Bristol News
- December 2012
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12/21/12
From beginning to end, the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season featured its share of entertaining races. Perhaps none more entertaining than the August 25th running of Bristol Motor Speedway’s IRWIN Tools Night Race, a variety of post-season polls and rankings continue to indicate.
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12/19/12
Be on the track for Food City 500 Driver Introductions. Be stage-side at the Charlie Daniels Band Concert and walk the banks of "The World's Fastest Half-Mile." It's al available with the Food City 500 Pre-Race SuperPass.
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12/17/12
Visitors to Ford Speedway In Lights powered by TVA on Dec. 19 can meet 2013 Miss Food City, Alex Honeycutt, in her first official appearance in the role.
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12/10/12
There have been plenty of big nights and weekends at Ford Speedway In Lights powered by TVA at Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway throughout the years but none can compare to this past weekend.
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12/10/12
Justin Allgaier is used to wheeling his NASCAR Nationwide Series ride around the high banks for Bristol Motor Speedway at a pretty good pace. Tonight (Monday, Dec. 10), he will take it a bit slower as he visits Speedway In Lights Powered by TVA for the first time and will sign autographs for fans.
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12/06/12
Bristol Motor Speedway's concrete surface is packed with uneasy riders on race day... But the original "Uneasy Rider" and one of Southern Rock's and Country's biggest legends brings his hard-driving act to "The Last Great Colosseum." The Charlie Daniels Band hits Bristol Motor Speedway on St. Patrick's Day for the Food City 500 pre-race show.
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12/04/12
Sam Bass, NASCAR’s most prolific artist, returns to Bristol Motor Speedway this month with another piece of original artwork commemorating Ford Speedway In Lights Powered by TVA.
- November 2012
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11/27/12
On Aug. 22, 2008, a 24-year-old kid from Rochester Hills, Mich., who had wanted to do nothing his entire short life but race, rolled into Victory Lane at Bristol Motor Speedway after winning the Food City 250 Nationwide Race.
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11/25/12
Fans Get One-Day Shot To Buy IRWIN Tools Night Race Tickets In Advance
The most sought-after ticket, as fans well know is a ticket to Bristol Motor Speedway's IRWIN Tools Night Race. And it's available for a very brief time with a special "Cyber Monday" offer.
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11/20/12
How many times do you think Brad @keselowski will tweet while in Vegas? If you predict the right number, you could win a cap autographed by the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion.
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11/15/12
Breaking fundraising records has become the norm for the Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities, accomplishing that remarkable feat once again as $712,000 was awarded to area children’s agencies tonight during the annual Night of Smiles event at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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11/13/12
The green flag drops Nov. 16 on Speedway In Lights, the South’s largest holiday light show with a major change after 15 years. A new route for the four miles of festive illumination gives visitors a fresh look at Speedway In Lights as they begin their drive-through trek at the Bristol Dragway entrance.
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11/12/12
Nearly 2,500 runners and walkers took part in Sunday’s Subway Speedway In Lights 5k at Bristol Motor Speedway with David Cheromei and Danielle Alfano taking top honors.
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11/06/12
The last time James Buckland visited Las Vegas, it was the 1970s and Robert Urich occupied the TV screen as Dan Tanna.
It did not appear a return trip for the Beckley, W.Va. resident was in the cards … so to speak.
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11/01/12
Enjoying Speedway In Lights Powered by TVA at Bristol Motor Speedway is a holiday tradition for many as is visiting the Johnson Controls Ice Rink and HVAC Chill Hill.
- October 2012
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10/17/12
Runners and walkers of all ages once again can take part in the Subway 5k Nov. 11, the Sunday prior to opening night of Speedway In Lights, one of the country’s largest holiday light shows.
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10/17/12
The clock is ticking on iBelong season ticket holders at Bristol Motor Speedway as the Oct. 31 deadline to enter the “Be Bristol’s Guest In Vegas Giveaway” contest nears.
