Bristol Motor Speedway |
RTR ID: 22704a |
Bristol, TN USA |
lat: +36.5153 |
Paved Oval |
lng: -82.2569 |
First Race: 07/30/1961 |
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Date of First Visit: 06/22/1996 (Track #0492) |
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![]() Bristol opened in 1961 and has been part of the NASCAR Cup series every year since. Jack Smith & Johnny Allen won the first Cup race. Smith started the 500 lap race and was relieved by Allen on lap 291. |
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![]() In 1969, the banking was increased from 22 degrees to 36 degrees. That's one steep race track! The stands are pretty steep as well! |
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![]() In 1992 the paved surface was changed from asphalt to concrete. |
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![]() My aversion to the Cup series brought me to Bristol for the NASCAR All-Pro Late Models instead. |
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