Bristol News
- December 2011
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12/28/11
Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway once again honors military veterans at AutoTrader.com Speedway In Lights powered by TVA Tuesday, Jan. 3.
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12/23/11
Bristol Motor Speedway officials beefed up an already jam-packed schedule for Food City 500 week by adding another race to one of NASCAR’s most exciting events. The iconic Speedway will serve as the season-opener for the K&N Pro Series with the kickoff event following the Nationwide Series race Saturday, March 17.
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12/19/11
The “Grand Week of Giving” at AutoTrader.com Speedway In Lights powered by TVA resulted in an early Christmas present for one area non-profit organization.
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12/15/11
Sam Bass, NASCAR’s most prolific artist, has created hundreds of pieces of racing-inspired work throughout his career. Because of his normal subject matter, however, winter-related activities rarely – not surprisingly – are depicted in his vast portfolio.
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12/14/11
Children of all ages enjoy visiting AutoTrader.com Speedway In Lights powered by TVA at Bristol Motor Speedway, just as they also love cartoon characters.
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12/14/11
Visitors to AutoTrader.com Speedway In Lights powered by TVA Monday, Dec. 19 get a special sendoff as they begin their drive through the holiday show at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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12/14/11
It's the season of giving, and Bristol Motor Speedway is doing just that with “Bristol’s 12 Days of Christmas”.
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12/12/11
It was an early Christmas for those who chose to visit AutoTrader.com Speedway In Lights powered by TVA at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday evening.
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12/12/11
Former Bristol Motor Speedway president and general manager Jeff Byrd will be inducted posthumously into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.
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12/12/11
With the holidays quickly approaching, there is no better time for the Grand Week of Giving at AutoTrader.com Speedway In Lights at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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12/09/11
Speedway in Lights and the region’s Ford Dealers have teamed up to raise food for Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee.
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12/07/11
Animal lovers need to circle Thursday, Dec. 15 on their calendars as the HVAC Chill Hill at Bristol Motor Speedway goes to the dogs that evening.
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12/06/11
Friday is Miss Food City Night at Speedway In Lights. Come meet 2012 Miss Food City Ginny Cole of Crossville.
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12/01/11
Visitors to the 15th edition of AutoTrader.com Speedway In Lights powered by TVA can receive an early Christmas gift if they visit the show Monday, Dec. 5.
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12/01/11
It’s the most fun time of the year – the celebration for the annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Awards Ceremonies! And Bristol Motor Speedway is there in Las Vegas to bring you some of the excitement tonight, Dec. 1, with the next edition of BristolLIVE!
- November 2011
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11/28/11
Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway honors military veterans at AutoTrader.com Speedway In Lights powered by TVA Thursday, Dec. 1.
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11/17/11
The Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities awarded a record-breaking $660,000 to area children’s agencies tonight during the Night of Smiles event at Bristol Motor Speedway thanks to a phenomenal year of support and fund-raising.
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11/15/11
Bristol Motor Speedway is shifting gears this week as the 15th season of AutoTrader.com Speedway In Lights powered by TVA begins Friday, while the Johnson Controls Ice Rink and HVAC Chill Hill open Thursday.
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11/13/11
Nearly 2,000 participants took place in the second annual Speedway In Lights 5k Run/Walk at Bristol Motor Speedway Sunday evening.
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11/11/11
Susan Stafford has always wanted to visit Las Vegas. She also has wondered what it would be like to actually attend the NASCAR™ Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony.
The West Virginia native will mark both of those items off her bucket list Dec. 2.
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11/04/11
Danica Patrick announced Friday she will make her short track debut in a Sprint Cup car at NASCAR’s most popular event, the 2012 IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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11/03/11
Visitors to AutoTrader.com SIL receive the Light Looker Club Card upon entry. Guests presenting the card at the SIL ticket booth on three subsequent visits receive a free pass for a fourth trip.
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11/02/11
Hey NASCAR fans, no need to sneak your moonshine in to the races anymore! Ole Smoky® Moonshine will become an official BMS partner in 2012.
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11/02/11
With thousands of rubber sharks inhabiting the creek at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday afternoon, the one that sprinted across the finish line first in the Sharky 500 ended up belonging to a local resident.
