13th annual Ford NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals presented by Tri-Cities Area Ford Dealers
June 14-16
Bristol Dragway
151 Speedway Blvd.
Bristol, TN 37620
www.bristoldragway.comElevation: 1,475 feet
Tickets:
www.bristoldragway.com; 423-989-6900
Radio Frequency: 100.9 FM
Bristol Dragway is known as Thunder Valley not only because it cuts a path between mountains but also because it can be home to incredible performances. The facility hosted NHRA’s Springnationals from 1965 to 1967 and non-NHRA events until it was closed in 1996 for an $18 million renovation. It reopened in 1999 and was the site of NHRA’s all-star event that year and in 2000 before hosting its first national event in 34 years in 2001.
2012 Recap: Seven-time Top Fuel champ Tony Schumacher ended his much-ballyhooed drought of 32 races without a win that included 11 final-round appearances. Ron Capps (Funny Car) reached his sixth straight final and picked up his second score. Mike Edwards (Pro Stock) also scored on Father’s Day in the closest race of the season, defeating Allen Johnson in a race that was decided by less than .0000-second.
How to Get There: Bristol Dragway’s Thunder Valley is on Highway 394. From the south, exit Interstate 81 at Tennessee Exit 69, then travel east on Highway 394. From the north, exit Interstate 81 at Virginia Exit 3 and take Highway 11E south to Highway 394. For an alternate northbound route, exit Interstate 81 at Virginia Exit 17 and take Virginia State Route 75 south to Tennessee 44 south to U.S. 421 north to Highway 394 south.
Visitor Information: Bristol Chamber of Commerce, 423-989-4850
