Food City Family Race Night is one of the premier pre-race events on the NASCAR circuit.  The popular fan-based event will return to the Knoxville Expo Center on Thursday, April 12^th. 

 

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 $565,000 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

Erik Ainge

Chad Finchum

Trevor Bayne

Ryan Truex

Tommy Joe Martins

Kerry Earnhardt

NASCAR Legends Brownie King, Paul Lewis, Terry Anderson and Travis Tiller

Adam Engel

Alan VanWhy, Jr.

Bill Goss

Brian Voiles

Brad Voiles

Brayden Voiles

Brett Baer

Bryce Hatfield

Cecil “Money Maker”

Chase Dixon

David “Kid Smooth” Kerr

David Smith

Emily Cook

Frank Cook

George Lopata

Haley Baer

Harold Crook

Helton Racing

J.T. Gibson

James Jones

James Kelso

Jenna Herrmann

Jim Fritz

Joseph Parrott

Justin Meredith

Kevin Wolfe

Kres VanDyke

Larry Payne

Austin Payne

Lester Sexton

Levi Herrmann

Lexi Gay

Logan Hillard

Tim Lopata

Toby Brock

Tom King

Tony Gordon

Tyler Price

Walter “Bay Bay” Walsh

Wayne Hillard

Wendell “Wolfman” Williams

William Alsip

William Foster

Please note that scheduling and driver appearances are subject to change and autographs are limited to time availability. 

 

Special appearances will also be made by Hannah Everhart, Miss Food City 2018, WWE Superstar Kane – Glenn Jacobs, actors from the Walking Dead series - Josh Turner, Kaylie Turner and Thomas Doutt and Lawson Bates from the hit show Bringing Up Bates and Kayla Earnhardt, two-time All-Around Cowgirls Champion.

 

Live entertainment begins at 4:30 p.m. and features a number of talented artists, including Ready for Rain from 4:30 until 5:30 p.m. and Brian Sneed and The Steal Hearts 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, Aric Almirola. 

 

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 13^th from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m.   

 

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