The first round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs concludes this weekend at the battlegrounds of Bristol Motor Speedway.
Four drivers will leave the half-mile track’s famed night race with their championship hopes evaporated. Plenty of big names are in the danger zone to add onto the fireworks of the night.
Bristol’s annual event under the lights has stirred debate about consideration for it to be a fifth crown jewel race, and the prestige of winning there adds to a list of intrigue for the 500-lap event. Several acts will be on tap to entertain the fans throughout the weekend.
Pre-Race Concert: A familiar sight at tracks throughout this season, Tim Dugger returns to bring his country taste to The Birthplace of Country Music.
Trackside Live: Trackside Live returns to BMS with popular media personalities John Roberts and Kenny Wallace at the Food City Fan Zone. Joining them throughout the show will be Cup drivers Ross Chastain, Daniel Suarez, Joey Logano, and Brad Keselowski.
Foam Party: The Post-Race Foam Party returns for fans to enjoy following the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on Sept. 19. DJ Sterl the Pearl, who is well known among Tennesseans, will be on hand to electrify the crowd.
Entering his fifth year with Frontstretch, Luken Glover is the author of The Underdog House, shedding light on the motivation and performance of NASCAR's dark horse teams as they strive to fight to the top. Additionally, Glover reports for the site at various events, and he contributes in the video editing department.
A 2023 graduate of the University of the Cumberlands, Glover is a middle school math and PE teacher, as well as a basketball coach. He is passionate about serving in his church, playing/coaching a wide variety of sports, and researching motorsports history.