Project Overview

Bristol Dragway underwent a major surface renovation, with crews installing brand-new concrete from the starting line to the eighth-mile mark. The project was led by local contractors Summers Taylor and Baker’s Construction, with steel supplied by Axios Civil Solutions. Concrete was selected for its compressive strength, which stands up to the intense demands of sticky tires, heavy launches, and summer heat. It has been nearly 20 years since the track surface was last redone, making this a long-anticipated investment in the facility.

The track had a deadline for completion to accommodate the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in June 2026. The timing couldn’t be better: the event marks 25 years of NHRA racing at Bristol Dragway, and Bristol Dragway President Jerry Caldwell said the new surface will be one of the best in the country, benefiting competitors and the sport as a whole.

Project Type
Site Work
Owner
Speedway Motorsports
Contractor
Simpson Construction
Location
Bristol, TN
Market Sector
Private
Materials / Services
Paving steel
Paving accessories
Curing compound
Project Status
Complete
Slipform concrete paving at the Bristol dragstrip