Still lighting up the sky: Bristol Night Race turns 40
The first night race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 26, 1978, wasn’t overly dramatic, but the crowds kept growing and the event became one of auto racing’s crown jewels.
The first night race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 26, 1978, wasn’t overly dramatic, but the crowds kept growing and the event became one of auto racing’s crown jewels.