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10/13/12
Thousands of rubber sharks made their way down Beaver Creek at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday afternoon during the Sharky 500 but it was one purchased by South Carolina’s Todd Benfield that crossed the finish line first.
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10/03/12
Being an iBelong season ticket holder at Bristol Motor Speedway is a privilege that many motorsports fans never have the opportunity to experience. But for one lucky iBelong member, being a Bristol season ticket holder is about to become extra special.
- September 2012
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09/28/12
Chris Economaki, for more than half a century the voice of motorsports, both in print and behind a microphone has died. With it, motorsports has lost a warehouse of knowledge unparalleled in many areas of the industry and arguably will not again be matched.
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09/20/12
Bristol's feature event in March, the Food City 500, takes place on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17), and marks the fourth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race of the 2013 season. The IRWIN Tools Night Race, NASCAR fans' most popular event, returns on August 24 for Saturday night action under the lights.
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09/12/12
Donors came out to the Tri-Cities Patriot Day Seventh Annual Blood Drive at Bristol Motor Speedway Tuesday in record numbers.
The Wellmont/Marsh Regional Blood Center drive made history, breaking its one-day record by collecting 192 units of blood.
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09/07/12
Paula and Detmar Exner left the IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway Aug. 25 with a prize any race fan would love to own – the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO pace car.
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09/04/12
The Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities has added yet another event to its schedule in an effort to raise even more money for regional organizations.
Cars at the Castle takes place Sept. 29 at the former “Grindstaff” castle on Degrasse Drive, just off Highway 11-E in Johnson City. A number of exotic cars brought in from all over the country will be on display.
- August 2012
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08/30/12
The Tri-Cities Patriot Day Seventh Annual Blood Drive, held in memory of those lost on the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 11 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
The drive takes place in the parking lot at the main entrance of BMS from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
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08/26/12
Denny Hamlin started Saturday night dancing his way to a $10,000 donation for his foundation during pre-race driver introductions for the IRWIN Tools Night Race. He ended the evening by surviving a slugfest among NASCAR’s elite at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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08/24/12
Joey Logano earned his first victory at Bristol Motor Speedway during Friday night’s Food City 250 by surviving an event that produced the most cautions of the 2012 Nationwide Series campaign.
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08/24/12
Casey Mears earned the pole for Saturday’s IRWIN Tools Night Race, thanks not to a fast qualifying lap, but a fast lap during Friday morning’s Sprint Cup Series practice session at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Inclement weather canceled pole qualifying for the IRWIN Tools Night Race. The 20th Anniversary Food City 250 is slated to roll off later this evening.
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08/24/12
Race sponsorships for NASCAR events can be difficult to come by and it isn’t often they last longer than a few events. Unless, of course, a track is fortunate enough to have Food City in its corner, as Bristol Motor Speedway has for the past two decades.
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08/22/12
Timothy Peters put on a clinic in Wednesday night’s UNOH 200 Camping World Truck Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway leading every lap en route to his first career win at the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile.”
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08/22/12
Ron Silk conquered the UNOH Perfect Storm 150, an aptly named event, on a wacky Wednesday night at Bristol Motor Speedway. Silk survived several cautions which eliminated many cars from the running.
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08/22/12
While there is definitely a new feel to the revamped Bristol Motor Speedway, the iconic track remains firmly rooted in its history.
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08/20/12
Race fans visiting Bristol Motor Speedway for its yearly NASCAR weekends know there isn’t a more fan-friendly track on the circuit. For the upcoming August Race Week events, the Speedway will extend its attention to the fans with the introduction of the Bristol Guest Welcome Village.
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08/20/12
When it comes to Bristol’s August Race Week, our fans have great advice and insider tips. Check out the list of fan “must-dos” to make your trip complete.
