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Record Crowd Expected at Bristol for the MLB Speedway Classic
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY, TENNESSEE, AUG 2 – The MLB Speedway Classic features motorsports-themed uniforms and a 220,000-square-foot fan zone as the Reds pursue a National League playoff spot, MLB said.
- On August 2, the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves will face each other at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee for the unique MLB Speedway Classic baseball game.
- This event follows a months-long transformation of the NASCAR track into a ballpark to host the first major league baseball game ever in Tennessee.
- Officials expect a record crowd with fan attractions including a 110-foot Ferris wheel, music performances by Tim McGraw and Pitbull, and interactive exhibits in a 220,000-square-foot fan zone.
- Jerry Caldwell expressed great enthusiasm for the event, looking forward to the moment when the game begins next Saturday and the stadium is packed with fans.
- The game will mark historic firsts for MLB by hosting at a racetrack and in Tennessee, signaling potential for future unique baseball venues and events.
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The Morning JournalRecord crowd expected at Bristol for MLB Speedway Classic between Braves, Reds
Workers still have some finishing touches to put on the field inside the racetrack at Bristol Motor Speedway, and officials are expecting a record crowd in a week to watch the Reds play the Braves in the MLB Speedway Classic on Aug. 2.
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Record crowd expected at Bristol for the MLB Speedway Classic between the Braves and Reds
Workers have some finishing touches to put on the field inside the racetrack at Bristol Motor Speedway, where officials are expecting a record crowd to watch the Cincinnati Reds play the Atlanta Braves in the MLB Speedway Classic next Saturday.
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