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Dear Bristol Family: Welcome to the
Last Great Colosseum. When Rome completed its colosseum in the year 80 AD, the Emperor declared it a gift to the people and the city celebrated with gladiator battles that wowed the crowd in a now-iconic amphitheater known around the world. This spring we welcome you back to another type of colosseum, one with equally entertaining gladiator battles, only this time they’re between some of the world’s best drivers on NASCAR’s toughest track. Our spring weekend is reminiscent of some of the same iconic scenes you might have seen at our Roman cousin in those early days - people from all walks of life descending upon a magnificent structure rising from the hills of East Tennessee to reunite with old friends and celebrate their love of high octane fuel, burning rubber and NASCAR. Whether you have traveled from right around the corner or from thousands of miles away, know that you are always welcome here at Bristol and we now, and forever, consider you part of our family. Let me remind you to grab a 3D map and schedule from our Guest Relations or Guest Services areas or download the Bristol Mobile App to enhance your experience. We have the best team in the business working for you, committed to making your experience here an unforgettable one. To that end, please don’t hesitate to let me know how your weekend goes or if there’s anything we could have done to make it better. Contact me at jerry@bristolmotorspeedway.com or visit BristolMotorSpeedway.com to tell us about your experience. I hope you have a fantastic week. Thank you for choosing Bristol! Sincerely,
Jerry Caldwell, General Manager
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Thursday, March 13, 2014 12:00 PM 12:00 PM
Spectator Gates Open (Gate 10 Only) 1:15 PM
Pit Lite 125 NKNS-E Practice
1:45 PM
3:00 PM
8:30 PM
11:00 PM
Pit Lite 125 NKNS-E Final Practice Speedway Children’s Charities Laps for Kids
Ford Fan Friday
Friday, March 14, 2014 **Hot Pass in Effect** (Entire Infield Area) All Day Noon Noon
Spectator Gates Open 1:30 PM
Food City 500 NSCS Practice
1:40 PM
2:30 PM
Jeff Foxworthy’s Grit Chips 300 NNS Practice
3:00 PM
4:25 PM
Jeff Foxworthy’s Grit Chips 300 NNS Final Practice
4:35 PM 4:00 PM
Ford Fan Friday NSCS Pole Qualifying 9:00 PM
Food City Race Night (Hospitality Area)
11:00 PM
Speedway Children’s Charities Rides
6:30 PM 6:30 PM
NNS Garage Closes
Jeff Foxworthy’s Grit Chips 300 Saturday, March 15, 2014
**Hot Pass in Effect** (Entire Infield Area) All Day 9:00 AM 9:00 AM
Spectator Gates Open 9:50 AM
10:05 AM
Food City 500 NSCS Practice Jeff Foxworthy’s Grit Chips 300 NNS Qualifying
11:30 AM
Noon
Noon
1:00 PM
TV Exhibition Run Food City NSCS Final Practice
1:30 PM
Jeff Foxworthy’s 300 NNS Driver Introductions
2:00 PM
Start of the Jeff Foxworthy’s Grit Chips 300 NNS Race
4:30 PM
PittLite 125 NKNS-E Drivers Introduction
4:45 PM
Start of the NKNS-E Race (125 Laps, 66.63 Miles)
Food City 500
Sunday, March 16, 2014 9:00 AM 9:00 AM
Spectator Gates Open 10:45 AM
Hospitality Track Tours
11:00 AM
“Hot Pass in Effect” (Entire Infield Area)
12:30 PM
Food City 500 NSCS Driver Introductions
1:00 PM
Start of the Food City 500 NSCS Race
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ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS
Viewing - Wheelchair accessible viewing is available in the Pearson and Waltrip grandstands and in the Earnhardt, Johnson and Yarborough terraces. Accompanying individuals may purchase reserved seats near designated wheelchair accessible viewing areas. To make reservations for wheelchair accessible viewing and parking, contact Beverly at (423) 989-6902 or bbuster@ bristolmotorspeedway.com. Parking - In an effort to improve parking for those who use state-issued handicap placards, the BMS Events Department advises advance requests to help guests park closer to their seats. Anyone planning to use state-issued placards should fax copies of the permit, supporting documentation along with an application form to (423) 764-0002 or mail to Bristol Motor Speedway; Attn: Alice; P.O. Box 3966, Bristol, TN 37625 in advance so the Events Department can send advance passes for appropriate parking lots. The documentation required is the same reviewed by law enforcement officials at the entrances to handicap lots. Additional documentation is required to obtain accessible parking and this documentation varies by state. For additional information regarding accessible parking, call Alice at (423) 989-6941.
