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March 23, 2009
Food City 500 Weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway Attracts Big Crowds And Rave Reviews
The latest NASCAR show at Bristol Motor Speedway featured a mix of the old, the new and the familiar.
March 22, 2009
Bristol Motor Speedway Experience Resonates With Old-School Fans
It was just after sunrise in the campgrounds of Bristol Motor Speedway.
The hills were alive with the sound of southern rock, the smell of sizzling bacon, and the sight of thousands of folks in multi-colored t-shirts swapping stories.
TRG, Gilliland Endure At BMS
“Cautions out, cautions out,” screamed the No. 71 spotter. “Unbelievable.”
Busch Dominates Food City 500
He worked high, he dashed low, he split the middle.
Johnson Enjoys Smooth Ride At BMS
“I wish I could have raced 500 more [laps],” he said.
COLUMN: Clean Racing At BMS Is A New Sight
Sunday’s Food City 500 finished as a green, white, checker.
Busch Keeps Getting Better
“There’s always some motivation to go forward.”
Kvapil Races Hard In Food City 500
The last of those races was Sunday, and Kvapil and his team arrived at BMS hoping to run well enough to make an impression on potential sponsors. He walked away from his hauler feeling he’d done just that.
Fans Sound Off About Bristol
Hear from the die-hard fans at Bristol Motor Speedway!
FINAL: Kyle Busch Earns Food City 500 Win
The driver of the #18 Snickers Toyota led the most laps during the Sunday competition, ultimately taking the win in a green-white-checker finish.
Sterling Marlin Wins Saturday Night Special
Former NASCAR great takes checkered flag in legends race
COLUMN: Bristol Motor Speedway Is The Great Equalizer
Drivers agree that Bristol is one the best
Fans Reconnect With Legendary Drivers
Saturday Night Special at Bristol Motor Speedway rekindles old memories for many fans
March 21, 2009
NASCAR rallies around Wessa
Eleven years after her lucky penny helpd Dale Earnhardt to his first Daytona 500 win, NASCAR is again reaching out to Wessa Miller.
Legends Race At BMS Brings Back Memories, But Format Could Use Retooling
At least for a while Saturday night, it seemed like old times at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Rusty Wallace executed clean passes in the blue No. 2. Harry Gant made a late-race charge in the green No. 33. And Sterling Marlin dominated the field in the yellow No. 4 Chevrolet.
This wasn’t a replay on ESPN Classic or the Speed channel. It was the real thing.
McCall Wins Bristol UARA Late Model Event In Dominant Fashion
Matt McCall is one of the most experienced drivers in the United Auto Racing Association Late Model series.
The 28-year-old resident of Denver, N.C., began racing at nine, and has competed in the Nationwide and truck series level in NASCAR.
That experience came in handy during Saturday’s UARA event at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Fans Have Mixed Views On New Style of Racing At Bristol Motor Speedway
Keith Neufeld and his two young sons embarked on an 18-hour mission Thursday morning.
The Neufelds were eager to get their first taste of the Bristol Motor Speedway experiences, so they were willing to endure the long drive from the panhandle of Oklahoma to the mountains of East Tennessee
Kurt Busch Hopes To Regain His Mastery Of Bristol Motor Speedway In Food City 500
Kurt Busch is accustomed to being the center of attention at Bristol Motor Speedway.
The 2004 Sprint Cup champion has posted five wins at BMS, including three in a row from 2003-04.
Since the concrete track was resurfaced after the August 2007 race weekend, Busch has been forced to search for his old magic.
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Remembers His Father’s First Win At Bristol
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a student of NASCAR history.
From memorable events and unique tracks to heroic racers, Earnhardt knows the saga of stock car racing.
Naturally, Earnhardt has a special attachment to Bristol Motor Speedway.
Harvick Wins Nationwide Race At Bristol Motor Speedway
Kevin Harvick hugged his wife, glanced at his homegrown crew and took a big breath.
After 42 attempts, Harvick finally realized a dream by winning in his own car Saturday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Web Exclusive: Kelly Cales Interviews Casey Mears
Multimedia Fellow Kelly Cales caught up with driver Casey Mears during Food City Race Night.
Whelen Modified Tour To Race In Bristol
This August there will be a new race in Bristol.
March 20, 2009
A Refreshed Mark Martin Wins Pole For Food City 500 At Bristol Motor Speedway
Mark Martin, one of the most passionate and dedicated racers in NASCAR, took a rare break from the grind recently.
After visiting his Hendrick Motorsports team on March 10, Martin went home to decompress and get his mind off what has been a lackluster start to the 2009 season.
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Defends Embattled Crew Chief
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has become accustomed to the topic.
It’s been one of the primary debates in NASCAR for several years, but the heat has increased this season.
Is the often-volatile working relationship between Earnhardt, Jr. and his cousin, Tony Eury, Jr. conducive to winning races?
Jason Keller Beating The Odds In The NASCAR Nationwide Series
Jason Keller is accustomed to facing long odds.
In each NASCAR Nationwide Series race, the South Carolina native must compete against drivers and teams with more money and manpower.
Keller understands why Sprint Cup drivers enter Nationwide races, yet it doesn’t make his dilemma any easier.
Junior Johnson Eager For Legends Race At Bristol Motor Speedway
Junior Johnson smiled as he glanced around the sea of suites, seats and concrete at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Johnson once ruled this half-mile concrete monster, winning 21 races as a car owner and once as a driver.
Much has changed about Bristol in recent years, yet Johnson still has a comfort zone.
Bristol Motor Speedway Symbolizes Past And Present In NASCAR
A father and son maintained a familiar vigil at Bristol Motor Speedway Friday morning.
For at least an hour, they waited to catch a glimpse and perhaps snare an autograph from a NASCAR star.
This particular image was full of symbolism, especially at a track that represents the rowdy past and present of the sport.
Mark Martin Qualifies For Food City 500 Pole
Mark Martin will be starting on the pole for Sunday’s Food City 500.
Biffle Pulls Out Of Bristol Race
Boating accident and bruised ribs prompts Biffle to back out of Bristol.
Waltrip, Harmon Crash Cars In Seperate Practice Incidents
Friday practice at Bristol Motor Speedway has claimed two so far today, with both crashes happening in turn 4.
