Bristol Motor Speedway and parent company Speedway Motorsports Inc. are interested in operating Nashville's Fairgrounds Speedway, a 0.596-mile asphalt oval that was on the NASCAR Cup schedule from 1958-84. It has submitted an application with the city to be the promoter. Bristol GM Jerry Caldwell: "The BMS team stands ready to work in collaboration with the city of Nashville to boost the fan experience, improve safety and produce iconic events at the Fairgrounds Speedway. We are confident that great success can be achieved for the race track while balancing the quality of life for its surrounding neighbors." The Tennessean first reported the news.