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08/18/12
The Lawless pre-race show for the IRWIN Tools Night Race Aug. 25 at Bristol Motor Speedway features some big names, just like the upcoming blockbuster movie. Country music’s Jamey Johnson will perform in a pre-race concert while Michael “Let’s Get Ready To Rumble” Buffer, will take part in driver introductions.
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08/16/12
Fans interested in unique NASCAR items and those hard-to-find pieces must be part of the Speedway Children’s Charities Racing Memorabilia Auction at BMS on Aug. 23 for those special one-of-a-kind collectables.
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08/15/12
Bristol Motor Speedway guests at the Aug. 25 IRWIN Tools Night Race will receive a couple of special rewards from Outback Steakhouse just by finding their seats.
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08/13/12
Food City, sponsor of the August Nationwide Series race since 1992, has named Richard Childress as honorary starter of the 20th Anniversary Food City 250. Childress will wave the green flag to signal the start of the August 24, 2012 event.
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08/10/12
When Bristol Motor Speedway changed its surface from asphalt to concrete prior to the August Night Race in 1992, nobody was really quite sure what to expect.
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08/09/12
Grammy Award nominated country music artist Jamey Johnson will perform Aug. 25 at the Lawless Pre-Race Concert prior to the start of the IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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08/08/12
Those of you familiar with Bristol Magazine are familiar with the one and only Fred King. He’s that guy who thinks so much of himself that he pens a “motorsports-themed” movie critique in each issue. He also conducts the annual “Heck, Yeah, I Want To Chow Down With My Hero Fred” contest.
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08/07/12
Before Ty Dillon, Brendan Gaughan and Joey Coulter set their sights on a win in the August 22 UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway, they take aim on the targets in the Second Annual Speedway Children’s Charities Shooting Stars Tournament, and fans have a chance to shoot with them.
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08/07/12
Before cars take to the track at Bristol Motor Speedway, race weekend kicks off with the 14th Annual Speedway Children’s Charities Golf Tournament presented by Baker’s Construction Services at Tri-Cities Golf Course on Aug. 20.
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08/07/12
When Food City officials conceived the idea to host a special event for race fans prior to the NASCAR races at Bristol Motor Speedway, they weren’t entirely sure fans would embrace it.
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08/05/12
Driver introductions for the Sprint Cup races at Bristol are unique in the sport – and for the upcoming IRWIN Tools Night Race Aug. 25, a couple of new twists have been added; including the world-famous voice of Michael Buffer and a fan vote for best driver entrance.
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08/04/12
Race fans know the famous black No. 3 and Bristol Motor Speedway share a storied history. Now, thanks to a special ticket package from BMS and Richard Childress Racing, fans have a chance to join in on the resurgence of the black No. 3 prior to the August 22 UNOH Perfect Storm Doubleheader.
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08/03/12
Fans with tickets to the IRWIN Tools Night Race, the Food City 250 or the UNOH Perfect Storm Doubleheader can visit and drive BMS from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11.
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08/02/12
Knoxville’s Trevor Bayne, a crowd favorite at Bristol Motor Speedway, is back on track in the Nationwide Series for the Food City 250 Aug. 24.
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08/02/12
The resume Biffle brings to Bristol for the Aug. 25 IRWIN Tools Night Race is quite impressive. He’s hammered out 11 top-10 finishes and six top-fives while failing to finish only one time... But starting first has not equated to finishing first.
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08/02/12
For those drivers who decide to pull double duty by first running in the Food City 250 Nationwide Series event Friday, Aug. 24, before taking on the .533-mile oval for 500 laps during the IRWIN Tools Night Race Sprint Cup event Aug. 25, the challenge can be quite daunting.
- July 2012
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07/31/12
Brad Keselowski, winner of the last two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events at Bristol Motor Speedway, will go for the hat trick at "The World’s Fastest Half-Mile" during the upcoming August Night Races.
