![BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY, BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - a.k.a., THE WORLD'S FASTEST HALF-MILE](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94819300.JAq5cZ6X.jpg) BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY, BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - a.k.a., "THE WORLD'S FASTEST HALF-MILE" |
![THE BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY SEATS 160,000 FANS](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94819307.uNrNevXw.jpg) THE BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY SEATS 160,000 FANS |
![APPROACHING OUR PARKING AREA](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94819324.fV3BQ5MQ.jpg) APPROACHING OUR PARKING AREA |
![ONE OF THE MANY PARKING AREAS AROUND THE TRACK](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94819336.IQSfuatK.jpg) ONE OF THE MANY PARKING AREAS AROUND THE TRACK |
![ONE OF THE RV PARKING AREAS AROUND THE TRACK](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94819361.ifrmJLmF.jpg) ONE OF THE RV PARKING AREAS AROUND THE TRACK |
![THE BRISTOL TRACK IS SURROUNDED BY A SEA OF CAMPERS AND MOTOR HOMES](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94819384.vCY16ypr.jpg) THE BRISTOL TRACK IS SURROUNDED BY A SEA OF CAMPERS AND MOTOR HOMES |
![EVERY NASCAR DRIVER HAS ONE OR TWO OF HIS OWN MERCHANDISE TRAILERS](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94819389.1qfXKyaq.jpg) EVERY NASCAR DRIVER HAS ONE OR TWO OF HIS OWN MERCHANDISE TRAILERS |
![FANS WALK AROUND THE DISPLAY/MERCHANDISING AREAS](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94819393.bEUZaX1e.jpg) FANS WALK AROUND THE DISPLAY/MERCHANDISING AREAS |
![FANS GATHER TO WATCH THE LIVE SPEED CHANNEL PRE-RACE BROADCAST](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94819400.YbeBVS6u.jpg) FANS GATHER TO WATCH THE LIVE SPEED CHANNEL PRE-RACE BROADCAST |
![FANS HOPE TO GET THEIR MESSAGES INTO THE BACKGROUND OF THE SPEED CHANNEL PRE-RACE BROADCAST](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94819406.d1eNRMCN.jpg) FANS HOPE TO GET THEIR MESSAGES INTO THE BACKGROUND OF THE SPEED CHANNEL PRE-RACE BROADCAST |
![A LARGE CROWD WATCHES THE SPEED CHANNEL PRE-RACE BROADCAST (NOTE THE TV SCREEN AT TOP LEFT)](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94819410.bHf5238k.jpg) A LARGE CROWD WATCHES THE SPEED CHANNEL PRE-RACE BROADCAST (NOTE THE TV SCREEN AT TOP LEFT) |
![SOME SERIOUS TELEVISION/COMMUNICATIONS GEAR IN THE TRACK PARKING LOT](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/95116545.qhdpnyPS.jpg) SOME SERIOUS TELEVISION/COMMUNICATIONS GEAR IN THE TRACK PARKING LOT |
![AN EYE-CATCHING SLOGAN FOR STADIUM SEAT CUSHION SALES!](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94822690.PoTlVfQm.jpg) AN EYE-CATCHING SLOGAN FOR STADIUM SEAT CUSHION SALES! |
![OUR GRANDDAUGHTER, WRITING ON THE SHARPIE CHARITY WALL](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94822830.hk33w3AB.jpg) OUR GRANDDAUGHTER, WRITING ON THE SHARPIE CHARITY WALL |
![FANS WALK AROUND ANOTHER MERCHANDISE AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TRACK](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94822894.6IQakglP.jpg) FANS WALK AROUND ANOTHER MERCHANDISE AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TRACK |
![MY WIFE RENTS A SPRINT AUDIO-VISUAL UNIT TO KEEP UP WITH THE RACE ACTION](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94822939.Nf25ycVi.jpg) MY WIFE RENTS A SPRINT AUDIO-VISUAL UNIT TO KEEP UP WITH THE RACE ACTION |
![OUR GRANDDAUGHTER SITS IN THE TONY STEWART DISPLAY RACE CAR](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94822984.sASYn7ix.jpg) OUR GRANDDAUGHTER SITS IN THE TONY STEWART DISPLAY RACE CAR |
![RACE TEAMS SPEND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS, JUST ON THE PAINT JOBS ON THEIR MERCHANDISE TRAILERS](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94823597.Mri7y8zi.jpg) RACE TEAMS SPEND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS, JUST ON THE PAINT JOBS ON THEIR MERCHANDISE TRAILERS |
![THE TONY STEWART MERCHANDISE TRAILER](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94823139.1GsRE1to.jpg) THE TONY STEWART MERCHANDISE TRAILER |
![THE KASEY KAHNE MERCHANDISE TRAILER](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94823177.E63ZF0Se.jpg) THE KASEY KAHNE MERCHANDISE TRAILER |
![THE DALE EARNHARDT, JR. MERCHANDISE TRAILER](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94823237.Gs1CvCcE.jpg) THE DALE EARNHARDT, JR. MERCHANDISE TRAILER |
![THE CARL EDWARDS MERCHANDISE TRAILER](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94823307.7T0H0ifA.jpg) THE CARL EDWARDS MERCHANDISE TRAILER |
![THE DALE JERRETT MERCHANDISE TRAILER](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94823370.tt9zIXnH.jpg) THE DALE JERRETT MERCHANDISE TRAILER |