ALCOHOL SALES POLICY
Picture ID required to purchase alcohol. Persons 21 years of age and older may purchase alcohol. No more than two beers may be sold at one time to an individual guest. The Speedway reserves the right to cease alcohol sales at its discretion.
ASSISTANCE
Text Bristol then your question to 69050. Or you may go to any of our Guest Services booths. Locations shown on Speedway Seating Chart, marked by a yellow box with GS inside. During events, guests also may email questions to social@bristolmotorspeedway.com.
ATMs
ATMs are located at the following locations: Allison-Section F-H & N • Bruton Smith Building-Office Lobby • Dragway Campground-Shower House • Earnhardt-Section K • Hospitality-Entrance Crossroads • Infield Media Center • Kulwicki Mezzanine 1 - Section G • North Entrance • SCC/Levy Office (2 ATMs) • Pearson - Section A • Waltrip - Section P & JJ • Yarborough - Section A.
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BMS APP
The Bristol Motor Speedway app provides access to race/event schedules and much more. Guests can use GPS maps to find their current position, find restrooms, ATMs, first aid stations and entrance gates. In one of the app’s most popular features, guests can “Talk to Bristol” by choosing email, text or the Fan Hotline to ask Bristol a question. The app is available now and can be downloaded for free at the Apple App Store and the Google Play App Store, formerly the Android Marketplace.
BMS RADIO NETWORK
Tune to the BMS radio network before and after the SPRINT Cup races for up-to-the-minute reports on traffic, parking, the race, and more. Many of these stations carry PRN broadcasts of the races. Tentative Listing of Network Stations: WJCW AM 910 Tri-Cities, TN-VA WXSM AM 640 Tri-Cities, TN-VA WFHG AM 980 Tri-Cities, TN-VA WMEV FM 93.9 Marion, VA WMVA AM 1450 Martinsville, VA WNVA FM 106.3 Norton, VA
CAMPING
For information regarding camping at BMS properties, contact Annie Elliott at (423) 989-6944. Golf carts, ATVs, open fires, fireworks, and weapons are STRICTLY PROHIBITED in the campground areas. MEDALLION MOTORCOACH COMMUNITY Overlooking the Speedway grounds and the Bristol Dragway entrance is the benchmark of camping luxury featuring a private, exclusive “gated community” of 20x50 reserved spaces with power, water & sewer hook-ups. Campground opens 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 10 and closes March 18. Check-in Booth & Assistance phone number (423) 764-0901. THE LANDING CAMPGROUND Those who have March 2014 Landing Campground permits may enter the campground via Copperhead Road beginning Wednesday, March 12 at 8:00 a.m. Check-in Booth & Assistance phone number is (423) 968-2739. THE DRAGSTRIP CAMPGROUND Those who have March 2014 Dragstrip Campground permits may enter at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday March 12 via Copperhead Road. Check-in Booth & Assistance phone number is (423) 764-0122. For more information regarding camping areas adjacent to Bristol Motor Speedway and in the BMS area, please refer to the camping link under the FAN heading at www. bristolmotorspeedway.com.
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CARRY-IN ITEMS
Each guest is permitted one carry-in item ALONG with a cooler. Carry-in items cannot exceed 14 inches in size. It is recommended using clear (see-through) bags or back packs when entering any gate as this will expedite your trip through the security checkpoint areas. Each item will be searched upon entry to the grandstand gates. Please refer to the PROHIBITED ITEMS section for a list of objects not allowed inside BMS.
COOLERS
Coolers up to 14 inches in size ARE permitted in the grandstands. Glass bottles/containers are not permitted inside the Bristol Motor Speedway stadium. Coolers are not permitted in the garage/infield areas or on suite level of Bristol Motor Speedway.
CREDENTIALS
NASCAR Garage Credentials to NASCAR events are issued ONLY to working competitors, NASCAR and BMS officials, working media, safety and rescue workers. Everyone in the garage/pit area MUST display NASCAR Garage Credentials and a valid photo ID at all times. Accredited workers MUST sign for credentials in person and sign insurance waivers at the BMS credential registration office. Enter at the South Entrance of the Speedway and the office is 150 yards on the right in the gravel parking lot . Alcohol, coolers, and folding chairs are not permitted in the garage/pit area. Everyone entering the garage/pit area MUST wear proper attire. Shirts and pants; dresses; and/or skirts and blouses and shoes are required. (Shorts, sleeveless shirts and blouses and open-toed shoes are allowed). Credential Office Hours Thursday, March 13
7 am – 5 pm
Friday, March 14
7 am – 6 pm
Saturday, March 15
7 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday, March 16
7 am – 2:30 pm
CUSTOMER SERVICE/GUEST RELATIONS
Representatives are prepared to help answer questions, obtain needed transportation and anything else a guest might need while attending Bristol Motor Speedway events. Guest Services booths are located in the concourse areas of Pearson, Waltrip, Johnson and Petty grandstands. Other locations include the Lot B and Lot A parking areas, north entrance souvenir area, dragway shuttle tent, and hospitality as well as the BMS side of the Red Bridge. Locations are shown on Speedway Seating Chart, marked by a yellow box with GS inside. You also may text Bristol then your question to 69050 or email to social@bristolmotorspeedway.com.
