Nashville in talks with Bristol Motor Speedway to bring racing to Fairgrounds MARK HUMPHREY/ASSOCIATED PRESS Scott Riggs drives to victory in the NASCAR Busch Series Pepsi 300, Saturday, April 13, 2002, at the Nashville Superspeedway in Gladeville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) and last updated 2020-12-21 12:02:10-05 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â The City of Nashville says itâs in talks with Bristol Motor Speedway to bring televised NASCAR racing to the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. If the partnership comes to fruition, racing could begin as early as 2022. According to a release from Mayor John Cooperâs Office, an agreement would preserve and upgrade Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and would also turn the track into a âsignificant money-making operationâ for the fairgrounds.