FAQ

The weekend features:

• ARCA Menards Series – Bush’s Beans 200 (race on Thursday)
• NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series – UNOH 200  (race on Thursday)
• NASCAR Xfinity Series – Food City 300 (race on Friday)
• NASCAR Cup Series – Bass Pro Shops Night Race (race on Saturday)

Note that you need separate tickets for races taking place on Thursday.

Yes, several parking lots are located around Bristol Motor Speedway. Arriving early will help secure a good spot. See our parking guide for more information.

Yes, Bristol is one of the loudest tracks in NASCAR due to its high-banked, half-mile layout. Earplugs are strongly recommended for all fans, and essential for children to protect their hearing.

September evenings in Bristol, Tennessee, are usually warm but more comfortable than summer. Daytime highs are often between 75°F and 85°F (24°C to 29°C), cooling down into the 60s°F (16°C to 21°C) by night. Humidity is moderate, and light jackets or sweatshirts are useful once the sun sets. Rain is less frequent than in August, but showers are still possible, so bringing a light rain jacket or poncho is a good idea.

Yes. Fans may bring food and beverages into the track, but there are a few rules. Items should be in clean, original packaging – for example, sealed snack bags like chips, crackers, or granola bars. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are allowed, but no glass containers of any kind.

Absolutely – flags, banners, and similar fan items are welcome. Just be sure they don’t block the view of other spectators. Large poles, oversized signs, or anything that could be considered a safety hazard are not permitted. Pyrotechnics and open flames are strictly prohibited anywhere on Speedway property.

Grandstand tickets are valid only for the designated seating section and can be accessed through the corresponding entrance. General Admission tickets provide entry to approved viewing areas and zones as outlined on the Bristol Motor Speedway map.

Yes. Bristol Motor Speedway accepts cash as well as most major credit and debit cards at concession stands and merchandise locations.

Yes, as long as it’s for personal, non-commercial use. Small cameras and smartphones are fine. Professional video cameras, detachable-lens cameras with large lenses, and all drones are prohibited. Flying a drone anywhere near the Speedway may result in confiscation and possible legal action by local authorities.

The Bass Pro Shops Night Race takes place at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee – one of the most iconic and action-packed racetracks in NASCAR.

Bristol Motor Speedway offers grandstand seating, hospitality areas, restrooms, food and beverage concessions, merchandise stands, accessible seating, and Wi-Fi in select areas.

Driving is the most common way to reach Bristol, especially if arriving from nearby airports like Tri-Cities Regional Airport. On race weekends, shuttle services run from designated parking areas, and rideshare drop-off/pickup zones for Uber and Lyft are available near the main entrances.

Yes – children are welcome, and the Speedway offers plenty of family-friendly attractions, including interactive displays, games, and activities in the Fan Zone.