NASCAR Bristol Bonus Programs Return with Huge April Payouts

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NASCAR has confirmed the return of two prominent bonus programs - the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Dash 4 Cash and the NASCAR Triple Truck Challenge - at Bristol Motor Speedway during the Food City 500 weekend in April 2026. These programs offer lucrative payouts to drivers for top performances, reinforcing Bristol's status as a key venue for high-stakes racing action.

Why it matters

The Dash 4 Cash and Triple Truck Challenge programs have become fan favorites, adding extra excitement and drama to the racing at Bristol. The substantial prize money up for grabs incentivizes drivers to push even harder, resulting in thrilling on-track competition that appeals to NASCAR enthusiasts.

The details

The Dash 4 Cash will feature a qualifying race to determine the four eligible drivers, with the highest finisher earning a $100,000 prize and automatic advancement to the next Dash 4 Cash event. The Triple Truck Challenge offers $50,000 bonuses for each race win, with a total payout of $500,000 for sweeping all three events.

• The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Tennessee Army National Guard 250 will kick off the bonus action on Friday, April 10.
• The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Suburban Propane 300, including the Dash 4 Cash competition, will take place on Saturday, April 11.
• The NASCAR Triple Truck Challenge will conclude at Bristol on April 10.

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