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Tazewell Speedway
1400 Bacchus Rd.
Tazewell Tennessee, 37879
Track Phone- (423) 626-2222
Track Owner- Gary Hall
Race Director- Rick Brooks
Tazewell, Tennessee's 1/3 mile dirt
oval known as Tazewell Speedway was built in 1965 and is known as one of the country's most exciting
racetracks. Fans know that Tazewell Speedway will produce
action-packed racing action every time the gates open.
Tazewell Speedway
(dubbed as "The Taz") is famous for it's extremely high banks
and tight close racing action.
One of dirt late
model racing's biggest stars-Scott
Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN-current holds the track record
for turning the fastest lap during qualifications as he toured
"The Taz" in 11.103 seconds (106.997 MPH) on June 28, 2003.
Tazewell
Speedway hosts a five-division racing program featuring: Crate
Late Models, Steel-Head Late Models, Modified Street, Pure Street
and Four-Cylinder racing action. Super Late Models will race
at
"The Taz" during special events.
Venture your way to the famous Tazewell Speedway-and bring the
entire family-for an action-packed
night of fun.
Weekly Racing Ticket Prices:
Grandstand Admission: $10.00 (Children the age of 12 and
younger are admitted free with a paying
adult)
Pit Admission: $25.00
(Admission
Prices vary during special events)
For
2008, everyone under the age of 18 that enters the pit
area must have two parents or guardians sign a release
form and the release must be notarized. If a notary
cannot be found, the track has a notary available. The
track's insurance company is requiring this and Tazewell
Speedway regrets any inconvenience this may cause.
Gate Opening Times:
Grandstands- 5:00 p.m.
Pit Gates- 4:00 p.m.
Qualifying
Records:
Super Late
Models- Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN- 11.103 seconds
(106.997 MPH)
Steel-Head Late Models- Mike Reece of Tazewell, TN- 12.026
seconds (98.785 MPH)
Crate Late Models- Brad Hall of Knoxville, TN- 12.525
seconds (94.850 MPH)
Modified Street- Shannon Emery of Morristown, TN-
13.624 seconds (87.199 MPH)
Camping
Camping Sites
are available upon request. Please contact the track for more
information at (423) 626 2222.
These camping spaces are available on a "first come- first
served" basis. There is a limited amount of electrical
hook-ups.
NO COOLERS OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED ON
THE PREMISES OF TAZEWELL SPEEDWAY.
Area Motel/Hotel
Information
Ramada Inn of
Cumberland Gap (Approx. 10 miles)
Cumberland Gap
423-869-3631
http://www.cumberlandgap-ramada.com/
Imperial Inn (Approx. 5 miles)
Tazewell
(423) 626-4284
Tazewell Motor Lodge
(Approx. 5 miles)
Tazewell
(423) 626-7229
Best Western Inn
(Approx. 15 miles)
Middlesboro, KY
(606) 248-5630
Holiday Inn
(Approx. 15 Miles)
Middlesboro, KY
(606) 248-6860
Directions to
Tazewell Speedway
Tazewell
Speedway is located just two miles northwest of Tazewell,
Tennessee. Going north on US 25-E, turn right and then left
onto Bacchus Rd, and then 1.8 miles north, then .8 miles west
and the race track is located on the left.
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