Feel It Before the Green Flag

  • Nestled in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee, Bristol delivers a race experience unlike any other.

  • The energy starts building long before engines fire — and smart planning ensures you don’t miss a moment.

Tailgating & Campgrounds: Where the Party Starts

  • A sea of RVs, tents, grills, and die-hard fans.

  • The smell of charcoal + race-day anticipation = pure Bristol.

  • Friendly fans everywhere — you’ll leave with new friends.

  • Tailgating perks:

    • Eligible for awards and prizes

    • Sponsored by Food City and Bush’s Beans

  • Pro tip: Arrive early and soak it in.

Bristol Fan Zone (Entrance 1 – North)

Located near the “It’s Bristol Baby!” Monument.

What you’ll find:

  • Live music & entertainment

  • Food vendors

  • Games & interactive exhibits

  • Stunt shows

  • Driver & legend appearances

  • Autograph sessions

  • Souvenir haulers

  • Simulators, RC cars, inflatables, kids’ activities

Don’t miss:

  • Food City Fan Zone Stage presented by Coke Zero Sugar

  • Sunday’s Trackside Live with Kenny Wallace, John Roberts & Jose Castillo

Fan Track Walk (Pre-Race Must-Do)

  • Small donation supports Speedway Children’s Charities.

  • Walk the same high-banked surface as NASCAR legends.

  • Feel the banking. See the wall height.

  • It’s unforgettable — trust us.

Inside “The Last Great Colosseum”

  • Stadium-style seating wraps 360° around the track.

  • Massive center-hung Colossus TV (one of the largest four-sided screens in the world).

  • Concourse walk = essential Bristol experience.

Merch Haulers:

  • Driver gear galore.

  • Scheduled autograph sessions.

  • Check the BMS website for appearance times.

Pre-Race Pageantry

Arrive early to your seat for:

  • Live pre-race concert (often top country music talent)

  • Driver introductions

  • National anthem (often with military flyover)

  • The iconic command: “Drivers, start your engines!”

It’s powerful. It’s loud. It’s pure American racing tradition.

The Main Event: The Bristol Race Experience

  • 750-horsepower engines from 40 Cup cars.

  • .533-mile oval with 28-degree banking.

  • Sound that vibrates in your chest.

  • Tight racing, daring passes, close calls.

  • The possibility of “The Big One.”

  • Crowd energy that rises and falls every lap.

There is nothing subtle about Bristol.

Stay for the Finish

Do not leave early.

  • Bristol finishes are legendary.

  • Final laps = full-throttle intensity.

  • Victory lap & burnouts.

  • Rooftop Victory Lane celebration.

  • Even if your driver doesn’t win — the show isn’t over.

Upcoming Race Weekend: April 10–12

Thursday, April 10

  • Tennessee Army National Guard 250 (Truck Series)

  • 7:30 p.m. | FS1, PRN Radio, SiriusXM

Saturday, April 11

  • NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (300 laps)

  • 7:30 p.m. | The CW, PRN Radio, SiriusXM

  • Bush’s Beans Qualifying

Sunday, April 12

  • Food City 500 (Cup Series)

  • 3:00 p.m. | FS1, PRN Radio, SiriusXM

Tickets

  • Visit the Bristol Motor Speedway website

  • Call (866) 415-4158

  • Purchase at participating Food City locations (while supplies last)

If someone says Bristol is just another race, they clearly haven’t felt the walls shake yet.