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DESIGNATED DRIVER
If you choose to consume alcoholic beverages, BMS and our concessionaire encourage you to drink responsibly and to assign a designated driver.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
FYI: Please keep in mind, in an effort to ensure smooth traffic flow, guests may be directed to turn in the opposite direction from which they entered when exiting certain parking areas. Please check with parking property owners for details. Please check www.bristolmotorspeedway.com for more information regarding directions and parking. Traveling from the North, the most direct route to Bristol Motor Speedway from Interstate 81 is Virginia Exit 3. Hwy. 11E will take you directly to the Speedway. HOWEVER, this route tends to become extremely congested during race weekends and other routes to the Speedway & Dragway are advised. From the North, guests may take Virginia Exit 17 off I-81 and turn left on Hwy. 75. At the Tennessee border, the road changes to Hwy. 44. Continue on this route until the stop sign at U.S. 421. Turn right on 421 and stay on it until the traffic light at Hwy. 394. Turn left and proceed approximately six miles to Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway. Traveling from the South, take Tennessee Exit 69 off I-81. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp onto Hwy. 394. Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway are located on the left side of Hwy. 394. BUT THIS ALSO IS THE MOST CONGESTED ROUTE FROM THIS DIRECTION. AS AN OPTION... Traveling from the South, guests should consider using alternate routes, including exit 57A on I-81 to I-26E toward Johnson City and taking US11E exit to Bristol Motor Speedway. Please check www.bristolmotorspeedway.com for more information regarding directions and parking.
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ELEVATORS
Elevators at BMS are accessible to suite, tower, and terrace ticket holders. Elevators will take ticket holders to the following locations: Elevator A Pearson Terrace & Suite Level Gate #2 Elevator B Wallace Tower, Kulwicki Terrace Gate #3* Elevator C Wallace Tower, Kulwicki Terrace Gate #4* Elevator D Earnhardt Terrace & Suite Level Gate # 5 Elevator E Earnhardt Terrace & Suite Level Gate #6, 7 Elevator F Earnhardt Terrace & Suite Level Gate #7, 8 Elevator G Suite Level Only Gate #10, 11 Elevator H Suite Level Only Gate #13 Elevator I Allison Terrace & Suite Level Gate #15, 16 Elevator J Allison Terrace & Suite Level Gate #17, 18 (Entrance to Johnson / Petty / Yarborough Grandstands is located at Ground Level) *Gate numbers are listed as reference points only. FYI: To serve our guests in the grandstands efficiently and to move them to and from their seats as quickly as possible, elevators only carry passengers UP before the event and DOWN at the end of the event.
EXITING BMS GATE AREA
Guests requiring exit from and re-entry into the Speedway must have their ticket scanned prior to exiting. Presentation of the ticket is required for re-entry into the Speedway.Â
FAN RELATIONS See Guest Relations
FIRES
No open fires are allowed at any time on BMS property.
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Bristol’s best drivers count on us for their care.
So can you.
• Infield care center
• Five fan care centers • WellmontOne and Med-Flight II air transport services
• WellmontOne base located at the speedway
• Regional ems partners • Two fully equipped trauma centers just minutes away
• Lifesaving automated external defibrillators courtesy of Philips Healthcare
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FIRST AID Wellmont Care Centers For the care and well-being of our guests, there are four Wellmont Care Centers located under the BMS grandstands – one on each main concourse. A Wellmont Care Center is located next to the Showerhouse at the Dragway. Please refer to the medical cross signs on the maps or ask a BMS worker for the location nearest you. FYI: If your question or concern is a medical emergency, please dial 911. GRANDSTAND LOCATIONS Yarborough Allison Kulwicki Waltrip Garage Area Suite Level
Gate 7, Section A Concourse Level, Section F Mezzanine 2, Section H Lower level, Section P Infield Care Center, Turn 3 Suite 156
OUTSIDE LOCATIONS Elevator Tower C Dragway
Gate 4, Security Office Next to the Showerhouse
AMBULANCES Display Area across from Hospitality Village Red Bridge (All-American Bridge)
FREQUENCIES
At the time of the Spring Bristol Fan Guide printing, the 2014 NASCAR driver scanner frequencies list had not yet been published. Due to a later printing date, scanner frequencies are published in the souvenir program. BMS will publish the 2014 driver scanner list when it is released at www.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION (FYI)
All of the information in this guest guide is important in helping you have a great time at Bristol Motor Speedway. Information following the red FYI tag includes additional tips of which to make special note.