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11/02/11
The transformation at Bristol Motor Speedway and Bristol Dragway, from two of the most magnificent racing facilities in the country to a winter wonderland, will be complete in a little more than a month.
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11/02/11
Just five days before Nov. 18 opening night of one of the largest holiday light shows in America, the Speedway In Lights 5k Run/Walk Presented by Fleet Feet takes place.
- October 2011
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10/01/11
Brian Gerster marked several lines off his to-do list with a dominating Saturday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway, including a lap in 12.742 sec. at 150.460 mph.
- September 2011
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09/27/11
Jason Blonde, who holds the half mile world record in a winged sprint car, will take on a full field of his fellow MustSeeRacing Xtreme Sprint Series competitors in the TruFuel "Xtreme Speed Classic" on October 1.
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09/27/11
Anyone ready for one last pass through Thunder Valley will have a few extra hours to hit the track during Will Kinzer Foundation for Autism Research Night at the Fas Mart Street Fights season finale on Saturday, Oct. 1.
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09/23/11
While parents line the creek at Bristol Motor Speedway cheering for their rubber sharks to cross the finish line first, their children will have numerous activities of their own to keep them entertained at the Kids Expo, part of the Fourth Annual Sharky 500 at BMS Oct. 1.
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09/22/11
Bristol Motor Speedway will again kick off NASCAR’s short track season in 2012 in March and will welcome fans back for its second Sprint Cup event on the last Saturday in August.
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09/06/11
Bristol Motor Speedway hosts the final Accident Avoidance Workshops of the year October 6, 8-9. Parents interested in the course should visit www.accidentavoidanceworkshops.org.
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09/01/11
It’s hard to believe the 2011 NASCAR racing season at Bristol has wrapped up, and we know fans of the World’s Fastest Half Mile are already revving-up for the next time NASCAR makes a stop in Bristol.
- August 2011
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08/28/11
Brad Keselowski drove to victory in Saturday’s IRWIN Tools Night Race, overcoming a broken ankle and a host of tough competition, and capped an exciting weekend of racing at “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile.”
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08/26/11
Kyle Busch edged out Joey Logano in the closest finish in Nationwide history at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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08/26/11
If Carl Edwards’ song selection for driver introductions before Saturday’s IRWIN Tools Night Race is any indication, he is feeling rather optimistic about his chances for a third Sprint Cup win at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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08/25/11
After an on-track confrontation during Wednesday night’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 200 Truck Series race at the World’s Fastest Half-Mile, anticipation is growing.
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08/25/11
Bristol Motor Speedway’s thousands of loyal fans are being recognized in a rather unique way during its 50th anniversary celebration throughout August race weekend.
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08/24/11
Kevin Harvick claimed the O’Reilly Auto Parts 200 Wednesday night at Bristol Motor Speedway after several wrecks and an on-track confrontation between Elliott Sadler and defending race winner, Kyle Busch.
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08/24/11
Ryan Newman took home the UNOH Perfect Storm 150 victory Wednesday night in a hotly contested opening stanza for August race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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08/23/11
Fifty years of racing at Bristol Motor Speedway has produced some of the sport’s most significant moments and created lasting memories for race fans.
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08/22/11
Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick are entered in Wednesday's O'Reilly Auto Parts 200, but that doesn't bother Austin Dillon.
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08/22/11
Motor Racing Outreach again brings the children of NASCAR drivers and crew members together to sing the anthem before the green flag falls on the sport’s most popular race.
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08/22/11
"Bristol Turns 50: Half Century Half Mile", an hour-long television program that chronicles the history of the iconic NASCAR facility, airs in a number of local television markets this week. Check your local listings to determine if this special presentation is airing in your market, and see a preview of the show here.
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08/22/11
There have been many defining moments throughout Bristol Motor Speedway’s 50-year history. Two, both featuring Dale Earnhardt and Terry Labonte, have left a lasting impression.
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08/21/11
Newman excited about racing modified in UNOH Perfect Storm 150 at BMS on Wednesday.
