Bristol Motor Speedway

Part of Bristol lies in the State of Virginia, but the NASCAR section of the Bristol Motor Speedway is located in Tennessee. The twin city may be well known for country music, but it is also a hot spot on the NASCAR circuit. The Bristol Motor Speedway has a capacity for approximately 160 000 spectators, and typically every seat is taken well before time. It has not been around for as long as many of its peers, and has changed hands several times as well, but has emerged as a money spinner and a source of some of the best quality of NASCAR racing to be had anywhere. Ingenious site and track development keeps NASCAR and spectators keen on the Bristol Motor Speedway.

The concrete surface of the track is built for speed, with especially impressive records in the Nextel and Busch series. The track length is relatively short compared to most other NASCAR locations, at just over half a mile, but the banks have been heightened to 36 degrees each, testing driver skills to the hilt. The track is just 40 feet wide, and even the straights have 16 degree banks. Nextel series races go the full 500 laps, though the Busch series is less demanding at half that number. Lesser events generally run over just 150 laps.

The grandstand has been designed to give each spectator a great view of the action. Camping grounds and facilities for recreational vehicles are of such quality that spots are typically sold out even before a season commences!

The Bristol Motor Speedway offers complete auto racing excitement, and meets all NASCAR performance and safety standards. The site is very spectator-friendly, going the extra distance to make sure that everyone gets their money’s worth. Bristol Motor Speedway is set in Bristol, which in itself is a delightful city for NASCAR fans, with plenty of golf and other attractions to make for a refreshing vacation. Book your place for your favorite NASCAR races at the Bristol Motor Speedway before everything is taken!

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