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DEAR BRISTOL FAMILY: Welcome to the Last Great Colosseum! The anticipation surrounding the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol has reached a fever pitch, and we are thrilled to welcome you to the Bristol Motor Speedway to witness the world’s largest college football game ever played! We couldn’t be more proud that the time has finally arrived for the big game that has been 20 years in the making. It’s incredible how three years have flown by since our initial announcement of this epic border battle. And the excitement around the matchup between Tennessee and Virginia Tech inside NASCAR’s iconic short track has grown even larger with the announcements of the game’s sponsor Pilot Flying J, a giant musical tailgate party the night before the game, and the live broadcast of the game to a national audience primetime on ABC. The weekend kicks off on Friday with the Honda Ridgeline Presents Bristol’s Tailgate Party starring East Tennessee native Kenny Chesney, with special guests The Band Perry and Old Dominion. This extravaganza lines up one of the biggest names in country music with a well-known country music trio and local favorite in The Band Perry and a dynamic up-and-coming act in Old Dominion. On Saturday, be sure to arrive early and enjoy the numerous sponsor displays and tailgates. Regardless of whether you are a Volunteer or Hokie fan, you will want to be on site for the official Team Walks. Once you enter the gates of Bristol Motor Speedway, you will be amazed to see a football experience that will easily surpass any game ever played before. Set for an 8 p.m. kickoff, the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol is sure to be an outof-this world experience. There will truly be nothing like it! One of the things we are most proud of is the addition of Colossus TV, the world’s largest outdoor, center-hung, 4-sided video display. It’s going to be a game changer for the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol! Featuring screens that are 4.5 times larger than the old screens, with the highest viewing quality of any permanent outdoor display in the world, Colossus TV is sure to make a gigantic impact on your football experience inside the World’s Fastest HalfMile. In addition to this Guest Guide, be sure to download the brand new BMS mobile app, free in the App Store and on Google Play, where you can access everything you need to know to make your Battle experience the most exciting game day ever. Please let me know if you need anything at all. We are here to exceed your expectations, and want you to walk away saying, “It’s Bristol Baby”! Sincerely,
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ON BEHALF OF OUR 24,000 TEAM MEMBERS AT PILOT FLYING J, I’D LIKE TO WELCOME YOU TO THE PILOT FLYING J BATTLE AT BRISTOL. We are proud to sponsor this record-breaking football game here at the famous Bristol Motor Speedway. The Bristol Motor Speedway team transformed this outstanding venue to transcend sport and provide the ultimate college football experience for the players and fans. Pilot Flying J is honored to be a part of this historic event between the University of Tennessee and Virginia Tech – two teams with tremendous football histories. This region is home to both Pilot Flying J and our family. In fact, my dad played on the 1951 National Championship team at Tennessee, and after serving his country in the U.S. Army, opened the first Pilot gas station in Gate City, Virginia, just 30 miles from this speedway. I know most of you have ventured on some sort of journey, be it near or far, to be here for this one-of-a-kind experience. At Pilot Flying J we believe in fueling life’s journeys, and we hope the next time you are on the road, you will stop by and let Pilot Flying J take care of your traveling needs. Enjoy the game and the festivities, and we hope you’ll learn more about Pilot Flying J while you’re here. Sincerely,
Jimmy Haslam CEO, Pilot Flying J
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Welcome Football Fans! What an exciting time to be a sponsor of Bristol Motor Speedway. Food City is proud to have partnered with Bristol Motor Speedway for nearly 25 years – through our sponsorship of both the Food City 300 and the Food City 500 NASCAR races. Bristol Motor Speedway has long been known as a mecca for NASCAR fans and this weekend it makes its debut as the Last Great Colosseum for both music and NCAA football fans! Today is an especially exciting time for our company with the arrival of the long awaited Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol - pitting the University of Tennessee Volunteers against the Virginia Tech Hokies. With more than 150,000 fans in attendance, this nationally televised border bash is set to break all of the previous NCAA football attendance records. We are so excited to be a presenting sponsor of this historic event. And next year, we’re looking forward to celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Food City 500 and Food City 300, as well as the 30th Anniversary of Food City Family Race Night. WOW, what a great time to be a part of this exciting new chapter in Bristol Motor Speedway’s history - racing, rocking and helmet knocking – all in one spectacular venue. We would certainly like to thank our customers and associates for helping make this possible. We could not continue to expand, grow and support our local communities without the loyalty and support of our valued customers and associates. We invite you to stop in one of our Food City locations and check out our full service meat & seafood department, fresh deli/bakery and wide beverage selection for all of your Fall football tailgating needs. We have a number of convenient locations ready to serve you throughout Southeast Kentucky, Southwest Virginia, East Tennessee, Chattanooga and North Georgia. We wish both teams all the best for a great game today. And on behalf of over 16,000 Food City associates, LET’S GET READY FOR BATTLE!! Best wishes for a great day,
Steven C. Smith President and CEO, Food City
KEY DIFFERENCES While many similarities between Bristol’s NASCAR race weekends and the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol will exist; such as outside-the-venue entertainment, fan activities, concessions, shuttles, souvenirs and more; there are some NOTABLE/KEY DIFFERENCES, which include the following:
PERIMETER SECURITY CHECKPOINTS (TICKET/CREDENTIAL REQUIRED)
In the interest of security and to enhance the overall event experience for Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol ticket holders, prior to accessing Bristol Motor Speedway property (all areas inside the color-coded bridges, South Entrance and North Entrance), all guests will be required to display their game tickets/credentials. It is encouraged that all guests wear their lanyards/tickets throughout game day and in all areas while visiting the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol.