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07/23/12
The University of Northwestern Ohio, like many drivers during a NASCAR race weekend, will be doing double duty at Bristol Motor Speedway in August, sponsoring two events.
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07/23/12
Race fans know the UNOH Perfect Storm Doubleheader on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at Bristol Motor Speedway produces one of the most electrifying nights of racing on the calendar. Thanks to a new promotion, local fans are able to catch all the action on Bristol’s revamped concrete surface at a lower ticket price.
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07/18/12
Seats in some of the more popular locations at Bristol Motor Speedway rapidly are becoming hard to come by with the IRWIN Tools Night Race quickly approaching.
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07/18/12
Fans have asked for it and now monster truck racing’s biggest name is roaring in to Bristol Motor Speedway. Bigfoot returns to crush cars and cause chaos during the July 28 Thompson Metal Monster Truck Madness presented by Beef O’ Brady’s Family Sports Restaurant.
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07/13/12
Food City will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its sponsorship of the NASCAR Nationwide Series Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway Aug. 24 with a very special guest serving as grand marshal.
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07/13/12
Bristol Motor Speedway officials today announced a new come-as-you-are test program aimed at those needing lodging options for the IRWIN Tools Night Race in August. The program provides choices for fans who love the camping experience, but currently are not in the position to incur the fuel costs of pulling their RV to Bristol.
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07/12/12
Additional options are available for campers coming to Bristol Motor Speedway in August as officials continue to assist fans and their efforts to attend the upcoming IRWIN Tools Night Race events.
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07/12/12
After more than a decade, Bigfoot, one of the biggest names in monster trucks, returns to Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, July 28 for the high-flying, car-crushing Thompson Metal Monster Truck Madness presented by Beef O’Brady’s Family Sports Restaurant.
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07/10/12
Sprint Cup points leader Matt Kenseth and Kyle Petty led a motorcycle ride on Tuesday afternoon from Tennessee Smokies Stadium in Sevierville, Tenn. to Bristol Motor Speedway, with a number of military veterans along for the trip.
- June 2012
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06/28/12
Heading to Bristol for the IRWIN Tools Night Race this August? Thinking about visiting Thunder Valley and marking this legendary event off your "Bucket List?" Recent trends in gasoline prices indicate your trip will be a little easier on the wallet.
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06/12/12
Tony Stewart, Clint Bowyer and Jeff Burton serve up their comments following the first of a two-day Goodyear Tire test at Bristol Motor Speedway. The trio of Bristol winners represent the first to log laps around recently altered half-mile BMS surface.
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06/12/12
While plenty of motorsports attention is focused on Bristol Dragway this week with the 12th Annual Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, the legendary half-mile oval also is in the news as Goodyear hosts a tire test Tuesday and Wednesday with three drivers in preparation for August race week, featuring the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series IRWIN Tools Night Race.
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06/06/12
Twenty-four properties stretching from East Tennessee to Southwest Virginia and Western North Carolina comprise the first group participating in the Bristol Motor Speedway Fan-Friendly Lodging Partnership Program for the IRWIN Tools Night Race in August.
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06/06/12
For the second straight year, we here at Bristol Motor Speedway have worked with area/regional properties to try to provide more fan-friendly rates for our guests. The current list is below and is growing all the time. Distances to BMS vary and many of the BMS-partner properties have various options to fit the customer’s needs; however, guests should research what is best for them and make their decisions accordingly.
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06/05/12
BMS Honors Military Past and Present
- May 2012
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05/29/12
The Diet Mountain Dew Half-Mile Club features an exclusive member’s-only gift pack, a Saturday track tour, door prizes, entertainment, a souvenir program, and NASCAR celebrity appearances, including Earnhardt Jr.
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05/24/12
The NASCAR Hall of Fame (NHOF) now has 20 members and the connections between the legends of the sport and the celebrated Bristol Motor Speedway continue to mount.
