Bristol Motor Speedway is a motorsports venue in Bristol, Tennessee, with event-specific rules for tickets, parking and what you can bring. Travel Inn Bristol near State Street is a hotel in Bristol, Virginia, for visitors planning a local stay. Before race day, review the page for your event and check the speedway’s official site for current instructions.
- Location: Bristol, Tennessee.
- Tickets: Delivered digitally; event pages provide ticket information.
- Bags: Clear and non-clear bags are permitted, but all bags are subject to search.
- Parking: Options are listed for each event rather than set by one universal arrangement.
When events take place
Event dates and schedules depend on the specific race or series, so use the event page when planning your visit. Ticket buyers can use the relevant event page or call 1-866-415-4158.
If you are arranging a longer stay in Bristol, the one-day Bristol itinerary covers other stops around the city.
How do you buy Bristol Motor Speedway tickets?
Bristol Motor Speedway tickets are delivered digitally. You can find tickets on the relevant event page or by calling 1-866-415-4158.
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday: 9 AM–5 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Wheelchair-accessible viewing is available in the Pearson and Waltrip Grandstands and the Earnhardt and Gordon Terraces. Companion seats are available for purchase nearby.
How do you get to the speedway?
The speedway is in Bristol, Tennessee. Use the venue’s official maps to plan your approach: the map collection includes facility, exit, transportation-system, parking-and-camping, campground and NASCAR seating maps.
For another local sports venue, Bristol Municipal Stadium is a separate destination in the city.
Parking, shuttles and event access
Parking arrangements are event-specific, so check the parking information on the page for your event before setting out. Free shuttle and tram services run from selected parking areas along Highway 394, including Speedway Parking and Whitetop Creek Park.
If you need accessible parking, request it at least two weeks before the event. For information, call 423-989-6941; the holder of the state-issued permit must be in the vehicle when it is used.
The Dragstrip and Landing campground entrances are at Entrance No. 5, 1750 Sweet Knobs Trail, Bristol, TN 37620. Medallion Campground is at Entrance No. 3, 105 Medallion Drive, Bristol, TN 37620. Campgrounds remain open 24 hours a day once they open, and quiet hours run from midnight to 7 a.m.
What to verify before race weekend
Check the event’s specific rules for bags and coolers before packing. The speedway’s fan FAQ permits clear and non-clear bags, subject to search.
It gives a bag limit of 18 × 18 × 14 inches, but its soft-sided cooler limits vary from 14 × 14 × 14 inches to 18 × 18 × 14 inches. Confirm the limit for your event.
The prohibited-items list bars aerosol cans other than sunscreen, sun block, hand sanitizer and bug spray; hard- or foam-sided coolers; glass or ceramic containers; umbrellas; wagons; and personal drones, among other items. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted in grandstands, entry portals, terraces, suites or restrooms, though it is permitted in open concourse areas.
If you are camping, each campsite allows one vehicle and one camper. Vehicles cannot be parked in adjacent sites. Campfires must be raised off the ground and contained in something with a lid; open ground fires are not allowed, while barbecue and propane grills are permitted.
Before you go: Check the Bristol Motor Speedway official site for the rules and arrangements for your event.
FAQs
Where is Bristol Motor Speedway?
Bristol Motor Speedway is in Bristol, Tennessee.
Are tickets delivered digitally?
Yes. Tickets are delivered digitally.
Does the speedway offer accessible viewing?
Yes. Wheelchair-accessible viewing is available in the Pearson and Waltrip Grandstands and the Earnhardt and Gordon Terraces.
Are shuttle services available?
Free shuttle and tram services operate from selected parking areas along Highway 394.