
Bristol Dragway (Thunder Valley)
Dragstrip in Bristol, Sullivan County. 0 upcoming and 8 past car events on file.
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0
Bristol Dragway (Thunder Valley) Basics
Capacity of 30,000.
Built in 1965 next to Bristol Motor Speedway.
Track listed as 3,800 feet long.
Called Thunder Valley for the sound between two mountains.
Bristol Chevy Show has run there for 39 consecutive years with swap meet and car corral.

Photo: Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0

Photo: Kevin Payravi, CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
What Runs at Bristol Dragway (Thunder Valley)
As listed by the venue and event pages.
Bristol Dragway (Thunder Valley) Car Show Calendar
Bristol, Sullivan County
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What Else Is On Near Bristol Dragway (Thunder Valley)
The nearest dated listings, 0 shows and 5 meets, within 30 miles.
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Mountain City, Johnson County
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Where is Bristol Dragway (Thunder Valley)?
Bristol, TN.
What happens at Bristol Dragway (Thunder Valley)?
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Bristol Chevy Show, Thunder Valley Mayhem.
Is anything coming up at Bristol Dragway (Thunder Valley)?
Nothing dated is listed for Bristol Dragway (Thunder Valley) right now.
Is Bristol Dragway (Thunder Valley) active?
Yes, as of 2026-10-11.
Where in Tennessee is Bristol Dragway (Thunder Valley)?
Sullivan County. The Sullivan County page.
How do I contact Bristol Dragway (Thunder Valley)?
How current is this venue page?
The venue source, checked 2026-10-11.
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