Bristol Motor Speedway Season Ticket holders.

Weekend Packages

Weekend combination packages are now on sale for both the Spring NASCAR weekend and the August NASCAR weekend at Bristol in 2012.  By combining tickets to more than one event with a weekend package, you get a better value while maximizing your Bristol experience.

Spring Weekend Package - includes tickets to the double-header NASCAR Nationwide Series race and K&N Pro Series East opener race on Saturday, March 17 and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 on Sunday, March 18, with prices starting at $99.

August Weekend Package - includes tickets to the NASCAR Nationwide Series Food City 250 on Friday, August 24 and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series IRWIN Tools Night Race on Saturday, August 25, 2012.

Packages are available by calling the Bristol Motor Speedway Ticket Office at the numbers listed below, or online by clicking the 'Purchase Online' link below.

Purchase Online By Phone: 423-BRISTOL or 866-415-4158

Food City 500 Sprint Cup Series Tickets


Adult Kids*
Aluminum (Rows 1-10)** $65 $32
Wallace Tower $75 $37
Aluminum $93 $46
Red Terrace^ $125 $62
Black Terrace $133 $66



*Kids Pricing: 15 & Younger

**Aluminum (Rows 1-10) Sections: Johnson, Petty, Yarborough
^Red Terrace: Allison, Johnson, Kulwicki, Pearson, Petty, Yarborough

 

Purchase Online By Phone: 423-BRISTOL or 866-415-4158

Wallace Tower

Located at the Turn 1 and Turn 2 end of The World's Fastest Half Mile oval, Wallace Tower is tallest grandstand at Bristol Motor Speedway.  Offering the most all-encompassing view, Wallace Tower is also one the best values in all of sports.

Sprint Cup Race Day Package - New Option

For the first time, Bristol Motor Speedway is offering a Sprint Cup race days Wallace Tower package that locks in your seats for the 2 biggest NASCAR races of the year on the Bristol Motor Speedway schedule.

This package includes reserved seats in Wallace Tower for:

  • Food City 500 
  • IRWIN Tools Night Race

This package is available for just $99.

By Phone: 866-415-4158

Bud Tap Room

Combine the unique vantage point of Wallace Tower with the exclusive atmosphere of a suite-level lounge and you have what we at Bristol call the Bud Tap Room.

This package combines the best of both worlds - a reserved outdoor seat in Wallace Tower for the Nationwide and Sprint Cup races spring or August weekends and access to the air-conditioned, indoor Bud Tap Room suite, plus a $25 food voucher and a special driver appearance to boot!

The 2012 Bud Tap Room Ticket Package is priced at $175 for the Spring Weekend and $195 for the August weekend. 

By Phone: 866-415-4158

Half Price For 15 And Under

If you’re 15 years of age or younger…or you have a child, grandchild or friend 15 or under... in 2012 you can enjoy NASCAR racing at Bristol for 50% off an adult price ticket. Many fans have asked us to help make it easier for the younger generation to experience Bristol, so we’ve developed this special 2012 price point for everyone 15 and under. The special 50% off price is to these event days:

  • Food City 500 Sprint Cup Race
  • Spring 300 Nationwide Race
  • Food City 250 Nationwide Race

There is a limit of two 15 and under half price tickets for every one adult/full price ticket purchased.

Purchase Online By Phone: 423-BRISTOL or 866-415-4158

The Bristol Club

Step inside the elevator and rise to the top of “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile”, where you’ll be treated to the ultimate Bristol experience inside The Bristol Club.  A climate-controlled environment on luxury suite level welcomes you to a world of gourmet meals, NASCAR celebrity appearances, theatre-style seating, a track tour and more.

Amenities:

  • Catered meals & non-alcoholic beverages (two complimentary beer tickets per day, adults 21 and older)
  • Cash Bar 
  • Climate-controlled skybox suite
  • NASCAR drivers, racing personalities & celebs
  • Sprint Cup Race Day Track Tour
  • Exclusive Bristol Club gift and souvenir program
  • Theatre-style reserved seating
  • Full wait staff
  • Speedway Children's Charities LIVE Auction featuring pre-race passes, pit passes, victory lane passes and more

The Bristol Club is sold as a season package, with the Spring and August season ticket now just $1500.

