Expect delays: Race week means it will be busy in Bristol

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NASCAR weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway will take place this weekend with the ARCA and Truck series races on Thursday night, the Xfinity Series race on Friday and the NASCAR Cup Series race Saturday night.

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Race fans watch the Bass Pro Shops Night Race last September at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Race will be the second of a doubleheader on Thursday evening at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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People set up campers in campgrounds around Bristol Motor Speedway for last September's Bass Pro Shops Night Race weekend.

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Race fans cheer on their favorite drivers at Bristol Motor Speedway last September.

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David McGee

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Area roadways are expected to be crowded for the next several days as Bristol