GARAGE AREA
The area inside the pit walls is considered by NASCAR to be the garage area at BMS.
GATE SCHEDULES Thursday, March 13 Gate 10 ONLY – Opens at 1 pm Friday, March 14 Gates open at 10:30 am – Gates 1, 2, 8, 13 & 15 Saturday, March 15 Gates open at 9 am -- Gates 1 – 8, 11,13,15,17, Elevator towers B & C Sunday, March 16 Gates open at 9 am -- Gates 1 - 8, 11,13,15,17, Elevator towers B &C
GLASS
Glass containers are not permitted inside the gates at Bristol Motor Speedway.
GOLF CARTS
Golf carts / ATV type vehicles are not allowed on BMS property, except those approved by Speedway Officials. All golf carts / ATVs must be credentialed by SMI Properties. For guests Locations are shown on Speedway Seating Chart, marked by a yellow box with GS inside. needing special assistance, see Guest Services. FYI: Shuttle service carts are marked with colored pennants, indicating each cart’s home-base location. Please see transportation map in the back of this guide for color key.
GRANDSTAND TICKETS
Lost or Stolen Tickets The Speedway provides non-refundable replacement tickets for a fee. To obtain non-refundable replacement tickets during race week, the account holder must report to the main ticket office, located in the O. Bruton Smith Building near Elevator Tower D and Gate 5, with a valid photo ID. Prior to the event, please call 1-866-415-4158 (toll-free) or 423-989-6900. Re-Entry to Speedway Guests requiring exit from and re-entry into the Speedway must have their ticket scanned prior to exiting. Presentation of the GUEST GUIDE • 2014 SPRING RACE WEEK
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ticket is required for re-entry into the Speedway.
GUEST INFORMATION HOTLINE
FYI: If your question or concern is a medical emergency, please dial 911. To better serve our guests while on our property, BMS hosts a 24-hour-a-day, toll-free information hotline. From 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 11 through 8 a.m. Monday, March 17, those who need information may call 1-866-925-9258. This call may be placed from any of the courtesy phone box locations on Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway property or from your cellular phone. Telephones are located at the following locations: Allison Grandstand - Section D-E & J-K • Allison Terrace - Section D • Bruton Smith Building - Office Lobby • Dragway Campground Shower House • Earnhardt Terrace - Section B-C & J-K • Infield Concessions • Johnson - Section G • Kulwicki Mezzanine Section I • Landscape island across from Hospitality Village Entrance • SCC/Levy Office • South Entrance Gate (across from Wellmont Air Transport Center and Helipad) • Speedway side of Purple Bridge • Speedway side of Red Bridge • Speedway side of Yellow Bridge • Waltrip - Section O-P & BB • Yarborough Section C • If your question or concern is a medical emergency, please dial 911.
GUEST RELATIONS
Guests may obtain information many ways and at many locations while attending events at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Guest Welcome Village is located on the south (Speedway) side of Beaver Creek across the orange bridge in the display area. Guest Relations also has a location on the first floor of the Bruton Smith Building as well as nine Guest Services (blue booths) located on BMS property. Questions also may be called in (see HOTLINE), texted (see TEXTS) or answered on the BMS mobile app (see Locations are shown on Speedway Seating Chart, marked by a yellow box with GS inside. BMS APP).
GUEST SERVICES
Representatives are prepared to help answer questions, obtain needed transportation and anything else a guest might need while attending Bristol Motor Speedway events. Guest Services booths are located in the concourse areas of Pearson, Waltrip, Johnson and Petty grandstands. Other locations include the Lot B and Lot A parking areas, north entrance souvenir area, dragway shuttle tent, and hospitality as well as the BMS side of the Red Bridge. Locations are shown on Speedway Seating Chart, marked by a yellow box with GS inside. You also may text Bristol then your question to 69050 or email to social@bristolmotorspeedway.com.
