Overview

• Bristol will no longer host a NASCAR Cup Series dirt race after 2023 and will return to two races on its concrete surface.
• The Bristol dirt race received mixed reactions from fans, some enjoying the novelty while others felt it was a gimmick.
• No replacement dirt race is currently planned for the 2024 NASCAR schedule.
• Some have praised eliminating the Bristol dirt race, arguing NASCAR's modern cars don't perform well on dirt tracks.
• If NASCAR tries more dirt races in the future, purpose-built dirt ovals may provide better conditions than adding dirt to Bristol.