NASCAR’s 10 best tracks? See where Bristol Motor Speedway ranks in this list
Tennessee is home to one of the best NASCAR speedways in the country. The race track was honored in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, a poll to find out which 10 NASCAR tracks produce some of the most exciting races. Advertisement Bristol took No. 9 in the 2025 poll. The Bristol Motor Speedway […]
Tennessee is home to one of the best NASCAR speedways in the country.
The race track was honored in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, a poll to find out which 10 NASCAR tracks produce some of the most exciting races.
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Bristol took No. 9 in the 2025 poll.
The Bristol Motor Speedway is an interesting venue because it has one of the highest seating capacities of NASCAR race tracks, seating 160,000 seats, yet it has one of the shortest tracks at .533 miles.
The speedway hosts some of NASCAR’s most prestigious races, including the Food City 500 and Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race.
Where is Bristol, Tennessee?
Bristol, Tennessee is in the northeast corner of the Volunteer State. The city is about an hour and 40 minutes drive from Knoxville on the Virginia and Tennessee state lines.
Will there be an MLB game at Bristol Motor Speedway?
Yes. The Bristol Motor Speedway will transform into a baseball diamond in August to host an MLB game. The Cincinnati Reds will take on the Atlanta Braves in MLB Speedway Classic on Aug. 2.
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Country singer Tim McGraw will perform a special pregame concert before the first pitch.
Where are the 10 best NASCAR tracks in the country?
Pocono Raceway (Long Pond, Pennsylvania)
Watkins Glen International (Watkins Glen, New York)
Chicago Street Race (Chicago, Illinois)
Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Atlanta Motor Speedway (Hampton, Georgia)
New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Loudon, New Hampshire)
Dover Motor Speedway (Dover, Delaware)
Michigan International Speedway (Brooklyn, Michigan)
Bristol Motor Speedway (Bristol, Tennessee)
Talladega Superspeedway (Lincoln, Alabama)
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Tennessee NASCAR track among 10 best in the U.S., see why
UNC Charlotte Partners with NASCAR Truck Series Driver for Two-Race Deal
University of North Carolina (UNC) Charlotte is hitting the NASCAR scene for the first time and doing it in style. They recently struck a deal with Front Row Motorsports to display the university’s branding on the No. 34 Ford F-150 driven by alumnus Layne Riggs. The truck will run in two NASCAR Truck Series races […]
University of North Carolina (UNC) Charlotte is hitting the NASCAR scene for the first time and doing it in style. They recently struck a deal with Front Row Motorsports to display the university’s branding on the No. 34 Ford F-150 driven by alumnus Layne Riggs. The truck will run in two NASCAR Truck Series races this May.
You can watch the truck at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 17 and Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23. It will be hard to miss, since the truck’s paint scheme will match UNC Charlotte’s signature colors.
“My education is something I take a lot of pride in,” said Riggs in a team’s press release. “When I started my journey at Charlotte, I put a big emphasis on taking what I learned in the classroom and applying it to my racing career, something I still do today driving for Front Row Motorsports,” he further expressed.
The deal links Riggs’ time on track with his academic path. While earning his mechanical engineering degree from UNC Charlotte in 2024, he also won the Truck Series Rookie of the Year award, proving you can excel both in class and on track.
“At UNC Charlotte, we don’t just teach motorsports, we’re crafting the future of racing. Layne Riggs is a shining example of what happens when you combine engineering expertise with passion and grit,” stated Harish Cherukuri from the William States Lee College of Engineering.
After nine races this season, Riggs sits ninth in points. His top run came at Homestead-Miami, where he crossed the line in second place but was later disqualified after a post-race inspection. The 22-year-old driver has shown steady growth throughout the year.
Want to cheer him on? You can watch the North Wilkesboro race on FS1 or listen on SiriusXM channel 90. Green flag drops at 1:30 PM ET on May 17.
2025 Indianapolis 500 sold out – Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — For just the second time in its history, the Indianapolis 500 is a sellout. Well, almost. Doug Boles, president of the NTT IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, announced Friday that a sellout is “imminent” and he expects the remaining grandstand tickets to be sold by the end of the day. The […]
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — For just the second time in its history, the Indianapolis 500 is a sellout. Well, almost.
Doug Boles, president of the NTT IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, announced Friday that a sellout is “imminent” and he expects the remaining grandstand tickets to be sold by the end of the day.
The first — and until now, only — grandstand sellout was in 2016 for the 100th running.
“The sheer size and scale of this crowd is going to be massive,” Boles said. “The 109th Running will be a full-scale, nonstop spectacle that draws the eyes of the world to Speedway, Indiana.”
Boles says the track will continue to sell general admission tickets until supplies run out.
