Background , the track where the race was held. Bristol Motor Speedway, formerly known as Bristol International Raceway and Bristol Raceway, is a
NASCAR short track venue located in
Bristol,
Tennessee. Constructed in 1960, it held its first NASCAR race on July 30, 1961. Bristol is among the most popular tracks on the NASCAR schedule because of its distinct features, which include extraordinarily steep banking combined with short length, an all concrete surface, two
pit roads, and
stadium-like seating. In 2021, the race shifted to a dirt surface version of the track and was renamed the Food City Dirt Race. After the
2023 event, the race would return to being run on concrete to replace the dirt surface.
Entry list •
(R) denotes rookie driver. •
(i) denotes driver who is ineligible for series driver points. == Practice ==