Food City Family Race Night is one of the premier pre-race events on the NASCAR circuit.  This year, the company is proud to be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of this popular fan-based event, which will return to the Knoxville Expo Center on Thursday, April 20th. 

Fans can expect an exciting line-up of Xfinity and Monster Energy Series drivers, interactive sessions, show cars, simulators, souvenir trailers and entertainment, combined with an impressive display of more than 50 antique tractors and a massive offering of free food samples (while supplies last).  Festivities will get underway at 4 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. 

$5.00 advance tickets are currently on sale at area Food City locations.  Tickets will also be available for $6.00 the day of the event.  Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge.  Proceeds benefit the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital.  To date, Food City Family Race Night has contributed more than $557,500 to area non-profit organizations throughout our region.

Food City has already received confirmations from several popular drivers and attractions. 

Among those already confirmed are: 
Aric Almirola
Trevor Bayne
Chris Lafferty
Cole Whitt
Hannah Seal
JJ Yeley
Joe Nemechek
John Hunter Nemechek
Jordan Anderson
Lexi Gay
NASCAR Legends Brownie King, Larry Utsman, Paul Lewis, Terry Anderson, Travis Tiller
Kart drivers Brad Voiles, Brandon Morris, Brayden Voiles, JT Gibson, Jayar Cook, Jenna Herrmann, Levi Herrmann, Tom King, Wendell “Wolfman” Williams, William Foster
Dirt drivers “Little” Bill Corum, Clay Kelly, David “Kid Smooth” Kerr, Freddie Smith, Gary Hall, HE Vineyard, Herman Goddard, James Kelso, LD Ottinger, Lamar Winkle, Melvin Corum and Philip Thompson,
Forge Muscle Cars George Lopata, Jr, George Lopata, Sr., Jim Fritz, Linda Payne, Austin Payne and Tim Lopata
I-75 Raceway drivers Alan VanWhy, Kade Sharpe, Brad Coffey, Darren Goins, Dustin Pueirtt, Matthew Bohannon, Micah Collins, Mike Green, Sam Burgess and Thomas Harrill
Tazewell Speedway drivers Austin Neely, Brad Davis, Brad Hall, Dakotah Knuckles, Doc Petty, Jason Trammelle, John Stevens, Kenny Ford, Kyle Courtney, Logan Dukes, Matt Tharp, Ricky Weiss, Robbie Buchanan and Walter Walsh
Volunteer Speedway drivers Austin Atkins, Jimmy Owens and Tony Trent
411 Motor Speedway drivers Bryant Idles, Chris Rickett, Jed Emert, Lee Merritt, Logan Hickey and Ross White
Mini Cup drivers Emily Cook and William Alsip
Miss Food City 2017, Callie Corum of Luttrell, TN
Phillip Fulmer, former Head Football Coach for the University of TN
Please note that scheduling and driver appearances are subject to change and autographs are limited to time availability. 

Live entertainment begins at 4:00 p.m. and features a number of talented artists, including Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad from 4:00 until 4:45 p.m. and the Dugger Band from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. 

Welcome ceremonies will take place at 5:30 p.m., featuring ESPN Analyst, Dr. Jerry Punch and WATE 6 On Your Side Sports Director, Marshall Hughes as Masters of Ceremony.  Several special announcements and presentations will be also made, including Food City Family Race Night Honoree, Rusty Wallace. 

Food City would like to thank this year’s media partners, Knoxville News Sentinel, WIVK and WATE-TV Channel 6.

Food City will also host a Family Race Night event at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, April 21st from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m.   

Click here for a complete listing of Food City Family Race Night attractions and events, visit their website at www.foodcity.com, where updates will be posted periodically, or follow Food City on Twitter @FoodCity#FoodCity500 #FCRaceNight.