NO COOLERS PERMITTED INSIDE THE STADIUM COOLERS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED inside the grandstand gates for the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol. Alcohol sales will be available inside Bristol Motor Speedway gates, as well as in select locations outside the stadium for those 21 years of age and older presenting a valid photo ID.
NO RE-ENTRY FOLLOWING STADIUM GATE ENTRY Upon entering through the grandstand/suite gates at Bristol Motor Speedway and having a Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol ticket scanned, no re-entry after exit will be permitted. Guests exiting the venue grandstand/ suite gates at any time during the event will not be permitted to re-enter the venue.
CARRY-IN ITEMS
(ONE CLEAR PLASTIC BAG ONLY)
Each guest is permitted to carry in ONE CLEAR PLASTIC BAG measuring no larger than 18” wide, 18” tall and 6” deep. Bristol Motor Speedway security will inspect carry-in bag upon grandstand and suite gate entry. Please refer to the PROHIBITED ITEMS/ RULES AND REGULATIONS for more detail on items not permitted inside the grandstand and suite gates. Prohibited items will not be stored at gates. They must be discarded or returned to your vehicle.
NO FOOD OR BEVERAGE
ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS Viewing/Wheelchair: Accessible viewing is available in the Pearson and Waltrip grandstands, and in the Earnhardt, Gordon Terraces. Accompanying/attendant individual seating will be located near designated viewing areas based upon availability. For more information regarding wheelchair/accessible viewing and parking, please contact Beverly Buster at (423) 989-6902 or bbuster@bristolmotorspeedway.com.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING BMS-issued parking permits are required for access to handicap accessible parking areas. Due to the high demand for parking for this event, it is strongly recommended that you secure a BMS-issued accessible parking permit in advance of the game. There is likely not to be any additional availability on game day. To obtain a permit, documentation of a state-issued handicap placard must be provided to the Speedway in advance of each event. Types of documentation vary by state, and is the same information reviewed by law enforcement officials at the entrances to the handicap accessible lots. Anyone with tickets to the events and planning to use a state-issued placard or license plate should fax copies of the permit and supporting documentation, along with an application form, to (423) 764-1646 or mail: Bristol Motor Speedway Attn: Beverly Buster P.O. Box 3966 Bristol, TN 37620 Reserved wheelchair parking is issued with the purchase of wheelchair seating in advance of the event. There is a charge for all parking on BMS property for this event, including handicap accessible parking. FYI… State and local law officials require state-issued permit holders to be in the car when the permit is used. This law will be enforced. Anyone using a permit illegally will not be allowed to park in the lots and may lose the permit.
ALCOHOL SALES POLICY Only persons 21 years of age and older presenting a valid photo ID may purchase alcohol. No more than two alcoholic beverages may be sold at one time to an individual guest. Bristol Motor Speedway reserves the right to cease alcohol sales at its discretion. For the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol, alcohol sales cease at the beginning of the Fourth Quarter.
ASSISTANCE FYI: If your question or concern is a medical emergency, please dial 911. For other questions, text the word “Bristol” and then your question(s) to 69050. To speak with a BMS representative, please visit one of our Guest Welcome Villages, or any of our Guest Services kiosks located throughout the venue. These areas are listed on the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol Seating Chart, and marked with a yellow box labeled “GS.” During the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol weekend, guests also may email questions to social@bristolmotorspeedway.com; or call the Guest Services Hotline from 9 AM, Wednesday, September 7 through Noon on Sunday, September 11 at 1.866.925.9258. Guests also may download the Bristol Motor Speedway App for information and assistance with questions.
ATMs INSIDE STADIUM LOCATIONS: Allison Grandstands: Sections F, H & N • Earnhardt Terrace: Section K • Kulwicki Mezzanine Level 1 - Section G • Pearson Grandstands: Section A • Waltrip Grandstands: Section P & JJ • Yarborough Grandstands: Section A. OUTSIDE STADIUM LOCATIONS: Bruton Smith Building Lobby near Restrooms • Dragway Campground Shower House • Guest Welcome Villages • Outside the Infield Media Center • North Entrance Speedway Marquee • Fan Zone near Blue Bridge
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY MOBILE APP Download the FREE Bristol Motor Speedway mobile app to receive the latest news and information surrounding the Pilot Flying J Battle At Bristol. View the news feed, property maps, event schedule, fan information, and more! Don’t miss a minute of the action at the Pilot Flying J Battle At Bristol. It’s the perfect digital resource for game day!
