Bass Pro Shops Night Race

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 | 7:00 PM ET

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The Bass Pro Shops Night Race marks the 127th Cup race hosted by Bristol Motor Speedway in the series’ history. The .5-mile oval located in Bristol, Tennessee has a concrete racing surface with 26-30 degrees of banking in the turns and 6-10 degrees of banking on the straightaways.  A fan favorite, Bristol is known for close racing, including the famous “bump and run” move used to make passes. The track first opened in 1960, the Cup Series held its inaugural race in 61′ and Jack Smith won. Johnny Allen, who was the relief driver for Jack, finished the race but Jack was credited with the win since he started the race.

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How many laps is the Bass Pro Shops Night Race?

Bristol Motor Speedway is .533 miles (.8 km) long and a 266-mile race that requires 500 laps to complete.

What date is the 2024 Bass Pro Shops Night Race?

Saturday, September 21st.

What time is the 2024 Bass Pro Shops Night Race?

The Bass Pro Shops Night Race will be at 7:30 PM ET.

What channel is the Bass Pro Shops Night Race on?

The Bass Pro Shops Night Race start time is 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday, September. 21st. USA will broadcast the race with radio coverage from PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Where is the Bass Pro Shops Night Race located?

The Bass Pro Shops Night Race is a 266-mile-long NASCAR Cup Series motor race held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee.

How many miles is the Bass Pro Shops Night Race?

The Bass Pro Shops Night Race is 266 miles, equating to 428.08 kilometres.

When was the Bass Pro Shops Night Race first run?

The Bass Pro Shops Night Race was first run in 1978, with Cale Yarborough credited as the winner.

Which owner has the most wins at Bristol?

Junior Johnson is the owner with most Bristol wins, with 21 wins total.

Which driver has the most wins at Bristol?

Darrell Waltrip holds the record for most Bristol victories, with 12 wins total.