Get Ready for a Dirt Showdown: NASCAR’s Bristol Motor Speedway Race Returns for Third Consecutive Year

Grab your helmets and strap in, race fans! NASCAR is getting down and dirty for the third consecutive year at Bristol Motor Speedway, and we’re here to spill the deets on this Sunday’s dirt showdown. With only one dirt race in the Cup season, the Bristol brawl is definitely an event you won’t want to miss.

Flashback to 2019, Joey Logano emerged victorious in the inaugural dirt race, while Kyle Busch stole the show last year. Who will be crowned king of the dirt track this year? It’s anybody’s guess, as this race marks the eighth event in the ever-thrilling NASCAR Cup Series.

Buckle up, folks, ’cause it’s going to be a wild ride. Here are all the details you need for Sunday’s dirt race at Bristol Motor Speedway (times in Eastern):

Make sure to have your engines revving, as Rear Admiral Stephen “Josh” Jackson, Senior Navy Flag Officer, will give the command to start at 7:08 p.m. Shortly after, the green flag is scheduled to wave at 7:14 p.m. And that’s when the dirt slinging, bumper bumping action begins!

Before we get to the race, there are a few important events to pencil into your calendar. The Cup garage opens at 3 p.m., with the drivers’ meeting set for 6:05 p.m. Driver introductions follow at 6:20 p.m. Don’t miss Mike Rife from the Vansant Church of Christ in Virginia, as he gives the invocation at 7 p.m. Last but not least, get ready to feel the chills during Riley Clemmons’ performance of the national anthem at 7:01 p.m.

Now let’s talk race distance. Drivers will need to dig deep to complete the 250-lap, 125-mile marathon on the half-mile dirt track. The race is broken down into stages, with Stage 1 ending at Lap 75 and Stage 2 finishing at Lap 150.

Wondering where you can catch all the action? Fox has got you covered. They’ll be broadcasting the race at 7 p.m., but if you’re a true NASCAR fanatic, you won’t want to miss the Bristol Speedway Easter Celebration starting at 4:30 p.m. on FS1. Tune into NASCAR RaceDay at 5:30 p.m. on FS1 before the coverage shifts over to Fox at 6 p.m.

And don’t worry, radio fans – we haven’t forgotten about you. Performance Racing Network’s radio coverage starts at 6 p.m. and will also stream at goprn.com. If you’ve got SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, you’ll be able to catch the PRN broadcast there as well.

So there you have it! All the dirt, all the action, and all the drama you can handle, coming to you live from Bristol Motor Speedway this Sunday. Make sure you’re geared up, and may the best driver win!

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