Bristol - Food City 300
The Food City 300 is a classic NASCAR Xfinity Series race held at Bristol Motor Speedway since 1982. The Bristol, Tennessee venue is one of the shortest and most intense tracks on the NASCAR calendar, measuring just 0.533 miles. The steep banking of the turns combined with the concrete surface creates a unique racing environment characterized by high speeds and constant position changes. The race typically serves as one of the season's highlights in the regular season, determining the final makeup of the playoff field. As a night race under the lights, the Food City 300 adds extra drama and intensity for teams and fans.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | Qualifying | 18 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 00:30 | Food City 300 | 19 Sep 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 19 Sep 2026, 00:30 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
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Tickets
Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
| # | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheldon Creed | Haas Factory Team | 60 |
| 2 | William Sawalich | Joe Gibbs Racing | 38 |
| 3 | Brent Crews | Joe Gibbs Racing | 47 |
| 4 | Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | 52 |
| 5 | Corey Day | Hendrick Motorsports | 37 |
| 6 | Taylor Gray | Joe Gibbs Racing | 42 |
| 7 | Sam Mayer | Haas Factory Team | 43 |
| 8 | Parker Retzlaff | Viking Motorsports | 32 |
| 9 | Dean Thompson | Sam Hunt Racing | 28 |
| 10 | Sammy Smith | JR Motorsports | 32 |
| 11 | Jake Finch | JR Motorsports | 26 |
| 12 | Harrison Burton | Sam Hunt Racing | 25 |
| 13 | Brennan Poole | Alpha Prime Racing | 24 |
| 14 | Jeremy Clements | Jeremy Clements Racing | 23 |
| 15 | Brandon Jones | Joe Gibbs Racing | 22 |
| 16 | Nicholas Sanchez | Peterson Racing Group | 0 |
| 17 | Jesse Love | Richard Childress Racing | 35 |
| 18 | Logan Bearden | Young's Motorsports | 19 |
| 19 | Andrew Patterson | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 18 |
| 20 | Kyle Sieg | RSS Racing | 17 |
| 21 | Stefan Parsons | DGM Racing x JIM | 0 |
| 22 | Austin Hill | Richard Childress Racing | 15 |
| 23 | Rajah Caruth | JR Motorsports | 14 |
| 24 | Carson Kvapil | JR Motorsports | 32 |
| 25 | Jeb Burton | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 12 |
| 26 | Patrick Staropoli | Big Machine Racing | 11 |
| 27 | Ryan Ellis | Young's Motorsports | 10 |
| 28 | Josh Williams | DGM Racing x JIM | 9 |
| 29 | Carson Ware | Joey Gase Motorsports | 8 |
| 30 | Ryan Sieg | RSS Racing | 7 |
| 31 | Josh Bilicki | SS GreenLight Racing | 6 |
| 32 | Anthony Alfredo | Viking Motorsports | 5 |
| 33 | Garrett Smithley | SS GreenLight Racing | 4 |
| 34 | Blaine Perkins | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 3 |
| 35 | David Starr | Joey Gase Motorsports | 2 |
| 36 | Lavar Scott | Alpha Prime Racing | 1 |
| 37 | Natalie Decker | Mike Harmon Racing | 0 |
| 38 | JJ Yeley | RSS Racing | 1 |
Drivers' standings 2026
| # | Driver | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | 1.320 | 6 |
| 2 | Jesse Love | Richard Childress Racing | 1.075 | 2 |
| 3 | Carson Kvapil | JR Motorsports | 1.074 | 2 |
| 4 | Sheldon Creed | Haas Factory Team | 1.057 | 3 |
| 5 | Corey Day | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.018 | 4 |
| 6 | Austin Hill | Richard Childress Racing | 929 | 2 |
| 7 | Brandon Jones | Joe Gibbs Racing | 896 | 1 |
| 8 | Sammy Smith | JR Motorsports | 889 | 0 |
| 9 | Sam Mayer | Haas Factory Team | 884 | 0 |
| 10 | Parker Retzlaff | Viking Motorsports | 825 | 0 |
| 11 | Taylor Gray | Joe Gibbs Racing | 809 | 1 |
| 12 | Brent Crews | Joe Gibbs Racing | 791 | 0 |
| 13 | William Sawalich | Joe Gibbs Racing | 765 | 1 |
| 14 | Rajah Caruth | JR Motorsports | 740 | 0 |
| 15 | Ryan Sieg | RSS Racing | 683 | 1 |
