One of the hardest tickets in NASCAR. Pre-race tailgate, motorcoach transfers. Four hotel location options.
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Bristol Motor Speedway is 0.533 miles of concrete with 36-degree banking and seats for more than 150,000 people. The short length and steep banking mean speeds stay high and traffic means constant side-by-side racing. The night race is the version that sells out first every year.
The Saturday-night date under the lights is what makes Bristol Bristol. The short lap, the noise bouncing off grandstands that ring the bowl, and a full house make it one of the loudest, most intense nights on the schedule.
Four distance tiers. Choose what works for you.
Bristol is in northeastern Tennessee, in a valley surrounded by mountains. Hotel options span four tiers based on distance and price: Bristol, VA (12 miles, closest), Johnson City, TN (15 miles), Sevierville, TN (90 miles, Smoky Mountain corridor), and Wytheville, VA (65 miles).
All tiers include motorcoach transfers to the track. The Bristol and Johnson City options prioritize proximity. Sevierville opens access to Gatlinburg and the Smokies if you want to extend the trip.
The full package. Everything handled.
- › NASCAR Cup Series Night Race ticket
- › Grandstand seating selection
- › Choice of four hotel distance tiers
- › Bristol, VA (12 mi) or Johnson City, TN (15 mi)
- › Sevierville, TN (90 mi) or Wytheville, VA (65 mi)
- › Breakfast varies by property
- › Deluxe motorcoach transfers to and from the track
- › Pre-race tailgate party
- › Expert pre-travel consultation and planning
- › Professional tour representatives on-site
- › Race day essentials kit
- › All taxes included
Choose your hotel tier. We build the rest.
Start with the hotel choice, how close do you want to be, and do you want to add the Smokies or Blue Ridge access to the trip? From there we select ticket tier, add-ons, and group logistics. Robert responds personally. No automated sequences.
Start the ConversationRobert and his team plan every detail. Pre-arranged packages or built from scratch. Every inquiry is handled personally by Robert.
Questions about the 2027 Bristol Night Race.
When is the 2027 Bristol Night Race?
The Bass Pro Shops Night Race runs on Saturday night, August 14, 2027 at Bristol Motor Speedway, with the Racing Passport trip window running August 12 to 15. It is a NASCAR Cup Series regular-season race run under the lights.
Why is the Bristol Night Race such a hard ticket?
It is 0.533 miles of concrete with 36-degree banking and seating for more than 150,000, run under the lights. The short lap and steep banking keep speeds high and put every car in traffic constantly. It is the race that sells out first every year, and the Saturday-night date is a large part of why.
Where should I stay for Bristol?
There are four distance tiers: Bristol, Virginia at 12 miles, Johnson City, Tennessee at 15 miles, Wytheville, Virginia at 65 miles, and Sevierville, Tennessee at 90 miles. All four include motorcoach transfers to the track, so the choice is about price and what you want from the rest of the trip.
Which hotel tier should I choose?
Bristol and Johnson City are the proximity choices and make race night simplest. Sevierville puts you in the Smoky Mountain corridor with access to Gatlinburg, which suits travelers who want the weekend to be more than the race. Breakfast varies by property.
What is included in the Bristol package?
A NASCAR Cup Series Night Race ticket with grandstand seating selection, your chosen hotel tier, deluxe motorcoach transfers, a pre-race tailgate, on-site tour representatives, a race day essentials kit, and all taxes.
How does the inquiry process work?
Fill out the two-minute inquiry form. Robert responds personally within a day or two. Hotel tier, seating, and group size get settled in the consultation before anything is booked.
Planning a Bristol Night Race trip
How the weekend works, when to book, where to stay, and which viewing tier is worth it. Written once and kept current, whichever year you are planning for.
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