Tickets have been in high demand all spring, with less than 10,000 grandstand seats available at the end of April. Brian Kaltenmark, senior marketing director for IMS, said May 1 that sales were up 4% year-over-year.
With packed grandstands and space for 100,000 fans in the infield, race day attendance could hit 350,000 — more than enough for the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” to continue its reign as the largest single-day sporting event in the world.
A sellout doesn’t just mean more people at the track — it means the race will be shown live on TVs across central Indiana for just the fourth time in 75 years.
The speedway implemented a local TV blackout in 1951 after two years of live broadcasts, believing the race would draw bigger crowds if people could not stay home and watch it. Officials promised to lift the local TV embargo if the race ever sold out — and both of those things happened in 2016. The blackout was lifted again in 2020, when the race was held in August due to the coronavirus pandemic, and a third time last year following a four-hour rain delay.
The “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” is still 9 days away, but plenty of fans will be at the track on Friday for “Fast Friday.” In the final practice session before qualifications, cars will receive a turbocharger boost to reach the speeds they will run during qualifying on Saturday and Sunday.
Practice is scheduled to run from noon to 6 p.m. The qualification draw is set for 6:15 p.m. in Pagoda Plaza.
The 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 25. Join WISH-TV’s Daybreak starting at 5 a.m. for live coverage from IMS.
StarKist® Joins Forces with the Busch Family to Fuel a Healthy Lifestyle On and Off the Track
StarKist® Joins Forces with the Busch Family to Fuel a Healthy Lifestyle On and Off the Track StarKist Co., America’s favorite tuna brand, is proud to announce a dynamic new partnership with two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch, his wife, wellness advocate Samantha Busch, and their youth racer son Brexton. The collaboration brings together […]
StarKist® Joins Forces with the Busch Family to Fuel a Healthy Lifestyle On and Off the Track
StarKist Co., America’s favorite tuna brand, is proud to announce a dynamic new partnership with two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch, his wife, wellness advocate Samantha Busch, and their youth racer son Brexton. The collaboration brings together StarKist’s commitment to fueling healthy, active lifestyles with the high-energy world of motorsports and the everyday hustle of family life.
“We’re thrilled to launch this partnership with Kyle, Samantha, Brexton, and their incredible family,” said Michael Merritt Jr., Head…
How to watch 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race: Schedule, start time, TV channel for North Wilkesboro
The 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race roars back to historic North Wilkesboro Speedway for four days of short-track action, concerts and Cup-Series bragging rights. The non-points exhibition expands to 250 laps this year, promising even more drama under the lights. Here’s everything you need to know: When is the All-Star Race? The NASCAR All-Star Open is […]
The 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race roars back to historic North Wilkesboro Speedway for four days of short-track action, concerts and Cup-Series bragging rights. The non-points exhibition expands to 250 laps this year, promising even more drama under the lights. Here’s everything you need to know:
When is the All-Star Race?
The NASCAR All-Star Open is scheduled for Sunday, May 18th at 5:30 p.m. ET. The NASCAR All-Star Race is scheduled for Sunday, May 18th at 8 p.m. ET.
Where is the race?
The NASCAR All-Star Open and Race will take place at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
How long is the race?
The NASCAR All-Star Race Heat 1 and Heat 2 are 75-lap heats. The NASCAR All-Star Open is a 100-lap event with a break around lap 40. The NASCAR All-Star Race is a 250-lap event.
Where can I watch the NASCAR All-Star Races? What channel will it be on?
The races will be broadcast live on FS1 and the FOX Sports App.
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How can I stream or watch the race without cable?
The NASCAR All-Star Races can be streamed on the FOX Sports App or FOXSports.com.
For those without cable, there are live-streaming services that carry FS1, including YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV and fuboTV.
What is the North Wilkesboro Speedway Schedule?
Friday, May 16th
Pit Road Qualifying Entry/Exit Practice (Open) – 4 p.m. ET (FS2)
Pit Road Qualifying Entry/Exit Practice (All-Star) – 4:30 p.m. ET (FS2)
Practice (Open and All-Star entries) – 5 p.m. ET (FS2)
Qualifying/All-Star Pit Crew Challenge (Open) – 6 p.m. ET (FS1)
Qualifying/All-Star Pit Crew Challenge (All-Star) – 7 p.m. ET (FS1)
Saturday, May 17th
NASCAR Craftsman Window World 250 – 1:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour FaithFest Evangelistic Ministries 150 – 2 p.m. ET (FloRacing)
NASCAR All-Star Open – 5:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
NASCAR All-Star Race – 8 p.m. ET (FS1, MAX)
Who is driving in the race?
