Weather Forecast for Bristol Motor Speedway’s Spring 2026 NASCAR Race Weekend

What’s Happening?

The NASCAR National Series is back on track at Bristol Motor Speedway after the Cup Series took Easter weekend off. So, whether you are going to be at the track or home, what does the forecast look like for the race weekend in Bristol, Tennessee?

• Bristol Motor Speedway is one of NASCAR’s most iconic venues, with the 0.533-mile track serving as a staple of the sport’s short track schedule. Historically, the track has hosted at least two NASCAR race weekends a season, aside from other specialty events, since its 1961 opening.
• Over the years, Bristol has hosted the NASCAR Cup Series as its main event during its two race weekends. Though it has a deep history with the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, dating back to 1982, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, dating back to 1995.
• Bristol has had decent luck with the weather in the past few seasons. Of course, this doesn’t mean that cold weather hasn’t factored into the track’s events, with the 2024 spring race still fresh on the minds of fans and drivers.

Weekend Weather Forecast

• Via the National Weather Service
• All Listed Times ET (Local)

Friday, April 10: Craftsman Truck Series Tennessee Army National Guard 250 | 7:30 PM on FS1

Before the Truck Series Race (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 76°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 5% Chance
• Wind: 3 to 5 MPH

During the Truck Series Race (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 71°F at 7:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 4% Chance at 8:00 PM
• Wind: 2 to 3 MPH

After the Truck Series Race (10:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 59°F at 10:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 4% Chance
• Wind: 2 MPH

Saturday, April 11: O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Suburban Propane 300 | 7:30 PM on The CW

Before the OAP Series Race (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 79°F at 4:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 9% Chance
• Wind: 3 to 5 MPH

During the OAP Series Race (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 75°F at 7:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 2% Chance
• Wind: 2 to 3 MPH

After the OAP Series Race (10:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 64°F at 8:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 2% Chance
• Wind: 2 MPH

Sunday, April 12: Cup Series Food City 500 | 3:00 PM on FS1

Before the Cup Series Race (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 82°F at 3:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 5% Chance at 2:00 PM
• Wind: 5 to 7 MPH

During the Cup Series Race (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 82°F at 3:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 5% Chance
• Wind: 5 to 7 MPH

After the Cup Series Race (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

• Temperature: High of 78°F at 7:00 PM
• Precipitation Chance: 2% Chance
• Wind: 5 to 6 MPH

Note: This article will be updated with a more accurate and detailed forecast as the race weekend nears.