Bristol Motor Speedway planning return of dirt races for 2023

 

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    It appears that the Bristol Dirt Races at Bristol Motor Speedway will indeed return for the 2023 NASCAR Season, according to the below statement from Bristol Motor Speedway:

“I’m so thankful for our owners, Bruton and Marcus Smith, for allowing our Bristol Motor Speedway team to put on an amazing Easter celebration and NASCAR race weekend that exceeded our expectations with strong ticket sales and primetime viewership on FOX,” said Jerry Caldwell, president, and general manager of Bristol Motor Speedway.

“Bristol Motor Speedway will prepare for a spring night race on dirt in 2023, giving the fans two great NASCAR shows on different surfaces. The dates for our NASCAR events will not be available until later this year. To guarantee the best seats for more amazing dirt racing next year, guests may contact the ticket office or visit our website at BristolMotorSpeedway.com to renew their tickets today.”

The viewership supposedly reached over 4 Millon views, despite fairly empty grandstands at the track.