Fans who have longed to attend a race at NASCAR's most popular track now have the opportunity to do just that on what will be the biggest spring race weekend in Bristol Motor Speedway's history.
Tickets are available for the March 22 Food City 500, capping a three-day race weekend fans can't afford to miss as a number of special events have been added to the schedule.
Ford Fan Friday kicks off the action on March 20 when fans can see practice for the Scotts Turf Builder 300 and the Food City 500, as well as qualifying for the Food City 500, for only $5. Any fan bringing a specially marked Pepsi can to the gate will receive free entry.
Also on tap for Friday is Food City Race Night, which will take place at BMS from 4 p.m.-9 p.m. There is no admission to the event which will feature live music, free food and driver appearances. Kevin Harvick and Tony Stewart are scheduled to participate in Rock Band while Clint Bowyer, Elliott Sadler, Kasey Kahne and A.J. Allmendinger will square off in a Wii boxing tournament. Other drivers, including Jeff Burton, will take part in a question and answer session.
The Scotts Turf Builder 300, one of the premier Nationwide events on the schedule, takes place March 21 with a host of NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers in the field. Among those participating in the race is Carl Edwards, Harvick, Greg Biffle, Bowyer and Kyle Busch.
Also on the schedule Saturday is the highly anticipated Scotts Saturday Night Special at Bristol, an all-star race featuring some of the biggest names in NASCAR, including Junior Johnson and Harry Gant. Following the Saturday Night Special is a 100-lap UARA race to cap off the evening. All three races, the Scotts Turf Builder 300, the Scotts Saturday Night Special and the UARA event are included in the cost of the ticket for the Scotts Turf Builder 300.
Tickets for the Food City 500 are available, starting at $93. Tickets for the Scotts Turf Builder 300 triple-header begin at $45. Qualifying for the Food City 500 is slated for 3:40 p.m. Friday and qualifying for the Scotts Turf Builder 300 is at 9:40 a.m. Saturday.
The Scott's Turf Builder 300 takes the green flag at 2 p.m., as does the Food City 500 Sunday.
To purchase tickets, please contact the Bristol Motor Speedway ticket office at 423-989-6900 or visit www.bristoltix.com.