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GUEST SERVICES
Continued Transportation BMS offers several modes of transportation FREE OF CHARGE for patrons needing assistance moving about the facility. BMS has shuttle bus transportation to and from designated parking areas located on State Route 394 that includes Speedway Parking and White Top Creek Park. Tram service offers transportation along routes surrounding the track. Golf cart transportation is available for guests needing special assistance throughout the BMS parking areas and includes wheelchairaccessible transportation around the track. Inquire at a Guest Services Booth for information. These services are limited to the BMS facility only, providing patrons with the ability to move to and from almost any area on the BMS property. Please see the BMS Transportation System Map on page 32 for more information.
HANDICAP NEEDS
Please see Accessibility Needs on Page 6.
HEARING PROTECTION
Hearing protection is recommended during all events at BMS.
INFORMATION/GUEST WELCOME VILLAGE
Guests may obtain information many ways and at many locations while attending events at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Guest Welcome Village is located on the north (Dragway) side of Beaver Creek across the orange bridge from the display area. Guest Relations also has a location on the first floor of the Bruton Smith Building as well as nine Guest Services (blue booths) located on BMS property. Questions also may be called in (see HOTLINE), texted (see TEXTS) or answered on the BMS mobile app (see BMS APP).
KIDS ZONE
Open Friday, March 14 , 9am-3pm, Saturday, March 15, 9am2pm and Sunday, March 16, 9am-1pm the Kids Zone is free to those 15 and under. Activities including: corn hole, face painting, coloring station, miniature golf, carnival games and music. Two locations: at the North Entrance (near the big Bristol Motor Speedway sign) and in the display area behind the front stretch on the race-track side of the purple and orange bridges.
LOST AND FOUND
Found items should be turned in to the Speedway administrative office, located in the O. Bruton Smith Building near Elevator Tower D and Gate 5, or to a Guest Services booth, located throughout the facility (Locations are shown on Speedway Seating Chart, marked by a yellow box with GS inside). Call (423) 989-6942 for help with lost items.
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LOST CHILDREN
Children separated from their families will be escorted by BMS personnel to a Guest Services booth where they will remain until their families are located. Parents reporting or inquiring about lost children should contact the nearest Event Staff employee or a uniformed deputy. All guests with children are encouraged to go to either location of The Kids Zone and any Guest Services booth (see Map for locations) and enroll children in the BMS Tag-A-Kid Program.
LOST TICKETS
The Speedway provides non-refundable replacement tickets for a fee. To obtain non-refundable replacement tickets during race week, the account holder must report to the main ticket office, located in the O. Bruton Smith Building near Elevator Tower D and Gate 5, with a valid photo ID. Prior to the event, please call 1-866-415-4158 (toll-free) or 423-989-6900.
MOTORCYCLES
All public Motorcycle parking is located at Sweet Knobs Trail adjacent to the Landing Campground. TDOT rules regarding motorcycle use must be adhered to on BMS property, including helmets. All-terrain vehicles or golf carts are not allowed other than those used by or approved by BMS Events department.
OVERNIGHT PARKING
Overnight parking is not permitted on Bristol Motor Speedway property.
PARKING
Parking on BMS property requires either a BMS-issued parking pass or a state-issued parking permit (placard or license plate). Drivers using state-issued permits should enter the property at the Dragway Entrance. All other permit holders should enter at the entrance designated on the permit. BMS operates two free public parking areas on State Route 394; one at Speedway Parking (corner of White Top Road and Hwy. 394), and Whitetop Creek Park. Shuttle buses serve both areas. NOTE: For handicap accessible parking information, see ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS (Page 6). State and local law officials require the person to whom a state issued permit is issued must be in the car when the permit is used and this law will be enforced in 2014. Anyone using a permit illegally will not be allowed to park in the lots and may lose the permit. NOTE: Parking passes for all parking lots exceed the number of spaces available. When a parking lot reaches capacity, parking attendants will direct the pass holder to another parking lot. NOTE: Overnight parking is not permitted. REMINDER: Lot E parking passes MUST enter the property at the Bristol Dragway entrance (Hwy 394). NO LOT E ACCESS FROM SOUTH ENTRANCE. GUEST GUIDE • 2014 SPRING RACE WEEK
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PETS
Pets, except service animals assisting the disabled, are prohibited inside Bristol Motor Speedway stadium gates.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
To ensure that all guests have a safe and enjoyable visit to BMS/BD, the following items will not be permitted inside the Speedway stadium: • Beer balls • Bicycles • Coolers wider than 14 inches • Fires • Fireworks • Folding chairs • Glass containers • Grills • Golf carts, ATV-type vehicles • Helium balloons and beach balls • Illegal drugs • Noisemakers, horns • Pets - except service animals assisting the disabled • Roller Blades • Scaffolds or platforms • Skateboards • Stadium seats wider than 17 inches • Stadium seats with arms • Strollers • Umbrellas • Weapons of any description including guns, knives, ice picks, etc., regardless of permit. • Other items that may pose a safety hazard or diminish the enjoyment of an event by other patrons. Prohibited items that are discovered during security inspections at the Speedway entrances must either be returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded. Unlawful items that are discovered during security inspections are subject to confiscation and the person in possession of those items is subject to arrest. Any prohibited item discovered inside the Speedway is subject to confiscation.
