2015 Food City 500 Guest Guide by Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway

Dear Bristol Family: Three words...

IT’S APRIL BABY! We could not be more excited as we begin the 2015 racing season. Why? Because we have a new spring race date and that means a better experience for our fans and guests. That is what matters to us most. Your experience is our top priority and that is why we have enhanced this Guest Guide with a NEW NASCAR 101 section that we hope you will enjoy. If you are new here, welcome and if you have been coming here for a long time, welcome back. We are so honored that you have chosen Bristol. Now, are you ready to talk some racing? Here is a rundown of the spring weekend at BMS. Fan Friday starts the weekend on April 17 as knockout Sprint Cup Series qualifying returns. It was extremely exciting in 2014 and we can’t wait to see this style of qualifying this year. The evening culminates with the best fan festival on the circuit, Food City Race Night. Held in Bristol’s Hospitality Village, this free fanfest always entertains with music, food and driver appearances. Don’t miss it. We continue April race week with Saturday’s Sprint Cup practice, the NASCAR XFINITY Series 300 and NASCAR K&N Series Pitt Lite 125 doubleheader. What a great value for one amazing day of racing. Our partners at Food City return for their 23rd season at BMS with the running of the Food City 500 on April 19. NASCAR stars Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards, Danica Patrick, and more will battle it out once again for our prestigious trophy and an early season victory. Last but not least, Jeff Gordon has announced that this will be his final full-time year in the Sprint Cup Series, so let’s send one of our favorite guys and one of Bristol’s all-time winningest drivers off with a bang. In addition to this Guest Guide, download the brand new BMS mobile app, free in the App Store and on Google Play, where you can access this information and more directly from your handset. And after arriving attrack, don’t forget to pick-up a 3D Map and updated schedule. Please let me know if you need anything at all. As always, be safe and get ready for a great time! Sincerely,

Jerry Caldwell Executive Vice President & General Manager jerry@bristolmotorspeedway.com

WEEKEND SCHEDULE THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015 12:30 PM

SPECTATOR GATES OPEN (GATE 10 ONLY)

12:30 PM

TO 1:15 PM

1:30 PM

TO 2:00 PM

PITTLITE 125 NKNPS-E ROOKIE PRACTICE

2:15 PM

TO 3:00 PM

PITTLITE 125 NKNS-E FINAL PRACTICE

5:00 PM 8:00 PM

PITTLITE 125 NKNPS-E PRACTICE

NKNS-E QUALIFYING (TWO LAPS, ALL POSITIONS) TO 10:00 PM

SPEEDWAY CHILDREN’S CHARITIES LAPS FOR KIDS

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015 | FAN FRIDAY **HOT PASS IN EFFECT** (ENTIRE INFIELD AREA) ALL DAY 12:00 NOON

SPECTATOR GATES OPEN

12:00 NOON

TO 1:25 PM

FOOD CITY 500 NSCS PRACTICE

1:30 PM

TO 2:25 PM

NXS 300 PRACTICE

3:00 PM

TO 4:25 PM

NXS 300 FINAL PRACTICE

4:00 PM

TO 9:00 PM

FOOD CITY RACE NIGHT (BRISTOL HOSPITALITY VILLAGE)

4:45 PM

FAN FRIDAY NSCS POLE QUALIFYING

8:00 PM

TO 9:00 PM

FOOD CITY RACE NIGHT 5K

9:30 PM

TO 11:00 PM

SPEEDWAY CHILDREN’S CHARITIES RIDES

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015 NXS 300 | NKNS-E PITTLITE 125 **HOT PASS IN EFFECT** (ENTIRE INFIELD AREA) ALL DAY 8:30 AM 8:30 AM

SPECTATOR GATES OPEN TO 9:25 AM

9:45 AM 11:30 AM

FOOD CITY 500 NSCS PRACTICE NXS 300 QUALIFYING

TO 12:25 PM

FOOD CITY 500 NSCS FINAL PRACTICE

1:00 PM

NXS 300 DRIVER INTRODUCTIONS

1:30 PM

START OF THE NXS 300 RACE

4:15 PM

PITTLITE 125 NKNS-E DRIVERS INTRODUCTION

4:30 PM

START OF THE PITTLITE 125 RACE (125 LAPS, 66.63 MILES)

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015 NSCS FOOD CITY 500 9:00 AM 9:00 AM

SUPERPASS AND TRACK WALK

11:00 AM

“HOT PASS IN EFFECT” (ENTIRE INFIELD AREA)

11:00 AM

NSCS DRIVER & CREW CHIEF MEETING (VICTORY LANE BUILDING)

11:20 AM

AUTOTRADER.COM PRE-RACE CONCERT

12:30 PM

FOOD CITY 500 NSCS DRIVER INTRODUCTIONS

1:00 PM

SPECTATOR GATES OPEN TO 10:45 AM

START OF THE FOOD CITY 500 NSCS RACE

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 stateissued handicap placards, the BMS Events Department advises advance requests to help guests park closer to their seats. Additional documentation is required to obtain a BMS-issued accessible parking permit. This documentation varies by state and is the same reviewed by law enforcement officials at the entrances to handicap lots. Anyone 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) 764-0002 or mail: BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY ATTN: STEVE JACKSON P.O. BOX 3966 BRISTOL, TN 37625 The Events Department sends passes in advance for appropriate parking lots. For additional information regarding accessible parking, call Steve Jackson at (423) 989-6935 or sjackson@bristolmotorspeedway.com

ALCOHOL SALES POLICY

Only persons 21 years of age and older may purchase alcohol. A picture ID is required. 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

FYI: IF YOUR QUESTION OR CONCERN IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE DIAL 911. FOR INFORMATION, TEXT ‘BRISTOL’ THEN YOUR QUESTION TO 69050. TO SPEAK WITH A PERSON, PLEASE VISIT ANY OF OUR GUEST SERVICES BOOTHS. LISTED ON THE SPEEDWAY SEATING CHART, PAGE 48, MARKED BY A YELLOW BOX WITH GS INSIDE. During events, guests also may email questions to social@bristolmotorspeedway.com or call the Guest Services Hotline from 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 15 through noon Monday, April 20 at 1-866-925-9258. Guests also may download the Bristol Motor Speedway App for information and assistance with questions.

