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Food City Speedway in Lights powered by TVA

Food City Speedway in Lights
powered by TVA

Friday, November 20, 2026 - Saturday, January 2, 2027 6:00 PM 10:00 PM

The region's most dazzling holiday light show returns to Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway. Food City Speedway In Lights, Powered by TVA, is a 4-mile trek through 3 million lights and the chance to take a lap around "The World's Fastest Half-Mile." Holiday light seekers will circle the concrete oval as part of their festive drive and also may visit the Christmas Village, which returns to its popular infield location.

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Fast Lane presented by Citi

Fast Lane presented by Citi

Want to skip the wait on busy nights at Speedway In Lights?! Grab a ticket to the FAST LANE presented by Citi. This option allows guests the quickest access to go to the front of the line.

  • Passes are PER VEHICLE, not per individual in the vehicle.
  • Normal Speedway in Lights traffic will be turning immediately right, while FAST LANE purchasers will proceed straight ahead to the ticket booth. Since normal traffic flow will be going right, you will need to inform the traffic attendant that you need to go straight ahead to the FAST LANE.
  • FAST LANE is only available on certain nights and must be purchased for a specific 30 minute entry time slot. Time spent going through lights will vary depending on flow of traffic. Each of these 30 minute time slots has a limited number of spaces.
Dates Available

2026 Fast Lane Dates:

  • Friday, November 27
  • Saturday, November 28
  • Saturday, December 5
  • Saturday, December 12
  • Friday, December 18
  • Saturday, December 19
  • Sunday, December 20
  • Monday, December 21
  • Tuesday, December 22
  • Wednesday, December 23
  • Saturday, December 26

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Speedway in Lights?

Food City Speedway in Lights powered by TVA is a holiday drive-through light show at Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway. The route winds through about four miles of holiday displays and includes a lap around the Bristol Motor Speedway oval. Guests can also visit the Christmas Village in the infield. The event supports the Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities.

When is Speedway in Lights this year?

Food City Speedway in Lights powered by TVA runs November 20, 2026, through January 2, 2027. The light show is open 6–10 p.m. The related 5K is a separate event: the Cline-Holder Electric Speedway in Lights 5K presented by Fleet Feet Sports is Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 6 p.m.

How do I purchase tickets for Speedway in Lights?

You can buy tickets through the official Speedway in Lights event page

What are Fast Lane tickets, and when do they go on sale?

Fast Lane is an optional pass that gives your vehicle access to a quicker entry line on select busy nights. Passes are per vehicle, not per passenger, and must be purchased for a specific 30-minute entry time slot. Availability is limited. For 2026, Fast Lane is listed for November 27 and 28; December 5, 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 26. Check the event page for availability and purchase details

Is there a 5K race included with Speedway in Lights?

The Speedway in Lights 5K is a separate run/walk event held before the drive-through light show opens for the season. The 2026 race is Sunday, November 15, at 6 p.m

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