POSTPONEMENT
Paid admission tickets to an event postponed by rain will be honored on the next raceable day at BMS. No refunds will be given.
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QUESTIONS
FYI: If your question or concern is a medical emergency, please dial 911. FYI: Do you have a question? We can help. Text Bristol, then your question to 69050. Guest Information Hotline To better serve our guests while on our property, BMS hosts a 24-hour-a-day, toll-free information hotline. From 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 11 through 8 a.m. Monday, March 17, those who need information may call 1-866-925-9258. This call may be placed from any of the courtesy phone box locations on Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway property or from your cellular phone. Telephones are located at the following locations: Allison Grandstand - Section D-E & J-K • Allison Terrace - Section D • Bruton Smith Building - Office Lobby • Dragway Campground Shower House • Earnhardt Terrace - Section B-C & J-K • Infield Concessions • Johnson - Section G • Kulwicki Mezzanine Section I • Landscape island across from Hospitality Village Entrance • SCC/Levy Office • South Entrance Gate (across from Wellmont Air Transport Center and Helipad) • Speedway side of Purple Bridge • Speedway side of Red Bridge • Speedway side of Yellow Bridge • Waltrip - Section O-P & BB • Yarborough Section C • If your question or concern is a medical emergency, please dial 911.
RACE DISTANCE
Food City 500 Jeff Foxworthy’s Grit Chips 300 PittLite 125
500 Laps (266.50 miles) 300 Laps (159.90 miles) 125 laps ( 66.63 miles)
RACEWAY MINISTRIES
Worship services will be provided to race fans Sunday morning, March 16 at 9:00 a.m. at the following locations: All American Campground • Avoca Church Bristol Campground • Chapel On Wheels (Earhart East) Common Ground • Dragway Campground • Earhart West Campground • Farmer Bob’s • Gateway Campground • Hicks Campground • Lakeview RV Park • Shadrack’s Campground
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RACING FLAGS
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series officials help signal messages to drivers during races by waving an assortment of colored flags. The flagman, who is always located in a stand high above the start/finish line, is responsible for displaying the appropriate flag.
RE-ENTRY TO SPEEDWAY
Guests requiring exit from and re-entry into the Speedway must have their ticket scanned prior to exiting. Presentation of the ticket is required for re-entry into the Speedway.
RESTROOMS
The Speedway & Dragway have restrooms located throughout the property. Please refer to the Speedway Seating Chart for locations. NOTE: Restrooms at Elevator Tower E (formerly tower 7), Elevator Tower I (formerly tower 3), and Gate 4 will be open to the public before the grandstand gates open. Baby changing stations are located in Yarborough Section A (building 152), Allison Section I (building 182) and Pearson Concourse Section H (building 134).
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SECURITY/POLICE
Event Security personnel will be stationed throughout the Speedway & Dragway. Should you require assistance, please notify the nearest Event Staff employee or any Officer.
SPEEDWAY CHILDREN’S CHARITIES EVENTS
The Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities conducts many events during race week to entertain our guests and, at the same time, raise money for area children in need. Please stop by any Guests Services booth (Locations shown on Speedway Seating Chart, marked by a yellow box with GS inside) or go to www.bristolmotorspeedway.com for information on these events and how you may participate in the fun.
STOLEN OR LOST TICKETS
The Speedway provides non-refundable replacement tickets for a fee. To obtain non-refundable replacement tickets during race week, the account holder must report to the main ticket office, located in the O. Bruton Smith Building near Elevator Tower D and Gate 5, with a valid photo ID. Prior to the event, please call 1-866-415-4158 (toll-free) or 423-989-6900.
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SHUTTLES
BMS offers several modes of transportation FREE OF CHARGE for patrons needing assistance moving about the facility. BMS has shuttle bus transportation to and from designated parking areas located on State Route 394 that includes Speedway Parking and White Top Creek Park. Tram service offers transportation along routes surrounding the track. Golf cart transportation is available for guests needing special assistance throughout the BMS parking areas as well as wheelchairaccessible transportation around the track. Inquire at Guest Services Booths for more information. These services are limited to the BMS facility only, providing patrons with the ability to move to and from almost any area on the BMS property. Please see the BMS Transportation Map on page 32 for more information
SMOKING POLICY
NO SMOKING in the Grandstand, Terrace, Suite, Garage/Infield and Restroom Areas (Smoking is permitted in all open concourse and mezzanine areas).
