How to Watch a NASCAR Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway

When NASCAR decided to convert Bristol Motor Speedway into a dirt track last year, it was an ambitious and uncertain endeavor. Despite the mixed results, the race proved to be an entertaining spectacle.

The 2022 Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 17th at 7:00 pm ET. You can watch it online via FOX Live and the FOX Sports App.

Practice

Bristol is one of the most iconic dirt tracks in NASCAR, and this race is a rare opportunity for fans to watch a race at one of these legendary venues.

This weekend, the Food City Dirt Race will be held at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee on Easter night. The event is a part of the NASCAR Cup Series schedule and can be watched on Fox. The race will also be streamed live via fuboTV and Sling TV.

The race will take place on a temporary dirt track that was built over the concrete surface at Bristol. The track is banked 19 degrees and has a 50-foot-wide racing surface. It has been layered with sawdust to help the race track withstand the elements.

For the first time since the era of the Next Gen car, NASCAR has made a move back to dirt at a track that is not as familiar to many drivers. This will be a challenge for many teams and drivers, but it will give them an opportunity to test their car on a new surface.

This will be a very unique event for the next few years, but it is a step in the right direction for the sport of stock car racing. It is a step that can show drivers and teams that a dirt surface works well with the cars on the current track, which will make it easier to add a dirt track to the NASCAR schedule in the future.

Some drivers have had mixed feelings about the move to dirt. Others have enjoyed the chance to race on a dirt track and see how it can affect their racing style.

Drivers who have never competed on a dirt track before will find this event to be a little bit of an adjustment, but some will be able to find success. Joey Logano, for example, was able to win the inaugural dirt race at Bristol last year despite not having any dirt background before this race.

The 2021 race was a huge success for the track, with many people noting that it brought in more attendance than any of the other events on the schedule. Moreover, it was the most-watched race at Bristol in the history of the venue.

Qualifying

One of the best things about watching NASCAR on dirt is that you can see the cars get pretty wild. Bristol Motor Speedway is no exception to that rule, and that makes for some fun on-track action when the race is on.

But what makes it even more exciting is that you don’t have to be a dirt racing nut to watch this weekend’s race. This race is actually quite unique, and there are a few special rules that make it all the more interesting.

First of all, there are no normal practice or qualifying sessions for this event. Rather, drivers and teams will have designated time on the track to prepare for qualifying and the main event.

The field will be split into four groups of nine, and each group will run a quick 15-lap heat race. During these races, drivers will accumulate points for finishing and passing.

This is a lot like how stage points are determined during a normal race. Drivers will be awarded 10 points for finishing first, nine points for second and so on down to two points for ninth position.

Another thing to note about the Bristol Dirt Race is that it’s the first elimination race of the season. This means that if you finish outside of the top four in the point standings, you will be eliminated from the playoffs.

In addition, if you finish in the top eight in the point standings, you will advance to the next round. This race is the first of three races in the elimination rounds, and each will determine the remaining six drivers that make up the 16-driver championship field.

The race will also feature a special “Bristol night” start, which was introduced last year to add more excitement to the event. The night start will give drivers the chance to race faster on the 0.533-mile dirt track.

The main event is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m., with a televised pre-race show and live streamed coverage from the Bristol Club. This is a popular event that draws large crowds, so it’s recommended to get tickets in advance to secure your seat.

Heat Races

The dirt-covered 0.533-mile track at Bristol Motor Speedway is one of NASCAR's most historic venues. It's been a top-notch short track since the 1960s and has seen some great racing.

Last year, a new throwback to NASCAR's early days was added to the Cup Series schedule: a race on the muddy dirt at Bristol. It's a great way for drivers to test their cars and get a little dirty before the start of the season, but it also can be a bit tricky.

To prepare for the first dirt race at Bristol, teams will be given two 50-minute practice sessions on Friday afternoon to familiarize themselves with the surface. They'll also have four heat races that take place over 15 laps.

Each driver will compete in one of the heats. They'll be allotted a starting position randomly drawn by their team.

During the heats, drivers will earn points for finishing positions. The first place driver will score 10 points, while the second place driver will earn nine. The third place driver will receive eight, and so on down to the ninth place finisher, who gets two points.

Once the heats are over, the points are tallied. The driver with the most points starts on the pole.

Then, a final round of qualifying takes place. All of the winning drivers in the heats will qualify for the main event.

In the qualifying rounds, each driver will compete in four 15-lap heat races. The starting lineup of each heat is determined based on owner points and a random draw.

During each of the heat races, drivers will be awarded passing points for any passes they make from their starting position. These will add up to a total of 10 points for the winner, nine points for second place, and so on down to two points for the ninth-place finisher.

These qualifying points will be used to determine the field for the Food City Dirt Race. The race will be broadcast on Sunday night on FOX, and you can stream it online here or through the Fox Sports app.

Main Event

If you want to watch a NASCAR race that gets dirty, Bristol Motor Speedway is your spot. The track has been a staple in the sport since the 1960s, but last year, it was converted into a dirt track for the first time in its history.

A few minor hiccups occurred on the inaugural Food City Dirt Race, but it was still a successful event for Speedway Motorsports. The event averaged a 1.8 rating and 3.11 million viewers on Fox. This was a good number for the first race on dirt in 50 years.

As for the next race on dirt, there are some things you need to know before you head to Bristol Motor Speedway on Easter Sunday night. One of the biggest things to know is that NASCAR will be using a new rules package for this race, which is similar to the one used on short tracks and road courses.

According to NASCAR, the rules package will allow drivers to have more power than they would on a traditional track. This will allow the cars to have more speed and also be able to handle the rougher surface better.

On top of that, the cars will have a more aerodynamic design, which is designed to give the drivers more control over their car. This will allow them to be able to better control their race and keep it clean, which is something that is very important on a dirt track.

Another thing to know about the track is that it has a high banking. This is something that will make it tough to pass the other cars on the track and will also be a challenge for the drivers.

It’s also worth noting that this is only the second dirt race that NASCAR has run in the modern era, so it will be interesting to see how the series handles this track and the tires that they use. It’s hard to tell how it will work out, but if it does well, there’s nothing wrong with bringing this race back in the future.