Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2042: Commending Bristol Motor Speedway.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2042 Commending Bristol Motor Speedway. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, April 23, 2026 WHEREAS, for 65 years, Bristol Motor Speedway has hosted thrilling National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing events and served as a center of cultural life in Southwest Virginia; and WHEREAS, established in 1961, Bristol Motor Speedway was constructed on the site of a former dairy farm and featured a half-mile oval track with 22 degrees of banking and just over 18,000 seats; and WHEREAS, Bristol Motor Speedway quickly became a favorite track for fans and drivers alike and was well known for its tight racing, high drama, and signature roar of the crowd echoing off the surrounding hills; and WHEREAS, in 1969, Bristol Motor Speedway increased its banking to a steep 36 degrees, creating one of the fastest and most challenging tracks in motorsports; the facility has undergone numerous expansions and renovations over the years, ultimately transforming into a fully enclosed stadium-style venue with grandstands surrounding the track that can accommodate more than 150,000 spectators; and WHEREAS, as one of the largest and loudest tracks in all of motorsports, Bristol Motor Speedway has earned the nickname "The Last Great Colosseum" and become a bucket-list destination for motorsports fans around the world; and WHEREAS, Bristol Motor Speedway has …
Sponsors
- O'Quinn, Israel (R, 44) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2042ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Prefiled and laid on Speaker's table; Offered 04-23-2026 26200089D
Common questions
- What is HR2042?
- HR2042 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Bristol Motor Speedway.
- What is the status of HR2042?
- Passed both chambers as of April 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2042ER) (April 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2042?
- O'Quinn, Israel (R, 44).
- Where is the official record for HR2042?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2042
Source: official Virginia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.