ATMs

ATMs are available at the following locations: • Allison - Section F-H & N • The Bruton Smith Building - Office Lobby • Dragway Campground - Shower House • Earnhardt Terrace - Section K • Guest Welcome Village • Near Hospitality Village 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.

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, nearest restrooms, ATMs, first aid stations and entrance gates. One of the app’s most popular features allows guests to “Talk to Bristol” by asking a question by email, text or the Fan Hotline during event weekends. The app 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 Food City 500 for up-to-the-minute reports on traffic, parking, race information, and more. Many of these stations carry the PRN broadcasts of the races. Tentative listing of network stations: WJCW WXSM WFHG WMEV

AM AM AM FM

910 640 980 93.9

TRI-CITIES, TN-VA TRI-CITIES, TN-VA TRI-CITIES, TN-VA MARION, VA

BRISTOL LIVE

To keep guests informed throughout the race weekend, the Bristol LIVE radio show features interviews with drivers and Bristol staff, up-to-date information on driver appearance schedules, weather and traffic updates. Hosted by Tri-Cities radio legend and the voice of BMS, Tom Taylor, Bristol LIVE is heard on four radio stations. It is available through your Racing Electronics Scanner on channel 454.5000, on bristolmotorspeedway.com and the FREE Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway Mobile App. RADIO STATIONS: 870 AM | 1230 AM | 103.3 FM | 100.7 FM

CAMPING

To reserve a camping location on BMS property, contact the BMS Ticket Office at 866-415-4158 for immediate assistance or Daniel Warren at (423) 989-6944, dwarren@bristolmotorspeedway.com. 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 known as Medallion Motorcoach Community. This is a community that features a private, exclusive “gated community” of 20x50 reserved spaces with power, water & sewer hook-ups. This campground opens at 10 a.m. Monday, April 13 and closes 2 p.m. Monday, April 20. For assistance during race weekend, please call the check-in booth at (423) 7640901. THE LANDING CAMPGROUND Those who have April 2015 Landing Campground permits may enter the campground via Copperhead Road beginning Wednesday, April 15 at 8 a.m. For assistance during race weekend, please call the check-in booth at (423) 968-2739.

CAMPING (Cont.)

THE DRAGSTRIP CAMPGROUND Those who have April 2015 Dragway Campground permits may enter at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 15 via Copperhead Road. For assistance during race weekend, please call the check-in booth at (423) 764-0122. For more information regarding camping areas adjacent to Bristol Motor Speedway and throughout the regional area, please refer to the camping link under the FAN INFO heading at bristolmotorspeedway.com.

CARRY-IN ITEMS

Each guest is permitted one carry-in item ALONG with one cooler. Carry-in items cannot exceed 14 inches in size. It is recommended using clear (see-through) bags or backpacks when entering any gate to 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 the Grandstand Gates at Bristol Motor Speedway.

COOLERS

Coolers up to 14 inches in size ARE permitted in the grandstands, although glass bottles/containers are not permitted inside the stadium. Coolers are not permitted in the garage/infield areas or on suite level.

CREDENTIALS

NASCAR Garage / Pit Credentials are issued by NASCAR and BMS to teams, working media, safety officials and special guests. Everyone in the garage/pit area MUST display a NASCAR Garage / Pit Credentials and a valid photo ID at all times. Alcohol, coolers, and folding chairs are not permitted in the garage/pit area. Shorts, opentoed shoes, sleeveless blouses and skirts/dresses are allowed in the garage / pit area, however, attire must remain appropriate for both a major sporting event and a family environment. BMS Credentials and NASCAR Registration offices are located side-by-side. Arrive at the Speedway’s South Entrance off 11E. The offices are 150 yards from the entrance on the right side in the gravel parking lot. If you’ve passed the helipad, you’ve gone too far. SIGNING FOR CREDENTIALS AND HOT PASSES: BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY GUESTS & MEDIA: Accredited guests of BMS and media MUST sign for credentials in person at the BMS Credentials office, sign insurance waivers and present a government-issued photo ID. Please note: on-site parking is not guaranteed with credential approval and is not available for sale at either credential office. Please see PARKING and SATELLITE PARKING for alternative options. NASCAR PARTICIPANTS, GUESTS OF TEAMS AND NASCAR: Team personnel, guests of teams and NASCAR must sign for credentials and insurance waivers in person at the NASCAR Registration truck and present a government-issued photo ID.

CREDENTIALS (Cont.) SINGLE EVENT LICENSE (SEL) HOT PASSES: If you purchased a Hot Pass from NASCAR, present your drivers license number to officials at the NASCAR Registration truck. Unsure which credential office you should visit? In most cases, if you provided a drivers license number in advance of race weekend, visit the NASCAR Registration truck first. If you didn’t provide advance information, make the BMS Credentials office your first stop. CREDENTIALS OFFICE HOURS Thursday, April 16 7:30 a.m. – Friday, April 17 6:00 a.m. – Saturday, April 18 5:30 a.m. – Sunday, April 19 6:00 a.m. –

5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

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

FYI: TO ENSURE SMOOTH TRAFFIC FLOW, GUESTS MAY BE DIRECTED TO TURN IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION FROM WHICH THEY ENTERED WHEN EXITING PARKING AREAS. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE PARKING PROPERTY OWNERS FOR DETAILS. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING DIRECTIONS AND PARKING PLEASE VISIT BRISTOLMOTORSPEEDWAY.COM 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. Traveling 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 Highway 394. Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway are located on the left side of Highway 394. THIS ALSO IS THE MOST CONGESTED ROUTE FROM THIS DIRECTION. AS AN OPTION...