CAMPING Camping for the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol opens at 9 AM on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Permits must be visibly applied to the windshield on the driver side of the vehicle prior to the arrival at the campground entrance. The reserved section and site number is printed on each permit. If you have questions or need assistance prior to your arrival, please do not hesitate to call BMS toll-free at 1.866.415.4158. • Permits must be visibly displayed at all times. • Vehicles and all outside items MUST fit in your assigned space. For pedestrian safety, parking and camping areas will be held post event until it is determined it is safe to move vehicles. • Personal Golf carts, ATVs, fireworks and other items that may pose a safety hazard or diminish the enjoyment of other guests are prohibited. • Pets are welcome in the campground but are not permitted inside the audit points or entry points to BMS property unless they are authorized service animals. All pets should be kept on a leash. Pets with a history of aggression are not permitted. All pets should be current on vaccines. Excessive barking or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated. If a pet is aggressive or causes a disturbance, you will be required to kennel or remove it. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after pets and properly disposing of all pet waste. • Dispose of trash in an appropriate trash bag. Tie-off all trash bags and place at the end of your camping space in the aisle way for disposal prior to leaving your campsite. • No open fires allowed at any time. Small, covered fires (such as charcoal and gas cooking) are permitted within appropriate devices. Fully extinguish fire before leaving. Do not dispose of coals/ashes by dumping on the ground or by placing in trash receptacles. • Disorderly conduct by any guests will not be tolerated. In the event of an emergency, call (911). Tailgating guidelines apply to camp sites as well as parking areas.
CARRY-IN ITEMS Each guest is permitted to carry in ONE CLEAR PLASTIC BAG measuring no larger than 18” wide, 18” tall and 6” deep. BMS security will inspect carry-in bag upon grandstand/suite gate entry. Please refer to the PROHIBITED ITEMS/RULES AND REGULATIONS listed for more detail on items not permitted inside the Grandstand/Suite gates. Prohibited items will not be stored at gates. They must be discarded or returned to your vehicle.
COLOSSUS TV The Last Great Colosseum is the home of the world’s largest outdoor, permanent, center-hung digital display. Each of Colossus’ four custombuilt screens is approximately 30 feet tall by 63 feet wide. In total, the system hosts nearly 54 million LEDs and 18 million pixels. At 6mm pitch, the pixels are grouped tighter than the large-scale outdoor displays in Times Square. The result: a glimmering visual experience capable of offering 281 trillion different color combinations, and one that’s 23 times brighter and 25 percent sharper than the typical home HD TV. Colossus also boasts a state-of-the-art, 540,000-watt audio system powering 380 3-way loudspeakers and 48 stadium subwoofers. By contrast, the former system had 2,400 watts of power, with only 10 2-way loudspeakers and 8 subwoofers.
COOLERS NO COOLERS will be permitted inside the grandstand gates of Bristol Motor Speedway for the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol; this includes grandstands, field and suite levels. Related, no outside food or beverage will be permitted through the grandstand gates upon entry.
CUSTOMER SERVICE/GUEST RELATIONS Please see Guest Services.
DESIGNATED DRIVER If you choose to consume alcoholic beverages, BMS and our concessionaire encourage you to drink responsibly and assign a designated driver.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS Bristol Motor Speedway is located at 151 Speedway Blvd., Bristol, Tennessee. Guests traveling south may take Exit 3 off I-81 and follow Hwy. 11E (Volunteer Parkway) to the Speedway. Please note this route may to become congested on game day. As an alternate route, guests traveling south may take 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 US 421. Turn right on Hwy. 421 and follow until the traffic light at Hwy. 394. Turn left and proceed approximately six miles to the Speedway. Guests traveling north can take Exit 69 off I-81 and turn right onto Hwy. 394 and proceed to the Speedway. This route is the most direct, but also the most congested from this direction. Guests traveling north may consider using alternate routes, including Tennessee exit 57A on I-81 to I-26E toward Johnson City. From Johnson City, take US11E exit to the Speedway. PLEASE NOTE: To ensure smooth traffic flow FOLLOWING THE GAME, guests may be directed to exit parking areas in the opposite direction from which they entered.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS (Cont.) For more detailed information regarding directions and parking, please visit bristolmotorspeedway.com.
ELEVATORS Elevators at BMS are accessible to suite, tower and terrace ticket holders. Elevators will take ticket holders to the following locations: Elevator A/Gate #2*
Pearson Terrace & Suite Level
Elevator B/Gate #3*
Wallace Tower, Kulwicki Terrace
Elevator C/Gate #4*
Wallace Tower, Kulwicki Terrace
Elevator D/Gate #5*
Earnhardt Terrace & Suite Level
Elevator E/Gates #6, #7*
Earnhardt Terrace & Suite Level
Elevator F/Gates #7, #8*
Earnhardt Terrace & Suite Level
Elevator G/Gates #10, #11*
Suite Level Only
Elevator H/Gates #13, #15*
Suite Level Only
Elevator I/Gates #15, #16*
Allison Terrace & Suite Level
Elevator J/ Gate #17, #18*
Allison Terrace & Suite Level
Entrance to the 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 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.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION Should severe weather or other circumstances require an evacuation of some or all of the facility, you will receive information and instructions via Colossus TV (Jumbotron) and sound system messages. You may also receive instruction from law enforcement officers and/or ushers. Guests with smartphones will also be able to access the Bristol Motor Speedway APP, Twitter and Facebook for updates. Please calmly cooperate with all instructions and provide any assistance you can to guests near you who may need it. If you need assistance during an evacuation, please notify the closest law enforcement officer or usher.
EXITING BMS GRANDSTAND GATES NO RE-ENTRY PERMITTED. Upon entering through the grandstand/ suite gates at Bristol Motor Speedway and having a Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol ticket scanned, no re-entry after exit will be permitted. Guests exiting the venue grandstand/suite gates at any time during the event will not be permitted to re-enter the venue.
