Bristol Motor Speedway will be the place to be to see all of the NASCAR stars.
The NASCAR Cup Series will headline the Food City 500 race weekend with the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series running throughout the weekend, which is set for April 11-13.
Knowing where to be and when is a key to have a successful, enjoyable and memorable weekend at the racetrack.
Here’s the full weekend schedule for the NASCAR Bristol race, including the Food City 500.
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Bristol Motor Speedway schedule for April 11, including NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race
All times Central
7:30 a.m.: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series haulers enter
7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.: NASCAR credentialing open (Minors prohibited in garage area)
9 a.m.: Garage/infield open (Gate 9, 13)
9:30 a.m.-9:45 p.m.: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series garage open
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series haulers enter
11 a.m.: BMS parking lots open, BMS Fan Zone open
Noon-5 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series garage open
12:30 pm.: Track services meeting
2:30 p.m.: Spectator gates open (Gates 2, 4, 6, 13, 15; Suite gates 10, 18)
2:35 p.m.: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice (Two groups, 25 minutes each with 5-minute break in between)
3:40 p.m.: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying (Single vehicle, two laps)
4:50 p.m.: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series grid access to properly credentialed guest
6 p.m.: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver introductions
6:30 p.m.: Start of Weather Guard Truck Race (Stages: 65, 65, 120 laps = 133.25 miles)
9:30 p.m. (Approximately): Fan track walk (Frontstretch)
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Bristol Motor Speedway schedule for April 12, including NASCAR Xfinity Series
All times Central
5:30-7:30 a.m.: NASCAR Cup Series Haulers Enter Stadium
7 a.m.: Garage/infield open (Gate 9 and 13)
7 a.m.-6 p.m.: NASCAR credentialing open (Minors prohibited from garage area)
7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series garage open
8 a.m.: BMS parking lots open, BMS Fan Zone opens
10:30 a.m.: Spectator gates open (2, 4, 6, 13 and 15; Towers C, E)
10:35 a.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series practice (Two groups, 25 minutes per group, 5-minute break in between)
11:40 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying (single car, two laps)
1 p.m.: Spectator gates open (3, 8 and stairway 2)
1:05 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series practice (Two groups, 25 minutes per group, 5-minute break in between)
2 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series qualifying (single car, two laps)
3:20 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series grid access to properly credentialed guests
3:30 p.m.: SciAps 300 driver introductions
4 p.m.: Start of SciAps 300 NASCAR Xfinity race (Stages: 85, 85, 130 = 159.9 miles)
6:30 p.m. (Approximately): Country party with Neon Saddle (Fan Zone stage)
Bristol Motor Speedway schedule for Sunday, April 13, including NASCAR Cup Series race
All times Central
7:30 a.m.: BMS parking lots open
8 a.m.: BMS Fan Zone open
8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.: NASCAR credentialing open
9 a.m.: Garage/infield open (credentials required), (Gates 9, 13)
9 a.m.: Spectator gates open (Gates 2, 4, 5, 6, 13 and 15; Towers C, E; Suite gates 7, 10, 18)
9:30-11:30 a.m.: Fan Track Walk (Pass required)
10 a.m.-8 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series garage open
11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.: Pit and garage pass access permitted
11:30 a.m.: Spectator gates open (Gates 3, 8 and stairwell 2)
11:45 a.m.: Rodney Atkins pre-race concert (Pre-race Infield Stage)
Noon: NASCAR Cup Series grid access open to properly guests
1:20-1:30 p.m.: NASCAR Cup Series red carpet walk
1:30 p.m.: Food City 500 driver introductions
2 p.m.: Start of Food City 500 NASCAR Cup Series race (Stages: 12, 125 laps, 250 laps = 266.5 miles)
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2024 NASCAR Bristol race results
Denny Hamlin managed his tires well in a difficult race as the tire compound Goodyear used in the race chewed up tires on the concrete surface. However, Hamlin was able to lead 163 laps and earn the victory in last year’s Bristol spring race.
Here is the top 10 from last year’s Food City 500
- Denny Hamlin
- Martin Truex Jr.
- Brad Keselowski
- Alex Bowman
- Kyle Larson
- John Hunter Nemechek
- Chris Buescher
- Chase Elliott
- Ty Gibbs
- Christopher Bell
When is NASCAR Bristol race
The Food City 500 is set for 2 p.m. CT on Sunday, April 13 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. This is the first of two races at Bristol and three races in Tennessee for the 2025 season. Mike Joy, Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick will be in the broadcast booth.
NASCAR Bristol race TV schedule
Friday, April 11: Weather Guard Truck Race NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, 6:30 p.m. CT on FS1
Saturday, April 12: SciAlps 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race, 4 p.m. CT on The CW
Sunday, April 13: Food City 500 NASCAR Cup Series race, 2 p.m. CT on FS1.
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