DRIVING DIRECTIONS (Cont.)

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.Â Please check bristolmotorspeedway.com for more information regarding directions and parking.

BMS

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, 15

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 GRANDSTAND GATES

Guests requiring exit from and re-entry into the Speedway must have their ticket scanned prior to exiting. Presentation of the ticket is required to be scanned for re-entry into the Speedway.

FIRES

No open fires are allowed at any time on BMS property.

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

The exclusive medical care provider for Bristol Motor Speedway 10

wellmont.org

/wellmont

@wellmontHealth

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one on each main concourse. A Wellmont Care Center is located 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 location nearest you. GRANDSTAND LOCATIONS Yarborough

Located inside Gate 7, Yarborough Section A

Allison

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

OUTSIDE LOCATIONS Elevator Tower C

Gate 4 area next to security office

Dragway

Next to the shower house

AMBULANCES ARE LOCATED AT Purple Bridge (near display area) Red Bridge (All-American Bridge)

FREQUENCIES | SPRINT CUP SERIES DRIVERS 1

Jamie McMurray

466.688

Ryan Newman

468.5750

Brad Keselowski

466.213

Travis Kvapil

462.2500

Austin Dillon

469.013

David Stremme

451.5625

Kevin Harvick

461.313

David Ragan

463.3000

Kasey Kahne

468.213

Reed Sorenson

468.7750

Michael Annett

461.663

David Gilliland

463.3125

Marcos Ambrose

456.8500

Landon Cassill

452.9875

Danica Patrick

466.963

Kurt Busch

469.1375

Denny Hamlin

467.4750

Kyle Larson

451.6125

Casey Mears

469.3750

Aric Almirola

463.3375 460.3375

Tony Stewart

464.638

JJ Yeley

Clint Bowyer

457.538

AJ Allmendinger

463.6875

Greg Biffle

468.4500

Jimmie Johnson

465.8625 469.3125

Ricky Stenhouse Jr

460.9500

Justin Allgaier

Kyle Busch

467.4500

Brian Vickers

452.8125

Matt Kenseth

462.5250

Brett Moffitt

461.2375

Trevor Bayne

452.2000

Dave Blaney

461.7625

Joey Logano

451.8250

Martin Truex Jr

461.2625

Alex Bowman

458.113

Ryan Truex

452.0875

Jeff Gordon

467.063

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

462.0625

Cole Whitt

465.663

Josh Wise

452.1750

Paul Menard

461.588

Carl Edwards

466.2750

INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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, April 16

12:30 p.m.

Gate 10 ONLY

Friday, April 17

Noon

Saturday, April 18

8:30 a.m.

Gates 1-8, 11, 13, 15 & 17 Elevator Towers B & C Suite Gates 5, 7, 8, 10, 16 & 18

Sunday, April 19

9 a.m.

Gates 1-8, 11, 13, 15 & 17 Elevator Towers B & C Suite Gates 5, 7, 8, 10, 16 & 18

Gates 1, 2, 8, 13 & 15 Suite Gates 7, 8, 10, 16 & 18

Ticket booths open 30 minutes prior to the scheduled gate times.

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 needing special assistance, see Guest Services (Locations are shown on Speedway Seating Chart, marked by a yellow box with GS inside). FYI: SHUTTLE SERVICE CARTS ARE MARKED WITH COLORED PENNANTS, INDICATING EACH CARTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 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. RE-ENTRY TO GRANDSTAND GATES - Guests requiring exit from and re-entry into the Stadium must have their ticket scanned prior to exiting. Presentation of the ticket is required to be scanned for reentry into the Grandstand Gates.

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. Wednesday, April 15 through noon, Monday, April 20. 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. Questions will be responded to during open gate hours. Telephones are available 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 • If your question or concern is a medical emergency, please dial 911.

GUEST OPPORTUNITIES

For access to premium areas and activities such as The Edge viewing deck in Turn 1, pre-race concert premier viewing, walking on the track (SuperPass) or taking a lap around it in a real race car, visit bristolmotorspeedway.com or call (423) 989-6900 for more information.

GUEST SERVICES GUEST WELCOME VILLAGE & INFORMATION

Representatives are prepared to answer questions, assist with on-site transportation and facilitate special needs 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 A and Lot B parking areas, beside the South Entrance, Dragway shuttle tent, and Hospitality Village as well as the BMS side of the Red Bridge. Locations are shown on the Speedway Seating Chart, marked by a yellow box with GS inside. There are two Guest Welcome Villages. One is located at the North Entrance and the other is near the Orange Bridge in the display area. The Guest Service office is located on the first floor of The Bruton Smith Building. 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 to social@ bristolmotorspeedway.com. Locations are shown on Speedway Seating Chart, marked by a yellow box with GS inside.

GUEST SERVICES TRANSPORTATION SEE SHUTTLES

HANDICAP NEEDS

PLEASE SEE ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS.

HEARING PROTECTION

Hearing protection is recommended during all events at BMS. Ear plugs and scanner/headphone rentals are available at souvenir locations.

iBELONG

iBelong is the membership program for Bristol Motor Speedway season-ticket holders. Go to bristolmotorspeedway.com or call (423) 989-6900 for more information on becoming an iBelong member.

KIDS ZONE

Kids Zone is a fun and FREE interactive area for children 15 and under. Activities include: inflatables, rock wall climb, zip line, euro bungee, corn hole, face painting and a coloring station. There are two locations: North Entrance (near the large lighted Bristol Motor Speedway sign) and in the display area behind the front stretch on the speedway side between the Purple and Orange Bridges. KIDS ZONE HOURS: Friday, April 17 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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 and Gate 5, Guest Welcome Village or 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.

