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Dear Bristol Family, So many great stories begin with the words they were racing under the lights at Bristol, when… You never know what’s going to happen once the stars of NASCAR head to battle inside the Last Great Colosseum. The sheer amount of energy, of ribcage-rattling power, of shoulder-to-shoulder combat—no one can ever predict the outcome. You just have to experience it! The games begin on Wednesday, August 18 with two epic clashes. Warriors from the Whelen Modified Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series take over the battlegrounds, competing in the Bush’s Beans 150 and the UNOH 200, presented by ZLOOP. On Thursday, join us for Food City Race Night, a long-standing tradition in downtown Bristol. After socializing all along State Street, grab your folding chairs and stroll down to Volunteer Parkway for the Transporter Parade that evening. Or, take part in Speedway Children’s Charities Night Race 5K, presented by Bojangles. Runners will make a circuit through Thunder Valley, the Speedway and surrounding campgrounds, and finish at a party welcoming the Transporter Parade. Friday is a full day of action at the track with practice sessions, Bass Pro Shops Qualifying, and the NASCAR XFINITY Series Food City 300. It’s a great day of racing with drivers like Chase Elliott and Ty Dillon matched against vets like Sadler and Busch. Saturday night brings the kind of event people wait for a lifetime to witness. Dale Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick…an entire field of stars doing 15-second laps around the World’s Fastest Half Mile. All of it made more memorable by the bittersweet fact this is Jeff Gordon’s final appearance at Bristol, a run he’s commemorating in his iconic rainbow paint scheme. Whether this is your first time at Bristol or you’ve been here for years, this Guest Guide is packed with the maps, details and contact information you need to navigate race week. And once you’re here, don’t forget to pick up an updated schedule. You can also stay connected via our free BMS App, available through the App Store or Google Play. We consider you part of one big, extended Bristol family, and the Speedway staff is here to help. We want your experience here to be part of the stories you, your family and friends tell for years to come. Thanks for making history with us—and welcome to Bristol, baby! Sincerely,
Jerry Caldwell Executive Vice President & General Manager jerry@bristolmotorspeedway.com
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WEEKEND SCHEDULE Wednesday, August 19, 2015 Bush’s Beans 150 & UNOH 200 presented by Zloop 9:30 AM
SPECTATOR GATES OPEN (2, 3, 8, 13 AND 15 ONLY)
6:15 PM
START OF THE BUSH’S BEANS 150 (150 LAPS, 79.95 MILES)
8:30 PM
START OF THE UNOH 200 PRESENTED BY ZLOOP (200 LAPS, 106.6 MILES)
Thursday, August 20, 2015 9:00 AM TO 10:00 AM 5:30 PM TO 9:30 PM 8:30 PM 9:00PM-11:30PM
SCC TRACK LAPS SPEEDWAY CHILDREN’S CHARITIES TRACK RIDES THE NIGHT RACE 5K PRESENTED BY BOJANGLES NASCAR TRANSPORTER PARADE
Friday, August 21, 2015 Bass Pro Shops Qualifying & Food City 300 8:30 AM 9:00 AM TO 11:25 AM 11:30 AM TO 12:55 PM 1:30 PM TO 2:25 PM
SPECTATOR GATES OPEN FOOD CITY 300 NXS FINAL PRACTICE IRWIN TOOLS NIGHT RACE NSCS PRACTICE IRWIN TOOLS NIGHT RACE NSCS FINAL PRACTICE
3:45 PM
FOOD CITY 300 NXS QUALIFYING
5:45 PM
BASS PRO SHOPS QUALIFYING (IRWIN TOOLS NIGHT RACE) NSCS QUALIFYING
7:00 PM
FOOD CITY 300 NXS DRIVER INTRODUCTIONS
7:30 PM
START OF THE FOOD CITY 300 NXS (300 LAPS, 159.9 MILES)
Saturday, August 22, 2015 IRWIN Tools Night Race 1:00 PM 2:00 PM TO 5:00 PM
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SPECTATOR GATES OPEN PRE-RACE SUPERPASS IN EFFECT/ TRACK WALK
5:45 PM
PRE-RACE CONCERT
7:00 PM
IRWIN TOOLS NIGHT RACE DRIVER INTRODUCTIONS
7:30 PM
START OF THE IRWIN TOOLS NIGHT RACE NSCS (500 LAPS, 266.5 MILES)
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 viewing areas. To make reservations for wheelchair-accessible viewing and parking, contact Beverly Buster at (423) 989-6902 or bbuster@bristolmotorspeedway.com. PARKING - BMS-issued parking permits are required for access to handicap parking areas. To obtain a permit, documentation of a state-issued handicap placard should 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 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 the appropriate parking areas. For additional information regarding accessible parking, call Steve Jackson at (423) 989-6935 or email sjackson@ bristolmotorspeedway.com
ALCOHOL SALES POLICY
Only persons 21 years of age and older presenting a photo ID may purchase alcohol. No more than two beers may be sold at one time to an individual guest. The Speedway reserves the right to cease alcohol sales at its discretion. ALL ALCOHOL SALES STOP IN THE SUITE LEVEL WHEN THERE ARE 50 LAPS REMAINING IN THE RACES AND IN THE GRANDSTAND CONCESSIONS WHEN THERE ARE 100 LAPS REMAINING.