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05/24/12
BMS fans are interested in letting the military know just how much they value their sacrifices and service to our country and are always looking for ways in which to honor them. To that end, Bristol Motor Speedway now offers fans the opportunity to do something special for military members in return for all they do.
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05/24/12
Bristol Motor Speedway’s newest team member finally has a name thanks to several BMS fans.
Bristol’s ultimate tailgating motorcoach now will be known as “Thunder Bus,” a name suggested by five Bristol fans.
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05/23/12
Danica Patrick makes history again at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday, Aug. 25 when she attempts to qualify for the IRWIN Tools Night Race.
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05/17/12
Five-time Bristol winner Jeff Gordon heads the list of drivers taking part in special ticket offers for the IRWIN Tools Night Race Aug. 25.
Promotions include a question-and-answer session, as well as a driver’s cap. Packages involving Brad Keselowski and Kasey Kahne also are available.
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05/10/12
August Race Week Driver Q&A Ticket Packages
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05/07/12
Show featuring RV transformation airs Monday, May 7 at 9 PM EST
Race fans everywhere should be on the lookout as Bristol Motor Speedway is hitting the road thanks to Outcast Kustoms and a new Bristol-themed RV designed to bring the excitement of BMS to the masses.
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05/02/12
Attacking the continuing economic challenges facing guests, BMS GM Jerry Caldwell revealed a bold plan to arrange access to enough area property to expand BMS camping options by 700 spaces.
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05/01/12
Legal Aid of East Tennessee and the Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities host autocross event on May 6.
- April 2012
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04/25/12
Less than a month after fan feedback convinced him to make changes to the concrete surface at Bristol Motor Speedway, Bruton Smith, Chairman and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, today announced his plans for significant modifications to the track.
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04/17/12
Bruton Smith, Speedway Motorsports Chairman and CEO, will announce details regarding Bristol Motor Speedway track changes during a press conference slated for 11:00 AM EST on Wednesday, April 25.
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04/12/12
Much like many of the previous 15 inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, there are connections to Bristol Motor Speedway among the five newest nominees.
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04/12/12
Before BMS racing movie guru Fred King hangs up his movie critic’s hat, he wants to give race fans a chance to get in on the fun and win a few unique prizes for the IRWIN Tools Night Race weekend.
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04/04/12
Bristol Motor Speedway Executive VP and General Manager Jerry Caldwell has spent the last several days answering what questions he can, and reminding people last week’s announcement by Speedway Motorsports Chairman and CEO Bruton Smith was just the first of two.
- March 2012
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03/28/12
After more than a week of studying requested fan input, Bruton Smith, Chairman and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, today announced he has ordered the go-ahead to make changes to the track surface at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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03/20/12
Our Chairman, Bruton Smith, has said he wants fan input and opinions regarding the track surface at Bristol. Fans are invited to share their thoughts via email to input@bristolmotorspeedway.com.
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03/18/12
Brad Keselowski earned his second straight victory at Bristol Motor Speedway when he took home Sunday afternoon’s Food City 500 after a hard fought battle with runner-up Matt Kenseth.
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03/18/12
Bristol Motor Speedway continued a fan-favorite tradition during driver introductions prior to Sunday’s Food City 500 as all 43 Sprint Cup Series drivers walked out to songs of their choice.
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03/18/12
Due to inclement weather this morning and crucial track drying procedures, NASCAR and Bristol Motor Speedway have cancelled the Kellie Pickler pre-race concert for today’s Food City 500. Green Flag is still a go for the 20th Anniversary of the Food City 500, scheduled for 1:13 PM.
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03/17/12
Nelson Piquet Jr. became the first driver born outside the United States to claim a checkered flag at Bristol Motor Speedway after the Brazilian won Saturday evening’s Widow Wax 125 presented by Seal Wrap Repair Tape.
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03/17/12
But the racin’ was just a part of a busy Saturday at Bristol. The fans, many of them dressed in green, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day… Bristol style!
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03/17/12
Elliott Sadler claimed Saturday’s Ford EcoBoost 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway, his second Nationwide Series win of the 2012 season.
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03/16/12
Jeff Gordon signed autographs. Kevin and DeLana Harvick were quizzed on their baby knowledge in anticipation of “Otis.” Danica Patrick answered questions for a standing-room-only audience. Elliott Sadler won a fourth Wii Boxing title.
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03/16/12
Greg Biffle earned his first career Bristol Motor Speedway pole during Ford Fan Friday qualifying at the World’s Fastest Half-Mile Friday afternoon.
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03/16/12
Beginning March 16 at Ford Fan Friday at BMS, Ford gives fans the chance to win the official pace car, a 2013 Ford Taurus SHO pace car that will be used to pace the field for the Ford EcoBoost 300 and Food City 500 races.
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03/14/12
Race fans visiting Bristol Motor Speedway for this weekend’s racing activities have a new informational tool to help them keep track of all the excitement at the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile.”
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03/13/12
Carl Edwards is used to seeing the green flag fly from behind the wheel of his Roush Fenway Ford Fusion or Mustang, but this weekend he’ll get a truly different perspective as he serves as Honorary Starter for Saturday’s Ford EcoBoost 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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03/13/12
Former Bristol Motor Speedway winners Tony Stewart and Jeff Burton know a thing or two about getting around the World’s Fastest Half-Mile.
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03/12/12
Over the last 20 years, some of NASCAR’s greatest names have earned the title of Food City 500 champion. That moniker is one of the most coveted in motorsports, as winning an event at “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile” gives any driver an enviable line on his or her resume.
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03/12/12
Five-time Bristol Motor Speedway winners Jeff Gordon, and Kurt Busch, as well as Joey Logano are scheduled to sign autographs Friday, March 16 at Food City Race Night.
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03/10/12
Three-time and defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart will be at Bristol Motor Speedway Tuesday for an exclusive question-and-answer session with race fans. Four fans will win track laps.
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03/08/12
Members of the Tennessee Air National Guard’s 119thCommand and Control Squadron from McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Knoxville, Tenn. will sing the national anthem Sunday, March 18 prior to the start of the Food City 500.
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03/08/12
Jimmie Johnson makes a stop in the Bristol Motor Speedway Kids Zone on Sunday, March 18 prior to the Food City 500
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03/08/12
Kevin Harvick, Bristol Motor Speedway’s all-time win leader in the Nationwide Series, shoots to add to that total in the Ford EcoBoost 300 at BMS March 17 in what promises to be a day of non-stop action at the World’s Fastest Half-Mile.
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03/08/12
As the March race weekend nears, 2012 is cause for added celebration for the folks at Food City. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the retail supermarket’s sponsorship of the Food City 500.
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03/07/12
Bristol Motor Speedway today announced the Welch & Wilson Motorsports sponsorship of the season-opening NASCAR K&N Pro Series East event March 17 – now known as the Widow Wax 125 presented by SealWrap Repair Tape.
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03/02/12
Membership to the Pepsi Max Club comes with a number of VIP experiences, among them a scheduled appearance by No. 24 Pepsi Max Driver, four-time NASCAR Cup champion and five-time BMS winner Jeff Gordon.
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03/02/12
One of the most sought after experiences for fans at Bristol Motor Speedway, the Pit Road Party Zone, once again is available for the upcoming Food City 500 March 18.
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03/02/12
Once the winners have been crowned on Saturday, March 17... The fun will continue at Bristol Motor Speedway!
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03/01/12
Country music sensation Kellie Pickler will perform the Food City 500 pre-race concert at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 18.
- February 2012
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02/27/12
Travis Pastrana was one of 32 drivers who took part in a day-long test at BMS, along with Chase Elliott, Darrell Wallace Jr., Sergio Pena, and Nelson Piquet. “Oh man, this place is just… spectacular,” said Pastrana.