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 a uniformed deputy. All guests with children are encouraged to go to either location of The Kids Zone, Guest Welcome Village 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 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

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 the use of 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). 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. REMINDER: Lot E parking passes MUST enter the property at the Bristol Dragway Entrance (Hwy 394). NO LOT E ACCESS FROM SOUTH ENTRANCE. 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. NOTE: For handicap accessible parking information, see ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS (Page 5). 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 in 2015. Anyone using a permit illegally will not be allowed to park in the lots and may lose the permit. NOTE: OVERNIGHT PARKING IS NOT PERMITTED. BMS offers FREE shuttle bus transportation to and from two off-site FREE parking areas. These two free 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 Shuttle runs Friday, April 17 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday, April 19 with service beginning each day at 7 a.m. PARK-AND-RIDE: This option allows guests to park further away from the track to avoid congested driving conditions. The cost is $10 each way ($20 roundtrip) and riders pay as they board the bus. Shuttles will leave BMS 45 minutes after the race. (See Satellite Parking for full details)

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, the following items will not be permitted inside the Speedway stadium: • Beer balls • Bicycles • Coolers wider than 14 inches • Drones • Fires • Fireworks • Folding chairs (chairs of any kind) • 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 • Segways • 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. NOTE: THE USE OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (“UAV”), PERSONAL DRONES, ANYWHERE ON BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY/DRAGWAY PROPERTY OR IN THE SKIES ABOVE IS PROHIBITED. 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 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 Stadium 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 issued.

QUESTIONS

GUEST INFORMATION HOTLINE FYI: IF YOUR QUESTION OR CONCERN IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE DIAL 911. If race cars are on the track, consider texting your question by typing the word “BRISTOL” AND THEN YOUR QUESTION(S) TO 69050 BMS also hosts a 24-hour-a-day, toll-free information hotline. Call 1-866-925-9258 beginning 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 15 through noon on Monday, April 20.

QUESTIONS (Cont.)

Monday, April 20. This call may be placed from any of the courtesy House Phones located on Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway property or from your cellular phone. Questions will be responded to during gate opening hours. HOUSE PHONES 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 • If your question or concern is a medical emergency, please dial 911.

RACE DISTANCE FOOD CITY 500, NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES

500 LAPS (266.50 MILES)

NASCAR XFINITY SERIES 300

300 LAPS (159.90 MILES)

PITTLITE 125, NASCAR K&N SERIES

125 LAPS (66.63 MILES)

RACEWAY MINISTRIES

Worship services will be provided to race fans 9 a.m. Sunday, April 19 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 Campground

RE-ENTRY TO GRANDSTAND GATES

Guests requiring exit from and re-entry into the Stadium must have their ticket scanned prior to exiting. Presentation of the ticket is required to be scanned for re-entry into the Stadium.

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, 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 race days. 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 further away from the track to avoid congested driving conditions. The cost is $10 each way ($20 roundtrip) and riders pay as they board the bus. Show your designated wristband for the return trip. Shuttles will leave BMS approximately 45 minutes after the race. NOTE: Please check bristolmotorspeedway.com for the most up-to-date information LOT LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Sullivan Central High School 113 Shipley Ferry Rd, Blountville, TN Located at Exit 66 off I-81 Sugar Hollow Park 3600 Lee Highway, Bristol, Va. Located on Lee Highway between Exits 7 and 10 off I-81 PARK-AND-RIDE HOURS OF OPERATION: SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Shuttles depart for BMS beginning at 9 a.m. and run at the top of every hour until 2 p.m. Shuttles leave BMS 45 minutes after the race SUNDAY, APRIL 19 Shuttles depart for BMS beginning at 9 a.m. and run at the top of every hour until 1 p.m. Shuttles leave BMS 45 minutes after the race

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 or text “BRISTOL” AND THEN YOUR QUESTION(S) TO 69050

SHUTTLES

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 track. 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. BMS offers FREE shuttle bus transportation to and from two off-site FREE parking areas. These two free 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, Page 35 Pullout)

Friday, April 17

Saturday, April 18

SHUTTLE BUS ROUTE

7 a.m.

Sunday, April 19 7 a.m.

TRAM ROUTE / DRAGWAY

7 a.m.

6:30 a.m.

TRACKSIDE TRAM

10 a.m.

8 a.m.

HILLSIDE TRAM

10 a.m.

8 a.m.

SHUTTLES (Cont.)

Please be aware that all trackside shuttles (Green and Red routes, See Transportation Map, Page 35 Pullout) and golf carts traffic may be held for at least 45 minutes following the race 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

NO SMOKING (including e-cigarettes) in the Grandstand, Terrace, Suite, Garage/Infield and 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 RACE WEEK HOURS: Sunday, April 12

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Monday – Friday, April 13 - 17

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday – Sunday, April 18 -19

8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Souvenir/Vendor areas also are located at the North Entrance of the Speedway, concourse and display areas (Please see BMS Property Map.) SOUVENIR / MERCHANDISE TRUCK HOURS: Thursday, April 16

Noon – 6 p.m.

Friday, April 17 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, April 18

8 a.m. – till after the K&N Pittlite 125 race

Sunday, April 19 8 a.m. – till after the Food City 500 race DISPLAY HOURS: Friday, April 17

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

*Note: Food City Race Night till 9 p.m. in Hospitality Village Saturday, April 18

8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (start of NASCAR XFINITY race)

Sunday, April 19 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (start of the Food City 500)

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. Some events include: cornhole, track tours, the annual celebrity dinner and track laps to name a few. Please stop by any Guests Services booth (Locations shown on Speedway Seating Chart, marked by a yellow box with GS inside) or go to bristolmotorspeedway.com for information on these events and how you may participate in the fun.

