NASCAR Bristol 2024: Race Schedule and Key Information
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY, source: nascar.com
The NASCAR Cup Series is set to take place at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend, marking the end of the series' three-year stint on dirt tracks. The race will be held on the track's traditional concrete surface, providing teams with their first true short-track test of the season. The Next Gen car, which has underperformed on smaller tracks, has been redesigned to improve performance, specifically on short tracks, for the 2024 season.
As teams prepare to face off at the "Colosseum," drivers and fans alike are wondering who will come out on top. With the return to Bristol's traditional surface and the revamped Next Gen car, the Food City 500 promises to be an exciting and unpredictable race. Stay tuned for all the information you need to get ready for the big event.
What time does the Cup race at Bristol start?
The Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway starts at 3:30 p.m. ET.
What TV channel is the Cup race at Bristol on?
The Food City 500 Cup race at Bristol will be broadcasted by Fox. The channel will have its pre-race show starting at 3 p.m. ET. However, Fox Sports 1 (FS1) will have an earlier pre-race show at 2 p.m. ET.
Will there be a live stream of the Cup race at Bristol?
The Food City 500 can be easily live streamed through the FoxSports website and app.
How Many Laps is the Cup Race at Bristol?
The Cup race at Bristol consists of 500 laps around the .0533-mile track, covering a total distance of 266.5 miles. The race is divided into three segments, with each segment consisting of a specific number of laps. The first two segments, Stage 1 and Stage 2, comprise 125 laps each, while Stage 3 consists of 250 laps.
Who Won the Most Recent Races at Bristol?
In the spring of 2020, Brad Keselowski won the last scheduled day race at Bristol while driving the No. 2 Team Penske Ford. Keselowski led 115 laps and defeated Clint Bowyer in the No. 14 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford by 0.471 seconds. Denny Hamlin won the Bristol Night Race on Sept. 16, 2023, leading 142 laps, including the final 135, and pulling away from Kyle Larson by 2.437 seconds in last year's playoff race.