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

David Pearson

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 22, 2023

1. David Pearson Marker

Inscription. The "Silver Fox" won 105 races at NASCAR's top level, including five at Bristol during a five year span (1967-71). This three-time champion won back-to-back titles in 1968 and 1969, a period when he won Three out of four Bristol events. He is one of only two drivers with more 100 victories, and one of only two to win more than 100 poles.

Erected 1998.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.

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. 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,

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it finds itself in what was once the original 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: Dale Earnhardt (here, next to this marker); Richard Petty (here, next to this marker); Cale Yarborough (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, March 22, 2023

2. David Pearson 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 217 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.