STOLEN OR LOST TICKETS PLEASE SEE LOST TICKETS

SUITE ELEVATOR ACCESS Suites 101-135 Suites 136-155 Suites 156-165 Suites 166-175 Suites 176-189 Suites 254-262 Suites 263-270 Suites 401-404 Suites 405-421 Suites 422-441 Suites 501-504 Suites 505-532 Suites 533-549

Use Elevator G Use Elevator H Use Elevator I Use Elevator J Use Elevator A Use Elevator I Use Elevator J Use Elevator F Use Elevator E Use Elevator D Use Elevator F Use Elevator E 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. SUITES OPEN: Friday, April 17 at noon, Saturday, April 18 at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday, April 19 at 9 a.m..

TAG-A-KID

Tag-A-Kid is a free program designed to reunite parents and their children should they become separated at BMS during the race weekend. Parents are encouraged to visit any Guest Services booth, either Kids Zone locations or a Guest Welcome Village to sign up for the program. (See map for locations) Each child receives a special tag with the parent's name, cell phone number and seat location displayed. 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, yet visible, site until the parents can be located. For general admission seating events, families are encouraged to use the Guest Services information booths as a central meeting point in case families become separated during the event. The free Tag-A-Kid program includes ear protection for participating children.

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 • If your question or concern is a medical emergency, please dial 911.

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)

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.

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 at least 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 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. 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. BMS offers FREE shuttle bus transportation to and from two off-site FREE parking areas. These two free 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)

TRANSPORTATION (Cont.)

Free shuttles run Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 19 with service beginning each day at 7 a.m. PARK-AND-RIDE: This option allows guests to park further away from the track to avoid congested driving conditions. The cost is $10 each way ($20 roundtrip) and riders pay as they board the bus. Shuttles will leave BMS Approximately 45 minutes after the race. (See Satellite Parking)

WILL CALL

NOTE: Tickets purchased online through Ticketmaster, 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.

WILL CALL PICK-UP WINDOW

Tickets left by a third party at the Will Call Pick-Up Window are held at the Main Ticket Office located in The Bruton Smith Building near Elevator Tower D and Gate 5. Valid picture ID is required. Tickets may be picked up by account holder or their previously authorized designee only. Credentials may not be left at Will Call as each assigned credential holder must present a government-issued photo ID and sign an insurance waiver. See CREDENTIALS for specific details and location. To reach the BMS Credential office from Will Call, exit the Bruton Smith Administration Offices and follow the Speedway to your right through parking lot B. On your right, cross the street (South Entrance drive off 11E) the credentials offices are located in the gravel parking lot.

WORSHIP/CHURCH SERVICES

FAST FACTS:

• Bristol Motor Speedway was established in 1961 • Bristol Motor Speedway Track Dimensions • 0.533-mile concrete oval known as the “World’s Fastest Half Mile”

• Concrete racing surface is 40-feet wide • Straightaways are 650-feet long

• NASCAR Stands for “National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing”

• The creation of NASCAR is credited to bootleggers, who began modifying their cars to outrun the police

• The first NASCAR race was held in Feb. of 1948 on the beach in Daytona, Florida

• NASCAR is the largest spectator sport in America • NASCAR race cars use a 4-speed transmission • NASCAR uses an unleaded, ethanol fuel blend • Nitrogen is used in the tires rather than air because it has a more consistent rate of expansion and contraction

• NASCAR drivers can experience 3 Gs of force against their

bodies, comparable to the forces pressing down on shuttle astronauts at liftoff • Drivers can lose up to 10 pounds of fluid weight during a race through sweat

WHAT TO EXPECT

Be prepared for a great time! Here is some advice for first-time guests:

• Expect to meet some of the friendliest Southerners and

folks from all around the world. Last year guests visited Bristol Motor Speedway from all 50 states and more than 25 countries. • If you have a question, don’t be shy! We have more than 15 Guest Services booths located around the Speedway or simply text “BRISTOL” AND THEN YOUR QUESTION(S) TO 69050. We’ll get back to you during our gate opening scheduled hours. • Arrive early to beat the traffic and find the best parking spots. Visit bristolmotorspeedway.com for the most up-to-date information on FREE and Park-and-Ride locations. • With some extra time on your hands, be sure to visit the interactive display and souvenir areas, with plenty of sights, sounds and southern dishes offered by our sponsors and partners. • Dress comfortably for spring time weather in East Tennessee. Check out the Bristol Motor Speedway App for the latest weather updates.

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WHAT TO EXPECT (Cont.)

• Wear good walking shoes.

Even though we’re a short track, the hilly terrain and remote parking areas will surely help you achieve the doctor recommended 10,000 steps a day for healthy living! • We offer FREE tram rides on property. Refer to the Guest Guide for locations and hours. • There’s no need to carry large sums of cash, First Tennessee ATMs are on site. • Got kids? We have two FREE Kids Zones full of inflatables, a zip line, rock wall, eurobungee, face painting and temporary tattoos. It’s a special treat for kids 15 and under. • For access to special premium experiences like the Bud Taproom & Bud Taproom Lounge, Pit Road Party Zone, Super Passes, the Edge deck or a track walk call 866-415-4158.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Sunglasses and sunscreen • Ear protection. If you don’t have your own, visit a souvenir

locations for a range of options. If you don’t have one, rentals are available at-track. Don’t miss the FanVision® controller, a scanner with a screen offering multi-camera angles, replays, audio and real-time stats. • ONE cooler with your own food and beverages! Coolers can be up to 14 inches in size and are permitted in the grandstands. Glass bottles/containers are NOT permitted inside the stadium. • ONE backpack or bag no larger than 14 inches in size, preferably see-through, to expedite the security check. (One cooler and one carry-in item is the maximum amount allowed in grandstands.)

• Scanner with headset.

