Buckle up, baseball fans, because the inaugural Speedway Classic is gearing up to be one heck of a spectacle! Major League Baseball is set to make some serious waves this Saturday with an event that’s poised to break records and set the tone for future extravaganzas.
According to MLB’s latest projections, the Speedway Classic is on track to shatter the regular season attendance record, boasting over 85,000 tickets already sold. This event is set to eclipse the longtime standing record of 84,587 fans from back in 1954. That historic day saw Cleveland Stadium packed to the gills as the New York Yankees battled it out, but now it’s time for a new chapter to be written.
Fans from coast to coast and beyond have snagged their spots, with ticket buyers hailing from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and nine other countries spanning four continents—a testament to the global magnetism of MLB.
But the buzz doesn’t stop there. This historic match-up is also marking the debut of Major League Baseball in Tennessee, as the Cincinnati Reds face off against division rivals, the Atlanta Braves. To add a sprinkle of nostalgia and star power, Braves icon Chipper Jones and Reds legend Johnny Bench are set to deliver the ceremonial first pitches, promising a touch of magic to the evening’s festivities.
Fans can also expect a little NASCAR flair woven into the night. Saturday’s event is offering up a unique pregame player parade that’ll tip its hat to NASCAR’s iconic driver introductions. And once there’s a victor on the diamond, the winning crew will bask in a “Victory Lane” celebration, where the much-anticipated trophy presentation will take place.
As always, MLB knows how to throw a party, and this one in Bristol promises to be a memorable blend of sport and spectacle. Whether you’re among the throng of fans in the stands or catching the action from home, make sure to tune in at 7:15 PM ET on FOX for what promises to be a historic evening in baseball history. Get ready for a grand slam of an event!
