News

• November 2020
• 11/19/20
  BMS adds NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Pinty's Dirt Race to March 2021 race weekend
• 11/17/20
  Sugarlands Distilling Co. combines speed with shine in Bristol Motor Speedway partnership
• 11/13/20
  Top 10 things to enjoy while visiting the 24th annual Pinnacle Speedway in Lights
• 11/12/20
  Night of Smiles presented by State Water Heaters serves as official kick-off for Pinnacle Speedway in Lights
• 11/10/20
  Winter fun of ice skating returns to BMS with the Tri-Cities Airport Ice Rink presented by HVAC
• 11/10/20
  NASCAR President Steve Phelps says sport stronger than ever amid historic year
• 11/09/20
  Chase Elliott wins 2020 NASCAR Cup Series championship
• 11/07/20
  Operation Bristol Holiday In Lights to provide special experience for local students and their families
• 11/02/20
  Pinnacle Speedway in Lights powered by TVA celebrates 24th season of spreading joy and creating smiles for kids in the Appalachian Highlands region
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• October 2020
• 10/26/20
  Milestone 10th running of Food City Speedway in Lights 5K set to kick off popular winter events schedule at Bristol Motor Speedway
• 10/23/20
  Bristol Motor Speedway statement regarding proposed Bristol casino project
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• September 2020
• 09/30/20
  As part of its 60th anniversary celebration, BMS will host spring Food City race on a dirt surface for the first time in history
• 09/27/20
  Noles and Brock headline winners at Pinty's U.S. Short Track Nationals
• 09/25/20
  Late Model drivers say it would be a thrill to win at iconic Bristol Motor Speedway during fourth annual Pinty's U.S. Short Track Nationals
• 09/23/20
  Travis Braden carrying momentum into BMS as one of Pro Late Model favorites in Pinty's U.S. Short Track Nationals
• 09/22/20
  Get your tickets now for the Pinty's U.S. Short Track Nationals this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway
• 09/19/20
  Kevin Harvick wins Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway
• 09/19/20
  BMS unveils Jimmie Johnson 5K Trail and announces special 48 bicycles donation in honor of seven-time NASCAR champ
• 09/18/20
  Chase Briscoe wins Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway in NASCAR Xfinity Series regular season finale
• 09/18/20
  Mayer wins Bush's Beans 200 ARCA Menards Series race to sweep Thursday races at BMS
• 09/17/20
  Mayer races to first career victory in UNOH 200 in NASCAR Truck Series Playoff race at Bristol Motor Speedway
• 09/17/20
  Official commemorative digital souvenir program for Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race available for free to all race fans
• 09/17/20
  Hot Playoff start has Austin Dillon riding wave of momentum into Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race
• 09/16/20
  Country duo Pryor & Lee to perform preceding the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race
• 09/15/20
  Justin Allgaier heads to Friday night's Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway looking to increase his Xfinity Series winning streak to three
• 09/14/20
  Austin Hill leads Truck Series Playoff opener in UNOH 200, while Hailie Deegan among ARCA Menards Series stars racing in Bush's Beans 200 during Thursday night doubleheader
• 09/12/20
  BMS officials urge public to "Mask Up" and follow all protocols and guidelines during Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race and Food City 300
• 09/10/20
  History of the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race: Kyle Busch pulls off a pair of Triple Sweeps in the 2010s
• 09/09/20
  Bristol Motor Speedway reaches capacity for Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race; Limited number of Food City 300 tickets remain
• 09/08/20
  What the Drivers Think About BMS hosting a round of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs 
• 09/03/20
  History of the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race: Stewart and Earnhardt Jr. highlight BMS winners in the 2000s
• 09/02/20
  NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals canceled for 2020
• 09/01/20
  Pinty's U.S. Short Track Nationals tickets on sale
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• August 2020
• 08/27/20
  History of the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race: Ernie Irvan wins big for local favorites Morgan McClure Motorsports in 1990
• 08/26/20
  Watch Pinty’s U.S. Short Track Nationals from Bristol Motor Speedway live on Speed51.com
• 08/21/20
  Bristol Motor Speedway to host spectators at Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race and Food City 300 in September
• 08/20/20
  History of the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race: Bristol Motor Speedway becomes Dale Earnhardt country in the 1980s
• 08/14/20
  History of the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race: The King Richard Petty was model of consistency at Bristol Motor Speedway in the 1970s
• 08/13/20