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 BOOTHS. THESE AREAS ARE LISTED ON THE SPEEDWAY SEATING CHART AND 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. Tuesday, August 18 through Noon on Sunday, August 23 at 1-866-925-9258. Guests also may download the Bristol Motor Speedway App for information and assistance with questions.
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ATMs
ATMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: Allison Grandstands- Section F-H & N • The Bruton Smith Building - Office Lobby Near Restrooms • Dragway Campground - Shower House • Earnhardt Terrace - Section K • Guest Welcome Village • Near Hospitality Village at the Entrance Crossroads • Outside the Infield Media Center • Kulwicki Mezzanine 1 - Section G • North Entrance Speedway Tram Marquee • Outside the SCC/Levy Office Near the Blue Bridge (2 ATMs) • Pearson Grandstands- Section A • Waltrip Grandstands - Section P & JJ • Yarborough Grandstands- Section A.
BMS APP
The Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) App provides access to race/ event schedules and much more. Guests can use GPS maps to find their current position, nearby restrooms, ATMs, first aid stations and entrance gates. One of the app’s most popular features, Talk to Bristol, allows guests to ask a question by email, text or call the Fan Hotline during event weekends. The app is free and can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or the Google Play App Store.
BMS RADIO NETWORK
Tune to the BMS radio network before and after the IRWIN Tools Night Race for up-to-the-minute reports on traffic, parking and race information. Many of these stations carry the PRN broadcast of each race. The BMS Radio Network Includes: WJCW AM 910 TRI-CITIES, TN-VA WXSM AM 640 TRI-CITIES, TN-VA WGOC AM 1320 TRI-CITIES, TN-VA WMEV FM 93.9 MARION, VA WNVA FM 106.3 NORTON, VA
BRISTOL LIVE RADIO
To keep guests informed throughout the race weekend, the Bristol LIVE radio program features interviews with drivers and Bristol staff, up-todate 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 broadcast on four local radio stations. It is also available through your Racing Electronics Scanner on channel 454.5000, on bristolmotorspeedway.com and through the free BMS App. WPWT WPWT WABN WABN
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AM FM AM FM
870 100.7 1230 103.3
TRI-CITIES, TN-VA TRI-CITES, TN-VA ABINGDON, VA ABINGDON, VA
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 CAMPGROUND Overlooking the Speedway grounds and the Bristol Dragway entrance is the benchmark of camping luxury, the Medallion Campground. This area features a private, exclusive gated community of 20x50 reserved spaces with power, water, and sewer hook-ups. This campground opens at 10 a.m. Sunday, August 16 and closes 10 a.m. Sunday, August 23. For assistance during race weekend, please call the Medallion Camping check-in booth at (423) 764-0901. THE DRAGSTRIP CAMPGROUND This campground is located at the legendary Bristol Dragway and offers sites with hookups, dry camp sites, and an area specifically for tents. Those who have August 2015 Dragway Campground permits may enter at 8 a.m. Tuesday, August 18 via Copperhead Road. For assistance during race weekend, please call the Dragstrip Camping check-in booth at (423) 764-0122. THE LANDING CAMPGROUND The Landing Campground is a non-hookup campground with 20x50 sites and a view of the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. Those who have August 2015 Landing Campground permits may enter the campground at 8 a.m.Tuesday, August 18 via Copperhead Road. For assistance during race weekend, please call the Landing Camping check-in booth at (423) 968-2739. SPEEDWAY PARKING & CAMPING Speedway Parking & Camping is located off of Highway 394 and is a non-hookup campground with 20x50 spaces. This area is also connected to one of our Free Parking lots. Those who have August 2015 Speedway Parking & Camping permits may enter the campground via White Top Road at 8 a.m. Tuesday, August 18. For assistance during race weekend, please visit the Speedway Camping check-in booth in the campground, or call Daniel Warren at (423) 989-6944. WHITE TOP CREEK PARK TENT CAMPING Those who have August 2015 White Top Creek Park Tent Camping permits may enter the campground at 9 a.m. Wednesday, August 19 via Sportsway Drive. For assistance during race weekend, please visit the White Top Creek Park Tent Camping check-in booth in the campground or call Daniel Warren at (423) 989-6944. For more information regarding camping areas adjacent to Bristol Motor Speedway or those available throughout the area, please refer to the camping link under the FAN INFO heading at bristolmotorspeedway. com.