WHAT NOT TO BRING INTO THE LAST GREAT COLOSSEUM:

• Coolers wider than 14 inches • Drones • Fireworks • Folding Chairs (or chairs of any kind) • Glass containers • Grills • Helium balloons and beach balls • Illegal drugs • Pets – except service animals assisting the disabled • Roller Blades / skateboards • Stadium seats wider than 17 inches • Stadium seats with arms • Strollers • Umbrellas • Weapons

NASCAR'S DIFFERENT SERIES SOURCE NASCAR

From Home Tracks to Sprint Cup, a glance at the different levels of NASCAR NASCAR has three official series and then several other series that fall under its Home Tracks category. The three NASCAR National Series are: SPRINT CUP SERIES, which consists of 36 points races, including a 10-race playoff to crown a champion called the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. XFINITY SERIES, which consists of 33 points races. CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES, which consists of 22 points races. In the pecking order, the Sprint Cup Series is the most prestigious and viewed as the major league level. The XFINITY Series is the next most prestigious and is viewed, to steal a baseball term, as the Triple-A of NASCAR. Plenty of successful Sprint Cup Series drivers like Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth and Dale Earnhardt Jr. (to name a few), honed their craft on that circuit before moving up to Sprint Cup. The Truck Series is the next level followed by the Home Tracks Series, which is full of young, up-and-coming drivers looking to get to a NASCAR National Series. The Home Tracks Series typically run a limited schedule. The K&N Pro Series, especially, has been a starting ground for some notable Cup drivers such as Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano and Martin Truex Jr., to name a few.

Home Tracks consists of a group of regional stock car racing divisions that are sanctioned by NASCAR. Under this banner is: K&N PRO SERIES EAST: This circuit is a stock car circuit and is run on the East coast of the United States. K&N PRO SERIES WEST: This circuit is a stock car circuit and is run on the Western part of the United States. CANADIAN TIRE SERIES: This circuit is a stock car circuit that runs in Canada. TOYOTA SERIES: This circuit is a stock car circuit that runs in Mexico. WHELEN EURO SERIES: This circuit is a stock car circuit that runs in Europe. WHELEN MODIFIED TOUR: This circuit mainly runs in the Northern United States and is open-wheeled stock car racing. WHELEN SOUTHERN MODIFIED TOUR: This circuit is the other one with open-wheeled stock car racing. WHELEN ALL-AMERICAN SERIES: This is a points championship for NASCAR sanctioned local race tracks around the United States and Canada. NASCAR also sanctions the NASCAR iRacing.com Series, which is an online oval racing series hosted by iRacing.com. It is not uncommon to see a driver run in both the Sprint Cup and XFINITY Series. Several drivers do this on a routine basis when those series are at the same track. What is a bit of a rarity these days is a driver running in all three national series. Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski will sometimes run in the three NASCAR National Series events if they are at the same track. Sprint Cup Series races are almost always the last of the three national series to run and they are typically on Sunday, but there are some Saturday night races throughout the season. XFINITY Series races are usually on Saturday, but there are some Friday night races throughout the season. The Camping World Truck Series races are typically on Friday nights, but there are some mid-week races from time to time. All three seasons start at Daytona, but there are sizable gaps early in the season in the Truck Series.

RACING STRATEGY SOURCE: NASCAR

NASCAR strategy is crucial to all teams as they try to strategize a winning formula. Sometimes the crew chief will make a last minute call for a pit stop and discuss it with the driver. Just because you may have the fastest car does not mean you will win the race. A team with a good strategy and good planning can win the race. Listed below are three major factors that play into racing strategy; tires, fuel and car adjustments. TIRES Tires must be changed throughout the race. As the car makes its way around the track, the tire will wear down. Almost every time there is a caution the cars will make their way into pit road to get four tires changed. Sometimes if it is closer to the end of the race the crew chief and the driver will make a decision to change only two tires. They make this decision because they want to race for position. Some drivers feel they will have a better chance to win or finish higher by only changing two tires. However, there is a price to pay by only changing two tires. When a team changes two tires the car has less grip as it goes around the track compared to a car that changed all four tires. A car with four fresh tires is almost always faster than a car with two. Sometimes a team will make a green flag pit stop. This means other cars are still racing as another team makes a pit stop. They do this because the tire wears down and they lose speed as a result. Sometimes teams will make a green flag pit stop during the race. For example, if there are 80 laps to go and they know that the tires will last them a good 70 laps they will make a green flag pit stop around 70 laps to go. This will allow them to pit before other drivers, therefore, allowing them to gain position back when the other cars pit. FUEL Fuel is calculated throughout the race by the crew chief and he decides when the team should make a pit stop to get fuel. The crew chief must also calculate for caution flags that can affect the amount of fuel a car uses. On every caution the crew chief must recalculate the amount of fuel the car will use for the laps remaining. Sometimes drivers also need to adjust their driving style to account for fuel usage. This is because the driver may be able to save fuel to avoid making a pit stop to allow him to get better field position. CAR ADJUSTMENTS Every car reacts to the track differently and based on how the car is driving the crew team will make adjustments to the car on a pit stop. Some cars will be tight or loose as it goes around the track. This causes the driver to slow down more than other cars causing the driver to lose field position. When the car is tight the front tires begin to lose traction before the rear tires and the nose of the car will slide towards the outside wall as it makes it way around the corner. When the car is loose the rear tires lose traction before the front tires. The tail of the car slides towards the outside wall as the rear tires lose traction and the front tires struggle to pull it forward. To fix these problems teams will add or remove air pressure in the tires.

