Bristol Motor Speedway was one of many areas in east Tennessee and the southeastern United States to sustain damage from Hurricane Helene. The “It’s Bristol, Baby!” sign that sits in the parking lot outside the racetrack received the bulk of the damage.

Bristol Motor Speedway opened its campground for evacuees in East Tennessee. BMS welcomed evacuees seeking refuge from Helene to its Medallion campground at 6 p.m. on Friday. Those who went were welcomed free-of-charge.

Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) plans to open its Medallion Campground to evacuees who are seeking shelter after Hurricane Helene. BMS announced on Friday that the campground would open free of charge to evacuees starting at 6 p.

Bristol Motor Speedway impacted by storm damage Category 4 hurricane Helene developed in the Gulf and picked up strength along the way. It struck land in Florida on Thursday and has since hovered over Tennessee.