FAN ZONES – INTERACTIVE AREAS While you and the entire sports world anticipate the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol kickoff, please know a wide variety of entertainment and activities will take place leading up to College Football’s Biggest Ever. With live entertainment, interactive displays and food & beverage, Bristol Motor Speedway invites you to visit our Interactive Fan Zone located near the main entrance (Bristol marquee sign and BRISTOL Tower/Earhart East Campground) and the Fan Midway near the Orange Bridge between the Speedway and Dragway. Interactive Fan Zone & Fan Midway
Opens 8:00AM
ESPN College Game Day
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Located at Fan Zone/ Earhart East
The University of Tennessee Team Walk
Starts 5:30PM
Located at Fan Midway near Orange Bridge
The Virginia Tech Hokie Walk
Starts 5:30PM
Located at Fan Zone/ Earhart East
FIRES No open fires are allowed at any time on BMS property.
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, and an additional center next to the shower house at the Dragway. Please refer to the medical cross signs on the map or ask a BMS official for the care center nearest you. CARE CENTERS-GRANDSTAND LOCATIONS Yarborough Allison
Located inside Gate 7, Yarborough Section A Concourse Level, Section F
Kulwicki
Mezzanine 2, Section H
Waltrip
Lower level, Section P
Garage Area
Infield Care Center at Turn 3
Suite Level
Suite 156
Battlefield
Each turn near the restrooms
CARE CENTERS-OUTSIDE LOCATIONS Elevator Tower C Dragway
Gate 4 area next to security office Next to the shower house
AMBULANCE LOCATIONS Purple Bridge (near Merchandise Midway) Red Bridge (All-American Bridge)
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. Please make extra note of any information following the red FYI tags.
GATE SCHEDULES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH HONDA RIDGELINE PRESENTS BRISTOL’S TAILGATE PARTY 5:00PM - ALL SPECTATOR GATES OPEN SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH PILOT FLYING J BATTLE AT BRISTOL 7:00AM - ALL PERIMETER SECURITY CHECK POINT OPENS 4:00PM - SPECTATOR/SUITE GATES OPEN NO RE-ENTRY PERMITTED. Upon entering the grandstand gates and once your ticket(s) is scanned, you will not be permitted to re-enter if you exit the stadium.
GOLF CARTS Except those approved by Speedway Officials, golf carts / ATV type vehicles are not allowed on BMS property. All golf carts / ATVs must be credentialed by SMI Properties. For guests needing special assistance, see Guest Services. Guest Services locations are shown on the Speedway Seating Chart, marked by a yellow box with GS inside. FYI: Shuttle service carts are marked with colored pennants, indicating each cart’s home-base location. Please see the transportation map in the back of this guide for the color key. All shuttle services are provided FREE of charge.
GRANDSTAND TICKETS Lost or Stolen Tickets - The Speedway provides non-refundable replacement tickets for a fee to the account holder only. To obtain nonrefundable replacement tickets during event week, the account holder may visit any venue ticket booth or the main ticket office in The Bruton Smith Building during operational hours. You must present a valid photo ID to obtain tickets. Prior to the event, please call 1 (866) 415-4158 (tollfree) or (423) 989-6900. NO RE-ENTRY PERMITTED. Upon entering the grandstand gates and once your ticket(s) is scanned, you will not be permitted to re-enter if you exit the stadium. See map.
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 toll-free information hotline from 9 AM, Wednesday, September 7, through Noon, Sunday, September 11. Those needing information may call 1.866.925.9528. This call may be placed from any of the courtesy phone box locations on Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway property or from your mobile phone. Questions will be responded to during open gate hours. Please see TELEPHONES for locations.
GUEST SERVICES GUEST WELCOME VILLAGE, GUEST SERVICES, INFORMATION Speedway representatives are prepared to answer questions, assist with on-site transportation and facilitate special needs during Bristol Motor Speedway events. Representatives can be found in Guest Services booths, located in the concourse areas of Johnson, Kulwicki, Pearson, Petty and Waltrip Grandstands. Other locations include Lot A, near Gate 18; Lot B near Gate 6; Lot E near Dragway shuttle tent, and near Tram Stop 3, as well as the BMS side of the Red Bridge. Locations are shown on the Speedway Seating Map, marked by a yellow box with “GS” inside. We will also having walking kiosk on the outside perimeters to distribute Guest Guides and guide our Guests to the nearest entrance and Tram stop. Three Guest Welcome Villages also provide guest services during the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol. You may find these located in the Fan Zone (near the Marquee Sign/Elevator Tower B); near the Orange Bridge between the Speedway and Dragway; and at the Red Bridge located between All-American Campground/Parking and Darrell Waltrip Grandstand. We also invite guests to visit our main Guest Services Office, located on the first floor of The Bruton Smith Building at the top of the hill near Gate 5. Questions also may be called in (SEE HOTLINE), sent by text (see TEXTS), or answered on the BMS mobile app (see BMS APP). Guests also may text the word ‘Bristol’ and then your question(s) to 69050; or email social@bristolmotorspeedway.com. See Map on page 36
GUEST SERVICES TRANSPORTATION Please see SHUTTLES and/or SATELLITE PARKING /PARK-AND-RIDE.
HANDICAP NEEDS Please see Accessibility Needs.
HOSPITALITY Please see Premium Experiences
LOST AND FOUND Found items should be turned in to the Speedway’s administrative office, located in The Bruton Smith Building near Elevator Tower D/Gate 5. Items can also be turned in to a Guest Welcome Village or any Guest Services booth. Locations are shown on Speedway Seating Chart, marked by a yellow box with GS inside. Call (423) 989-6942 for help with lost items.
