Bristol in Sullivan County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Dale Earnhardt

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 22, 2023

1. Dale Earnhardt Marker

Inscription. At this speedway on April 1, 1979, "The Intimidator" recorded the first of his 76 career NASCAR Winston Cup Series victories. The seven-time series champion won nine cup events and one Busch Series race here at Bristol. From 1985 to 1988, he won five out of eight Bristol events.

Erected 2003.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is April 1, 1979.

Location. 36° 30.961′ N, 82° 15.609′ W. Map coordinates may not be accurate

Marker is in Bristol, Tennessee, in Sullivan County. It can be reached from Katelyn Drive east of U.S. 11E. Located at the Bruton Smith Building at Bristol Motor Speedway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Katelyn Dr, Bluff City TN 37618, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee

and in the Tri-Cities Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original

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Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

the State of Franklin,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Richard Petty (here, next to this marker); Cale Yarborough (here, next to this marker); David Pearson (here, next to this marker); Darrell Waltrip (here, next to this marker); Jeff Gordon (here, next to this marker); Rusty Wallace (here, next to this marker); Junior Johnson (here, next to this marker); Alan Kulwicki (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bristol.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 22, 2023

2. Dale Earnhardt Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 321 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.