There's plenty of racin' the way it ought'a be headed your way with Bristol Motor Speedway's 2009 August Race Week. We'll see NASCAR's top-three series in action, and we'll also witness the debut of the Whelen Modified Series on the high banks of Bristol.
But... A race week at Bristol means more that just what takes place when the green flag waves. Here's a rundown of highlights you'll want to make a part of your Bristol to-do list.
Tuesday, August 18
Bluegrass Nights, Downtown Center, Bristol, TN, Holston Mountain Boys, FREE, 7 PM, READ MORE
Hooters Rev-It-Up Party - Hooters Restaurant, 228 North Roan Street, Johnson City, TN, 6 pm, Live music, bikini contest, wing-eating contest, Colin Braun's truck series team and more. VIEW MAP
Wednesday, August 19
Wednesday Night Doubleheader, Bristol Motor Speedway, Gates open at 9 am. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series O'Reilly 200, NASCAR Whelen Modified Series UNOH Perfect Storm 150, $30, Kids 12-and-under free with ticketed adult. Ticket also includes practice and qualifying for each race. Event Schedule.
Thursday, August 20
Food City Family Race Night, State Street, begins 1 pm, $5 (advance)/$6, Fans can expect a fun-filled evening jam-packed with driver autograph sessions, show cars, simulators, souvenir trailers, entertainment and a smorgasbord of free food samples. Musical performances at Downtown Center Stage. Proceeds benefit The Paramount Center for the Arts. EVENT DETAILS
Richard Petty Driving Experience Ride-Alongs, 6:45 pm to 9:45 pm, Take the ultimate ride, three laps in a real race car around the high banks of "The World's Fastest Half-Mile." READ MORE
20th Annual Eastman Motorsports Club Racing Memorabilia Auction, 6 pm, O. Bruton Smith Building, 3rd floor, Bid with fellow fans looking to add that exclusive piece of NASCAR racing memorabilia to their collections. And don't be surprised to see a NASCAR celebrity at the auction. READ MORE
Ford presents the BMS Transporter Parade, 9 pm, Volunteer Parkway (Hwy 11E), Bristol Mall to Bristol Motor Speedway. See the machines that haul the machines as NASCAR transporters take center stage completing the final leg of their trek to Bristol Motor Speedway. Fireworks highlight the parade route at the Euclid Ave. Food City, Executive Park, Avoca Elementary and upon arrival at Bristol Motor Speedway. READ MORE
Friday, August 21
NASCAR Nationwide Series Food City 250, Gates open at 9 am, A full day of on-track action highlighted by the running of the Food City 250. Tickets start at $45 and also include practice and qualifying for the SOLD-OUT Sharpie 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. EVENT SCHEDULE
Scotts Turfbuilder Thunder Valley Cornhole Classic, begins at 9 am, Register your team to toss the bags for $1,000 in cash and suite tickets to all Bristol Motor Speedway 2010 NASCAR events. READ MORE
Levy Restaurants Rubbin' is Racin' Spice Rub Contest Finals, 3 pm, The chefs have been narrowed down to a few and they'll test pit spice rub recipes against each other for a panel of Bristol judges to see who'll win the right to serve up "The Official Spice Rub of Bristol Motor Speedway" in 2010.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Appearance, 7 pm, Stop by the Pepsi display area before the Food City 250 for a chance to meet Dale Jr. He'll answer questions from the crowd and throw out a few autographed items.
Saturday, August 22
Lane Turner / King Billy Performance on GAC Stage, 1:30-4, Head over to the GAC stage to catch live musice from two up and coming Country bands. Lane Turner and King Billy will rock Thunder Valley prior to the SOLD OUT Sharpie 500
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sharpie 500 (SOLD-OUT), Bristol Motor Speedway, Gates open at 1 pm, It's THE night race!
*Please note, while tickets for the Sharpie 500 are sold-out, fans may now reserve 2010 season tickets. Call 423.BRISTOL or visit the ticket office while you are here to make sure you experience every Bristol event next year.
Scotts Turfbuilder Thunder Valley Cornhole Classic continues, begins at 9 am, Register your team to toss the bags for $1,000 in cash and suite tickets to all Bristol Motor Speedway 2010 NASCAR events. READ MORE
NASCAR Foundation/Speedway Children's Charities Track Walk, 9:30 am, Gate 9, Walk around the legendary half-mile to kick off your Sharpie 500 race day. Registration information: Thursday, August 20th 1pm-5pm; Friday August 21st 9am-7pm; Saturday, August 22nd 8am-9am (at Gate 9) Registration Location in fan zone area near the dragway bridge.
