Earliest NASCAR Could Race at Nashville Fairgrounds is 2023

Conversations continue for Speedway Motorsports to bring NASCAR racing to Fairgrounds Speedway even though the deadline from a letter of intent expired July 31.

Speedway Motorsports Chief Executive Officer Marcus Smith said Wednesday that he felt good about the ongoing conversations with Nashville officials. He noted the “soonest” the track could host a NASCAR weekend would be 2023.

“We’re still continuing conversations and deliberations, all very positive, and making progress in Nashville for the Fairgrounds Speedway.” NBC Sports