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CARRY-IN ITEMS
Each guest is permitted to bring one carry-in item and one cooler through the gates. Carry-in items and coolers cannot exceed 14 inches in size. Items will be searched upon entry to the grandstand gates, and fans are encouraged to use see-through bags or backpacks to expedite your trip through the security checkpoint areas. Please refer to the PROHIBITED ITEMS section for a list of objects not allowed inside the Grandstand Gates.
COOLERS
Coolers up to 14 inches in size are permitted in the grandstands. Glass bottles or 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 Credential and a valid photo ID at all times. Alcohol, coolers, and folding chairs are not permitted in the garage/pit area. Shorts, open-toed 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 inside the Speedway’s South Entrance off Highway 11E, 150 yards from the entrance on the right side, adjacent to the helipad. SIGNING FOR CREDENTIALS AND HOT PASSES: BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY GUESTS & MEDIA: Accredited guests of BMS and media MUST sign for credentials in person, sign insurance waivers and present a government-issued photo ID at the BMS Credentials office. 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 and present a governmentissued photo ID at the NASCAR Registration truck.
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CREDENTIALS (Cont.)
SINGLE EVENT LICENSE (SEL) HOT PASSES: If you purchased a Hot Pass from NASCAR, present your driver’s license number to officials at the NASCAR Registration truck. Unsure which credential office you should visit? In most cases, if you provided a driver’s license number in advance, visit the NASCAR Registration truck first. If you didn’t provide advance DL information, make the BMS Credentials office your first stop. CREDENTIALS OFFICE HOURS Tuesday, August 18
10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday, August 20 Friday, August 21
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 22 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
CUSTOMER SERVICE/GUEST RELATIONS PLEASE SEE GUEST SERVICES.
DASH 4 Cash
PLEASE SEE XFINITY SERIES DASH 4 CASH.
DESIGNATED DRIVER
If you choose to consume alcoholic beverages, BMS and our concessionaire encourage you to drink responsibly and assign a designated driver.
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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. PLEASE CHECK WITH PARKING PROPERTY OWNERS FOR DETAILS. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING DIRECTIONS AND PARKING, PLEASE VISIT BRISTOLMOTORSPEEDWAY.COM. For guests traveling Interstate 81 South, the most direct route to Bristol Motor Speedway is Virginia Exit 3. Highway 11E leads directly to the Speedway, HOWEVER, this route tends to become extremely congested during race weekends. Guests traveling South may also take Virginia Exit 17 off I-81 and turn left on Highway 75. At the Tennessee border, the road changes to Highway 44. Continue on this route until the stop sign at U.S. 421. Turn right on 421 and follow until the traffic light at Highway 394. Turn left and proceed approximately six miles to the Speedway. Guests traveling Interstate 81 North can take Tennessee Exit 69 and turn right at the bottom of the ramp onto Highway 394. The Speedway is located on the left side of Highway 394. This route is the most direct, but also the most congested from this direction. Guests traveling North should 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. Additional information on directions and parking is available at bristolmotorspeedway.com.