NASCAR RACING FLAGS SOURCE NASCAR

FIND OUT WHAT EACH FLAG MEANS IN A NASCAR RACE Racing flags give NASCAR officials the ability to communicate with drivers during races. The flagman, perched in a stand high above the start/finish line, waves the appropriate flag when necessary. There are eight flags: GREEN FLAG: Displayed at the start of the race, and during restarts. The lead driver cannot be passed on the track before the green flag is waving. YELLOW FLAG: Signals a caution, which tells drivers to slow down to a predetermined speed. Debris on the track or a wreck are typically the chief culprits for this flag. RED FLAG: Signifies the race must be stopped immediately, regardless of the cars' position on the track. This is usually for safety reasons (For example, a red flag was issued following Juan Pablo Montoya's collision with a jet dryer at the 2012 Daytona 500.) BLACK FLAG: Think of the black flag as the "consultation flag." Whichever driver is given the black flag must respond to a concern from NASCAR. Common examples include speeding on pit road, dropping debris on the track or failing to maintain the minimum speed on the track. Drivers have five laps to respond to the black flag. BLACK FLAG WITH DIAGONAL WHITE STRIPE: Any driver not obeying the black flag and pitting within five laps is shown this flag, indicating scoring of the car has been suspended until further notice. BLUE FLAG WITH DIAGONAL YELLOW STRIPE: VThis is the courtesy flag shown to drivers not on the lead lap. It indicates that the slower drivers should yield to the faster drivers approaching them. WHITE FLAG: Shown when the lead driver begins the race's final lap. CHECKERED FLAG: The most famous flag, the black and white checked flag is waved when the winner has crossed the start/ finish line.

ANATOMY OF A SPRINT CUP SERIES CAR SOURCE NASCAR

RADIATOR AIR INTAKE Directs outside air into the radiator to cool engine fluids.

BRAKE AIR INTAKES - Direct outside air to brake discs and rotors for additional cooling.

HOOD PINS - Four, quickrelease metal pins with wire tethers that keep the hood closed.

COWL INDUCTION - Housing for the air cleaner that connects the air intake at the base of the windshield to the throttle body.

BODY PANELS - Fabricated from 24-gauge/0.0247-inch (minimum) cold-rolled sheet metal.

ROLL CAGE - A cage of steel tubing inside the car that protects the driver during impacts and rollovers.

JACK POST - Where the jackman places the jack to lift the car during pit stops.

DOUBLE FRAME RAIL AND ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL - A combination of steel plating and foam-like, energy-absorbing materials installed in between the roll cage door bars and door panels that attenuate energy upon impact.

WINDOW NET - Safety device located in the driver-side window that keeps the driver's head and arms inside the car during an accident.

14. COOLING VENTS - Help remove 10. ROOF STRIPS - Two threequarter-inch-tall aluminum strips warm air from the cockpit and help cool critical components that run lengthwise on the roof inside and at the rear of the car. to help prevent the car from flipping when turned sideways 15. GOODYEAR EAGLE RACING during a spin or accident. TIRES - Treadless radial tires designed specifically for racing. 11. TV CAMERA - Allows NASCAR fans to view the racing from the 16. REAR DECK FIN - At 3.5 inches driver's perspective. tall, it can be the full length of 12. ROOF FLAPS - Help prevent the deck lid (25 inches) but must the car from becoming airborne be a minimum of 17 inches, starting at the front of the deck. when it is turned sideways This tuning tool adjusts rear or backward during a spin or sideforce and is made of clear accident. polycarbonate. 13. JACKING BOLTS - Area where the crew uses a tool to adjust the 17. REAR SPOILER - Directs air flowing over the rear of the car, handling of the car by altering providing downforce to improve the load on the rear springs. the handling.

THE ANATOMY OF A PIT STOP SOURCE NASCAR

Six crew members are routinely allowed over the wall during pit stops per NASCAR rules. At times, NASCAR will inform teams that a seventh crew member will be allowed over the wall for a pit stop with the responsibility of cleaning the windshield. An average efficient pit stop that consists of the changing of all four tires and a full tank of fuel can take anywhere between 13 and 15 seconds. The amount of pit stops during a race vary due to numerous factors - race length, caution flags, fuel mileage, tire wear and pit strategy to name a few. Below is a look at the pit crew and their responsibilities during a routine stop during a race. 1.

REAR TIRE CARRIER - Assists 3. JACKMAN - Operates a 20-pound hydraulic jack that the rear tire changer (2) by handing him a new right side raises the car for tire changes. Goodyear tire that he's carried After new tires are first bolted from behind the pit wall. He may to the right side of the car, the jackman drops the car to the also adjust the rear jack bolt to ground and repeats the process adjust a car's handling. on the left side. REAR TIRE CHANGER Removes and replaces the right 4. FRONT TIRE CARRIER - Assists rear tire, using an air-powered the front tire changer (5) by impact wrench on the five handing him a new right front tire lugnuts. He then moves to that he has carried from behind the opposite side of the car to the pit wall. change the left rear tire.

FRONT TIRE CHANGER Removes and replaces the right front tire, using an air-powered impact wrench on the five lugnuts. He then moves to the opposite side of the car to change the left front tire. GAS MAN - Empties two 12-gallon dump cans, which weigh 81 pounds each, of Sunoco Green E15 fuel into the car's fuel cell. SUPPORT CREW - Assists over the wall crew by rolling them tires, handing them fuel and retrieving air hoses and wrenches. According to NASCAR rules, support crew members must remain behind the pit wall during stops. EXTRA MAN - On occasion, and at NASCAR's discretion, a seventh or "extra" man is allowed over the wall to clean the windshield and assist the driver if necessary.

NASCAR OFFICIAL - Watches for rules violations and helps maintain pit-lane safety.

10. CAR CHIEF - Works closely with the crew chief (11) in figuring out setups for the car and is responsible for executing the adjustments to the setup. 11.

CREW CHIEF - The head coach of the team. Assumes responsibility for race strategy and setups, as well as the actions of his/her driver, car owner and team member. The crew chief assigns and directs the activities of all crew members and others assigned to the racing team.