LOST CHILDREN Children separated from their families will be escorted by BMS personnel to a Guest Services booth or Guest Welcome Village where they will remain until their families are located. Parents reporting or inquiring about lost children should contact the nearest Event Staff employee or uniformed deputy. All Guests with children are encouraged to go to the Guest Welcome Village or Guest Services booth and enroll children in the BMS Tag-A-Kid Program. See map for locations.
LOST PERSON(S) In the event you or a member of your group become separated and need assistance, simply contact the nearest security officer or any Guest Services location
LOST TICKETS The Speedway provides non-refundable replacement tickets for a fee to the account holder only. To obtain non-refundable replacement tickets during the game, the account holder may visit any venue ticket booth or the main ticket office in The Bruton Smith Building during operational hours. You must present a valid photo ID to obtain tickets. Prior to the event, please call 1-866-415-4158 (toll-free) or (423) 989-6900.
MOTORCYCLES Please see PARKING
OVERNIGHT PARKING Overnight parking is not permitted on Bristol Motor Speedway property.
PARKING With the expected crowd for the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol, it is recommended that guests arrive early. Parking lots for the game will open at 7 AM EDT on game day. Stadium gates open four (4) hours prior to kickoff (4 PM EDT). Please remember that BMS is not responsible for damaged, lost, stolen vehicles or possessions. BMS and BMS-operated parking lots are by reservation only and passes should be purchased prior to the event. Due to the overwhelming demand for parking for this event, parking passes may not be available for purchase on day of the event. Parking pass must be displayed from rear-view mirror with front of pass facing windshield, prior to reaching parking lot. Pass must remain displayed in vehicle at all times. Only vehicles with proper parking pass will be able to gain access to the property. Follow all instructions of parking lot personnel. Failure of any person within your party to comply with parking personnel instructions or the violation of rules and regulations may result in eviction from the parking lot along with forfeiture and cancellation of the parking pass without compensation. Parking is, first come, first served. Space saving will not be permitted. If guests want to park together, arrive together. Parking passes are issued for vehicle parking only and not intended for any other use. Pull-behind trailers are only permitted in camping areas by advance reservation. No pull-behind trailers will be permitted in parking/tailgate areas. Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) is not responsible for and assumes no liability arising from fire, theft, damage to or loss of the vehicle or any article therein while on BMS property. BMS reserves the right to establish rules and regulations for the purchase of parking, to change conditions relating to the allocation and sale of parking and the right to revoke any parking privileges.Tailgating at your vehicle is permitted subject to certain guidelines and must be done within your parking space. See tailgating guidelines for additional details. Failure to follow guidelines may result in the loss of tailgating privileges and ejection from the parking lot along with forfeiture of parking pass. Parking pass is not for use in non-typical, oversized vehicles including but not limited to RVs, limousines or buses including activity buses. Passes for these types of vehicles must be purchased separately, subject to availability. Exchanges will not be available on game day. No overnight parking. For pedestrian safety, parking areas will be held post event until it is determined it is safe to move vehicles. See Map on Page 38
PETS Pets, except service animals assisting the disabled, are prohibited inside Bristol Motor Speedway stadium gates.
PERIMETER SECURITY CHECKPOINTS (TICKET/CREDENTIAL REQUIRED)
In the interest of security and to enhance the overall event experience for Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol ticket holders, prior to accessing Bristol Motor Speedway property (all areas inside the color-coded bridges, South Entrance and North Entrance), all guests will be required to display their game tickets/credentials. It is encouraged that all guests wear enclosed lanyards/tickets throughout game day and in all areas while visiting the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol.
PREMIUM EXPERIENCES Field Level and Grandstand Premium Experiences Touchdown Club Hokie or Vol, the end zone is where you want to see your team. At the Battle at Bristol, both end zones will host a Touchdown Club, a premium, field-level experience. Enjoy an all-inclusive catered meal and nonalcoholic beverages with a full cash bar. The Touchdown Club is located in the infield with gates open at 4:00PM. Battlefield for Hokie or Vol fans seeking a premium seat for the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol, our Battlefield seating is your ticket. Enhance your game day experience by watching College Football’s Biggest Ever from grandstands on the racing surface of the World’s Fastest Half Mile with a $25 food and beverage voucher to enhance your experience. The Battlefield is located in the infield with gates open at 4:00PM. BATTLEFIELD HALF-MOONS Our Battlefield seating just got better. Grab three of your closest friends, clients or co-workers and enjoy a seat atop our Battlefield Grandstands. For a party of 4 – this is your ticket inside College Football’s Biggest Ever with a $25 food and beverage voucher per guest. The Battlefield HalfMoon is located in the infield with gates open at 4:00PM.
