What was then called Bristol International Speedway was very much a simple short track in 1961, when 17-year-old Brenda Lee sang the national anthem before the facility's inaugural NASCAR premier-series race. It all combined to create the atmosphere and the phenomenon of Bristol -- but it all began beneath the unflinching east Tennessee sun. Indeed, Bristol's day race has compiled a legacy that can stand up against that of any other event, including a certain August edition under the lights at the same venue. Until then, here are the top 10 battles in the Bristol springtime. More...