Track guide
Opened 1961
A compact concrete oval with 650-foot straightaways and steep, variable corner banking. It hosted the 2025 national/East combination race that decided the East championship.
The Northeast Tennessee venue lies near the Virginia state line. Its first NASCAR race in July 1961 was won by Jack Smith with relief from Johnny Allen.
Where to watch
Carried on
7:30 p.m. ETAs ofBristol broadcast coverage — confirmed by Team SPS Racing
At the track
NASCAR’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series schedule, including the shared meeting for drivers and crew chiefs.
Driver / Crew Chief Meeting
Shared NCS, NOAPS and NCTS meeting; sent electronically.
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Haulers Enter
Equipment unloading.
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Team Access for Equipment Setup
Permitted in the garage area and on pit road.
Garage Hours
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Practice
Track hot.
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Qualifying
Impound qualifying; track hot.
Grid Access Opens
Pit road access for properly credentialed guests remains open through the end of the anthem.
Driver Introductions
Race
Stages 85 / 170 / 300 laps; 159.9 miles; track hot.
All times are local to the track: Eastern Daylight Time.
As ofNASCAR Bristol Motor Speedway official event schedule — revised August 10, 2026
Team updates
Landon S. Huffman to drive the No. 43 Chevrolet in the team’s debut Friday, Sept. 18, in the Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway; Phoenix and Talladega follow in October
