Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Bristol Motor Speedway Track Facts

Bristol Motor Speedway Track Facts

Bristol Motor Speedway Track Facts (#NASCAR)

 

Known as The Last Great Colosseum, Bristol Motor Speedway’s stadium-like structure serves as a versatile multi-use venue that hosts major auto races, football games, concerts and many other captivating events.

 

Track Dimensions:

  • 0.533-mile concrete oval
  • Degree of banking in corners: Variable, 24 to 28 Degrees
  • Degree of banking on frontstretch: 5 to 9 degrees
  • Degree of banking on backstretch: 4 to 8 degrees
  • Straightaways: 650 feet
  • Concrete racing surface is 40 feet wide

BMS Nicknames:

  • “World’s Fastest Half-Mile”
  • “The Last Great Colosseum”
  • “Thunder Valley”
  • “Holy Grail of Short Tracks”

Race Distances:

  • NASCAR Cup Series event: 500 laps (266.5 miles concrete layout)
  • NASCAR Xfinity Series event: 300 laps (159.9 miles)
  • NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event: 200 laps (106.6 miles, concrete layout)
  • ARCA Menards Series event: 200 laps (106.6 miles)

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source: NASCAR Media

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