PIT ROAD LOUNGE Have you asked yourself, “How can I get closer at the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol?” Our Pit Road Lounges are the perfect solution. This premium experience puts you behind the play callers and in the midst of the action. You’ll be asking Coach to put you in. With relaxing lounge furniture and cocktail tables in each pit box you will feel like you are watching the game from your favorite chair at home. The Pit Road Lounge is located in the infield with gates open at 4:00PM. YEE-HAW BREWING CO. BANKS & BREWS The Yee-Haw Banks and Brews Deck offer an unparalleled viewing and party experience. Featuring a full cash bar, concessions options, barstools, lounge area and flat screen televisions, the Deck is the coolest place to watch the Biggest College Football Game Ever. The Yee-Haw Banks and Brews Deck is located at the bottom of Kulwicki grandstands with gates open at 4:00PM. PRE-GAME HOSPITALITY OPTIONS Double up on game-day excitement with pre-game celebrations and catering in Bristol’s esteemed Hospitality Village. Our Creekside tailgating provides an area to entertain clients, customers or friends and build anticipation for the game, while our field-level boxes offer unparalleled location in the end zones, complete with block seating, a patio for entertaining and gourmet catering options. The Hospitality Village is located between the Speedway and Dragway next to the Orange Bridge with gates open at 1:00PM. CREEKSIDE TAILGATING Our Creekside Tailgate package will put you in the midst of the excitement for College Football’s Biggest Ever. With a prime Creekside location there is no doubt that this is where you will want to hang out before kickoff. Parking lots open at 7:00AM. THE TROPHY CLUB Enter into a VIP pre-game experience unparalleled in college football. The trophy club provides luxury entertainment and more as you & your guests look forward to the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol. This special package includes indoor hospitality, complimentary game day food and pre-game entertainment with Smokey and Hokiebird just to name a few. This special VIP experience is located in the South Building from 4:00PM7:30PM.
Suite Level Premium Experiences BRISTOL CLUB A private luxury suite, the Bristol Club features reserved seating, allinclusive catering and refreshments, full cash bar, flat-screen televisions and commemorative game day gift. It’s an ideal location providing exclusive views, premier comfort and an unforgettable experience. Suite Gates open at 4:00PM. CHAIRMAN’S EXPERIENCE An all-inclusive reserved suite seat with local and season cuisine, full bar with beverage and alcohol. This package includes premier transportation with a helicopter flight both to and from Tri-Cities Airport with on-call golf cart and concierge service while at the track. This all-inclusive experience also provides pre-game locker room tours, pre-game access, half-time and post-game access. Gates open at 4:00PM.
PROHIBITED ITEMS/ RULES AND REGULATIONS Bristol Motor Speedway is world famous for making thousands of guests feel at home. That comfortable atmosphere is strengthened when guests leave certain items at home. If you are attending the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol, please review the following list of prohibited items and remember the aforementioned key differences, including NO COOLERS PERMITTED inside the gates at the game. The following items are prohibited at the game and will not be allowed inside the gates; nor will they be held at the gates. Please read carefully. To ensure that all guests have a safe and enjoyable visit, the following items are not permitted inside the Speedway stadium: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Alcoholic Beverages (Alcohol sales provided inside stadium) Backpacks Bicycles Cameras with detachable lenses over 5”’ camera/lens combination cannot exceed 8” in overall length Cans or bottles Coolers of any size Fireworks Folding Chairs (chairs of any kind) Glass containers Golf Carts / ATV-type vehicles Grills Helium balloons and/or beach balls Hoverboards Illegal drugs Laser pointers Noisemakers Outside food, snacks, beverages Pets – except service animals assisting accessible needs Radios without headsets Rollerblades Scaffolds or platforms Segways Selfie sticks, tripods or monopods Signs, flags or banners Skateboards Sky lanterns Strollers Smoking in the grandstands/suites; including the use of e-cigarettes and vapor cigarettes Stadium seats wider than 17” Stadium seats with arms Umbrellas Unmanned aircraft/drones Video cameras Weapons of any kind; regardless of permit: includes guns, knives etc.
Any and all items that may pose a safety hazard or may diminish the enjoyment of the game by other patrons NOTE: The use of unmanned aerial vehicles or drones is prohibited anywhere on Bristol Motor Speedway/Dragway property or in the skies above.
PROHIBITED ITEMS/ RULES AND REGULATIONS
Prohibited items that are discovered during security inspections at the Stadium Gates must either be returned to the owner’s vehicle or discarded. Unlawful items 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 Stadium is subject to confiscation.
QUESTIONS Please see Guest Information Hotline. FYI: If your question or concern is a medical emergency, please dial 911. Guests may text the word ‘Bristol’ and then your question(s) to 69050. BMS also hosts a toll-free information hotline. Call 1 (866) 925-9528 beginning 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept 7th through Noon on Sunday, September 7th. Questions will be answered during gate open hours only. This call may be placed from your cellular phone or any of the courtesy House Phones located on Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway property. Please see TELEPHONES for a list of locations.
RACEWAY MINISTRIES Raceway Ministries is located in the office building adjacent to the blue bridge at the North Entrance and can be contacted at (423) 989-6972 on event days. Please visit our Raceway Ministries tents set up throughout the concourse area and BMS operated properties for Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol for fellowship and refreshments starting at 4:00PM.
RADIO NETWORKS Tune in to your favorite local radio network before and after the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol for up-to-the-minute reports on traffic, parking and game information. For a full list of radio stations carrying the game, please go online at the following locations: University of Tennessee | www.UTsports.com/volnetwork/affliliates Virginia Hokies | www.hokiesports.com/radio/stations.html
RE-ENTRY TO GRANDSTAND GATES THERE WILL BE NO RE-ENTRY into the grandstands once guest(s) exit.
