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Visitors embark on a four-mile drive surrounded by three million dazzling holiday lights. The festive route includes taking a lap around the famous concrete oval known as The World's Fastest Half-Mile. Guests can also stop to explore the Christmas Village set up in the track's infield.
What to Expect
Drive through 3 million holiday lights and lap the concrete oval.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Speedway Motorsports, LLC
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday light fans
Vibe
Festive and dazzling
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 6:00 PM–10:00 PM.
- Parking: For Fast Lane purchasers, normal traffic turns right and Fast Lane traffic proceeds straight ahead to the ticket booth; guests must tell the traffic attendant they need to go straight ahead.
Tips & Advice
- If buying Fast Lane, book a specific 30-minute slot on one of its select nights; spaces are limited.
- Remember Fast Lane passes are sold per vehicle, not per passenger, so one pass covers your vehicle.
- Tell the traffic attendant you need to go straight ahead for Fast Lane, since normal traffic turns right.
- Download Waze for turn-by-turn directions to Bristol Motor Speedway property.
- Allow flexibility in your visit because the time it takes to drive through the lights varies with traffic flow.
Special Events & Promotions
- Fast Lane presented by TeleOptics: an extra per-vehicle ticket for front-of-line access in a set 30-minute entry slot, on select nights only.
- 2026 Fast Lane nights: November 27 and 28; December 5, 12, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 26.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What will we see on the drive?
It's a 4-mile drive through 3 million lights, and the route includes a lap around the concrete oval known as "The World's Fastest Half-Mile."
Can we stop along the way?
Yes. You can visit the Christmas Village, which is back in its infield location.
What is the Fast Lane?
Fast Lane presented by TeleOptics takes you to the front of the line. It's sold per vehicle on certain nights only, for a specific 30-minute entry slot.
Where do Fast Lane cars go at the entrance?
Regular traffic turns right, while Fast Lane cars go straight ahead to the ticket booth. Tell the traffic attendant you need to go straight to the Fast Lane.
How long does the drive take?
It depends on how heavy the traffic is that night.
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