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Bristol Motor Speedway
Published or Updated April 1, 2019
Location: United States
Sport: Auto Racing
Level: Professional
Also Known As: Thunder Valley
Sport: Auto Racing
Level: Professional
Also Known As: Thunder Valley
Event Type: Venue
First Held: 1961
Next Up: 4/5/2019-4/7/2019
First Held: 1961
Next Up: 4/5/2019-4/7/2019
When and Where: twice annually in March and September
Built in 1960 in Bristol, Tennessee, this tight-packed amphitheater held its first race on July 30, 1961. Since then, it’s gotten a nasty reputation among drivers and has proven to be one of the most exciting places to watch a race for a number of reasons.
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The short one half mile track and amphitheater like seating make Thunder Valley one of the most unique tracks in NASCAR.