The new Bristol
General
The old asphalt Bristol was a great racetrack. I used to go to Bristol regularly, but quit going a couple of years after it was concreted. That being said, the current track is far better than the past several years if you like two and sometimes even three-wide racing. Evidently I'm in the minority on this because I've heard mostly complaints about it. I guess most fans today like nose-to-tail racing where the only way to pass is to dump the guy in front of you. I've also noticed that most people who like this kind of racing have never had to fix a wrecked racecar! I've been involved in local racing for 30 years and would much rather have a track where someone who is a good racer can pass cleanly. The Nashville Fairgrounds is far superior to the concrete Bristol in either configuration.