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ELEVATORS
Elevators at BMS are accessible to suite, tower and terrace ticket holders. Elevators will take ticket holders to the following locations: Elevator A
Pearson Terrace & Suite Level
Gate #2
Elevator B
Wallace Tower, Kulwicki Terrace
Gate #3*
Elevator C
Wallace Tower, Kulwicki Terrace
Gate #4*
Elevator D
Earnhardt Terrace & Suite Level
Gate #5
Elevator E
Earnhardt Terrace & Suite Level
Gate #6, #7
Elevator F
Earnhardt Terrace & Suite Level
Gate #7, #8
Elevator G
Suite Level Only
Gate #10, #11
Elevator H
Suite Level Only
Gate #13, #15
Elevator I
Allison Terrace & Suite Level
Gate #15, #16
Elevator J
Allison Terrace & Suite Level
Gate #17, #18
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.
EXITING BMS GRANDSTAND GATES
Please see RE-ENTRY TO GRANDSTAND GATES.
FIRES
No open fires are allowed at any time on BMS property.
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Don’t let a minor illness or injury keep you from enjoying the race.
Visit Wellmont Urgent Care and get relief
Quick, compassionate care – close to the track. Weekdays 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Weekends 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Bristol, Tennessee 1220 Volunteer Parkway • 423-274-6610
Out and about? Please visit one of our other convenient locations. Abingdon, Virginia 24530 Falcon Place Blvd., Suite 100 276-619-0075
Johnson City, Tennessee 378 Marketplace Blvd., Suite 5 423-282-0751
Kingsport, Tennessee 111 W. Stone Drive, Suite 110 423-224-3701
Lebanon, Virginia 344 Overlook Drive 276-883-5900 wellmont.org
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FIRST AID WELLMONT CARE CENTERS For the care and well-being of our guests, there are four Wellmont Care Centers located under the BMS grandstands, one on each main concourse, 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
Located inside Gate 7, Yarborough Section A
Allison Concourse Level, Section F Kulwicki Mezzanine 2, Section H Waltrip Lower level, Section P Garage Area Suite Level
Infield Care Center at Turn 3 Suite 156
CARE CENTERS-OUTSIDE LOCATIONS Elevator Tower C Gate 4 area next to security office Dragway Next to the shower house AMBULANCE LOCATIONS Purple Bridge (near display area) Red Bridge (All-American Bridge)
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FREQUENCIES | SPRINT CUP SERIES DRIVERS 1
Jamie McMurray
466.688
31
Ryan Newman
468.5750
2
Brad Keselowski
466.213
32
Travis Kvapil
462.2500
3
Austin Dillon
469.013
33
David Stremme
451.5625
4
Kevin Harvick
461.313
34
David Ragan
463.3000
5
Kasey Kahne
468.213
36
Reed Sorenson
468.7750
7
Michael Annett
461.663
38
David Gilliland
463.3125
9
Marcos Ambrose
456.8500
40
Landon Cassill
452.9875
10
Danica Patrick
466.963
41
Kurt Busch
469.1375
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Denny Hamlin
467.4750
42
Kyle Larson
451.6125
13
Casey Mears
469.3750
43
Aric Almirola
463.3375 460.3375
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Tony Stewart
464.638
44
JJ Yeley
15
Clint Bowyer
457.538
47
AJ Allmendinger
463.6875
16
Greg Biffle
468.4500
48
Jimmie Johnson
465.8625 469.3125
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr
460.9500
51
Justin Allgaier
18
Kyle Busch
467.4500
55
Brian Vickers
452.8125
20
Matt Kenseth
462.5250
66
Brett Moffitt
461.2375
21
Trevor Bayne
452.2000
77
Dave Blaney
461.7625
22
Joey Logano
451.8250
78
Martin Truex Jr
461.2625
23
Alex Bowman
458.113
83
Ryan Truex
452.0875
24
Jeff Gordon
467.063
88
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
462.0625
26
Cole Whitt
465.663
98
Josh Wise
452.1750
27
Paul Menard
461.588
99
Carl Edwards
466.2750
INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION (FYI)
All of the information in this guest guide is important in helping you have a great time at Bristol Motor Speedway. Please make extra note of any information following the red FYI tags.
