NASCAR will honor the late Country music icon Dolly Parton during the race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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Parton, a Tennessee native, passed away on Aug. 25. The "Jolene" singer was 80.
Bristol Motor Speedway, located about 100 miles from Parton's hometown, will stage several tributes of her signature pink butterfly emblem.
Butterfly decals will also be available to NASCAR teams for display on their race cars. In addition, a Dolly Parton banner will be on display in the Fan Zone outside the racetrack, where fans can write messages to honor the late singer.
NASCAR announced that Parton's greatest hits will be played throughout Bristol Motor Speedway during the race weekend.
Jerry Caldwell, president and general manager of Bristol Motor Speedway, said he wanted to honor Parton's legacy with a special tribute.
"Dolly's impact reaches far beyond East Tennessee, but she'll always have a special place here at home," Caldwell said in a statement.
"We wanted to create a meaningful way for our fans and race teams to join us in honoring her during one of Bristol's biggest weekends. We're grateful to the Dollywood Foundation for helping us bring this tribute to life."
NASCAR and BMS are pulling out all the stops for Parton's tribute, with several stars heading to the legendary track for the special weekend.
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair will attend Saturday's Bass Pro Shops Night Race.
During pre-race ceremonies, Lee Greenwood will sing "God Bless the USA" as a bald eagle soars above the 0.5-mile track.
Academy Award winner Brad Pitt will be the honorary starter for the 500-lap event. Two-time IndyCar Series champion Josef Newgarden will be the honorary pace car driver.
The tributes to Dolly Parton extend beyond NASCAR.
The University of Tennessee's football program will honor the late country singer with a sticker on the back of players' helmets during the entire 2026 season, Volunteers coach Josh Heupel announced before the season opener.
"All that she's meant across the world, this country, and certainly the Queen of East Tennessee," Heupel told reporters. "A lady that was extremely proud of her roots. You look at her impact. Just her ability to give back, make an impact on people, certainly here in East Tennessee. She means a lot to people across this country. Certainly here inside the state of Tennessee, too."