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08/21/11
March
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08/18/11
Food City officials recently announced that country music artist Billy Dean will serve as Honorary Starter for the August 26th Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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08/18/11
Three active drivers – Jeff Gordon, Kurt Busch and Kyle Busch -- currently are tied with Hall of Famer David Pearson with five wins each at the World’s Fastest Half-Mile and all are definite contenders to break the tie at the IRWIN Tools Night Race Aug. 27.
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08/16/11
Some of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s earliest memories of racing are of him hanging out in the infield at Bristol Motor Speedway, watching his dad, Dale Earnhardt, dominate on the high-banked oval.
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08/16/11
Two special promotions give fans the chance to win $1 million, while another will see someone walk away with the keys to the BMS 50th anniversary golden Ford Mustang.
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08/15/11
Exclusive NASCAR driver and reality-tv star packages, including appearances and Q&A sessions available for Bristol's IRWIN Tools Night Race
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08/15/11
Country music star Darryl Worley will take to the stage prior to the IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway for a pre-race concert Aug. 27.
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08/15/11
The folks at Food City are gearing up for the annual Food City Race Night, which paves the way for a weekend of action-packed Nationwide and Sprint Cup racing at one of NASCAR’s most popular venues
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08/13/11
Six lucky fans will have their dreams come true during the IRWIN Tools Night Race Weekend when their hero, Fred King, takes them for a night on the town as part of the “Heck Yeah, I Want To Chow Down With My Hero Fred” contest.
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08/12/11
Veteran motorsports writer Joe Menzer has selected Bristol Motor Speedway as his top choice of tracks in his recent NASCAR.com article entitled “Seven More Wonders.”
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08/11/11
It’s not quite time for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series to return to Bristol Motor Speedway, but Matt Kenseth is more than ready for the IRWIN Tools Night Race Aug. 27.
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08/10/11
Bristol Motor Speedway amps up its year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary with a specially designed paint scheme featured on the car of NASCAR’s most popular driver at the IRWIN Tools Night Race Aug. 27.
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08/08/11
Some of the most popular drivers in Bristol during August race week never actually compete at the World’s Fastest Half-Mile.
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08/08/11
The Richard Petty Driving Experience returns to BMS with its Ride-Along program during the upcoming NASCAR race week on Aug. 25 and Aug. 28.
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08/08/11
Race fans now have an opportunity to hang out with two of the most popular contestants ever featured on “Survivor” during the IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway Aug. 27.
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08/04/11
Race fans gathered at Bristol Motor Speedway for the Aug. 27 running of the IRWIN Tools Night Race now have an opportunity to take a trip around the World’s Fastest Half-Mile with David Ragan.
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08/03/11
The Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities Board of Trustees today announced the establishment of the Jeff Byrd Grant.
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08/01/11
Food City officials recently announced that Deputy Carolyn Gudger has been named Grand Marshal for the August 26th Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
- July 2011
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07/31/11
During the latest installment of BristolLive! (July 28), Speedway staff announced the winners in the iBelong Season Ticket Holder Giveaway for the upcoming August Race Week.
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07/29/11
Bristol Motor Speedway and Victory Weekend Ministries have joined forces to offer a unique week of Christian-themed entertainment, including concerts, driver testimonies, motivational speakers and exhibitions, during the upcoming NASCAR Race weekend.
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07/29/11
On Aug. 24 at the O’Reilly Auto Parts 200, Austin Dillon, one of NASCAR’s newest stars, takes aim at his first checkered flag at Bristol Motor Speedway. Earlier in the week, however, he zeroes in on a different kind of target.
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07/27/11
As technology advances every day and the demand to meet the need increases with it, Bristol Motor Speedway kicks off the month leading into the IRWIN Tools Night Race by launching a new, greatly enhanced website.
Easier to navigate, the website has added features to help fans discover all the information they need to plan their trip to NASCAR’s most popular track.
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07/26/11
Dan Patrick will unleash the brute force of Samson during the July 30 Thompson Metal Monster Truck Madness presented by Beef O'Brady's Family Sports Restaurant.
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07/21/11
Bristol Motor Speedway officials today announced another low-cost option for fans interested in attending the IRWIN Tools Night Race week Aug. 24-27.