GARAGE AREA
NASCAR considers the area inside the pit walls the Garage Area at BMS.
GATE SCHEDULES Tuesday, August 18
1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19 9:30 a.m. Friday, August 21
8:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 22 1 p.m.
Gate 10 ONLY Gates 2, 3, 8, 13 & 15 Suite Gates 7, 8, 10, 16 & 18 Gates 1-8, 11, 13, 15 & 17 Elevator Towers B & C Suite Gates 5, 7, 8, 10, 16 & 18 Gates 1-8, 11, 13, 15 & 17 Elevator Towers B & C Suite Gates 5, 7, 8, 10, 16 & 18
Ticket booths open 30 minutes prior to scheduled gate times.
GLASS
Glass containers are NOT permitted inside the gates at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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.
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 423-9896900. RE-ENTRY TO GRANDSTAND GATES - Guests requiring exit from the Speedway must have their ticket scanned. Tickets must also be presented and scanned for re-entry.
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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 8 a.m. Tuesday, August 18 through Noon, Sunday, August 23. Those who need information may call 1-866-9259258. This call may be placed from any of the courtesy phone box locations on Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway property or from your cellular phone. Questions will be responded to during open gate hours. Please see TELEPHONES for locations.
GUEST OPPORTUNITIES
For access to premium areas and activities such as the new viewing deck and bar in Turn One & Two, pre-race concert premier viewing, walking on the track (SuperPass) or taking a lap in a real race car, visit bristolmotorspeedway.com or call (423) 989-6900 for more information.
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 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. Two Guest Welcome Villages are also offered, one at the North Entrance and a second near the Orange Bridge in the Display Area. The main 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. GUEST SERVICES TRANSPORTATION PLEASE SEE SHUTTLES AND/OR SATELLITE PARKING / PARKAND-RIDE.
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.
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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, a rock wall, 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: Wednesday, August 19 Friday, August 21 Saturday, August 22
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. 10 a.m. - 7 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/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 a Kids Zone, Guest Welcome Village or Guest Services booth and enroll children in the BMS Tag-A-Kid Program. See map for locations.
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 motorcycle regulations, including the use of helmets, must be observed on BMS property. All-terrain vehicles or golf carts are not allowed on BMS property, other than those used by or approved by the Events Department.
OVERNIGHT PARKING
Overnight parking is not permitted on Bristol Motor Speedway property.
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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 lots exceed the number of spaces available. When a lot reaches capacity, attendants will direct the pass holder to another lot. REMINDER: LOT E IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FROM THE SOUTH ENTRANCE. Lot E parking pass holders MUST enter the property at the Dragway Entrance off Highway 394. 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. 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. NOTE: OVERNIGHT PARKING IS NOT PERMITTED. BMS offers FREE shuttle bus transportation to and from two off-site FREE parking areas. These areas are located on State Route 394 at White Top Creek Park near Copperhead Road, and Speedway Parking and Camping at White Top Road. This shuttle runs from Wednesday, August 19 through Saturday, August 22. See SHUTTLES for schedule, and Transportation Map (page 46-47) for locations. PARK-AND-RIDE: This option allows guests to park further away from the track to avoid congested driving conditions. Shuttles will leave BMS 45 minutes after the race concludes. See SATELLITE PARKING for full details.
PETS
Pets, except service animals assisting the disabled, are prohibited inside Bristol Motor Speedway stadium gates.
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PROHIBITED ITEMS
To ensure that all guests have a safe and enjoyable visit, the following items are not permitted inside the Speedway stadium: • Beer balls • Bicycles • Coolers wider than 14 inches • Drones • Fires • Fireworks • Folding chairs • Glass containers • Grills • Golf carts or ATV-type vehicles • Helium balloons, 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 OR DRONES IS PROHIBITED ANYWHERE ON BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY/ DRAGWAY PROPERTY OR IN THE SKIES ABOVE. 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.
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.
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QUESTIONS
Please see GUEST INFORMATION HOTLINE. FYI: IF YOUR QUESTION OR CONCERN IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, PLEASE DIAL 911. If race cars are on the track, guests may text the word “BRISTOL” and then your question(s) to 69050. BMS also hosts a toll-free information hotline. Call 1-866-925-9258 beginning 8 a.m. Tuesday, August 18 through Noon on Sunday, August 23. Questions will be responded to during gate open hours. 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.
