The 2013 Food City 250 was the 23rd stock car race of the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series and the 32nd iteration of the event.
Despite its short length, Bristol is among the most popular tracks on the NASCAR schedule because of its distinct features, which include extraordinarily steep banking, an all concrete surface, two pit roads, and stadium-like seating.
[2] Brian Scott of Richard Childress Racing would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 15.541 and an average speed of 123.467 miles per hour (198.701 km/h).
[2] Kyle Busch of Joe Gibbs Racing would win the pole, setting a time of 15.354 and an average speed of 124.971 miles per hour (201.121 km/h).
[4] Eight drivers would fail to qualify: Joey Gase, Kevin Lepage, David Starr, Carl Long, Michael McDowell, Mike Harmon, Martin Roy, and Morgan Shepherd.