Nashville, TN – One of the most anticipated weekends of the summer is here as Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway hosts a two-day racing doubleheader, Friday and Saturday, June 27-28, with action on both the 1/4-mile and 5/8-mile ovals.
Friday, June 27 features the return of Friday Night Lights, a full night of racing on the 1/4-mile with Limited Late Models, Pure Stocks, Legends, Bandoleros, and Front Runners. The event also includes 5/8-mile practice for Pro Late Model teams, giving fans a preview of Saturday’s big show. The event was added to the schedule in hopes of completing some ¼-mile racing which has had a couple of weather cancellations this season.
On Saturday, June 28, the high-banked 5/8-mile roars to life with the return of the Pro Late Models, Super Trucks, and Street Stocks. The 1/4-mile classes—Limited Late Models, Pure Stocks, Legends, Bandoleros, and Front Runners—are also back for their second night of racing, making for a can’t-miss night of competition.
To make things even more exciting, Nashville Equipment is sponsoring a $1,000 bonus for the Pure Stock driver with the best average finish over both nights. Second and third place in overall results will receive $350 and $150 respectively.
POINTS BATTLES HEATING UP
In the Pro Late Model division, Lebanon, TN’s Hunter Wright holds the points lead after three events, with a 7-point advantage over Chase Johnson. Wright, Johnson, and Trey Craig have each earned a feature win so far this season, setting the stage for an exciting mid-season showdown on Saturday.
The Street Stock division has also seen fierce competition, with Dillon Oliver holding a slim 4-point lead over Blaine Akin. Oliver won the division’s opening race, while Chuck Barnes Jr. claimed the most recent feature in a CRA-sanctioned event.
For the five ¼-mile divisions, the point battles will begin this weekend, as it will be their first official point nights of the season.
Weekend Schedule Overview:
FRIDAY, JUNE 27 – FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (1/4-Mile Racing)
6:30 PM Race Time
Divisions:
• Limited Late Models
• Pure Stocks
• Legends
• Bandoleros
• Front Runners
5/8-mile Practice for Pro Late Model Teams
SATURDAY, JUNE 28 – MAIN EVENT (Doubleheader Racing)
5:00 PM Race Time
5/8-Mile Divisions:
• Pro Late Models
• Super Trucks
• Street Stocks
1/4-Mile Divisions:
• Limited Late Models
• Pure Stocks
• Legends
• Bandoleros
• Front Runners
TICKETS:
Available now at NashvilleFairgroundsSpeedway.racing or at the gate on race day!
Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway – 625 Smith Avenue, Nashville, TN