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Articles tagged ‘Bristol Motor Speedway’

Mar 15
Tuesday

Jamie McMurray, Juan Pablo Monyoya, 2011 NSCS Jeff Byrd 500 Race Previews

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates NOTES In Good Company: Chip Ganassi was recently nominated in two different categories by Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal and SportsBusiness Daily for the 2011 Sports Business Awards, Ganassi was nominated for the Sports Executive of the Year category along with George Bodenheimer from ESPN; David Levy from Turner Broadcasting System; Kevin Plank from Under Armour; and Pat Riley from the Miami Heat. Ganassi Race Teams also received a nomination in the Professional Sports Team of the Year category along with the New York Jets, Orlando Magic, Pittsburgh Penguins and San Francisco Giants. The 2011 nominees were selected based on their excellence and outstanding achievements in the business of ... FULL STORY »

Kyle Busch – ‘You Belong at Bristol’

2011 NSCS Kyle Busch Thumbnail HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (March 15, 2011) – Those who have seen the commercials for Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway over the last year are familiar with the tagline, ‘You Belong at Bristol,’ which extolls the virtues of the exciting ... FULL STORY »

Matt Kenseth, 2011 NSCS Jeff Byrd 500 Race Preview

2011 NSCS No. 17 Crown Royal Black Ford Fusion (driven by Matt Kenseth) - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCAR Matt Kenseth – NSCS ADVANCE Team: No. 17 Crown Royal Black Ford Fusion Crew Chief: Jimmy Fennig Chassis: Primary: RK-704 (last raced at Homestead in 2010) Kenseth on racing at Bristol Motor Speedway: “We’ve had a lot ... FULL STORY »

Greg Biffle, 2011 NSCS Jeff Byrd 500 Race Preview

2011 NSCS Greg Biffle Thumbnail Biffle on Bristol: "Bristol is just so intense. You can't relax at all. It's like walking a tightrope for 500 miles and holding your breath the whole time. No other track is like that. It obviously ... FULL STORY »

David Ragan, 2011 NSCS Jeff Byrd 500 Race Preview

2011 NSCS David Ragan Thumbnail David Ragan – NSCS ADVANCE Team: No. 6 UPS Ford Fusion Crew Chief: Drew Blickensderfer Chassis: Primary: RK-711   Last ran Homestead – finished 20th; Backup: RK-747    Brand new chassis Ragan on racing at Bristol Motor Speedway: “Racing at ... FULL STORY »

Ryan Newman – Hoosier Hopes To Score Big at Tennessee Short Track

NSCS No. 39 Tornados Chevy (Ryan Newmaon) - Photo Credit: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (March 14, 2011) – While the NCAA college basketball tournament is tipping off around the country this week, signaling the onset of “March Madness,” the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is about to embark on its own version of ... FULL STORY »

Martin Truex, Jr., 2011 Jeff Byrd 500 Race Preview

2011 NSCS Martin Truex Thumbnail CORNELIUS, N.C. — Martin Truex Jr. and the No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS team admitted to mixed feelings about the off weekend. They enjoyed a chance to rest and relax, but after moving to seventh in points after ... FULL STORY »



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2011 NSCS & NNS Bristol Motor Speedway Weekend Track Event Schedule
Posted 03.14.11
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY 2011 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES EVENT SCHEDULE Thursday, March 17TH 10:00 AM NNS HAULERS ENTER 11:30 AM NNS REGISTRATION OPENS 12:00 PM ...FULL STORY »
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BMS to Dedicate POW/MIA Memorial in Grandstands Prior to Start of Jeff Byrd 500 Presented by Food City
Posted 03.11.11
BRISTOL, Tenn. (Friday, March 11, 2011) – Bristol Motor Speedway will hold a special service before the Jeff Byrd 500 Presented by Food City March 20 to dedicate a POW/MIA memorial in the grandstands. The Empty Chair Memorial, which serves as a physical symbol of the thousands ...FULL STORY »
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Accell Construction Expands Racing Program with Tommy Baldwin Racing
Posted 03.10.11
Blaney will drive the No. 36 Accell Construction Chevrolet at Bristol, Texas and Kansas MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 10, 2011) – Accell Construction will expand the company’s racing program with Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR). The Oklahoma-based company will partner with TBR for the Jeff Byrd 500 presented by ...FULL STORY »
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Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Danica Patrick Head Field of Drivers in Scotts EZ Seed 300
Posted 03.10.11
BRISTOL, Tenn. (Thursday, March 10, 2011) – Dale Earnhardt Jr. once again competes in both the Scotts EZ Seed 300 and the Jeff Byrd 500 Presented by Food City at Bristol Motor Speedway March 19-20 as he tries to mirror his 2004 August sweep at the ...FULL STORY »
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All Fans at Jeff Byrd 500 Presented by Food City Will Receive Special BMS 50th Anniversary Cloud Cake
Posted 03.10.11
50 Fans With “Golden Ticket” Cakes Win August Tickets, Food City Gift Card, Little Debbie Products BRISTOL, Tenn. (Thursday, March 10, 2011) – Birthdays and anniversaries are always a lot of fun when large groups of people get together to celebrate. On March 20, however, ...FULL STORY »
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Variety of Competitors to Chase Records at “World’s Fastest Half-Mile Speed Trials”
Posted 03.09.11
BRISTOL, Tenn. (Wednesday, March 9, 2011) – Ford NASCAR drivers in a street legal Mustang, a Tony Stewart-owned sprint car, two supermodifieds, and a world superbike champion will attempt to establish half-mile closed course records in the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile Speed Trials” Saturday, March 19, immediately ...FULL STORY »
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Rusty Wallace Would Love a Shot at Taking Home the Jeff Byrd 500 Trophy
Posted 03.07.11
BRISTOL, Tenn. (Monday, March 7, 2011) – Rusty Wallace won nine times at Bristol Motor Speedway during his illustrious NASCAR Sprint Cup career. Needless to say, each one of those wins has a very special place in his heart. But there is one race at Bristol that ...FULL STORY »
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Popular Pit Road Party Zone Experience Returns for March Race Weekend; Access Still Available
Posted 03.07.11
BRISTOL, Tenn. (Monday, March 7, 2011) – Gaining infield access at Bristol Motor Speedway is a top priority for many race fans. However, acquiring admission to the pit area has been very limited due to space restrictions – until the advent of the Pit Road Party ...FULL STORY »
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Byrd Family To Serve As Grand Marshals For Jeff Byrd 500
Posted 03.04.11
Claudia & Christian Byrd and Belton Caldwell to serve as March Grand Marshals ABINGDON, VA (Friday, March 4, 2011) – Food City officials recently stunned the NASCAR community with their decision to forgo traditional entitlement rights, opting rather to name the March 20 Sprint Cup event ...FULL STORY »


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