Brad Pitt serves as grand marshal for Bristol Night Race this Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The NASCAR Truck Series returns this weekend, leading up to the Bristol Night Race on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Brad Pitt will serve as grand marshal, alongside Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops. The event marks a busy week at Bristol, featuring a doubleheader with the ARCA Series. NASCAR action kicks off Thursday with Truck Series practice and qualifying before Friday's O'Reilly race. The Bristol Night Race will highlight Saturday's schedule, with additional IMSA races at Indianapolis set for Sunday.
- •Bristol Night Race scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
- •Brad Pitt and Johnny Morris serve as grand marshals.
- •Truck Series begins on Thursday with practice and qualifying.
- •ARCA race follows the Truck Series on Thursday.
- •IMSA races at Indianapolis set for Sunday afternoon.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR race time, TV channel at Bristol, where Brad Pitt cranks engines Saturday
"The NASCAR Truck Series returns this weekend, and ARCA also joins the fun. And Sunday, IMSA is at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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