  A climb to remember coming to Bristol Motor Speedway on September 12
• 08/07/20
  History of the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race: Jack Smith had help from a friend in winning the first ever Cup Series race at BMS
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• July 2020
• 07/30/20
  Bristol Dragway and Thunder Valley Amphitheatre announce 2020 postponements
• 07/16/20
  Chase Elliott wins NASCAR All-Star Race at Bristol Motor Speedway
• 07/14/20
  Plenty of favorites headline NASCAR All-Star Open at Bristol Motor Speedway
• 07/13/20
  Drivers expect electric atmosphere chasing elusive $1 million prize at NASCAR All-Star Race
• 07/11/20
  Bristol Motor Speedway officials urge public to "Be An All Star: Wear A Mask"
• 07/10/20
  Official commemorative digital NASCAR All-Star Race program available for free download to NASCAR Nation
• 07/09/20
  Jimmie Johnson hoping to add another NASCAR All-Star trophy to his collection, this one from Bristol Motor Speedway
• 07/06/20
  Top-five memorable moments in the history of the NASCAR All-Star Race
• 07/04/20
  Bristol Motor Speedway's TN Strong Masks to be sold at Food City stores and during NASCAR All-Star Race
• 07/03/20
  Bristol Motor Speedway officials welcome prestigious NASCAR All-Star Race with great responsibility and extensive planning and preparation
• 07/01/20
  Race format announced for NASCAR All-Star Race at Bristol Motor Speedway
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• June 2020
• 06/26/20
  Bristol Motor Speedway is known as the home to big events; NASCAR All-Star Race adds to the legacy of The Last Great Colosseum
• 06/17/20
  Bristol Motor Speedway officials, other dignitaries unveil official Countdown Clock for NASCAR All-Star Race at Bristol
• 06/16/20
  Dale Earnhardt Jr., who famously exclaimed 'It's Bristol, Baby!' leads NASCAR Hall of Fame class of 2021
• 06/15/20
  2020 NASCAR All-Star Race Moves to Bristol Motor Speedway
• 06/15/20
  Denny Hamlin gets 40th career Cup win at Homestead-Miami 
• 06/11/20
  Martin Truex Jr. seizes first win of 2020 at Martinsville 
• 06/08/20
  Kevin Harvick continues Atlanta Motor Speedway Dominance 
• 06/05/20
  Food City Supermarket Heroes 500 tops Jeff Gluck's 'Was it a Good Race?' fan poll
• 06/04/20
  NASCAR reveals next slate of races through beginning of August
• 06/03/20
  NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals rescheduled for October 9-11, headlines revamped Bristol Dragway schedule following COVID-19 delays
• 06/03/20
  Speedway Motorsports President and CEO Marcus Smith Statement on News of NASCAR's Return to Nashville in 2021
• 06/01/20
  Gragson races to victory in Cheddar's 300 presented by Alsco NASCAR Xfinity Series race Monday night at BMS
• 06/01/20
  Allgaier loves Bristol; NASCAR Xfinity Series veteran one of the favorites for tonight's Cheddar's 300 presented by Alsco
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• May 2020
• 05/31/20
  Brad Keselowski avoids crashes, wins Food City presents the SUPERMARKET HEROES 500 
• 05/31/20
  Official commemorative virtual program for Food City Supermarket Heroes 500 available to race fans Sunday before green flag drops
• 05/31/20
  Tennessee Governor Bill Lee among weekend race dignitaries for Bristol Motor Speedway
• 05/29/20
  Kyle Busch chasing BMS history, Chase Elliot seeking more victories as NASCAR Cup Series heads to BMS
• 05/29/20
  Fortune finally favors Chase Elliott in NASCAR Cup Series win at Charlotte 
• 05/28/20
  Winner's Circle brings big prizes for BMS fans that Watch and Win
• 05/28/20
  NASCAR Xfinity Series star Chase Briscoe primed for success at Cheddar's 300 presented by Alsco
• 05/26/20
  Sunday's BMS NASCAR Cup Series race named Food City presents the Supermarket Heroes 500 to honor front-line workers 
• 05/26/20
  History of the Food City 500: Multi-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson finally wins on the high banks of Bristol Motor Speedway in 2010
• 05/25/20
  History of the Food City 500: Rusty Wallace holds the record for most Food City 500 victories at six, always a threat to win at Thunder Valley
• 05/25/20
  Late caution propels Brad Keselowski to victory in Coca-Cola 600 
• 05/24/20
  History of the Food City 500: Jeff Gordon storms on the NASCAR scene in the 1990s and proves to be one tough contender in the Food City 500
• 05/23/20
  History of the Food City 500: Darrell Waltrip's streak of seven consecutive victories at BMS in the 1980s remains one of NASCAR's toughest records
• 05/22/20
  History of the Food City 500: Cale Yarborough was one tough customer at Bristol Motor Speedway throughout the 1970s
• 05/21/20
  History of the Food City 500: First BMS Spring Race was technically held in October and Ned Jarrett claimed his 1961 Cup Series crown
• 05/21/20
  Alsco Named Title Sponsor of May 27 NASCAR Cup Series Race At Charlotte Motor Speedway
• 05/18/20
  Kevin Harvick wins at Darlington in NASCAR's return to racing
• 05/17/20
  'Winner's Circle' brings big prizes to fans who watch and win!
