Tennessee Dragstrips, Dragways, and Drag Racing Tracks

Bristol Dragway

Bristol Dragway is a 1/4 mile International Hot Rod Association sanctioned dragracing facility in Bristol, Tennessee. Bristol Dragway is home to the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.

Track Details:

Length: 3,800 feet (700 feet of concrete)
Shutdown Length: 2,375 feet
Degree Of Incline: From 1 percent to 4 percent in shutdown area
Width Of Dragway: 60 feet
Elevation: 1,475 feet above sea level
Seating Capacity: approximately 25,000
Dragway Acreage: 65 Acres
Direction Of Dragway: Southwest to Northeast
Lighting: Musco
Sanction: National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)

Bristol Dragway is located adjacent to Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., on Hwy. 394, 10 minutes south of Interstate 81's Tenn. Exit 69, 15 minutes from Tri-Cities (Tenn.-Va.) Airport.

Middle Tennessee Dragway

1/8 mile IHRA dragstrip. Middle Tennessee Dragway hosts multiple drag race classes and test and tune. See dragstrip website for race schedule and details.

Clarksville Speedway

Clarksville Speedway hosts multiple drag race classes. See dragstrip website for race schedule and details.

I-40 Dragway

I-40 Dragway, located in the middle of the golf capital of Tennessee, with more than 75% of the US population within 600 miles of the front gate to the dragstrip, provides an excellent central location for events of all types from Bracket Racing to Heads up run whatcha brung style outlaw racing. The Dragway has recently been completely restored and updated with new lights and lanes along with a new grandstand and updated parking. Track is currently for sale.

Tator Town Raceway - Gleason Dragstrip

1/8 mile dragstrip recently re-opened with new owner Bill Cummings. Track hosts regular bracket racing every Saturday night with guaranteed payouts in all classes. Race classes include: Street Class, Foot Break, Super Pro, Motorcycles, and Junior Dragster. See Tator Town Raceway website for race schedule and details.

Music City Raceway

Established in 1958, Music City Raceway (formerly Union Hill Raceway) is the home of many national champions in Super Stock, Super Gas, Super Comp and Stock eliminator as well as big money bracket winners. A complete renovation of the racetrack was completed in 2007 which included new concrete walls and racing surfaces, new air-conditioned restrooms, new grandstands and an expanded concession menu. Music City Raceway is one the finest, 1/8 mile racetracks in the country.

Music City Raceway runs Street Legal programs on Tuesday and Friday nights. The competition heats up on Saturday nights when the program includes Super Pro, Super Gas, Pro, Sportsman, Pro Motorcycles, Street Legal Trophy, Jr. Dragsters and Heads Up classes including Wild Street. Bring the whole family for a night of high-speed racing entertainment.

Knoxville Drag Strip

Formerly Knoville Dragway Under New Management. Now Knoxville Dragstrip. 1/8 mile IHRA Sanctioned dragstrip located near Knoxville, Tennessee. See dragstrip website for race schedule and details.

Memphis International Raceway

Memphis International Raceway™ (MIR) is the Mid-South’s premiere racing destination for racers and spectators alike. As a leader in its operating form and function, MIR boasts three complete tracks including a road course, historic drag strip, and a ¾-mile paved tri-oval. In addition, a state-of-the-art 3/10-mile dirt track is scheduled to open summer 2015. MIR is owned by IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRG) and is sanctioned by the International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA).

English Mountain Dragway

English Mountain Dragway is a recently refurbished 1/8th mile track right off the Newport, Tennessee Exit A.