Irwin Tools Night Race Preview: The Bristol of Old

One of the most anticipated races of the season takes place this weekend. This Saturday night we return to the bull ring in Bristol, Tenn., for the Irwin Tools Night Race. The prime time short track action under the lights is one of the most popular races in the schedule. It's been a long, hard haul since race number four of the season, which was the last time NASCAR visited Thunder Valley. To go with that long lay off, track owner Bruton Smith listened to the voice of the fans and decided to do something about the racing surface at Bristol Motor Speedway during the long break. The track has ...

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