June 9, 2021 Between using the racetrack less frequently and implementing several noise-mitigation strategies, Bristol Motor Speedway would vastly reduce the noise impact on the neighborhoods surrounding the fairgrounds, according to a consultant's report made public on Tuesday. Jackson Wrightson with the Texas-based firm WJHW presented the study results to the Metro Nashville Board of Fair Commissioners on Tuesday, then discussed the report with the Tennessee Lookout. Subscribe Along with traffic and parking, noise is the biggest concern for neighbors, who have been engaged with a decade-plus battle with racetrack operators about reducing the impact of racing. Bristol Motor Speedway is seeking to take over the racetrack and renovate the facility. State legislation allowed for much of the renovation to be funded with fees on tickets to events at the racetrack, but the full financing plan has not been revealed.