Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race

Bristol Motor Speedway has a ridiculous amount of camping. The track owns five campgrounds, but there are 25 other campgrounds around the park that are privately owned and available to the public. That means there are 30 campgrounds here! If you need electricity, the Medallion Motorhome Area is the only Bristol campground for that, but some of the privately-owned campgrounds offer hookups as well.

Some of the private campgrounds offer free shuttle service; many have full hookups; a few have entertainment and recreational activities, and several can handle RVs up to 100 feet long! With over two thousand campsites around the stadium, you are sure to find one that is perfect for you.

You’ll also be just 20 miles from the Cherokee National Forest, which has a plethora of campgrounds in its 650,000 acres of woodlands. In fact, there are over a dozen campgrounds that accommodate RVs up to 40 feet in length within 20 miles, and that does not even include the 30 at the track. You should have no problem finding a spot for your RV for the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race.

There are quite a few shuttles in and around Bristol Motor Speedway. Depending on which campground you are at or where you are parked, you won’t have to wait long for a shuttle to come by and pick you up. In fact, many of the campgrounds have their own shuttles as well, so you can utilize them if you happen to be staying there. Otherwise, you’ll be doing quite a bit of walking if you want to explore on your own.

While it doesn’t hurt to check the forecast before packing, you will most likely need some cool, summery clothing much of the time you are in Bristol. The temps are usually in the upper 70s, so bring some shorts and tank tops as well as jeans and t-shirts. Since the nights can drop down to the 40s, you may want a jacket and an extra blanket or two.

If you are going to bring more than a phone and your keys with you, it is important to use a clear bag such as a small see-through backpack. The rules say no larger than 14”x14”x14” so make sure you measure it before heading into the stadium, as they offer no exceptions. And they will check each bag. You can also bring a cooler of the same dimensions with food and drinks inside as long as there is no glass.

There are three must-haves when it comes to the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race, and they are comfortable shoes, sunblock, and insect repellent. Bug spray is the most important, considering you are going to be in hot and muggy weather at night during the race. But since you will be out during the day in the Tennessee sun, sunblock is also important.

Depending on which campground you choose for the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race, you may be cooking inside the RV or outside. If you get a spot with hookups, you can use your stove, but if you get one of the dry campgrounds, you may be BBQing or using a camp stove. No matter what you choose, try preparing some meals ahead of time and freeze them to make it easier to prepare.

Once you get checked into the track, you can leave and come back as often as you like so you can take a trip into Bristol for a bite to eat while you are there. Tennessee is famous for its BBQ ribs and pulled pork, so you can find plenty of those types of restaurants around. However, you’ll also find Mexican food, Asian cuisine, steak, lobster, and fast food joints.

Bristol Motor Speedway is sort of like a city within a stadium and has a plethora of food options to choose from all over the place. In fact, there are so many choices that they separate the vendors into 10 different sections. You can grab a burger or chili dog at one of the family places, pizza at any number of pizza places, giant roast beef sandwiches, chicken chunks from Pinty’s, and top it all off with a frosty beer or soft drink.