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Brad Pitt and Johnny Morris will serve as grand marshals for NASCAR’s Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2026, adding star power to a key Chase series event.
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt will act as grand marshal for the NASCAR Bristol Bass Pro Shops Night Race on September 19, joining Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris in a ceremony that highlights veterans, first responders, and the shared Missouri heritage that ties the event to Pitt’s recent film ‘Heart of the Beast.’
Lee Greenwood is set to perform 'God Bless the USA' at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2024, as part of a NASCAR race weekend that blends high‑speed competition with American patriotism.
During the upcoming Bass Pro Shops Night Race, Bristol Motor Speedway will pay tribute to Kyle Busch on lap 18, featuring special fan merchandise and a distinctive paint scheme on Ty Gibbs’ car, underscoring the driver’s enduring impact on the sport.
Dolly Parton’s impact on Tennessee extends beyond her musical catalog; her appearances at sporting events and partnerships with local teams reveal a deep, lasting connection to the state’s cultural and athletic fabric.
The upcoming Chase race at Bristol promises historic sweeps, fierce competition, and a full slate of series action.
In 2027, Bristol Motor Speedway will host the Food City 500 in April and the Bass Pro Shops Night Race in August, reviving two of NASCAR’s most cherished traditions for fans across the United States.
In April and August 2027, Bristol Motor Speedway will host two of NASCAR’s most cherished weekends, reuniting tradition with the sport’s evolving calendar.
After years of shifting schedules, Bristol Motor Speedway announced that the Bass Pro Shops Night Race will once again headline the August 12‑14 weekend in 2027, reviving a tradition that has defined the track for over four decades.
M&M’s will sponsor a livery inspired by Kyle Busch’s iconic colors for the 2026 NASCAR season, featuring Ty Gibbs at the wheel of the No. 54 car as a final homage to the beloved driver’s legacy at Bristol Motor Speedway.
A September 19 race at Bristol Motor Speedway will pay homage to Kyle Busch, whose eight wins and championship pedigree are being remembered by fans, family and the sport.
The iconic M&M’s colors from Kyle Busch’s No. 54 car will make a final appearance at Bristol Motor Speedway, celebrating a career that reshaped the track’s history and resonating deeply with fans and family alike.
A proposed calendar change aims to resolve a scheduling conflict, but NASCAR has yet to confirm the move.
NASCAR is exploring the possibility of moving the Bristol Motor Speedway Night Race back to its traditional August dates in 2027 after a 2019 shift caused by a Tennessee home game conflict.
Three former Tennessee football standouts will be inducted into the 2026 class of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, celebrating a legacy that spans decades of athletic excellence.