The sponsorship comes as the gun rights advocacy group has been ramping up its campaign against gun control initiatives in Washington . 2018 : Sponsorship announced during gun control debate in Washington . For the first time , the track will sponsor a top - level NASCAR race . Track official says it is an extension of the relationship with the NRA . More than 500 are expected to attend the race planned for prime time .
2018 : Sponsorship announced during gun control debate in Washington . For the first time , the track will sponsor a top - level NASCAR race . Track official says it is an extension of the relationship with the NRA . More than 500 are expected to attend the race planned for prime time .