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07/21/11
Bristol Motor Speedway’s 50th anniversary celebration on July 30th will feature a carnival, free to anyone with a ticket to that evening's Thompson Metal Monster Truck Madness show.
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07/21/11
Teaming with Bristol Motor Speedway, AARP and the AARP Foundation, Gordon, a four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champ, is offering a new, enhanced ticket package for the Aug. 27 IRWIN Tools Night Race.
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07/21/11
In monster truck racing, no truck stands taller or flies higher than the mean, green wrecking machine itself, Grave Digger. On July 30, “Digger” makes its Bristol Motor Speedway debut.
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07/21/11
For a limited number of fans, autographed tickets will be available Saturday, July 30, which is also Fan Appreciation Day at BMS.
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07/21/11
Bristol Motor Speedway and the University of Tennessee Athletic Department have rolled out The Dream Package, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between these two bastions of sporting tradition.
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07/19/11
Sprint recently announced the biggest promotion in its history as title sponsor of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with the Sprint Summer Showdown presented by HTC EVO 3D, which puts $3 million on the line for a driver, driver’s charity and one lucky race fan.
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07/19/11
Everyone loves monster trucks, but at this year’s event, fans will have something extra to cheer for when the metal-mashing begins. Fan-favorite Grave Digger®, known as the world’s most famous monster truck, will make its debut in what is sure to be a high-flying, car-crushing good time on July 30 at BMS.
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07/15/11
Bristol Motor Speedway, last week launched a social media contest -- 50 Days of Giveaways -- in conjunction with its summer-long celebration of NASCAR’s most popular track and the venue’s 50th Anniversary.
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07/12/11
In celebration of Bristol Motor Speedway’s 50th anniversary, NASCAR’s most popular track will mark the anniversary of its inaugural race with a Fan Appreciation Day July 30.
- June 2011
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06/27/11
NASCAR’s eight-time most popular driver and the sport’s preeminent track – it is a combination that always makes for a spectacular race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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06/20/11
Race fans anxious for the return of the famous black No. 3 in Bristol will want to take advantage of a special ticket package from Bristol Motor Speedway and Richard Childress Racing for the Wednesday, August 24 O’Reilly Auto Parts 200/UNOH Perfect Storm 150 doubleheader.
Austin Dillon, who will pilot his No. 3 Bass Pro Shops truck in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 200, is featured in the package which includes a ticket to the races, a special Austin Dillon No. 3 hat and an exclusive Q & A session with the driver in the BMS Hospitality Village prior to the event, all for just $33.
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06/06/11
When Cale Yarborough won the Volunteer 500 Aug. 26, 1978 at Bristol Motor Speedway, he certainly was happy, but there was one thing about that particular victory that made it a little different than the seven others that came before it.
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06/06/11
Race fans looking for relief at the fuel pump should head to Bristol and the Tri-Cities area for some of the lowest prices in the country, according to a AAA report released last week.
- January 2011
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01/11/11
Johnson City’s Pam Dick won $1,000 in furnishings while the Greater Kingsport Family YMCA was awarded $2,000 in furnishings from Grand. Dick earned her prize through a random draw of visitors to AutoTrader.com Speedway In Lights while the Greater Kingsport Family YMCA received more votes than any of the other qualifying agencies.
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01/11/11
The Johnson Controls Ice Rink at Bristol Motor Speedway will take on a decidedly different look Wednesday, Jan. 12 during UT Big Orange Night. Ice skaters, who also support the Volunteers, can sport the school’s gear and receive a free skate rental that evening.
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01/05/11
Watch & win! View this video and enter to win tickets to the 2011 Food City 500
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01/03/11
It is already one of the country’s most spectacular holiday light shows but on Saturday evening, Jan. 8, Bristol Motor Speedway’s AutoTrader.com Speedway In Lights powered by TVA will be even more dazzling.
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01/03/11
Tonight, Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 is Meet News 5 Night at AutoTrader.com Speedway In Lights at Bristol Motor Speedway. A number of the on-air personalities at WCYB TV-5 will be at Speedway In Lights to meet with fans in the Victory Lane building from 6-9 p.m.
