Bristol Motor Speedway

Bristol Motor Speedway (formerly known as the Bristol International Raceway from 1978 to 1996 and as the Bristol International Speedway from 1961 to 1978) is a 0.533-mile (0.858 km) oval short track in Bristol, Tennessee. The track has held a variety of events since its opening in 1961, including NASCAR races, NCAA FBS college football games, and sprint car races. The speedway has a capacity of 146,000 as of 2021. In addition to the main oval, the facility's complex also features a two-lane, 1⁄4 mile (0.40 km) long drag strip. Bristol Motor Speedway is currently owned by Speedway Motorsports, LLC (SMI) with Jerry Caldwell serving as the track's general manager.