Call for More Info 423.989.6997 Email for more Info

Pit Road Party Zone

The most desired item on any race fan’s weekend checklist, a ticket to the Pit Road Party Zone immerses you into the middle of the action for the entire race, inside an area previously inaccessible to fans. These ticket passes allow you and your guests access to the infield like never before.  Located behind pit road on the backstretch, the Pit Road Party Zone provides you with the best spot in the infield to view all the racing action, even over-the-shoulder views of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series crew chiefs.

Features:

  • All-inclusive, members-only area
  • Reserved seat in private infield grandstand
  • Behind-the-scenes pit access for self-guided tours prior to the race
  • Catered meal with unlimited tea, water, and lemonade
  • Two complimentary Pepsi beverage tickets (alcoholic beverages for fans 21 and older with a valid ID)
  • Special appearance by NASCAR personality
  • Entertainment prior to the race
  • Commemorative track souvenir
  • Official souvenir event program and 1/64 diecast car
  • Coolers are not allowed in the infield or in the Pit Road Party Zone
  • Hours of operation:  Noon until completion of race

The Pit Road Party Zone is available for $400 for the Food City 500 and $450 for the IRWIN Tools Night Race.

Call for more info 423.989.6900 Email for more Info

Half Mile Club

Step up to the Half Mile Club and take your Bristol race experience to the next level. You'll be treated like a VIP all weekend with great food, drinks, fun and exclusive benefits for club members, including appearances from NASCAR drivers and variety of personalities recognizable in the sport, plus a Sprint Cup Race Day Track Tour.

Half Mile Club membership includes:

  • Entrance into Bristol Motor Speedway's exclusive Hospitality Village
  • Great meals with non-alcohol beverages (Cash bar available)
  • Exclusive "member's-only" gift pack with souvenir program
  • Track tour (Sprint Cup day only)
  • NASCAR driver/celeb appearances daily
  • Entertainment, door prizes & music

Half Mile Club is available for the Food City 500 for $170 and the IRWIN Tools Night Race for $180.

Call for more info 423.989.6900 Email for more Info

iBelong Season Membership

iBelong @ Bristol is our signature membership program for fans who choose to purchase Spring and August Sprint Cup and Nationwide tickets as the bundled Season Ticket package.  Membership has its rewards, and the iBelong program rewards your loyalty.

In addition to four race days at the very best value, iBelong@Bristol members receive these exclusive and limited opportunities:

  • Souvenir and concessions discounts
  • Exclusive members-only events
  • iBelong membership card & lanyard
  • iBelong members page on bristolmotorspeedway.com
  • First opportunity to request/upgrade seating preference
  • Provide input to BMS management to better the Bristol experience
  • Personalized name listing on iBelong Fan Wall

In 2011 some of the iBelong@Bristol events included:

  • August Brunch on Bruton! (Free Event)
    • A Sunday event after the IRWIN Tools Night Race on Saturday held in Bristol Motor Speedway's Hospitality Village
  • Ford NASCAR Transporter Parade iBelong Reception at Bristol Mall (Free Event)
    • We served up some Bristol hospitality and gave iBelong@Bristol members an exclusive opportunity to view the transporters as they arrive and line up for the parade.  And we drew from iBelong members present for a chance to wave the green flag to start the parade, and to also ride in the parade as it makes its way to Bristol Motor Speedway.  And participating mall merchants offered exclusive savings to iBelong members.
  • The iBelong Garage experience  - (Exclusive Purchase)
    • Private pit-side hospitality area
    • Pit/garage access; Self-guided BMS garage tours
    • Pre-race pass for concert and driver intros
    • Pit-side lunch
    • Q&A with NASCAR driver Joey Logano
    • Commemorative gift
    • Official souvenir program
    • Cash bar
    • And in August 2011 there was an exclusive opportunity to purchase a special pass that provided on-track access to the pre-race concert featuring Darryl Worley and the wildly popular IRWIN Tools Night Race driver introductions. 
  • Pre-Race Track Tour (Over half Off Pricing)
    • Imagine walking on Bristol’s legendary half-mile oval, experiencing the high banking and catching a glimpse of your favorite driver, car and crew. You have that opportunity prior to the running of the Food City 500 and the IRWIN Tools Night Race

All of this to every iBelong member and a significant savings over single-event ticket pricing.  At Bristol Motor Speedway you truly Belong. 

Purchase Online By Phone: 423-BRISTOL or 866-415-4158
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