Bristol
Motor Speeday Track Facts
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| When
there is NOT a major event
at Bristol Motor Speedway or Bristol Dragway, the most direct route to
the Speedway and Dragway from Interstate 81 north is on Hwy. 11E. Take
Virginia Exit 3 and Hwy. 11E will take you directly to the Speedway. From
Interstate 81 south, take Tennessee Exit 69 and turn east on Hwy. 394.
Hwy 394 will take you to the Bristol Dragway Entrance. Turn on Hwy. 11E
North to access the North Entrance and South Entrance to Bristol Motor
Speedway. DURING events, several alternate routes planned by city, county and state law enforcement agencies and civil engineers offer ways around the heaviest traffic. Most of the new, free parking lots are located adjacent to Hwy. 394, so most of the routes funnel traffic to 394. From the south: Exit Interstate 81 at Interstate 181 to Tennessee 381 (State of Franklin Road), then north on Hwy. 11E, to Hwy. 394. From the north: Exit Interstate 81 at Virginia Exit 17 and take Virginia State Route 75 South, Tennessee 44 South, to US 421 North, to Hwy. 394 South. Bristol Motor Speedway property is accessed by three multi-purpose entrances: the North Entrance, South Entrance, and the Bristol Dragway (Hwy. 394) Entrance. During NHRA events, most guests will use this entrance to park free on Bristol Dragway/Bristol Motor Speedway grounds. During NASCAR events, public parking on the grounds is accessible only from the Bristol Dragway Entrance. The North and South Entrances are accessible only with parking permits issued by Bristol Motor Speedway and state issued handicap placards. Bristol Motor Speedway has purchased property and developed satellite parking lots on Hwy. 394, and all parking in these lots is free, with free shuttle service to the speedway. Fees are charged for tent and motorhome camping at the Bristol Dragway. Please note that on property not owned by BMS, parking fees will be charged. North Entrance: Turn 2. A new road will open for the August race weekend for vehicles with permits to use the North Entrance. Cars will not be allowed to exit North or South Entrances for 45 minutes after NASCAR races to allow pedestrians leaving the grandstands to cross Hwy. 11E safely. Note: No turns at Exide Drive (first traffic light north of BMS North Entrance on the Hwy. 11E). South Entrance: Turn 3. Permit Parking Only. Exiting the South Entrance: Left lanes will turn south toward Johnson City. Access to I-81 by Hwy. 381 (State of Franklin Road) to I-181. Right lanes will turn north toward Bristol, access to I-81 by Hwy. 11E and I-381. Note: No turns at Exide Drive (first traffic light north of BMS North entrance on Hwy. 11E). Exide Drive will be one-way outbound after events. Bristol Dragway Entrance: During NASCAR events, permits are required for entry at the Dragway (Hwy. 394) Entrance. Only tour buses and vehicles with permits will be admitted through the Dragway Entrance. BMS Camping Entrance (motorhome and tent permits required) also accessible with North VIP, North Wheelchair Accessible, and Hospitality Parking Permits. Exiting the Bristol Dragway Entrance: Left lanes will turn north toward Bristol and US 421. Access to I-81 via Hwy. 394 to U.S. 421 with signs directing to I-81 at Exit 5 in Bristol and Exit 17 in Abingdon. Right lanes will turn south toward Hwy. 11E and Hwy. 37. Signs direct to I-81 from either route. Several lots offering FREE public parking are available on Hwy. 394, and BMS provides FREE SHUTTLE service from these lots, located near the intersection of White Top Road and at the Bristol, Tenn., Multi-Purpose Park. Major Parking not owned by BMS (Fee charged):
Note: Northbound Volunteer Parkway traffic will not be allowed to turn left onto Exide Drive. Bristol Motor Speeday Track Facts Back to Bristol Motor Speedway August Tickets Back to Bristol Speedway March Tickets |