• 05/15/20
  Bristol Burnout fitness competition to support BMS Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities postponed to August 29
• 05/14/20
  60th running of Food City 500 rescheduled for Sunday, May 31st at BMS
• 05/04/20
  NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Postponed - Statement from BMS/D General Manager Jerry Caldwell
• 05/04/20
  William Byron captures third Pro Invitational Series victory with late surge at virtual Dover International Speedway
• 05/01/20
  SCC-Bristol hosting Red Bucket Brigade Drive-Thru presented by Drake's fundraiser to help local children in need during COVID-19 pandemic
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• April 2020
• 04/26/20
  Alex Bowman wins the eNASCAR iRacing race at virtual Talladega Superspeedway
• 04/22/20
  Bristol Motor Speedway teams up with Marsh Regional Blood Center for second blood drive at BMS on April 27 - 28
• 04/19/20
  William Byron goes back-to-back in eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series
• 04/07/20
  Bruton Smith to be inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
• 04/07/20
  Pinty's U.S. Short Track Nationals moved to September 26
• 04/06/20
  Pinty's Delicious Foods increasing commitment as valued partner of Bristol Motor Speedway
• 04/05/20
  Byron races to iRacing Pro Invitational win Sunday at virtual Bristol Motor Speedway's Food City Showdown
• 04/03/20
  Virtual Bristol Motor Speedway the site of this weekend's Food City Showdown
• 04/03/20
  Food City hosting virtual Food City Family Race Night on company social pages from 1-9 p.m. today
• 04/02/20
  Updates from Jerry Caldwell - Watch Bristol Racing This Weekend!
• 04/01/20
  Ryan Luza survives Bristol chaos, goes back-to-back
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• March 2020
• 03/31/20
  Preview: eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series at Bristol Motor Speedway
• 03/31/20
  April 18 Street Fights event postponed
• 03/30/20
  NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals to remain on Father's Day Weekend following NHRA revised schedule
• 03/30/20
  Timmy Hill wins eNASCAR iRacing race at virtual Texas Motor Speedway  
• 03/27/20
  "Spring Race Madness" gives race fans the opportunity to vote for the top Food City 500 moment in BMS history
• 03/24/20
  NASCAR, iRacing and FOX Sports partner to televise complete eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series schedule
• 03/22/20
  Denny Hamlin passes Dale Jr. for victory in eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series opener
• 03/20/20
  Bristol Motor Speedway to host blood drive with Marsh Regional Blood Center on Monday, March 23
• 03/20/20
  BMS Updates and Resources
• 03/20/20
  Weekend Preview: eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series Race
• 03/18/20
  NASCAR, iRacing introduce eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series
• 03/16/20
  Food City 500 Race Weekend Postponed; To Be Rescheduled At A Later Date
• 03/15/20
  Letter From BMS GM Jerry Caldwell (Sunday, March 15, 2020)
• 03/12/20
  Bristol Motor Speedway Statement On Upcoming NASCAR Weekend
• 03/10/20
  Bristol Burnout fitness competition returns to support SCC-Bristol in 2020
• 03/09/20
  The History Of The Food City 500: Cale Yarborough Was One Tough Customer At Bristol Motor Speedway Throughout The 1970s
• 03/03/20
  BMS to assist Middle Tennessee community following devastating tornadoes
• 03/02/20
  Food City 500 race weekend will feature a special Navy flair to celebrate Navy Week in the Tri-Cities
• 03/02/20
  Marshall Tucker Band To Headline Food City 500 Pre-Race Concert
• 03/02/20
  Fan Schedule April 2020 - Letters from Gail
• 03/02/20
  Alex Bowman scores dominating NASCAR Cup victory at Fontana
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• February 2020
• 02/27/20
  The History Of The Food City 500; First BMS Spring Race Was Technically Held In October And Locked Up Ned Jarrett's 1961 Championship
• 02/24/20
  Joey Logano defends his win in NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas
• 02/21/20
  Special $48 ticket package available to Jimmie Johnson fans for the Food City 500
• 02/18/20
  Denny Hamlin edges Ryan Blaney in Daytona 500; Ryan Newman hospitalized after wreck
• 02/14/20
  Joey Logano, William Byron win Duel qualifying races at Daytona
• 02/11/20
  Statement from BMS GM & EVP Jerry Caldwell on the Nashville Fairgrounds
• 02/10/20
  Denny Hamlin pushes teammate Erik Jones to victory in Busch Clash
• 02/07/20
  Food City 500 brings four days of excitement to iconic Bristol Motor Speedway
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• January 2020
• 01/24/20
  After Chili Bowl victory, Kyle Larson has Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race victory as a bucket list item
• 01/22/20
  New Year, New Amenities: BMS to enhance guest raceday experience with fan friendly upgrades and concepts
• 01/16/20
  2020 Bristol Dragway season will be one to remember
• 01/16/20
  2020 Bristol Dragway season will be one to remember