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Bristol Motor Speedway honors Dolly Parton during Night Race weekend

5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:06 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Bristol Motor Speedway honors Dolly Parton during Night Race weekend

Summary

Bristol Motor Speedway will commemorate Dolly Parton from September 17-19 during the NASCAR Bristol Bass Pro Shops Night Race weekend. The speedway, located near Parton’s hometown, will feature tributes including a special logo with her iconic pink butterfly. Fans can participate by signing a tribute banner in the Fan Zone. Race-ready decals will be provided for all teams in the three NASCAR national series. This weekend's events will also include a star-studded entertainment lineup, with Brad Pitt serving as grand marshal and a performance from Lee Greenwood. A tribute to Kyle Busch will occur, allowing fans to receive yellow 'Rowdy Towels' for a Lap 18 remembrance of his legacy at Bristol.

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By the Numbers

•Dolly Parton tributes scheduled for Sept. 17-19 at Bristol Motor Speedway
•Special logo featuring Parton's pink butterfly displayed at the track
•Teams in three NASCAR series to use Dolly butterfly decals
•Events will include performances and appearances from notable figures
•Fans receive yellow 'Rowdy Towels' for Kyle Busch tribute

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What they're saying

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Bristol Motor Speedway just did something NASCAR teams don't usually let happen during a playoff race: it got them to give up sponsor real estate for free. Ahead of the Bass Pro Shops Night Race on Sept. 19, the track has partnered with the Dollywood Foundation to blanket the property with a pink butterfly, Dolly Parton's signature emblem, and to hand out a race-ready version of that decal to every team across NASCAR's Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series for cars competing that weekend. Photo: Bristol
— Yahoo Sports

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NASCAR and Bristol Motor Speedway will pay homage to the late Dolly Parton, the iconic singer, with pink butterfly decals, a banner and more.
— Yahoo Sports