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.

Fast Facts

• 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

Races This Year

• Food City 500

  Date: March 21
  

  Sharpie 500

  Date: August 21
  

Jimmie Johnson's Track Record

• Starts: 14

  Poles: 1

  Wins: 0

  Top 5: 2

  Top 10: 6

  Laps Led: 43