8-21 update includes: Cup drivers in Busch race

Are you heading to Bristol for all the fun, excitement served up during August Race Week? If so, then this is the page for you. Here you'll find everything you need to know (and more) to make the most out of your upcoming visit to "The World's Fastest Half-Mile."

We'll continually update this page throughout race week as information becomes available. If you have a question about August Race Week and are looking for an answer, e-mail me (ben@bristolmotorspeedway.com) and we'll post it here. Please put August Race Week Question in the subject line.

ON-TRACK EVENTS

Tuesday, August 21:
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice for the O'Reilly 200, 1-5 p.m., Spectators use Gate 7 on backstretch to enter grandstands. Gate will open at 1 p.m. Admission is free.

Wednesday, August 22:
"Doubleheader Day" - NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series O'Reilly 200 and USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series Food City 150, Tickets are $30, Kids 12-and-under FREE, SEE FULL SCHEDULE, BUY TICKETS

Thursday, August 23:
NASCAR Busch Series practice for the Food City 250, 1-5 p.m., Spectators use Gate 7 on backstretch to enter grandstands. Gate will open at 1 p.m. Admission is free.

Friday, August 24:
NASCAR Busch Series Food City 250 and qualifying for the sold-out NEXTEL Cup Series Sharpie 500, Ticket prices range from $45 to $72, SEE FULL SCHEDULE, BUY TICKETS

Saturday, August 25:
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Sharpie 500 (SOLD-OUT) SEE FULL SCHEDULE

OFF-TRACK (Special) EVENTS

Monday, August 20:
Ninth Annual Speedway Children's Charities Golf Tournament at Tri-Cities Golf Club

Tuesday, August 21:
USAR Hooters Food City 150 Pre-Race Rev-It-Up Party at Hooters in Johnson City, presented by WQUT Classic Rock FM 101.5, Old Spice, Food City, Hooters and BMS, Time TBA

Wednesday, August 22:

Thursday, August 23:

• Food City Family Race Night, State Street, Downtown Bristol, 1-9 p.m.
• Richard Petty Driving Experience Ride-Alongs to benefit Speedway Children's Charities, 6-9 p.m., Register online or call 1.800.BEPETTY
• Eastman Motorsports Racing Memorabilia Auction to benefit Speedway Children's Charities, 6 p.m., Bruton Smith Building
• Blue Lizard NASCAR Transporter Parade, 9 p.m., Hwy 11E (Volunteer Parkway), Starts at Bristol Mall and finishes at Bristol Motor Speedway, Fans may watch haulers park in infied by entering Gate 10 which opens at 9 p.m.

Friday, August 24:

Saturday, August 25:
NASCAR Foundation/SCC Track Walk, 10 a.m., - Walk around the famous (and newly resurfaced) Bristol Motor Speedway for charity. Register now online now or register on race weekend at the SCC booth.

Sunday, August 26:
Richard Petty Driving Experience Ride-Alongs to benefit Speedway Children's Charities, 6-9 p.m., Register online or call 1.800.BEPETTY

Speedway Children's Charities (SCC) Activities (for more information on all SCC events call Barbara Kaiser at 423.989.6975 or send her an e-mail.

A to Z - August Race Week all you need to know

ATM Machines: ATMs are located throughout the Bristol grounds and within the Speedway. Locations are Allison (F-H) - Bruton Smith Building (Lobby) - Earnhardt (K) - Kulwicki (A) - Main Entrance under the marquee sign - Old Ticket Office near souvenir trailers - Pearson (A) - Showerhouse (Blue Ox Campground) - Waltrip (P) (JJ) - Yarborough (A)

Camping:
View our camping page
Shuttles from Blue Ox Campground Food City Supermarket
Wednesday, August 22: 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday, August 23: 11 am - 7 pm
Friday, August 24: 8 am - 1 pm
Saturday, August 25 8 am - 1 pm

Concessions: Concession stands are operated by Levy Resaurants and are located in the concourse areas. Additional food vendors may be found outside the Speedway near the souvenir trailers and the interactive fan display area.

Coolers: No coolers larger than 14" are allowed. No glass containers, beer balls or mini kegs are permitted in the grandstands. Coolers are not permitted on suite level.