RACE DISTANCE IRWIN Tools Night Race, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
500 Laps (266.50 miles)
Food City 300, NASCAR XFINITY Series
300 Laps (159.90 miles)
UNOH 200 Presented by ZLOOP, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
200 Laps (106.6 miles)
Bush’s Beans 150, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
150 LAPS (79.95 MILES)
RACEWAY MINISTRIES
Raceway Ministries is located in the old Administration Office Building located at the North Entrance (veer slightly to the left after passing the lighted marquee sign at the North Entrance) and can be contacted at (423) 989-6972. Worship services will be available for race fans 9 a.m. Saturday, August 22 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 the Speedway must have their ticket scanned. Tickets must also be presented and scanned for re-entry.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms are located throughout the Speedway & Dragway and indicated on the Speedway Seating Chart.
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RESTROOMS (Cont.)
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 away from the track and travel via shuttle bus to avoid congested driving conditions. Shuttles will leave BMS approximately 45 minutes after the race. Four Tri-Cities Park-and-Ride locations are available for the IRWIN Tools Night race on Saturday, August 22: 1. In Bristol, Va: Sugar Hollow Park, 3600 Lee Highway, between Exits 7 and 10 off I-81. Reservations are not required at this location. Fans parking in this lot will be provided shuttle service to BMS at a cost of $20 round trip, payable on arrival. Buses depart at the top of each hour beginning at 2 p.m. and are served by the City of Bristol, Va. Please Note: The following locations are served by Rally Bus, an on-demand event travel company. Reservations are required for Rally Bus, and costs vary by location. Please refer to their website at http://rallybus.net/mybristol for additional information regarding cost, availability, or to make a reservation. 2. In Johnson City, Tenn: ETSU Lot #9, corner of West State of Franklin and University Parkway 3. In Kingsport, Tenn: Sullivan North High School, 2533 N. John B. Dennis Highway 4. In Blountville, Tenn: Sullivan Central High School, Exit 66, I-81 at 113 Shipley Ferry Road NOTE: PLEASE CHECK BRISTOLMOTORSPEEDWAY.COM FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.
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 patrons needing assistance. 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. Transport is limited to BMS grounds.
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SHUTTLES (Cont.) 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.)
Wednesday. August 19
Friday, August 21
Saturday, August 22
SHUTTLE BUS ROUTE
8 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
TRAM ROUTE / DRAGWAY
8 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7 a.m.
TRACKSIDE TRAM
8:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8 a.m.
HILLSIDE TRAM
8:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8 a.m.
Please be aware that all trackside shuttles (Green and Red routes, see Transportation Map, Page 35 pullout) and golf cart 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
Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes and vapor cigarettes, is not allowed in the Grandstand, Terrace, Suite, Garage/ Infield 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 RACE WEEK HOURS: Sunday, August 16 Monday - Tuesday, August 17-18
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19 8 a.m. – 1 hour after race Thursday, August 20 Friday, August 21
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 8 a.m. – 1 hour after race
Saturday, August 22 8 a.m. – 1 hour after race Sunday, August 23
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Souvenir/Vendor areas also are located at the North Entrance of the Speedway, concourse, and display areas. Please see BMS Property Map.
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SOUVENIRS (Cont.) SOUVENIR / MERCHANDISE HOURS: Wednesday, August 19 8 a.m. – til after the UNOH 200 race Thursday, August 20 Friday, August 21
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – til after the Food City 300 race
Saturday, August 22 9 a.m. – til after the IRWIN Tools Night Race DISPLAY HOURS: Wednesday, August 19 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. (start of the UNOH 200 presented by ZLOOP) *Note: Food City Race Night til 9 p.m. in Downtown Bristol, Tenn. Friday, August 21
1 p.m. – 7 p.m. (start of the Food City 300 race)
Saturday, August 22 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. (start of the IRWIN Tools Night Race)
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 funds for area children in need. Some events include: cornhole, track tours, the annual celebrity dinner and track laps. Please stop by any Guest 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 can participate.
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
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.
