Race · Tennessee
Bristol Night Race Weekend 2027
Aug 12–14
Tell us your Tennessee datesBristol, TN (Bristol Motor Speedway) · Tennessee
Dates confirmed on the speedway's 2027 schedule announcement · checked Sep 25, 2026
- Start looking
- by Feb 25
- Arrive
- Aug 11
- Head home
- Aug 15
Bristol's Saturday night race goes back to August in 2027, and the speedway's campgrounds stay open around the clock.
What you need to know
Bristol Night Race Weekend 2027 runs Aug 12–14, 2027, in Bristol, Tennessee. Keep the reservation name handy at the gate: the check-in booth hands out permits by that name, and your section and site number are printed on the permit.
The night race at Bristol Motor Speedway moves back to its traditional August spot in 2027: the speedway's own announcement gives Thursday, August 12 through Saturday, August 14, with the main race under the lights on Saturday night.
For a rig, the practical details are on the speedway's camping page. Campers pick up permits at their campground's check-in booth under the name on the reservation; each site gets one vehicle pass and one RV pass, to be displayed on the driver's side of the windshield and the passenger side of the camper. The Dragstrip and Landing campgrounds use Entrance No. 5 on Sweet Knobs Trail, and the Medallion campground uses Entrance No. 3 on Medallion Drive. Once the campgrounds open for the event they stay open 24 hours a day, and extra vehicles go through the check-in booth rather than onto a neighbor's site.
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. August nights in the grandstands follow hot days in camp; keep water in the cooler, park the rig with shade on the door side if you can, and leave the grills cold before you walk to the track.
Insider tip. Keep the reservation name handy at the gate: the check-in booth hands out permits by that name, and your section and site number are printed on the permit.
Official source: bristolmotorspeedway.com
Where to sleep in Tennessee
None of the Tennessee campgrounds we verify is matched to this event's town.
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Frequently asked about Bristol Night Race Weekend
When is Bristol Night Race Weekend 2027?
Bristol Night Race Weekend 2027 runs Aug 12–14, 2027, in Bristol, Tennessee.
Where is Bristol Night Race Weekend held?
Bristol, Tennessee (Bristol Motor Speedway).
What are the exact 2027 dates?
Aug 12–14, 2027.
What RV should I rent for Bristol Night Race Weekend?
Best categories: rv, towable, trucks-vans. The night race at Bristol Motor Speedway moves back to its traditional August spot in 2027: the speedway's own announcement gives Thursday, August 12 through Saturday, August 14, with the main race under the lights on Saturday night. For a rig, the practical details are on the speedway's camping page. Campers pick up permits at their campground's check-in booth under the name on the reservation; each site gets one vehicle pass and one RV pass, to be displayed on the driver's side of the windshield and the passenger side of the camper. The Dragstrip and Landing campgrounds use Entrance No. 5 on Sweet Knobs Trail, and the Medallion campground uses Entrance No. 3 on Medallion Drive. Once the campgrounds open for the event they stay open 24 hours a day, and extra vehicles go through the check-in booth rather than onto a neighbor's site.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 24 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
When is the Bristol night race in 2027?
The speedway announced the night race weekend for August 12 to 14, 2027, with the race itself on Saturday night, August 14.
How does camping check-in work at Bristol Motor Speedway?
Go to your campground's check-in booth and give the reservation name. You receive one vehicle pass and one RV pass per site, and the permit shows your section and site number; reservations can also be viewed in the speedway's app. Only one vehicle and one camper fit a site, so extra vehicles are sorted out at the booth.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
August nights in the grandstands follow hot days in camp; keep water in the cooler, park the rig with shade on the door side if you can, and leave the grills cold before you walk to the track.
What's an insider tip?
Keep the reservation name handy at the gate: the check-in booth hands out permits by that name, and your section and site number are printed on the permit.
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Before you rent in Tennessee — key local rules
CDL rules start at 26,001 lbs — below that the standard license applies — TN Driver Services
Boating Safety Certificate required for operators born after 1988 — TWRA — Boating Safety
Royal Blue OHV + Brimstone Recreation: per-area permits — TWRA — OHV/ATV Recreation
0.08% BAC; the open container ban applies to the driver only — TN Department of Safety — Public Safety
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with TN Driver Services before relying. Reviewed in the last 5 months (as of 2026-05-24).
Tennessee rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00