SUITE ELEVATOR ACCESS Suites 101-135 Use Elevator G Suites 136-155 Use Elevator H Suites 156-165 Use Elevator I Suites 166-175 Use Elevator J Suites 176-189 Use Elevator A Suites 254-262 Use Elevator I Suites 263-270 Use Elevator J Suites 401-404 Use Elevator F Suites 405-421 Use Elevator E Suites 422-441 Use Elevator D Suites 501-504 Use Elevator F Suites 505-532 Use Elevator E Suites 533-549 Use Elevator D A suite ticket holder may enter through any gate at Bristol Motor Speedway. After gaining admittance, suite guests should proceed to the Suite Registration booth nearest their suite. Suite Registration will stub the suite ticket and issue a suite wristband. A suite wristband must be worn at all times and must be accompanied by a suite ticket. An adult must accompany minors at all times on suite level. Everyone, including infants and children, must have a suite ticket to access suite level. Suite Dress Code: No tank tops, halter-tops, swimsuits or athletic shorts are allowed. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times. This policy is enforced by suite security. No coolers, outside food or beverages may be brought to suite level.
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SOUVENIRS
Speedway World, souvenir store, is located in the main lobby of the O. Bruton Smith Building near Elevator Tower D and Gate 5. Race Week Hours: March 9: 10 am – 6 pm March 10: 9 am – 6 pm March 11: 9 am – 6 pm March 12: 9 am – 6 pm March 13: 8 am – 6 pm March 14: 8 am – 7 pm March 15: 8 am – 7 pm March 16: 8 am – 7 pm Souvenir/Vendor areas also are located at the North Entrance of the Speedway and in the display area (please see BMS Property Map)
TAG-A-KID
All guests with children are encouraged to go to either location of The Kids’ Zone and any Guest Services booth (see Map for locations) and enroll children in the BMS Tag-A-Kid Program. The Tag-A-Kid Program is designed to reunite parents and their children should they become separated at BMS during the race weekend. Parents can go to any Guest Services booth, either Kids Zone location or the Guest Welcome Village and sign up for the program. Each child receives an armband to wear for the day. The parent’s name and seat location are written on the band. Any child that becomes separated from their parents will be escorted by Speedway personnel to the nearest Guest Services booth where they remain in a secure, yet visible, site until the parents can be located by using the seat number on the tag. For general admission seating events, families are advised to use the guest services information booths as a central meeting point in case families become separated during the event. The Tag-A-Kid program includes ear protection for children who participate in the free program.
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TELEPHONES (HOUSE PHONES)
Telephones are located at the following locations: Allison Grandstand - Section D-E & J-K • Allison Terrace - Section D • Bruton Smith Building - Office Lobby • Dragway Campground Shower House • Earnhardt Terrace - Section B-C & J-K • Infield Concessions • Johnson - Section G • Kulwicki Mezzanine Section I • Landscape island across from Hospitality Village Entrance • SCC/Levy Office • South Entrance Gate (across from Wellmont Air Transport Center and Helipad) • Speedway side of Purple Bridge • Speedway side of Red Bridge • Speedway side of Yellow Bridge • Waltrip - Section O-P & BB • Yarborough Section C • If your question or concern is a medical emergency, please dial 911.
TEXT/QUESTIONS
Do you have a question? We can help. Text Bristol, then your question to 69050.
TOW LOTS
Cars towed from BMS property will be taken to the far end of the Dragstrip. Cars towed from public property will be taken to the Bristol Fire Station on Exide Drive (See Parking and Camping Map for location of the station). A fee of $30.00 will be charged for cars towed to the Dragstrip.
TRACK DIMENSIONS
• 0.533-mile concrete oval - “World’s Fastest Half Mile” • Concrete racing surface is 40 feet wide • Straightaways: 650 feet long
TRAFFIC FLOW - POST RACE
For pedestrian safety, lots may be held 50 laps from finish and up to one (1) hour after race ends. FYI: Please keep in mind, in an effort to ensure smooth traffic flow, guests may be directed to turn in the opposite direction from which they entered when exiting certain parking areas. Please check with parking property owners for details.
TRANSPORTATION
BMS offers several modes of transportation FREE OF CHARGE for patrons needing assistance moving about the facility. BMS has shuttle bus transportation to and from designated parking areas located on State Route 394 that includes Speedway Parking and White Top Creek Park. Tram service offers transportation along routes surrounding the track. Golf cart transportation is available for guests needing special assistance throughout the BMS parking areas as well as wheelchairaccessible transportation around the track. Inquire at Guest Services Booths for more information. These services are limited to the BMS facility only, providing patrons with the ability to move to and from almost any area on the BMS property.
