The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)

Bristol Motor Speedway

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6:30 p.m. ET Saturday, NBCSN

• Known as The Last Great Colosseum, Bristol Motor Speedway's stadium-like structure serves as a versatile multi-use venue.

• The very first NASCAR race at BMS, held on July 30, 1961, was won by Jack Smith with relief help from Johnny Allen.

• The short track is a (0.533-mile) concrete oval with corner banking ranging from 24 to 28 degrees and a pair of 650-feet straightaw­ays.

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