Cup Drivers in Food City 250 Busch Race:
Matt Kenseth - Kevin Harvick - Kasey Kahne - Carl Edwards - Kyle Busch - Jeff Burton - J.J. Yeley - Clint Bowyer - Ryan Newman - Greg Biffle - Dale Jarrett - Brian Vickers - Casey Mears - David Gilliland - Jamie McMurray - Dale Jarrett - Bobby Labonte - David Reutimann

**Kyle Busch and Mark Martin will race in the O'Reilly 200 Truck Series race on Wednesday, August 22.

Dining/Restaurants:
View our dining guide

Elevators:
Elevator 1 - Gate #2 (Pearson, Suites 176-186)
Elevator 2 - Gate #18 (Allison, Suites 166-175, 263-270)
Elevator 3 - Gate #16 (Allison, Suites 156-165, 254-262)
Elevator 4 - Gate #14 (Waltrip, Suites 101-135)
Elevator 5 - Gate #10 (Waltrip, Suites 101-135)
Elevator 6 - Gate #8 (Earnhardt Terrace, Suites 401-404, 501-504)
Elevator 7 - Gate #7 (Earnhardt Terrace, Suites 405-421, 505-532)
Elevator 8 - Gate #7 (Earnhardt Terrace, Suites 405-421, 505-532)
Elevator 9 - Gate #4 (Kulwicki)
Elevator 10 - Gate #3 (Kulwicki)

Fan Care Locations (Wellmont Health System)
Grandstand:
Yarborough - Inside Gate 7 (Section A)
Allison - Concourse Level (Section F)
Kulwicki - Mezzanine 2 (Section H)
Waltrip - Lower Level (Section P)
Grounds:
Elevator Tower 9/Gate 4
Across from JFG Hospitality Village
All-American Campground Bridge

Gate Schedules:
Tuesday, August 21 (Truck Practice) - Gate 7 opens at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, August 22 (Truck and Pro Cup Race) - Gates open at 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 23 (Busch Practice) Gate 7 opens at 1 p.m.
Friday, August 24 (Food City 250 and Sharpie 500 qualifying) - Gates open at 9 a.m.
Saturday, August 25 (Sharpie 500) - Gates open at 1 p.m.

Grandstands:
Seating for the O'Reilly 200 and Food City 150 (August 22) is General Admission. Seating for the Food City 250 (August 24) and Sharpie 500 (August 25) is reserved.

Guest Services (Nationwide)
Nationwide Guest Services/Information Booths are located in the concourse areas of Pearson, Waltrip, Johnson and Petty Grandstands. Additional locations include North and South Parking areas and Lot A. These areas serve as information centers and Free Event Fan Guides may be picked up here. Nationwide Pit Stops (large blue inflatable tents) are located a various points on property and offer cool water misting stations and seating areas for fans to rest.

Handicap Parking and Seating
Reserved Wheelchair parking will be issued with the purchase of reserved wheelchair spaces only, AND MUST BE REQUESTED IN ADVANCE. The remaining Accessible parking areas will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. State Issued verification and Photo ID must be presented upon entering the premises.

Hospitality:
JFG Hospitality Village opens at 2:00 pm on Wednesday,
JFG Hospitality Village opens at 1:30 pm on Friday and Saturday
Village will close one hour after races begin.

Lodging: View our lodging page

Lost and Found:
Take found items to any Nationwide Guest Services tent or to the receptionist in the Bruton Smith Building. If you're looking for a lost item, visit the receptionist desk in the Bruton Smith Building or call 423.989.6933.

Maps:
Area Map/Driving Directions by Google
Camping/Parking
Seating/Grandstand

Parking:
The North Entrance (Hwy. 11E/Volunteer Pkwy.) will be closed to vehicular traffic throughout the entire race weekend. Parking on BMS grounds is by permit only. BMS also operates two free parking areas on St. Rt. 394. "Speedway Parking" and "Multi-Purpose" parking areas offer free shuttle service to and from the track. Download map here to identify these parking areas.

Pay Phones:
Pay phone locations include: Bruton Smith Building, All-American Bridge, Allison Grandstand, Allision Terrace, Earnhardt Terrace, Kulwicki Mezzanine, Showerhouse at Blue Ox Campground, Waltrip Grandstand

Pets:
No pets are allowed inside the gates of BMS, except for certified service animals.

Prohibited Items: To ensure that fans have a safe and enjoyable experience, the following items WILL NOT be permitted inside the Speedway:

• Unauthorized ATV-type vehicles or golf carts
• Bags/Backpacks over 14 inches
• Beer Balls
• Bicycles
• Coolers over 14 inches
• Fires, grills or fireworks
• Folding Chairs
• Glass containers
• Guns, knives, weapons of any kind
• Illegal drugs
• Noisemakers, horns, helium balloons, beach balls
• Pets (Except for certified service animals)
• Scaffolding/platforms
• Stadium seats/chairs that contain metal, rigid frame (stadium cushions are permitted)
• Umbrellas
• Other items that in the judgement of the Speedway management pose a safety hazard or deminish the enjoyment of an event by other patrons

Raceway Ministries:
Worship services will be provided to race fans at the following locations on Saturday, August 25th at 9:00 a.m.