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02/21/12
Travis Pastrana and a host of NASCAR K&N Pro Series East drivers hit Bristol Motor Speedway on Monday (Feb. 27) for a test session and fans are invited! Plus, there's an opportunity to catch the action from the infield. Ream more to see how you can make it happen.
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02/21/12
Track Tours and iBelong Garage Experience put fans in the middle of the excitement of race weekend.
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02/20/12
The Ford Charity Cornhole Classic has become one of the fans’ favorite new traditions during race weekends at BMS.
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02/17/12
Fans of four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon can help the five-time Bristol Motor Speedway winner and AARP with the Drive to End Hunger at the Food City 500 March 18.
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02/17/12
To sit in a luxury skybox or in the towering grandstands for the NASCAR events at Bristol Motor Speedway… that’s an age-old question for race fans every March and August.
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02/16/12
It is the ultimate dream for any race fan… riding around Bristol Motor Speedway with a NASCAR superstar during pre-race ceremonies at one of racing’s biggest events. Now, that dream can be a reality thanks to the Ride of a Lifetime online auction.
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02/16/12
On Friday, March 16, the Richard Petty Driving Experience Ride-Along program allows fans to suit up and feel the extreme speed and excitement of making laps around the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile” with a Driving Experience instructor.
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02/16/12
Food City Race Night features a number of racing’s biggest stars in the free event Friday, March 16 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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02/15/12
Ford Motor Company today announced the expansion of the automaker’s partnership at Bristol Motor Speedway with sponsorship of the venue's upcoming Nationwide Series race, now named the FORD EcoBoost 300.
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02/13/12
Five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne, Danica Patrick among drivers participating in Q&A sessions with special ticket packages.
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02/10/12
Bristol fans looking for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift for their loved ones need not look any further than the high banks of Bristol Motor Speedway.
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02/06/12
So, so many great entries. Your enthusiasm and Bristol spirit makes us wish we were were racin' here tomorrow.
We wanted to announce winners earlier on Monday, but the quality of entries made it so darn tough to choose. But without further delay, here are the recipients of a pair of 2012 Food City 500 weekend ticket packages.
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02/01/12
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- January 2012
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01/21/12
George "Norm" Wendt of Cheers Fame Lending A Hand With Festivities
Bristol Motor Speedway is "Going Green" in a big way with Go Daddy Girl Danica Patrick during a special St. Patrick's Day celebration for the Nationwide Series event March 17.
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01/21/12
He first made his mark as the surly Norm Peterson on television’s Cheers. Now, George Wendt will bring his persona to Bristol Motor Speedway, the track “where everybody knows your name,” to host the mother of all St. Patrick’s Day bashes during the March 17 festivities at the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile.”
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01/20/12
Bristol Motor Speedway, the first NASCAR Sprint Cup sanctioned venue to institute an advisory group made up of fans, now is taking applications for its Fan Advisory Board. Bristol's Fan Advisory Board debuted in 2006.
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01/19/12
Bristol Motor Speedway invites fans to join Bristol staff, JR Motorsports, along with Go Daddy girl Danica Patrick for a special announcement on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. EST at the EpiCentre Courtyard (210 E. Trade St.) adjacent to Whiskey River in Charlotte.
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01/09/12
The 15th edition of AutoTrader.com Speedway In Lights powered by TVA was the third most successful in the history of the holiday light show.
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01/09/12
Lots of folks excited about the BCS National Championship Game... But we're excited about our own little "Bowl Game" slated for March 18 right here at Bristol Motor Speedway. We call it the Food City 500. Hope you can join us. Call toll-free 1.866.415.4158 for tickets or view more details and shop online.
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01/03/12
When one considers the more than 2.5 million lights that make up AutoTrader.com Speedway In Lights at Bristol Motor Speedway, it might be difficult to imagine the show being any more spectacular.
