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Gilliland’s First Impressions of Bristol: ‘It’s Breathtaking’

Statesville, N.C. – David Gilliland and his No. 38 Taco Bell Ford team are coming off one of their strongest performances of the season two weeks ago at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. The team was strong all afternoon before a late-race accident collected the team. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Sprint Cup

Winning at Bristol a Family Tradition

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – While Kyle Busch can’t exactly put a finger on why he’s enjoyed so much success at Bristol Motor Speedway, one thing is for certain: with all due respect to Hank Williams Jr., winning at Bristol has become a family tradition. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Sprint Cup

Eventually Cooler Heads Will Prevail at Bristol

When NASCAR’s Sprint Cup circuit rolls into Bristol Motor Speedway for this weekend’s Food City 500, it’s a safe bet that no matter how cool the air temperatures may be there will be some hot tempers in the pits and on the track during the race. Even the most laid-back, low-key people in the sport have been known to use some language that would make a sailor take pause when the cars are running in Thunder Valley. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Sprint Cup

Kahne Doing Double Duty at Bristol

Kasey Kahne looks forward to what he knows will be two tough days of racing at Bristol Motor Speedway when he competes in the Scotts Turf Builder 300 March 20 and the Food City 500 March 21. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Nationwide Series, Sprint Cup

Video – Food City 500 Postrace Wrapup

Joe Gibbs Racing’s Kyle Busch won his second NASCAR Sprint Cup race of the season, dominating the action at Bristol Motor Speedway. Hendrick Motorsports’ Jeff Gordon remains atop the standings, and the top 35 in owners points have been set for Martinsville Speedway. Steve Waid assesses the impact of the race. vidavee_ad_preroll_ref = 'http://ad.doubleclick.net/adj/VidaVeedemos/sprint;sz=2x2;ord=[timestamp]?'; … Read entire article »

Filed under: Sprint Cup, video

Busch Scores “Satisflying” and Dominating “Victoreat” at Bristol

In Snickers Speak, it was “Chewmination.” For the layman, it was domination. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Sprint Cup

Strong Effort Gives Newman 7th-Place Finish at Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. – It all came together for the U.S. Army team Sunday as driver Ryan Newman posted a solid seventh-place finish in the Food City 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Sprint Cup

Kyle Busch dominates in Bristol victory

BRISTOL, Tenn. – You couldn’t blame Kyle Busch for believing Bristol Motor Speedway owed him a win in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Sprint Cup

Biffle out at Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Greg Biffle won’t be driving in Saturday Nationwide race at Bristol because of bruised ribs. While boating with friends earlier this week, Biffle slipped while jumping from the boat to the dock, causing him to bang his right side on the side of the boat. Biffle, who is third in Nationwide Series points, will e replaced by teammate Matt Kenseth in the race. Biffle is still expected to drive in Sundays Food City 500. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Nationwide Series, Sprint Cup