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The Bass Pro Shops Night Race is held annually at Bristol Motor Speedway as part of the NASCAR Cup Series. Like any race event, there are a lot of questions about the when/where/what of the race. We’ll answer them all below.
When is the Night Race?
The 2025 Night Race is on Saturday, September 13. Spectators will see racers complete 500 laps, traveling for 266 miles in one afternoon.
What time does the Bass Pro Shops Night Race start?
The race begins at 7:30 PM ET on Saturday after NASCAR’s opening ceremony.
What channel is the Bass Pro Shops Night Race on?
You can watch the race on TV via the USA Network or NBC (based on local listings).
How to stream the Night Race?
The Bass Pro Shops Night Race will be telecasted on USA on cable, but viewers can tune in on several devices. This includes cable TV and streaming.
Below are the top options available to watch the event:
Watch the Night Race on FuboTV
The hub for sports content, FuboTV, is also a great streaming option for watching the NASCAR Cup Series or Xfinity Series all season. The service has over 200 channels, including FOX, FS1, ESPN, ABC, etc. Fubo has two subscriptions: Pro and Elite, starting at $84.99/month. New subscribers can enjoy a seven-day free trial before committing to the price.
Watch the Night Race on Sling TV
Providing lots of sports and entertainment content for a reasonable price, Sling TV also has coverage of NASCAR all season. While you can subscribe to Sling Blue for $45/month, the best option for dedicated fans is Sling Orange & Blue for $60/month, providing all the channels you need to stream NASCAR and other fun events. SlingTV does not provide a free trial.
Streaming the race via VPN?
Those looking to watch the race outside of the United States will need access to a VPN (Virtual Private Network). One of the most common options available is ExpressVPN. You will still need access to FuboTV, Sling TV, or Hulu + Live TV, but you can connect via a private network and hide your location with ExpressVPN.
Related: How to watch NASCAR races in 2025
How long does the race last?
The Bass Pro Shops Night Race typically lasts approximately three hours in time. But there is always a chance of caution or red flags. This year’s race should be expected to last a similar length, barring any unforeseen incidents.
Where is the Bass Pro Shops Night Race in 2025?
The race will once again be in Bristol, Tennessee, at Bristol Motor Speedway. The race has never been held anywhere else, with the BMS serving as its permanent home.
When is qualifying?
The qualifying session for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race will take place on Friday, September 12th.
How much are Bass Pro Shops Night Race tickets?
Tickets to attend the Bass Pro Shops Night Race start at $75 for adults. More information about ticket availability can be found on their website here.
Bass Pro Shops Night Race winners
There have been several previous Bass Pro Shops Night Race winners in the event’s historic past. Here’s a complete list of the all-time Bass Pro Shops Night Race winners.
| Year | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Jack Smith, Johnny Allen | Jack Smith |
| 1962 | Bobby Johns | Shorty Johns |
| 1963 | Fred Lorenzen, Ned Jarrett | Holman-Moody |
| 1964 | Fred Lorenzen | Holman-Moody |
| 1965 | Ned Jarrett | Bondy Long |
| 1966 | Paul Goldsmith | Ray Nichels |
| 1967 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises |
| 1968 | David Pearson | Holman-Moody |
| 1969 | David Pearson | Holman-Moody |
| 1970 | Bobby Allison | Bobby Allison |
| 1971 | Charlie Glotzbach, Raymond Hassler | Richard Howard |
| 1972 | Bobby Allison | Richard Howard |
| 1973 | Benny Parsons | L.G. DeWitt |
| 1974 | Cale Yarborough | Junior Johnson & Associates |
| 1975 | Richard Petty | Petty Enterprises |
| 1976 | Cale Yarborough | Junior Johnson & Associates |
| 1977 | Cale Yarborough | Junior Johnson & Associates |
| 1978 | Cale Yarborough | Junior Johnson & Associates |
| 1979 | Darrell Waltrip | DiGard Motorsports |
| 1980 | Cale Yarborough | Junior Johnson & Associates |
| 1981 | Darrell Waltrip | Junior Johnson & Associates |
| 1982 | Darrell Waltrip | Junior Johnson & Associates |
| 1983 | Darrell Waltrip | Junior Johnson & Associates |
| 1984 | Terry Labonte | Hagan Racing |
| 1985 | Dale Earnhardt | Richard Childress Racing |
| 1986 | Darrell Waltrip | Junior Johnson & Associates |
| 1987 | Dale Earnhardt | Richard Childress Racing |
| 1988 | Dale Earnhardt | Richard Childress Racing |
| 1989 | Darrell Waltrip | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 1990 | Ernie Irvan | Morgan-McClure Motorsports |
| 1991 | Alan Kulwicki | AK Racing |
| 1992 | Darrell Waltrip | DarWal, Inc. |
| 1993 | Mike Martin | Roush Racing |
| 1994 | Rusty Wallace | Penske Racing |
| 1995 | Terry Labonte | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 1996 | Rusty Wallace | Penske Racing |
| 1997 | Dale Jarrett | Robert Yates Racing |
| 1998 | Mark Martin | Roush Racing |
| 1999 | Dale Earnhardt | Richard Childress Racing |
| 2000 | Rusty Wallace | Penske Racing |
| 2001 | Tony Stewart | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2002 | Jeff Gordon | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2003 | Kurt Busch | Roush Racing |
| 2004 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. |
| 2005 | Matt Kenseth | Roush Racing |
| 2006 | Matt Kenseth | Roush Racing |
| 2007 | Carl Edwards | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 2008 | Carl Edwards | Roush Fenway Racing |
| 2009 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2010 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2011 | Brad Keselowski | Penske Racing |
| 2012 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2013 | Matt Kenseth | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2014 | Joey Logano | Team Penske |
| 2015 | Joey Logano | Team Penske |
| 2016 | Kevin Harvick | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 2017 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2018 | Kurt Busch | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 2019 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2020 | Kevin Harvick | Stewart-Haas Racing |
| 2021 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports |
| 2022 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing |
| 2023 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing |
| 2024 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports |