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Aug 16
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Morgan-McClure Motorsports to Attempt Irwin Tools 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway

Morgan-McClure Motorsports Abingdon, VA (August 16, 2010)— Nearly 20 years after scoring their first Sprint Cup Series victory at Bristol Motor Speedway, Morgan-McClure Motorsports will return to the high banks for the running of the Irwin Tools 500. The Abingdon, VA-based organization announced today that Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., a leading United States coal producer, and Joy Mining Machinery, a global leader in the development, manufacture, distribution, and service of underground mining equipment  have partnered together to bring the “hometown  team” back to the track to attempt the 100th Sprint Cup Series race at BMS.  Kevin Lepage, a native of Vermont, will pilot the familiar No. 4 Alpha Natural Resources/ Joy Mining Machinery Chevrolet ... FULL STORY »

This Week in Ford Racing (August 16, 2010) with NSCS Driver, Carl Edwards

Carl Edwards with Crew Chief Bob Osborne - Photo Credit: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, takes momentum from a solid four-week stretch with him to Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend where he was a back-to-back winner in 2007 and 2008.  Edwards talks about what it ... FULL STORY »

As Support Grows For Furniture Row’s Farm American Program, Smith’s No. 78 Chevy at Bristol Will Again Pay Tribute to U.S. Agriculture

NSCS No. 78 Farm American Chevy - Furniture Row Racing DENVER, Colo. (Aug. 16, 2010) --The paint scheme on Regan Smith's No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet at this weekend's NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Bristol, Tenn. will once again pay tribute to the American farmer and rancher. The No. 78 ... FULL STORY »

Stop ‘Em If You Can: Raybestos, Joe Gibbs Racing Dominate Short Tracks

Raybestos - The Best in Brakes McHenry, Ill. (August 16, 2010)  Over the past two seasons it appears the only thing that stops Joe Gibbs Racing on the short tracks are Raybestos® brakes. Cars using Raybestos® brake products, a member of the Affinia Group ... FULL STORY »

Jessie James to Sing National Anthem For Food City 250

Bristol Motor Speedway Logo Driver's Children to Perform For IRWIN Tools Night Race BRISTOL, Tenn. (Monday, Aug. 16, 2010) – Southern pop artist Jessie James will sing the national anthem prior to the start of the Food City 250 Aug. 20, while ... FULL STORY »

For Stewart, There’s Nothing Like Bristol Motor Speedway’s IRWIN Tools Night Race

Tony Stewart - (Photo Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) BRISTOL, Tenn. (Monday, Aug. 16, 2010) – Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart has a special affinity for Bristol Motor Speedway, so he totally understands why race fans are so fanatic about the place. "There's really ... FULL STORY »

Motorsports This Week on ESPN and ABC

ESPN on ABC NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Live in Prime Time on ABC The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series appears on ABC for the first time this season when it races for 500 laps in prime time under the lights at ... FULL STORY »



IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway
2010 NSCS & NNS Bristol Motor Speedway Weekend Track Event Schedule
Posted 08.16.10
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY 2010 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES EVENT SCHEDULE Thursday, August 19TH 11:00 AM NNS HAULER ENTER 12:30 PM NNS REGISTRATION OPENS 1:00 PM ...FULL STORY »
IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway
Tickets Available for New Speed Pit Road Party Zone at Bristol Motor Speedway
Posted 08.12.10
BRISTOL, Tenn. (Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010) – Fans visiting Bristol Motor Speedway for the IRWIN Tools Night Race Aug. 21 now have the ability to make an already unforgettable experience even more memorable. Pit access is very limited at BMS due to space restrictions. But now there ...FULL STORY »
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Bristol Motor Speedway Releases Dates for 2011 NASCAR Races
Posted 08.11.10
BRISTOL, Tenn. (Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010) – NASCAR’s two Sprint Cup and Nationwide races at Bristol Motor Speedway will remain in March and August in 2011, with the August date moving back one week. Bristol Motor Speedway, NASCAR’s most popular track, returns to its customary August race ...FULL STORY »
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Bristol Motor Speedway: By The Numbers
Posted 08.09.10
Dale Earnhardt made the number 3 famous in NASCAR circles. But how many folks realize that when he won his first Cup race at Bristol in April of 1979, that he wasn’t driving the No. 3? In fact, Earnhardt was piloting the No. 2 for that first Bristol Motor Speedway ...FULL STORY »
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What’s in a Number? At Bristol Motor Speedway, Some are More Successful Than Others
Posted 08.09.10
BRISTOL, Tenn. (Monday, Aug. 9, 2010) – Numbers and the athletes they represent are forever linked. Particularly if the sports figure happens to be a famous one. Fans have no trouble recalling Michael Jordon’s famed Chicago Bulls number was 23. Babe Ruth wore the 3 proudly ...FULL STORY »
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New AMP Energy Juice Brings Dale Earnhardt, Jr., to BMS for Live Video Chat Session Thursday, Aug. 19th
Posted 08.02.10
BRISTOL, Tenn. (Monday, Aug. 2, 2010) – Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR’s most popular driver, will answer fans’ questions Thursday, Aug. 19 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Earnhardt headlines the live AmpUpThe88.com video chat, powered by the new AMP Energy Juice, which has all the power of AMP ...FULL STORY »
IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol Trivia Challenge Gives Fans Opportunity to Win Tickets to IRWIN Tools Night Race
Posted 08.02.10
BRISTOL, Tenn. (Monday, Aug. 2, 2010) – Think you know everything there is to know about the World’s Fastest Half-Mile and NASCAR in general? Well, Bristol Motor Speedway now gives fans the chance to prove their racing smarts and win tickets to the upcoming IRWIN Tools ...FULL STORY »
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For Five-Time Winner Gordon, Britol has Always Been Special
Posted 07.22.10
BRISTOL, Tenn. (Thursday, July 22, 2010) -- Four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon has always had a special affinity for Bristol Motor Speedway. During a recent visit he discussed the vast appeal of World’s Fastest Half-Mile, not just for fans, but for drivers as well. ...FULL STORY »
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Dale Earnhardt, Jr., to Race in Food City 250 Aug. 20 for First Time Since 2007
Posted 07.19.10
BRISTOL, Tenn. (Monday, July 19, 2010) – Dale Earnhardt Jr. always has been a fan of Bristol Motor Speedway where he grew up watching his father rack up nine Sprint Cup wins. His affinity for World’s Fastest Half-Mile has, in fact, only grown over the years. “As ...FULL STORY »


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