12. ENGINEER - Calculates the exact setup for a car, including precisely how each shock should be built, which springs should be used and what tire pressures will be best.

HOW DOES THE CHASE FOR THE NASCAR SPRINT CUP WORK

THE PROCEDURE FOR DECIDING NASCAR'S CHAMPION BY MATT WEAVER The 2014 season represented the decade long anniversary of the Chase for the Championship -- the NASCAR playoff system. And while change is nothing new for the format, the latest iteration represents the largest since its introduction prior to the 2004 campaign. Gone are the days of traditional points racing during either the 26-race regular season or the 10 race championship period. The field has been expanded from 12 to 16 with entry primarily being determined by race victories rather than the accumulation of championship points. So how does it work? The detailed explanation: THE REGULAR SEASON Under the provisions of the new format, 16 drivers will qualify for the new Chase for the Championship in a bracket called the Chase Grid. The top-15 drivers with the most wins during the 26-race regular season will automatically qualify for the playoffs regardless of where they end up in the standings – assuming they attempted to qualify for every race and remained in the top-30 in the standings. It’s worth noting that NASCAR has the right to issue a medical exception for a winning driver that misses several races but remains inside the top-30. The intent behind the creation of the new system was to increase the value of winning and going after victories rather than settling for top5s and a "good points day," a phrase that NASCAR fans have begun to loathe in recent seasons. The 16th and final spot is reserved for the championship leader after the 26th race if he doesn’t already have a win. If such a scenario is not applicable, the 16th spot will go to the highest winner not already in the Chase. However, it is also highly unlikely that more than 16 winners will even win a race during the regular season -- something that has never happened during the sport’s modern era. The average number of race wins during the Chase era has been around 13 different winners. As a result, if fewer than 16 different drivers make it to Victory Lane, the remaining spots on the Chase Grid will be filled by the highest drivers in the standings without a win, maintaining a tiny element of points racing into the fold. No matter how it plays out, 16 different drivers will enter the first round of the Chase at Chicagoland Speedway with roughly an equal shot to win the Sprint Cup Championship. Any ties will be broken by number of wins and the position in the standings.

CHALLENGER ROUND Chicagoland, New Hampshire, Dover The Chase itself is now made of four distinct rounds best described as the "Sweet 16 on Wheels." The format features eliminations of four drivers every three races leading up to Homestead in the three race periods called the Challenger Round, Contender Round, Eliminator Round and the Championship Race. After the first three races of the Challenger round, the bottom four drivers in the Chase Grid will be eliminated from contention, leaving 12 drivers to advance to the next round. An exception will be made for any Chase driver who wins over the course of the first three races as that will result in an automatic advancement. Again, winning matters above all else in this new format. CONTENDER ROUND Kansas, Charlotte, Talladega Just like the round that preceded it, the Contender Round will cut the next four drivers at the bottom of the standings that haven’t won after the next three Chase races. The same rules apply as before with victories amongst the remaining Chasers resulting in an automatic advancement to the next round. Only eight Chase drivers will remain after the Contender Round. ELIMINATOR ROUND Martinsville, Texas, Phoenix The next three races of the Chase will decide just who competes in the championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The same rules that applied in the first two rounds also apply in the Eliminator Round. Winning a race as a remaining championship eligible driver will result in automatic advancement. The bottom four of those remaining in contention without a win in the round will be cut, leaving four drivers to race for the Sprint Cup in South Florida. CHAMPIONSHIP RACE Homestead-Miami Speedway Be the first to finish line -- that's the goal for the four remaining Chase drivers in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The first championship eligible driver to cross the finish line in South Florida will win the Sprint Cup championship. The final race will feature neither points nor bonuses … just the need for contenders to beat their championship rivals. That’s as simple as it gets. Drivers who are eliminated in previous rounds will also have their points readjusted so that they can continue points racing for championship positions 5-16. Each eliminated driver will return to the Chase-start base of 2,000 points plus any regular season bonuses and the points they had earned up until their elimination.

NASCAR GLOSSARY OF TERMS: BANKING: The sloping of a racetrack, particularly at a curve or a corner, from the apron to the outside wall. Degree of banking refers to the height of a racetrack's slope at the outside edge. DIRTY AIR: Turbulence created by a lead car that negatively impacts the downforce and handling of a trailing car. GREEN-WHITE-CHECKERED FINISH: NASCAR's version of overtime, which allows up to three attempts at two-lap shootout finishes so that races don't end under caution. GROOVE: Slang for the fastest way around the racetrack. HANDLING: Generally, a race car's performance while racing, qualifying or practicing. How a car "Handles" is determined by its tires, suspension geometry, aerodynamics and other factors. LOOSE: Describes a car's back end wiggling and losing stability when entering or exiting a corner. When the back of the racecar feels like it wants to spin out. LUCKY DOG: TV slang; known by NASCAR as a "free pass" or "beneficiary." When a yellow flag is waved, the first lapped driver gets a lap back. PASS-THROUGH: A penalty (for infractions such as speeding on pit road) that forces a driver to make a trip down pit lane under greenflag conditions at pit-road speed. PIT ROAD: The area where pit crews service the cars. SAFER BARRIERS: "Steel and Foam Energy Reduction, " energy absorbent walls used at all NASCAR tracks to reduce crash impacts STICKERS: Slang term for new tires. The name is derived from the manufacturer's stickers that are affixed to each new tire's contact surface. TIGHT: Used to describe a car that has difficulty turning in the corner, usually requiring the driver to get out of the throttle. When the front of the racecar does not want to turn. TRACK BAR: A rear bar assembly that can be raised (to loosen the car) or lowered (to tighten) during the race. Pit crews access the track bar through the rear window using an extended ratchet. WAVE AROUND: During a caution, cars at least one lap down can stay out on the track and, provided all lead-lap cars pit, get waved around the pace car before the restart and get one lap back.

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