RESTROOMS Permanent restrooms are located throughout the Speedway & Dragway grounds, and indicated on the Speedway Seating Chart. NOTE: Restrooms at Elevator Tower E, Elevator Tower I, and outside of Gate 4 (adjacent to security office and care center) will be open to the public before the grandstand gates open on game day. Baby changing stations are located in Allison Concourse Section A (building 140); Allison Concourse Section I (building 182); Pearson Concourse Section H (building 134); Yarborough Section A (building 152) and Yarborough Section F (building 229B).
SATELLITE PARKING / PARK AND RIDE Satellite parking allows guests to park away from the track and travel via shuttle bus to avoid congested driving conditions. Guests parking in these lots will be provided shuttle service to BMS at a cost of $20 per round trip, subject to availability. Reservations for the Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol on Saturday, September 10th can be made by calling the ticket office at 866-415-4158 or by visiting the website at www.bristolmotorspeedway.com/parkandride PARK AND RIDE LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Bristol, VA: Sugar Hollow Park, 3600 Lee Highway, between exits 7 and 10 off I-81. Bus service starts at 11 am with the last bus departing at 4 pm Johnson City, TN: ETSU, Lot #9, corner of West State of Franklin and University Parkway. Bus service starts at 11 am with buses departing each hour until 4 pm. Kingsport, TN: Sullivan North High School, 2533 N. John B. Dennis Highway.Bus service starts at Noon with buses departing each hour until 4 pm. Blountville, TN: Sullivan Central High School, Exit 66, I-81 at 113 Shipley Ferry Road. Bus service starts at 11 am with buses departing each hour until 4 pm. Additional Park and Ride options are available through Rally Bus – an on demand event travel company. Please refer to http://rallybus.net for additional information regarding locations, availability, and cost or to make a reservation. FYI….. Shuttles will leave approximately 45 minutes after the race. For the most up to date information, visit www.bristolmotorspeedway.com
SCHEDULE – PILOT FLYING J BATTLE AT BRISTOL
It’s College Football’s Biggest Ever and you’ll want to make the most of your day. As of your ticket mailing, here are some key times you’ll want to pencil in on your list for game day. *Make sure you display your ticket to access all of the game day fun! Parking lots open
7:00 AM
See parking map
Perimeter Security Check Points Active
7:00 AM
See facility map
Fan Interactive Zone
8:00 AM
Earhart East Tower/Marquee Area
Fan Midway Zone
8:00 AM
Between Speedway & Dragway near Orange Bridge
Guest Welcome Village/ Guest Services
8:00 AM
See facility map
On-Stage Entertainment
Noon
Fan Zone Stage near Bristol Tower
Spectator Gates Open
4:00 PM
Stadium (NO RE- ENTRY)
Virginia Tech Team Walk
5:30 PM
Earhart East Blue Bridge Gate 4
Tennessee Vol Walk
5:30 PM
Orange Bridge Fan Midway Gate 13
Pre-Game Ceremonies
7:30 PM
Stadium
Kickoff
8:15 PM
Stadium
SECURITY/POLICE Security personnel will be stationed throughout the Speedway & Dragway. Should you require assistance, please notify the nearest Event Staff employee, uniformed officer or text the word “Bristol” and then your question(s) to 69050.
SHUTTLES BMS offers several modes of transportation FREE OF CHARGE for guests. Tram service offers transportation along routes surrounding the stadium. 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. Transportation is limited to BMS grounds. BMS offers FREE shuttle bus transportation to and from two off-site parking areas. These two parking areas are located on State Route 394 at White Top Creek Park near Copperhead Road, and Speedway Parking and Camping at White Top Road.
SHUTTLES (Cont.)
Friday, September 9th
Saturday, September 10th
SHUTTLE BUS ROUTE
9 AM
7 AM
TRAM ROUTE / DRAGWAY
9 AM
7 AM
TRACKSIDE TRAM
9 AM
7 AM
Please be aware that all trackside shuttles (Green, Red and Yellow routes, see Transportation Map) and golf cart traffic may be held for at least 45 minutes or until it is deemed safe following the event to allow pedestrians safe passage to their vehicles. Once shuttle service resumes operation, wait times can exceed one hour. For other Park-and-Ride options, please see SATELLITE PARKING.
SMOKING POLICY Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes and vapor cigarettes, is not allowed in the Grandstand, Terrace, Suite, Battlefield or Restroom areas. Smoking is permitted in all open concourse and mezzanine areas.
SOUVENIRS Speedway World, the BMS souvenir store, is located in the main lobby of The Bruton Smith Building near Elevator Tower D and Gate 5. SPEEDWAY WORLD HOURS OF OPERATION September 4th thru 8th, 2016 9:00AM to 6:00PM Friday, September 9, 2016 9:00AM to 1 Hour after Concert Saturday, September 10, 2016 7:30AM to 8:00 PM Kick Off Sunday, September 11, 2016 8:00AM to 5:00PM Souvenir/Vendor areas also are located at the Fan Zone, Fan Midway and concourse levels of the grandstands. Please see BMS Property Map.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE Persons who may become separated from their party and need assistance may request a special identification armband to assist our Guest Services, Ushers and Security in locating their seats and/or members of their group. Please go to any Guest Welcome Village or Guest Service booth to receive your armband.
