MLB Speedway Classic to Break Attendance Record

The MLB Speedway Classic between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway is set to make history as the first regular-season MLB game in Tennessee, with over 85,000 tickets sold and fans attending from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and nine countries. This attendance will surpass the previous single-game record of 84,587 set in 1954 at Cleveland Stadium. The event features an array of pregame festivities, including a U.S. Navy flyover, national anthem performances tied to the Navy's 250th birthday, and a ceremonial first pitch by Hall of Famers Chipper Jones and Johnny Bench. NASCAR traditions will be integrated with MLB elements, such as racing-inspired uniforms, a player parade, and a victory lane ceremony. The baseball field has been specially constructed inside the racetrack to meet MLB standards. Musical performances by Tim McGraw, Pitbull, and Jake Owen will further enhance the event's celebratory atmosphere.