Bristol Motor Speedway

"World's Fastest Half Mile", located in historic Sullivan County
Bristol Motor Speedway was built in 1960 and held its first NASCAR race on July 30, 1961. Today, the Speedway hosts the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, the NASCAR Nationwide Series, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Despite its small size, Bristol is among the most popular tracks in NASCAR due to its distinct features that include extraordinarily steep banking, on an all concrete surface, two pit roads and amphitheater-style seating. The Bristol Motor Speedway can seat up to 165,000 people.

Location and contact information
Location: 151 Speedway Blvd., Bristol/TN
Phone: 423.989.6933
Site: www.bristolmotorspeedway.com

Sullivan County Department of Archives and Tourism: 423.323.4660

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