![THE KYLE BUSCH MERCHANDISE TRAILER](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94823420.9IliRVXa.jpg) THE KYLE BUSCH MERCHANDISE TRAILER |
![KYLE BUSCH'S M&Ms MERCHANDISE TRAILER SHOWS A SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE RACE STRATEGY!](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/95686141.HmhvQKNw.jpg) KYLE BUSCH'S M&Ms MERCHANDISE TRAILER SHOWS A SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE RACE STRATEGY! |
![JEFF GORDON'S MERCHANDISE TRAILER](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94823494.kgwk9MON.jpg) JEFF GORDON'S MERCHANDISE TRAILER |
![MY WIFE LOOKS OVER SOME NASCAR GRANDMA BAIT FOR OUR GRANDDAUGHTERS](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94823720.Cyqjo4vI.jpg) MY WIFE LOOKS OVER SOME NASCAR "GRANDMA BAIT" FOR OUR GRANDDAUGHTERS |
![THE STANDS ARE EMPTY NOW, BUT THEY WILL FILL UP QUICKLY](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94823778.bFf80qfu.jpg) THE STANDS ARE EMPTY NOW, BUT THEY WILL FILL UP QUICKLY |
![A LOOK AT THE ENCLOSED, TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED BOX SEATS](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94823839.KhGO5BBA.jpg) A LOOK AT THE ENCLOSED, TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED BOX SEATS |
![CREWS FOR MATT KENSETH (#17) AND J.J. YELEY (#96) MAKE SOME PRE-RACE ADJUSTMENTS ON THEIR CARS](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94823908.IMpCpZuI.jpg) CREWS FOR MATT KENSETH (#17) AND J.J. YELEY (#96) MAKE SOME PRE-RACE ADJUSTMENTS ON THEIR CARS |
![PIT CREWS FOR KYLE BUSCH, (#18) JOE NEMECHEK (#78) AND RYAN NEWMAN (#12) MAKE LAST-MINUTE ADJUSTMENTS](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94823963.mazurH0t.jpg) PIT CREWS FOR KYLE BUSCH, (#18) JOE NEMECHEK (#78) AND RYAN NEWMAN (#12) MAKE LAST-MINUTE ADJUSTMENTS |
![KYLE BUSCH'S CREW MEMBERS PUSH HIS CAR OUT TO THE STARTING LINE-UP](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94824065.5thEDvYP.jpg) KYLE BUSCH'S CREW MEMBERS PUSH HIS CAR OUT TO THE STARTING LINE-UP |
![PRE-RACE ACTIVITY IN THE PITS](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94824193.rhE5lbjJ.jpg) PRE-RACE ACTIVITY IN THE PITS |
![CARS BEGIN TO LINE UP ON PIT ROW FOR THE RACE START](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94824283.6RpCbHJz.jpg) CARS BEGIN TO LINE UP ON PIT ROW FOR THE RACE START |
![THE BRISTOL TRACK INFIELD IS DEFINITELY CROWDED!](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94824354.qhJxgjTJ.jpg) THE BRISTOL TRACK INFIELD IS DEFINITELY CROWDED! |
![VICTORY LANE AT THE BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY - WHERE EVERY DRIVER WANTS TO END THE RACE!](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94824418.Qq05eLi4.jpg) VICTORY LANE AT THE BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY - WHERE EVERY DRIVER WANTS TO END THE RACE! |
![CHECKING SPECS ON REED SORENSON'S CAR BEFORE THE RACE](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94824524.le4RuDOD.jpg) CHECKING SPECS ON REED SORENSON'S CAR BEFORE THE RACE |
![ENTERING TURN FOUR](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94824632.2IWhaGGS.jpg) ENTERING TURN FOUR |
![KYLE BUSCH'S CAR AFTER BEING BRISTOLIZED](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94824681.w3dpWXTv.jpg) KYLE BUSCH'S CAR AFTER BEING "BRISTOLIZED" |
![JEFF BURTON (#31) MOVES AHEAD OF KEVIN HARVICK (#29)](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94825396.D2M3eKiW.jpg) JEFF BURTON (#31) MOVES AHEAD OF KEVIN HARVICK (#29) |
![JEFF GORDON (#24) MOVES UP ON REED SORENSON](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94824893.qtzlUQK2.jpg) JEFF GORDON (#24) MOVES UP ON REED SORENSON |
![PAUL MENARD'S SIDE AND REAR PANELS SHOW THE EFFECTS OF BEING BRISTOLIZED](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94824724.6L5Zsdu9.jpg) PAUL MENARD'S SIDE AND REAR PANELS SHOW THE EFFECTS OF BEING "BRISTOLIZED" |
![JEFF BURTON (#31) CHASES RACE LEADER, TONY STEWART (#20)](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94824768.ryBQykVl.jpg) JEFF BURTON (#31) CHASES RACE LEADER, TONY STEWART (#20) |
![DENNY HAMLIN ENTERS TURN FOUR](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94824956.sZW9ZWOW.jpg) DENNY HAMLIN ENTERS TURN FOUR |
![160,000 NASCAR FANS WATCH THE FOOD CITY 500, UNDER THREATENING CLOUDS](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94825042.tE5J0Wh8.jpg) 160,000 NASCAR FANS WATCH THE FOOD CITY 500, UNDER THREATENING CLOUDS |
![OUR GRANDDAUGHTER WITH A CARDBOARD (AND SLIGHTLY ASKEW) TONY STEWART](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94825092.FWj3fZcL.jpg) OUR GRANDDAUGHTER WITH A CARDBOARD (AND SLIGHTLY ASKEW) TONY STEWART |
![M&Ms ON A SPIT](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/94825175.jCdHJinb.jpg) M&Ms ON A SPIT |
![A BEAUTIFUL BIKE, PARKED IN THE TRACK INFIELD](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/42/269142/3/95115499.75mh4wcT.jpg) A BEAUTIFUL BIKE, PARKED IN THE TRACK INFIELD |