SPEEDWAY CHILDREN’S CHARITIES EVENTS The Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities raises funds to support programs benefitting underprivileged children in northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia. Please help support the Bristol Chapter through the Speedway Children’s Charities 50-50 Raffle presented by Grand Home Furnishings. Purchase a $10 chance to win up to $250,000 at any Guest Services booth (locations shown on Speedway Seating Chart, marked by a yellow box with GS inside) or go to bristol. speedwaycharities.org to purchase.
STOLEN OR LOST TICKETS Please see Lost Tickets.
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 533-545
Use Elevator D Suite ticket holders are encouraged to enter at designated Suite Gates (5,7,8,10,16,18), but 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. Suites open: Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 4:00PM.
TAG-A-KID Tag-A-Kid is a free program designed to reunite parents and children should they become separated during events. Parents are encouraged to visit any Guest Services booth, or Guest Welcome Village to sign up for the program. See map for locations. Each child receives a arm band with the parent’s name, cell phone number, and seat location. Any child that becomes separated from their parents will be escorted by Speedway personnel to a Guest Welcome Village or the nearest Guest Services booth where they remain in a secure, visible site until parents can be located.
TAILGATING Tailgating guidelines have been developed to provide a safe experience for all guests, and are intended to be fair and reasonable for you and your tailgating neighbors. These guidelines apply to both parking and camping tailgating. For everyone’s enjoyment, all guests must observe the following guidelines. • Tailgating is defined as the placement of any item on the ground (tents, chairs, coolers, grills, games, etc.). • Tailgating is permitted in front of or behind your vehicle or camper, not in any parking spaces (other than your own) and cannot extend into the roadway. • Roadways must be clear and allow for emergency personnel to pass through each parking aisle at all times. • Dispose of trash in an appropriate trash bag. Tie-off all trash bags and place at the end of your vehicle or camper in the aisle way for disposal prior to heading to the stadium. • No open fires allowed at any time. Small, covered fires (such as charcoal and gas cooking) are permitted within appropriate devices. Fully extinguish fire before leaving. Do not dispose of coals/ashes by dumping on the ground or by placing in trash receptacles. • Disorderly conduct by any guests will not be tolerated. • Picketing, political campaigning or soliciting/distributing of any kind is prohibited in parking, camping and tailgating area
TELEPHONES (HOUSE PHONES) BMS House Phone use is complimentary and may be used for local and toll-free calls. 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 XFINITY Series Registration 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.
TEXT/QUESTIONS Do you have questions, concerns or need assistance? We can help! Text the word “Bristol” and then your question(s) to 69050. Texts are monitored during open gate hours. See GATE SCHEDULE.
TICKETS Please remember, there will be an outer perimeter security checkpoint at all color-coded bridges, at the South Entrance and at the North Entrance (near marquee sign/Bristol tower). Tickets/passes must be displayed to access BMS stadium property. It is strongly encouraged that guests wear/display ticket throughout the duration of the event visit. Should you have questions regarding tickets in advance of game day, please feel free to contact the BMS ticket office by calling toll-free to 1.866.415.4158. For questions regarding tickets during game weekend please visit any Bristol Motor Speedway Guest Services location (see map), or the main ticket office located on the first floor of The Bruton Smith Building (located just outside of Gate 5). For those with questions regarding accessible seating/viewing, please contact Beverly Buster by calling 423.989.6902 or email: beverly@bristolmotorspeedway.com.
TICKETS - Ticket Booth Schedule/Will Call Hours FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 Ticket Office (The Bruton Smith Building) Opens
9:00AM
Ticket Booths Open
4:00PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 Perimeter Check Point Ticket Booth Open
7:00AM
Ticket Office (The Bruton Smith Building) Opens
8:00AM
Ticket Booths Open
3:00PM
TOW LOTS Cars towed from BMS property will be taken to the far end of the Bristol Dragway. 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 is charged for cars towed to the Dragway. A fee of $85, plus the cost of the parking ticket, is applied for cars towed to the Exide Drive location.
TRAFFIC FLOW - AFTER THE GAME For pedestrian safety, parking lots may be held one hour, or until it is deemed safe. FYI: To ensure smooth traffic flow FOLLOWING AN EVENT, guests may be directed to exit parking areas in the opposite direction from which they entered.
TRANSPORTATION BMS offers several modes of transportation FREE OF CHARGE for patrons needing assistance moving about the facility. Tram service offers transportation along routes surrounding the stadium. Golf cart transportation is available for guests needing special assistance throughout the BMS parking areas as well as wheelchair-accessible 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. BMS offers FREE shuttle bus transportation to and from two off-site parking areas. These two parking areas are located on State Route 394 at White Top Creek Park near Copperhead Road and Speedway Parking and Camping at White Top Road. (See Transportation Map.) Free shuttles run Friday, September 9 and Saturday, September 10. Please see SHUTTLES for schedule and locations. Park-and-Ride: This option allows guests to park further away from the track to avoid congested driving conditions. See SATELLITE PARKING.
WIFI LOCATIONS BMS is happy to offer our guest(s) free WIFI at several locations around BMS property and grandstand locations. Guest Welcome Village I – Fan Midway Guest Welcome Village II – Fan Zone Guest Welcome Villiage III - Red Bridge The Bruton Smith Building Waltrip Concourse – Ground level underneath Section V A-Side Concourse – Inside of Gate 2, Pearson Section A B-Side Concourse – Gate 8 next to the elevator lobby entrance, Johnson Section A Yee-Haw Brewing Banks & Brews– Loge Boxes and Deck (Password Protected)
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