| 16 | Anthony Alfredo | Viking Motorsports | 655 | 0 |
| 17 | Dean Thompson | Sam Hunt Racing | 582 | 0 |
| 18 | Brennan Poole | Alpha Prime Racing | 564 | 0 |
| 19 | Jeremy Clements | Jeremy Clements Racing | 529 | 0 |
| 20 | Harrison Burton | Sam Hunt Racing | 515 | 0 |
| 21 | Jeb Burton | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 477 | 0 |
| 22 | Blaine Perkins | Jordan Anderson Racing | 429 | 0 |
| 23 | Patrick Staropoli | Big Machine Racing | 401 | 0 |
| 24 | Kyle Sieg | RSS Racing | 385 | 0 |
| 25 | Josh Bilicki | SS GreenLight Racing | 345 | 0 |
| 26 | Lavar Scott | Alpha Prime Racing | 327 | 0 |
| 27 | Ryan Ellis | Young's Motorsports | 309 | 0 |
| 28 | Austin Green | Peterson Racing Group | 276 | 0 |
| 29 | Nicholas Sanchez | Peterson Racing Group | 235 | 0 |
| 30 | Garrett Smithley | SS GreenLight Racing | 230 | 0 |
| 31 | Joey Gase | Joey Gase Motorsports | 215 | 0 |
| 32 | Josh Williams | DGM Racing x JIM | 203 | 0 |
| 33 | Mason Maggio | DGM Racing x JIM | 156 | 0 |
| 34 | Andrew Patterson | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 128 | 0 |
| 35 | Alex Labbe | SS GreenLight Racing | 93 | 0 |
| 36 | JJ Yeley | RSS Racing | 83 | 0 |
| 37 | Nathan Byrd | Young's Motorsports | 79 | 0 |
| 38 | Myatt Snider | DGM Racing x JIM | 73 | 0 |
| 39 | Preston Pardus | DGM Racing x JIM | 66 | 0 |
| 40 | Jake Finch | JR Motorsports | 59 | 0 |
Teams' standings 2026
| # | Team | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JR Motorsports | 3.797 | 16 |
| 2 | Joe Gibbs Racing | 3.261 | 3 |
| 3 | Richard Childress Racing | 2.011 | 4 |
| 4 | Haas Factory Team | 1.941 | 3 |
| 5 | Viking Motorsports | 1.454 | 0 |
| 6 | Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport | 1.341 | 0 |
| 7 | Sam Hunt Racing | 1.097 | 0 |
| 8 | RSS Racing | 1.088 | 1 |
| 9 | Hendrick Motorsports | 1.018 | 4 |
| 10 | Alpha Prime Racing | 923 | 0 |
| 11 | SS GreenLight Racing | 641 | 0 |
| 12 | DGM Racing x JIM | 588 | 0 |
| 13 | Young's Motorsports | 578 | 0 |
| 14 | Jeremy Clements Racing | 529 | 0 |
| 15 | Peterson Racing Group | 449 | 0 |
| 16 | Joey Gase Motorsports | 443 | 0 |
| 17 | Big Machine Racing | 401 | 0 |
| 18 | Hettinger Racing | 97 | 0 |
| 19 | AM Racing | 81 | 0 |
| 20 | Pardus Racing Inc | 45 | 0 |
| 21 | Barrett Cope Racing | 44 | 0 |
| 22 | Mike Harmon Racing | 33 | 0 |
About this race
Bristol - Food City 300 is a round of the NASCAR Xfinity Series 2026 season, held on Saturday, 19 September 2026. It was held at Bristol Motor Speedway.
The circuit is located in Bristol, United States and measures 0.858 kilometres, has 4 corners and opened in 1961.
Bristol Motor Speedway is a 0.858-kilometer concrete oval located in Bristol, Tennessee, which first hosted NASCAR races in 1961. The entire racing surface is concrete with four turns and variable banking between 24 and 28 degrees in the curves. The track regularly hosts races from the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Truck Series. The short length and steep banking make Bristol Motor Speedway one of the most popular and aggressive tracks on the NASCAR schedule.
Sheldon Creed (Haas Factory Team) took the win ahead of William Sawalich. The full result is listed further up this page.
Coverage comes from 2 providers, listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Bristol - Food City 300 start?
Bristol - Food City 300 starts on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 00:30 central European time.
Where does Bristol - Food City 300 take place?
The venue is Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol.
Where can I watch Bristol - Food City 300?
In Germany Motorvision+, NASCAR TrackPass carry the broadcast.
Who won Bristol - Food City 300?
Sheldon Creed took the win for Haas Factory Team.
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