Twenty drivers are already locked into the main event, including Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, William Byron, Ryan Blaney and reigning champion Kyle Busch. Additional spots will be filled by:
All-Star Open winners (top 2 finishers)
Fan Vote winner
The final 24-car grid will be set after Saturday’s heat races and Sunday’s Open.
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Larson Doubles Down with Second Hendrick 1100 Attempt – Speedway Digest
Few feats in motorsports demand more grit, stamina and sheer determination than “The Double” – the daring attempt to race in both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Sunday, May 25, Hendrick Motorsports standout Kyle Larson will once again chase 1,100 miles, looking to conquer what the team has dubbed “The […]
Few feats in motorsports demand more grit, stamina and sheer determination than “The Double” – the daring attempt to race in both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Sunday, May 25, Hendrick Motorsports standout Kyle Larson will once again chase 1,100 miles, looking to conquer what the team has dubbed “The Hendrick 1100.”
Larson first attempted the challenge in 2024, but rain dampened the effort, delaying the start of the Indianapolis 500 and ultimately ending his chance at completing all 1,100 miles. This year, Larson returns hungrier than ever with eyes set on redemption and a place in motorsports history.
“I love to race. I love to compete in big events and I love to try new things to challenge myself,” said Larson. “I try to stay focused on making this the best experience I can and getting my car to drive the best it can while also enjoying the moment.”
RACING’S ULTIMATE TEST
Attempting the feat is more than just showing up. It’s a high-speed, high-stakes marathon that pushes drivers to the limit. From mastering two completely different race cars to navigating the travel from Indianapolis to Charlotte, here’s what makes the challenge such a rare and exciting pursuit:
Two Different Worlds: The day kicks off at the Brickyard with the Indianapolis 500 – open-wheel racing’s crown jewel – before the spotlight shifts to Charlotte Motor Speedway for NASCAR’s toughest test at the Coca-Cola 600 – the sport’s longest and most demanding race. Each event requires a vastly different approach from the precision and aerodynamics of an Indy car to the endurance and strategy required in a stock car.
Physical, Mental Stamina: Two races. One day. Covering 1,100 miles of racing in one day is no ordinary Sunday. It’s a full-day grind that tests the human body like few other athletic endeavors. From switching cars and teams to tight turnarounds, the challenge goes far beyond just racing laps.
Logistical Madness: With nearly 600 miles separating the two tracks, pulling off the Hendrick 1100 requires a flawless timeline. Helicopters, private jets and split-second coordination are essential to get the driver from track to track while practice, qualifying and media obligations fill the days leading up. While difficult, each inconvenience only makes the payoff event sweeter upon completion.
LEGENDS OF “THE DOUBLE”:
Over the years, only a handful of elite drivers have dared to take on the epic motorsports crossover. Here are the notable names of the bold drivers who chased the ultimate challenge.
John Andretti (1994): As the pioneer of “The Double,” Andretti became the first to try the challenge, finishing 10th at Indy before mechanical issues led to a 36th-place finish at the Coca-Cola 600.
Tony Stewart (1999, 2001): Stewart, the gold standard of “The Double”, In 2001, he finished sixth at the Indy 500 and third at the Coca-Cola 600, becoming the first driver to ever complete all 1,100 miles.
Robby Gordon (1997, 2000, 2002-2004): Gordon attempted the feat multiple times, with mixed results. His best effort came in 2002, completing both races and finishing eighth in Indy and 16th at Charlotte.
Kurt Busch (2014): In his only attempt, Busch impressed with a sixth-place finish at Indy but retired early from the Coca-Cola 600 due to engine failure.
Kyle Larson (2024): Larson reignited interest in “The Hendrick 1100” with his attempt last season. After an 18th-place finish at the Indy 500, his quest to complete the full 1,100 miles fell short after rain brought the NASCAR affair to an early conclusion. This year, he’s back with experience and unfinished business.
Larson Doubles Down
With the full force of Hendrick Motorsports behind him and a renewed drive to finish what he started, Larson is all-in on 2025. No stranger to Charlotte Motor Speedway with one 600 win and two ROVAL™ victories, Larson knows what it takes to win at America’s Home for Racing.
“Last year wasn’t as fun and exciting as people might think,” said Larson. “I was super bummed because I knew I wasn’t going to be able to race in both. I didn’t get to enjoy the pre-race stuff or anything, but hopefully this year it goes better with the weather and I can just enjoy the whole experience.”
TICKETS:
Fans can purchase Coca-Cola 600 weekend tickets, online at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com or call 1-800-455-FANS (3267). Kids 12 and under get in all weekend for just $10.
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Fans can connect with Charlotte Motor Speedway and get the latest news by following on X and Instagram, or becoming a Facebook fan. Keep up with all the latest news and information with the Charlotte Motor Speedway mobile app..
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