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Sights and sounds from inaugural Speedway Classic (7 ET tonight, FOX)

After months of preparations, the stage is set for tonight's Speedway Classic (7:15 ET on FOX and MLB.TV) between the Braves ...

Historian of the Game: Don Droke highlights Sullivan Co.’s baseball history during Speedway Classic

Piney Flats resident and self-made baseball historian Don Droke caught up with News Channel 11 to highlight the rich history ...

MLB Speedway Classic: Best photos, videos from Braves-Reds at Bristol

The famed racetrack has been converted to host baseball for the showcase, with over 85,000 fans expected on hand for the first-of-its-kind event. MLB's previous attendance record was 84,587, a 1954 ...
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From Dickey-Stephens Park to Bristol: Texas League connections in the Speedway Classic

The Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway will feature a historic Major League Baseball showcase between the Cincinnati ...
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Braves pitcher gifted rare opportunity for inaugural Speedway Classic

The anticipation surrounding the game is palpable, but don’t expect Strider to become overwhelmed on the mound. The Braves pitcher thrives in high-energy filled environments.

Johnny Bench, Chipper Jones handle MLB Speedway Classic ceremonial first pitches in rain

Chipper Jones threw a ceremonial first pitch to NASCAR driver Chase Elliott, and fellow driver Kyle Busch threw one to Johnny Bench.
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Speedway Classic fan zone offers music, food, displays and more

Spanning some 200,000 square feet, the space includes a stage for live music, a 110-foot Ferris wheel, baseball-related ...

Speedway Classic field and club houses ready for Saturday's game

With the Speedway Classic just two days away, final preparations at Bristol Motor Speedway are nearly complete. The venue has undergone significant changes in t ...