As has been intoned in previous articles, it is never too early for fans to talk about the future. On September 10, 2016 the Virginia Tech Hokies will meet the Tennessee Volunteers at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. The venue itself is capable of seating 160,000 fans. This matchup has, affectionately, been referred to as the Battle at Bristol. Because the venue is so large it has been argued that this match-up could, potentially, host the largest audience to ever witness a NCAA football game.
On Tuesday, August 11, 2015, members of the Xfinity NASCAR Racing Series stopped by Virginia Tech to engage with the football players during their fall practice and promote next year’s matchup against Tennessee.