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Thursday October 30, 2025
During the early 1980s, NASCAR Cup Series driver Darrell Waltrip and team owner Junior Johnson achieved an unparalleled feat with seven consecutive Cup Series wins at Bristol Motor Speedway. Beginning in March 1981, Waltrip's mastery of the high-banked track and strategic prowess helped them amass their record-setting streak, blending speed and tactical acumen.
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10/28/25
Bristol Motor Speedway is a unique track, famed for its steep 28-degree banking which creates lateral G-forces of nearly 3 Gs, similar to a rocket launch. Despite being only 0.533 miles long, it hosts races with speeds up to 140 mph on straightaways. This concrete track provides more grip than asphalt, demanding careful pit strategies and tire management.
10/28/25
Hey, "It's Fall, Y'all" at Bristol Motor Speedway as Vintage Market Days of Tri-Cities Tennessee returns to the BMS South Building for a weekend of fun-filled shopping, music, food and vendors, Oct. 31-Nov. 2.
10/23/25
The 2025 Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway received rave reviews from all quarters. Drivers, including Justin Haley and Ryan Blaney, relished the challenging conditions and vibrant atmosphere. Dale Earnhardt Jr. called it a "blueprint" for NASCAR events, while fan polls confirmed the race as a top-rated experience.
10/22/25
Bristol Motor Speedway is renowned for its intense races, offering some of NASCAR's most thrilling moments due to its challenging design. Among the unforgettable events are Tony Stewart's 2012 helmet throw, Rusty Wallace vs. Dale Earnhardt in 1995, Jeff Gordon's 2006 confrontation with Matt Kenseth, a 2021 spat between Kevin Harvick and Chase Elliott, and Mike Harmon's 2002 crash.
