iBelong News
- March 2013
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03/01/13
Writer Jerry Bonkowski of the digital sports media network, which boasts a monthly audience of more than 14.2 million unique users, ranked the top 10 tracks for fans to watch a race with BMS landing the No. 1 ranking.
- February 2013
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02/23/13
The ever-popular Food City Race Night, one of NASCAR’s most successful fan events, features some of racing’s biggest stars at the free festivities Friday, March 15.
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02/01/13
Hello iBelong Family,
Just letting you know that your Bristol Motor Speedway season tickets and iBelong membership kits are on the way.
- January 2013
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01/09/13
For the third 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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01/03/13
Bristol race fans who would like attend the 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction now have the opportunity to win an all-expenses paid trip to Charlotte for the Feb. 8 ceremony.
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01/02/13
On behalf of all of us here at Bristol, we thank all who entered our Bristol's 12 Days of Christmas Give-Away. We had a lot of fun with the promotion and we congratulate all of our lucky winners.
- 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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12/06/12
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.
- November 2012
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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.
- October 2012
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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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09/20/12
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.
- August 2012
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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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08/16/12
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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08/09/12
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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08/07/12
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.
- 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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07/13/12
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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07/10/12
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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06/06/12
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.
- 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.
- March 2012
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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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03/12/12
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
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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02/13/12
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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02/06/12
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.
- 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.












