Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol, TN
Distance: 0.53 miles
External Website: www.bristolmotorspeedway.com
Located on a former dairy farm, the short track that was drawn on envelopes and brown paper bags has grown from humble beginnings to the world's fastest half-mile track. Through its evolution it became a fan favorite, selling out 50 straight NASCAR Sprint Cup races.
Year Opened: 1961
Location Bristol, TN
First Cup Race: Volunteer 500; July 30, 1961
Distance: 0.53 miles
Frontstretch: 650 feet
Backstretch: 650 feet
Degree of banking:
Turns 1-4: Vary from 26 to 30 degrees
Frontstretch: Varies from 5 to 9 degrees
Backstretch: Varies from 4 to 8 degrees
Race Distance: 266 miles
No. of Laps: 500
Seating Capacity: 160,000
Tickets: (423) 989-6900
Starts: 14
Poles: 1
Wins: 0
Top 5: 2
Top 10: 6
Laps Led: 43