BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 18: Cars race during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 18, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR makes race at one of its iconic tracks longer, and adds some end-of-race excitement


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Thing are going to get really exciting at Bristol this year.

During an upcoming NASCAR K&N Pro Series race, the speedway announced that Zombie 150 will receive a 25-lap increase. Additionally, the race will end with a 50-lap shootout to determine the winner.

After 100 laps all teams will be provided with a controlled five-minute pit stop to service their cars before the final 50 laps, the track announced in a press release.

Here's the full press release:

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The NASCAR K&N Pro Series visit to Bristol Motor Speedway on April 14 will receive a 25-lap increase it was announced today by track and series officials. As part of the lap increase, the Zombie Auto 150 will now provide fans with what promises to be a dramatic closing 50-lap shootout to determine the race winner.

The increased laps are part of an initiative by the NASCAR K&N Pro Series to enhance driver development, competition and excitement in the entry-level developmental touring series and for it to mirror the successful stage-racing format employed last year by NASCAR's top three touring circuits. After 100 laps all teams will be provided with a controlled five-minute pit stop to service their cars before the final 50 laps.

The Zombie Auto 150 is part of the Food City 500 weekend, which is showcased with the NASCAR XFINITY Series Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300, also on April 14, and the marquee Food City 500 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series race on Sunday, April 15.

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