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Bristol Motor Speedway’s dirt transformation in photos
By Chase Wilhelm | Published: March 25, 2021 18
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An overview of the Bristol Motor Speedway as the dirt is laid down and ready to for racing.
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Dirt fit for The King. Richard Petty and driver Erik Jones view one of the turns covered in dirt in a visit to the half mile Tennessee track. Jones and Petty unveiled the No. 43 Tide Chevrolet they'll compete with during the Bristol Dirt Race on March 28.
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Richard Petty Motorsports driver Erik Jones checks out the dirt transformation progress.
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Track workers re-install the gate that leads into the track.
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Track workers level out the dirt on the apron.
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A mound of dirt waits to be laid down as the 700-ton Colossus screen hang above the infield.
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Before the dirt, a layer of sawdust was established underneath.
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A view from the track's live dirt construction camera shows the first layer of dirt on the surface.
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A close-up look at the dirt being laid on the apron of the half-mile track.
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The first layer of dirt will not be raced on, but it is the dirt that was used for the last transformation of the track back in 2001.
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An aerial shot of the dirt transformation.
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The banked turns are taking shape as work continues.
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One of the straightaways now complete covered in dirt.
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Track officials have shallowed up the original 36 degrees of banking with 9-10 feet of dirt, transforming the banking down to 19 degrees.
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A view down the backstretch as the dirt begins to be leveled and smoothed out.
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This gives you a good perspective as to how much dirt is being laid in comparison to the inside wall in the turns.
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This won't be the preferred groove for racing action, but the dirt is there if needed.
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Bristol Motor Speedway is getting down and dirty. The .533-mile Tennessee short track is already being prepped for the NASCAR Cup Series and Camping World Truck Series to sling some dirt around at the end of March. Take in the scenes as the concrete high banks get covered.