Truck Racing in Nashville

Nashville Superspeedway: Where Concrete Meets Country Music

If you’re looking for speed, strategy, and a splash of Southern charm, Nashville Superspeedway is where it’s at. Tucked just 30 minutes east of Music City in Lebanon, Tennessee, this track has been shaking things up since it opened in 2001.

Owned by Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (the people behind 11 other major race track experiences), Nashville became part of the family in 2021 after they made a deal with Dover Motorsports (yes, that Dover International Speedway, a.k.a. “The Monster Mile”).

Speedway Motorsports, Inc. makes it more than just racing with over 1,250 acres of space, there’s room for parking, camping, tailgating, and all the fan experiences you can handle. Check the schedule at nashvillesuperspeedway.com and mark your calendar for big weekends like the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix coming up August 30–31.

Why This Track is Different

Surface...
Nashville is one of only three concrete crush tracks on the Truck Series schedule (the others are Bristol and Dover). Concrete holds heat and rubber differently than asphalt, which means the tire wear and grip change dramatically during a race. Crew chiefs have to get creative with suspension setups and tire pressures just to keep their drivers prepared.

Lights. Trucks. Action.
Since its return to NASCAR’s national circuit in 2021, Nashville Superspeedway has brought plenty of excitement with night races. These under-the-lights races add to the drama and challenge of creating vehicle setups capable of reaching Victory Lane. Those cooler track temperatures mean faster laps and more changes in grip. The track is not limited to prime-time action, as daytime events bring their own pace and challenges, delivering a one-of-a-kind racing experience every time the green flag drops.

The Strategy Sweet Spot
At 1.33 miles, Nashville is in no man’s land — too big to be a short track, too small to be a superspeedway. That makes pit calls tricky. Pit under green and you might go a lap down. Wait for a caution and risk losing track position. It’s a crew chief’s headache… and a fan’s delight.

Truck Tech Talk
These trucks tip the scales at about 3,400 pounds — heavier than Cup cars and with a different center of gravity thanks to the truck bed design. Add high banking, tight corners, and a flat backstretch, and drivers have to balance throttle control with rear-end downforce. It’s a dance between raw power and precise handling.

Virtual Racing to the Next Level

If you are into iRacing, Nashville Superspeedway is just as exciting on the screen as it is in real life. Some of the fastest recent NASCAR Truck laps in the sim world include:

Kenny Brady — 0:29.4556 (Toyota Tundra TRD Pro)

Peyton Howell — 0:29.4609 (Toyota Tundra TRD Pro)

Andrew Navarro — 0:29.4956 (Toyota Tundra TRD Pro)

In comparison, the fastest qualifying lap in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Nashville Superspeedway was set by Nick Sanchez at 29.571 seconds (161.915 mph).

Whether on the track or behind a screen, Nashville challenges drivers to be precise, strategic, and fast.

Closing Thoughts

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