BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — NASCAR heads to the first elimination race of the Playoffs when it makes a stop at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday.

Since the Bristol spring race, there have been numerous changes at the "Last Great Colosseum," not just a touch-up here and there, but rather a complete makeover.

So, here are four things you need to know about Bristol: • Just over a month ago, Bristol Motor Speedway was a baseball diamond where the Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds in the most attended game in Major League Baseball history. For some drivers, the joining of the sports could be good for both. "People coming here may have never even heard of Bristol, but they're coming for the baseball game," Trackhouse Chevy driver Ross Chastain said. "And Bristol season ticket holders

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