The sluggish economy has put the brakes on loyal NASCAR fans who don't miss a race.
Bristol Motor Speedway says this is the first time in a long time season tickets are still available.
"The way the economy is, its really slowed things up. We're going to have to make some adjustments," said Ray, a race fan.
Even one of the most popular race tracks are feeling the effects of the economy. Sponsors not renewing their contracts.
"It's no secret that GM told us earlier this year that they weren't going to renew their contract, said Kevin Triplett, spokesperson, Bristol Motor Speedway.
And for the first time after 53 consecutive sell outs, the Bristol Motor Speedway has season packages available, giving more race fans an opportunity to see and feel the fastest half mile.
"We hear it from people when they get their tickets through a lottery that wow; I've always wanted to do this," said Triplett.
Although there's a push to sell tickets, race officials say they believe they can still fill these seats.
"I think it will slow them down. They'll probably still fill it up. It's going to be a slow down," said Ray.
Typically, area businesses get a boost twice a year when race fans come, but Ray believes that boost won't be as great as years past.
One thing's for sure, the slow economy may make more room for sports fans to check off one box on their to-do list.
"Most sports fans have these. I want to go to Augusta. I want to see a game at Lambo. I want to go to Fenway and Bristol Motor Speedway is on that list," said Triplett.
The speedway seats 160-thousand people.
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