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O'Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Bristol, Tenn.
(April 30-May 2)

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Fourth annual

April 30-May 2
Bristol Dragway
Bristol Dragway opened in 1965 under NHRA sanction. In 1967, NHRA left Bristol. In 1996, Bruton Smith bought Bristol Dragway. After the 1997 season, Bristol Dragway closed and work began on an $18 million facility. The facility reopened for the 1999 season and hosted the inaugural NHRA All-Star event that year and again in 2000. In 2001, Bristol Dragway hosted the Thunder Valley Nationals, the first NHRA national event held at Bristol Dragway since 1967.

MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3966, Bristol, TN 37625

SHIPPING ADDRESS: 151 Speedway Blvd., Bristol, TN 37620

ELEVATION: 1,480 feet

WEBSITE: www.bristoldragway.com

TICKET INFORMATION: (423) 764-1161

HOW TO GET THERE: Bristol Dragway is located on Highway 394. From the south, exit Interstate 81 at Tennessee Exit 69, then travel east on Highway 394. From the north, exit Interstate 81 at Virginia Exit 17 and take Virginia State Route 75 south to Tennessee 44 south to U.S. 421 north to Highway 394 south; or exit Interstate 81 at Virginia Exit 3 and take Highway 11E south to Highway 394

VISITOR INFORMATION: Bristol Chamber of Commerce, (423) 989-4850

MOTEL 6 ACCOMODATIONS IN THIS AREA: Bristol, (276) 466-6060

BRISTOL DRAGWAY RECOMMENDS PLACES TO STAY: Bristol: Holiday Inn, (276) 466-4100 • Microtel Inn, (276) 669-8164 Johnson City: Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, (423) 282-2161 • Ramada Limited, (423) 282-4011 • Red Roof Inn, (423) 282-3040 Camping: For information, call Pam Lowry, (423) 764-6555, ext. 221; e-mail, pam@bristolmotorspeedway.com