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SUITE ELEVATOR ACCESS (Cont.) 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: Wednesday, August 19 at 10 a.m., Friday, August 21, at 8:30 a.m. and Saturday, August 22 at 1 p.m..
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, either Kids Zone location 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. 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. 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. Tag-A-Kid includes free 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.
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.
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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 - known as the World’s Fastest Half Mile • Concrete racing surface is 40 feet wide • Straightaways: 650 feet long
TRAFFIC FLOW - AFTER THE RACE
For pedestrian safety, lots may be held at least 50 laps from finish and up to one (1) hour after race ends. 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. 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 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 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 shuttles run Wednesday, August 19 through Saturday, August 22. 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.
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.
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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/Gate 5. A valid picture ID is required. Tickets may only be picked up by the account holder or their previously authorized designee. 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 (the South Entrance drive off 11E) and the credential offices are located straight ahead in the gravel parking lot.
WORSHIP/CHURCH SERVICES
Worship services will be available for race fans at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 22 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
XFINITY Series Dash 4 Cash
More tempers may flare during this year’s Food City 300 when four XFINITY Series full-time only drivers compete for an extra $100,000 bonus on Friday, August 21. The bonus is referred to as “Dash 4 Cash” and it creates a no-holds-barred “race inside the race” among the four drivers and their teams, courtesy of NASCAR Series partner, Comcast / XFINITY. Drivers competing for the bonus will be determined at the conclusion of the XFINITY Series race at Indy. (Results were not determined by print date of this publication.) The purpose of the bonus is to incent the full-time only XFINITY Series drivers and create more thrilling action on the track for fans. For up-to-date information on the program, please visit nascar.com/dash4cash.
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HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL
FOR HIGH-STRENGTH
DEPENDABILITY
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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 scheduled open gate 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 Summer 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, Yee-Haw Brewing Co. Edge, or a track walk, call 866-415-4158.
WHAT TO BRING:
• Sunglasses and sunscreen • Ear protection. If you don’t have your own, visit souvenir
locations for a range of options. If you don’t have one, rentals are available. 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 • Segway • Stadium seats wider than 17 inches • Stadium seats with arms • Strollers • Umbrellas • Weapons
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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.
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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.
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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. A car can 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.
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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: This 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.
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ANATOMY OF A SPRINT CUP SERIES CAR SOURCE NASCAR
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RADIATOR AIR INTAKE Directs outside air into the radiator to cool engine fluids.
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JACK POST - Where the jackman places the jack to lift the car during pit stops.
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BRAKE AIR INTAKES - Direct outside air to brake discs and rotors for additional cooling.
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HOOD PINS - Four, quickrelease metal pins with wire tethers that keep the hood closed.
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.
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COWL INDUCTION - Housing for the air cleaner that connects the air intake at the base of the windshield to the throttle body.
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WINDOW NET - Safety device located in the driver-side window that keeps the driver's head and arms inside the car during an accident.
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BODY PANELS - Fabricated from 24-gauge/0.0247-inch (minimum) cold-rolled sheet metal.
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ROLL CAGE - A cage of steel tubing inside the car that protects the driver during impacts and rollovers.
10. ROOF STRIPS - Two threequarter-inch-tall aluminum strips that run lengthwise on the roof to help prevent the car from flipping when turned sideways during a spin or accident.
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TV CAMERA - Allows NASCAR fans to view the racing from the driver's perspective.
12. ROOF FLAPS - Help prevent the car from becoming airborne when it is turned sideways or backward during a spin or accident.
15. GOODYEAR EAGLE RACING TIRES - Treadless radial tires designed specifically for racing. 16. REAR DECK FIN - At 3.5 inches tall, it can be the full length of the deck lid (25 inches) but must be a minimum of 17 inches, starting at the front of the deck. This tuning tool adjusts rear sideforce and is made of clear polycarbonate.
13. JACKING BOLTS - Area where the crew uses a tool to adjust the 17. handling of the car by altering the load on the rear springs. 14. COOLING VENTS - Help remove warm air from the cockpit and help cool critical components inside and at the rear of the car.
REAR SPOILER - Directs air flowing over the rear of the car, providing downforce to improve the handling.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 topfive finishes 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.
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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.
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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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