Dover’s NASCAR weekend gets underway with a trio of races, food, and entertainment.
Legendary driver Richard Petty will be honored on the 75th anniversary of the family’s relationship with NASCAR and numerous driver autograph sessions have been announced.
On Sunday, NASCAR driver. Jimmie Johnson will work to add to his status as the driver winning the most races at the Delaware track.
More attractions have been added to Dover Motor Speedway’s Fan Zone. The eight-acre Fan Zone is home to dozens of attractions, showcases, live entertainment, games, music, and other activities.
Fans can find a full schedule and description of announced attractions and shows at www.dovermotorspeedway.com/fans/fan-zone/.
More than a dozen and a half food trucks/stands will offer everything from doughnuts to smoked meats and mac and cheese.
Musical acts have also been booked, including bluegrass, mariachi, and steel drum bands.
A petting zoo, monster trucks, and wrestling round out the attractions.
Speedway Motorsports, which bought Dover from a company owned by the founding Rollins family, has been working to lure fans, including families to the track and its once-a-year NASCAR weekend. Deep discounts are offered for children attending the races.
Attendance for races at the Monster Mile is less than half of its peak attendance when the track was by far the largest city in Delaware. Seating has been removed over the years and the track is now capable of handling about 55,000 fans. The second NASCAR weekend was moved to Nashville in 2021.
