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 .
NEW : Sponsorship comes during gun control debate in Washington . For the first time , the NRA will sponsor a top-level NASCAR event . Track official says it is an extension of the relationship with the NRA . More than 190,000 fans expected to attend the race planned for prime time .