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WELCOME VILLAGE/GUEST RELATIONS
Guests may obtain information many ways and at many locations while attending events at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Guest Welcome Village is located on the south (Speedway) side of Beaver Creek across the orange bridge in the display area. Guest Relations also has a location on the first floor of the Bruton Smith Building as well as nine Guest Services (blue booths) located on BMS property. Questions also may be called in (see HOTLINE), texted (see TEXTS) or answered on the BMS mobile app (see BMS APP).
WILL CALL
Ford Pick-up Window Tickets purchased online through Ticketmaster, the Bristol Motor Speedway’s online ticket system or over the phone at BMS may be claimed at ANY OPEN TICKET BOOTH on the BMS property. Valid picture ID is required. Tickets left by a third party at the Ford Pick-Up Window are held at the Main Ticket Office located in the O. Bruton Smith Building near Elevator Tower D and Gate 5. Valid picture ID is required. Tickets may be picked up by account holder only.
WORSHIP/CHURCH SERVICES
Worship services will be provided to race fans Sunday morning, March 16 at 9:00 a.m. at the following locations: All American Campground • Avoca Church Bristol Campground • Chapel On Wheels (Earhart East) Common Ground • Dragway Campground • Earhart West Campground • Farmer Bob’s • Gateway Campground • Hicks Campground • Lakeview RV Park • Shadrack’s Campground
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FRONT STRETCH
BACK STRETCH
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CYCL MOTOR ING E PARK
LOT L THE LANDING CAMPGROUND
FINISH LINE PARKING
DRAGSTRIP CAMPGROUND
DRAGSTRIP CAMPGROUND
SHOWERHOUSE AND RESTROOMS
POLE POSITION CAMPGROUND
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DRAGWAY ENTRANCE
GUEST WELCOME VILLAGE
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PA
Bethel Drive
Thunder Mountain Campground
Earhart Campground South Earhart Campground Hill Field
(Wendy Hills)
Earhart Earhart Campground Campground Spring Branch West
Earhart Campground East
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O. BRUTON SMITH BUILDING Main Ticket Office Speedway World Souvenir Store
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Hospitality Village Lady Equipment
Elizabeth Chapel Church
Hicks W Camp
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SPEEDWAY CHILDREN’S CHARITIES RACEWAY MINISTRIES
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HILLSIDE TR AM
DRAG TOWER
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3
LOADING/ UNLOADING TERMINAL
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HELIPORT
CREDENTIALS
SPEEDWAY PARKING AND CAMPING WHITE TOP ROAD HICKS CAMPGROUND DAVE’S FAMILY CAMPGROUND
DRAGWAY CAMPGROUND SHUTTLE ROUTE
TRAM ROUTE
BUS ROUTE
TRACKSIDE TRAM
OBS HILLSIDE TRAM
SHUTTLE CART SERVICE
PICK UP LOCATIONS
DESIGNATED BY PENNANT COLOR
HWY
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NORTH ENTRANCE
SOUTH ENTRANCE
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Gates 10 and 11 Waltrip Grandstand Garage Entrance Red Bridge All-American and Red Barn Campgrounds
Gates 13, 15, 16 and 17 Waltrip and Allisons Grandstands Souvenirs and Display Hospitality Village Hwy 394 and Dragway Campgrounds SPEED Stage
Gates 1, 2, 15, 16 and 17 Pearson and Allisons Grandstands Yellow Bridge
Gates 3 and 4 Kulwicki and Wallace Grandstands Blue Bridge Earhart Campgrounds Souvenirs
SECTION H
COPPERHEAD ROAD (BOTTOM) GAS PUMPS
DRAGWAY CROSS OVER
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THE LANDING PARKING LOT L
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FINISH LINE PARKING
THE LANDING PARKING LOT L
SHOWERHOUSE
CA WAY MPG
MEDALLION MOTORHOME
POLE POSITION CAMPGROUND
394
SECTION G
DRAGWAY GRANDSTANDS
HWY
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Gates 7 and 8 Earnhardt, Johnson and Yarborough Grandstands Gate 5 Earnhardt and Petty Grandstands Bruton Smith Building – Speedway Offices Main Ticket Office Souvenir Store
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COPPERHEAD ROAD (394) FARMER BOB BRISTOL CAMPGROUND WHITETOP CREEK PARK
DRAGWAY ENTRANCE
DRAG ROU ND