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Drive Through Over 3 Million Christmas Lights When You Visit The Pinnacle Speedway In Lights In Tennessee

Experience the festive Pinnacle Speedway In Lights event at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, featuring over three million lights.

Updated Oct 13, 2022

Written by 

Meghan Kraft

Here in Tennessee, we know how to get into the holiday season right, and nowhere is our festive nature more on display than the Pinnacle Speedway In Lights event held every year at the world-famous Bristol Motor Speedway. The folks at the Speedway work hard to put up over three-million lights every year, and it's one of the most amazing and uniquely Tennessee things you'll find anywhere. Check it out! So drive on through the Bristol Motor Speedway Christmas Lights this year.

Colorful holiday lights display featuring "The Pinnacle Bristol" and "Speedway Lights" signs at night.
Bristol Motor Speedway - Facebook

The Bristol Motor Speedway is one of the most iconic venues in auto racing, and every year they throw one of the best Christmas displays in the state.

Aerial view of a bustling NASCAR race at a large stadium, with a vibrant sunset in the background.
Bristol Motor Speedway - Facebook

On a normal race day, the Speedway looks like this: the stands packed with fans and the track packed with cars.

Colorful holiday light display featuring various festive shapes and designs against a dark night sky.
Bristol Motor Speedway - Facebook

But during the Pinnacle Speedway in Lights event that the Speedway holds every year, they put up over three-million Christmas lights for folks to enjoy.

A brightly lit sign reading "Start Your Engine!" in a stadium decorated with colorful lights.
Bristol Motor Speedway - Facebook

The drive-through display is actually a four-mile drive through the parking lot, and eventually onto the iconic half-mile track itself.

Colorful lights illuminate a covered walkway, featuring fish and marine-themed decorations in a vibrant display.
Bristol Motor Speedway - Facebook

Since the entire display is drive-through, you can pack your whole family in the car and enjoy it all together!

A brightly lit volcano with flames on top, surrounded by colorful holiday lights in a dark night setting.
Bristol Motor Speedway - Facebook

Tickets for the Pinnacle Speedway in Lights event vary in price depending on the size of your vehicle and the day of the week, but folks driving their family vehicle can expect to pay $50 for a vehicle of 1-8 people and $60 for a van of 9-23 people. You can also pay to skip the lines with their "Fast lane" ticket!

A colorful illuminated tunnel with vibrant green, red, and blue lights creating a dynamic pattern against a dark background.
Bristol Motor Speedway - Facebook

The Speedway in Lights is a truly Tennessee experience that you won't want to miss. Be sure to book your tickets in advance online at the link below. The show runs from November 18, 2022 through January 7, 2023. Visit between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. We'll race you there!

Get your tickets and up-to-date information at the Speedway In Lights website, and be sure to follow them on Facebook as well! We will see you on the tracks as we drive through the Bristol Motor Speedway Christmas lights!

Did you know that Tennessee has its own replica of the Eiffel Tower that you can visit whenever you want?

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