All American Campground - Chapel On Wheels (Earhart East) - Thunder Valley Campground - Bristol Campground Avoca Church - Finish Line Campground - Shadrack's Campground - Blue Ox - Hill & Dale Campground - Farmer Bob's Campground Dragway - Earhart West Campground - Hicks Campground -Lakeside

Chaplains can be reached during the event by contacting Tom Elam 423-383-9507 or Brenda McClure 423-914-1053.

Radio:
The O'Reilly 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race will be broadcast by MRN. The remaining races will be broadcast by Performance Racing Network (PRN).

As information, the following affiliates will make up the BMS Radio Network on Sharpie 500 race day (August 25). The broadcast will feature traffic updates, interviews with NASCAR and BMS personalities and other race-related info. The network will air from 3 p.m. until PRN takes over the broadcast (tentatively 7 p.m.).

WJCW AM-910......................Tri-Cities, TV/VA
WXSM AM-640......................Tri-Cities, TN/VA
WFHG FM-92.7......................Bristol, TN/VA
WNVA FM-106.3....................Norton, VA
WMEV FM-93.9.....................Marion, VA
WMVA AM-1450....................Martinsville, VA
WPSK FM-107.1....................Pulaski, VA

Shuttle Service:
Shuttle service is offered at various points around the Speedway, including the Blue Ox Campground area. Look for Shuttle Stop signs to access.

Souvenir Store (Speedway World in Bruton Smith Building) Hours of Operation:
Sunday 8/19 - 10 am to 6 pm
Monday 8/20 - 9 am to 6 pm
Tuesday 8/21 - 9 am to 6 pm
Wednesday 8/22 - 8 am to 11 pm
Thursday 8/23 - 8 am to 7 pm
Friday 8/24 - 8 am to 11 pm
Saturday 8/25 - 8 am to 11 pm
Sunday 8/26 - 8 am - 5 pm

Souvenirs (Grounds):
The primary location for driver souvenir haulers is between the main Speedway entrance and Kulwicki Grandstands. Additional souvenir haulers may be located in the fan interactive display area in the North lot behind the frontstretch (Allison) grandstands.

TV Broadcast Information:

Wednesday, August 22
6:30 pm - SPEED - NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying - Bristol (SDD)
7:30 pm - SPEED - NCTS Setup - Bristol (LIVE)
8:00 pm - SPEED - NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series O'Reilly 200 - Bristol (LIVE)

Friday, August 24, 2007
10:00 am - SPEED - NASCAR Busch Practice - Bristol (LIVE)
11:30 am - SPEED - NASCAR Nextel Cup Practice - Bristol (LIVE)
2:00 pm - SPEED - NASCAR Live! - Bristol (LIVE)
2:30 pm - SPEED - Go or Go Home - Bristol (LIVE)
3:00 pm - SPEED - NASCAR Nextel Cup Qualifying - Bristol (LIVE)
4:30 pm - SPEED - NASCAR Busch Qualifying - Bristol (LIVE)
6:00 pm - SPEED - NASCAR Nextel Cup Final Practice - Bristol (LIVE)
7:30 pm - ESPN2 - NASCAR Countdown - Busch Series Bristol (LIVE)
8:00 pm - ESPN2 - NASCAR Busch Series Food City 250 - Bristol (LIVE)

Saturday, August 25, 2007
11:00 am - SPEED - Trackside - Bristol (LIVE)
4:00 pm - SPEED - NASCAR RaceDay - Special Edition - Bristol (LIVE)
5:00 pm - SPEED - Tradin' Paint - Bristol
6:00 pm - SPEED - NASCAR RaceDay - Bristol (LIVE)
7:00 pm - ESPN - NASCAR Countdown - Bristol (LIVE)
8:00 pm - ESPN - NASCAR Nextel Cup Sharpie 500 - Bristol (LIVE)

Ticket Booth Schedule:
Wednesday, August 22: Booths #2, #3, #8, & #15 are open from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Voucher Redemption is at Booth #13 (turn 4) on Wednesday & Friday.
Friday all booths are open from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm.

Ticket Office/Will Call Schedule:
Will Call is located at the main ticket office in The Bruton Smith Building.

Monday - Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Traffic Tips for August Race Week can be found HERE.

Useful Tri-Cities Area Links for entertainment, dining, events: