10/26/26
Garrett Mitchell, known as Cleetus McFarland, made his ARCA short-track debut at Bristol on September 11, 2025, driving the No. 30 Kenetik Ford with guidance from NASCAR veteran Greg Biffle. Despite a tire failure causing a pit stop, he completed 197 laps and finished 17th, capturing the challenging spirit of Bristol.
10/26/26
A pair of tournament rookies led the way Wednesday, October 28, as the Tri-Cities Media Team won the Seventh Annual Thunder Valley Cup, where the local journalists take on the Bristol Motor Speedway Employees in a 27-hole Ryder Cup-style golf tournament at the beautiful Ridgefields Golf & Athletic Club.
10/23/26
In 1961, Bristol Speedway hosted more than just stock-car racing—it held an NFL preseason game between Philadelphia and Washington, with Philadelphia winning 17-10. This early event showcased Bristol’s potential as a versatile venue, setting the stage for its future as a legendary sports location beyond NASCAR.
10/19/26
Since 1983, Bristol Motor Speedway has awarded a distinctive, towering four-foot wood-and-brass NASCAR Cup Series trophy to its winners. Designed locally and debuting at the August Night Race, this bold trophy symbolizes the prestige of conquering one of NASCAR’s most demanding tracks, famously called The Last Great Colosseum.