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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 906 reviews

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About Bristol Motor Speedway

You can tell a lot about the character of Bristol Motor Speedway from the nicknames assigned to the venue by racing fans. There are four in wide circulation: "The Last Great Colosseum" and "The Bullring" for the track's shape; "The World's Fastest Half-Mile" for its speed (cars complete laps in about 15 seconds); and "Thunder Valley" for its noise. The track is steeply banked and ringed with stadium-style seating. With a capacity of 162,000, it is the third-largest sports venue in the United States and the seventh-largest in the world.

Bristol Motor Speedway History

Bristol Motor Speedway, located in the northeast corner of Tennessee, opened in 1961. It was built by Carl Moore, Larry Carrier, and R.G. Pope on the site of a former dairy farm. They drew their inspiration from a trip to Charlotte Motor Speedway, but the $600,000 Bristol track was a more intimate (and noisier) venue, and in 1969 the track was reconfigured with its signature steep banks. In 1992, BMS replaced its asphalt surface with a concrete surface that is now its other hallmark. It is something of a celebrity, having served as the basis for the fictional Motor Speedway of the South in the Disney/Pixar film Cars.

The speedway is home to races in the NASCAR Cup Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series East, and the NHRA Mello Yellow Drag Racing Series. In the Cup Series, racing great Richard Petty holds the track record for most Top 10 finishes (with 37) and most starts (with 60). Darrell Waltrip leads with 12 all-time wins. The all-time winningest car owner at BMS is the legendary Junior Johnson, with 21 victories. Over the course of a week in 2010, Kyle Busch made history by winning three NASCAR national series races in a single race meeting: the Truck Series race on a Wednesday, then the Nationwide Series race, and the Spring Cup Series race.

Reviews

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 906 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome Experience

    by Tom A. on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    We have attended NASCAR races at some of the longer tracks, but this was our first short track experience, and it was awesome. From the purchase of the tickets, to the parking (Hicks Campground - only $10), to the track itself, and the race. This was one of the best NASCAR races we have attended. The vibration and sound are constant, unlike the super speedways. Seating has a walkway between each row of bleachers, unlike any other speedway we have been to. Nobody kicking the back of your seat, nobody spilling beer down your back, no having to stand up and let people by to get in or out. As far as track action, it is like being right there on top of it, and we didn't even have the best seats in the house. People are all very friendly and helpful. It was just overall a very good experience!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent!!

    by Nascargrandma on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    We attended the race with 5 of our grandchildren, we had a great time! Staff was all super helpful, Great racing! Couldn’t ask for more!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fantastic!!!!!

    by MrFrosty on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    Great NASCAR action. Good views, Great noise, fast moving lines. Second time there and the size of the place still amazes me.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Bristol Fun

    by Homie on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    First timer! It was a blast. Only thing I would do differently is sit higher up ! It was like racing in a Fishbowl and louder than u know what!! I learned something.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Nice facility, but…

    by Scott on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    Great tickets. View of track was great. Track employees were nice. Main complaint is that at two places well before 5 pm they were out of food and soda. I think they could do better planning.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Amazing

    by Judy on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    1st time to get to watch all of race was incredible. I suggest handing out the disposable ear plugs when u go thru the gate. We had travelled 5 to 6 hours and foorgot ear plugs. Thank goodness i had my wireless head set with me n used those my hubby didnt have any. Needless to say his hearing is still not back to normal. Just would be a great thing...

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Exciting

    by Doris on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    Was a great time. Parking was awful but the race and the seats were great. My husband and I took our kids and 2 grandchildren for the 1st time for them at Bristol. This is our 3rd time there and love going to see awesome racing at Bristol.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Disappointing race

    by Cindy on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    Complete disappointment. Changes need to be made with this cut out car. Looking forward to going to this race since last fall. This race dis not come close to last years fall race.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    No beer…. No food

    by Patrick M on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    Paid for the most expensive seats in the Earnhardt Terrace. We had to walk down 3 flights of steps just to get a beer. What event doesn’t have beer vendors on all levels. They ran out of food half way through the race. I had to eat a 5 hour old hot dog with a rock hard bun. 2 hot dogs and 2 waters for 30$. What a ripoff. I’ll sit in my man cave next year and enjoy having what I need there. 5 th time there and truly disappointed.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    First NASCAR race, absolutely loved it.

    by Pipereverhart22 on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    Going to make it an annual trip! People were great and definitely going to try and make it to the other races!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Bass Pro NASCAR Race

    by Shayna on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    Everything was easy through ticket master. The only complaint I had was with Bristol and it was just to label seating better.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Beyond belief

    by Doogie on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    I love everything about my experience at Bristol Motor Speedway. I've been twice once was the dirt back in April and then Saturday to the Bass pro night race both times was amazing I loved it loved it loved it!!

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Couldn't get in to see the race 1 of my 4 tickets was denie

    by Brian on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    They denied access on one of my tickets we need to go back to paper tickets 30 years of going to events never had any problems

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Had a BLAST

    by JKM on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    This was my first NASCAR experience and I am hooked at 57. Everything at BMS ran smoothly and the weather was perfect too. I will definitely go to another Bristol race!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great experience!

    by Nicole on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    Planned this as a surprise for my husband. It turned out to be something that the whole family enjoyed! Would definitely recommend!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    It wàs my first time there an my boyfriend an I really enjoy

    by Sunshine Margaret on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    We will come again .it was a fabulous race .an the people we're jus awesome .

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Bristol night race

    by Jamie on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    If you like racing... This is it. No better NASCAR race to see. Amazing place.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Have been to this race 12 years running

    by Frklftguy on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    The 2022 show was the best so far for pre-race events & lead up to the national anthem. Great time in the pit was had by all this year.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    GREAT Experience!

    by Marlana on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    My husband purchased tickets for my Birthday (same day). He is disabled. Handicapped Parking was excellent. The shuttle service was outstanding. We did have trouble finding a cool spot to rest during the heat of the afternoon, but other than that we totally enjoyed the experience. Net year we'd like to be able to come again and hopefully be able to meet the drivers. Like they say - "It's BRISTOL Baby!"

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Great facility, lack luster racing product

    by Keith 27581 on 9/20/22Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol

    There was plenty of pre race activity, two different Fan zones, a Bass Pro Shops experience, plenty of merchandise trailers/tents. Awesome seats you could see all the action. Would have been nice for there to be concessions on the upper level instead of having to walk to the ground floor. The racing product was nothing like I expected I thought there would be much more action like the night race used to have. The cars seemed to have trouble passing, tires kept blowing, and there just wasn’t any “Bristol “ moments. This was my first time at the track and although the race was so, so it was really cool to see in person. I don’t think I’ll be going back until the fix the issues with the new car