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MLB Speedway Classic Sets Regular-Season Attendance Record With Over 85,000 Tickets Sold

The infield conversion for the August 2 Reds-Braves game at Bristol Motor Speedway is entering its final stages with NASCAR-inspired entertainment scheduled.

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Overview

  • MLB has sold over 85,000 tickets for the August 2 matchup, breaking the previous regular-season mark of 84,587 and drawing fans from all 50 states and nine countries.
  • More than a year of work has transformed the infield between Turns 3 and 4 with artificial turf, 340 tons of clay and supplemental lighting while reducing capacity to preserve sightlines.
  • Hall of Famers Chipper Jones and Johnny Bench are set to deliver ceremonial first pitches before the Cincinnati Reds face the Atlanta Braves.
  • Tim McGraw, Pitbull and Jake Owen will perform live alongside interactive fan attractions including batting cages, simulators and a Ferris wheel.
  • This event marks MLB’s first regular-season game inside a NASCAR venue as part of its strategy to diversify and globalize the season through nontraditional ballpark experiences.