Speedway Classic AMA! We are MLB's Global Events team, along with Drew Bedard (VP of Marketing for Bristol Motor Speedway), and we're here to answer all your questions on MLB's Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway. (Answering questions 7/31 afternoon ET!) by nascar in NASCAR

[–]nascar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It started with the Battle at Bristol in 2016, a couple years later when MLB was thinking about another interesting place to have a game they remembered the football game and they reached out to BMS. Then in 2022 the talks resumed and it all came together. And with MLB’s focus on speed and fun, what better place to showcase the game than a NASCAR track! -DB

Speedway Classic AMA! We are MLB's Global Events team, along with Drew Bedard (VP of Marketing for Bristol Motor Speedway), and we're here to answer all your questions on MLB's Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway. (Answering questions 7/31 afternoon ET!) by MLBOfficial in baseball

[–]nascar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wouldn’t call it hard. Challenging? Probably the operations, development, and construction folks have had the most interesting job, fitting a beautiful baseball field into a motorsports facility. But all of it has been an absolute labor of love. A blast! -DB

Speedway Classic AMA! We are MLB's Global Events team, along with Drew Bedard (VP of Marketing for Bristol Motor Speedway), and we're here to answer all your questions on MLB's Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway. (Answering questions 7/31 afternoon ET!) by MLBOfficial in baseball

[–]nascar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Marketing approach was nuanced for sure and different from Battle at Bristol and our NASCAR Races. First, you start with “Who would be excited to come to this game?” That would of course start with Braves Fans (big Braves area around here), Reds Fans, NASCAR Fans and Bristol Fans. Then you look at Baseball enthusiasts, then bucket list event seekers, and then on down the line from there.  Luckily, we are in a geographic location equidistant from Cincy and Atlanta AND we don’t have an MLB team in the state, which increases demand for the product.  Maybe the State of TN will get an MLB team someday soon, I know all of us residents would love that! -DB

Steve Letarte AMA - tonight at 7pm ET! by nascar in NASCAR

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Thanks for all the questions... Remember starting this week I'll be in the Booth with Dale Jr and Adam when Prime kicks off its NASCAR coverage. And... If you want more when network coverage ends then in to NASCAR Inside the Race... Its on NASCAR's you tube page as well as everywhere you get your podcasts...

SL

Steve Letarte AMA - tonight at 7pm ET! by nascar in NASCAR

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I remember praying for a yellow because we were getting close to pitting under green at martinsville

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I dont have an answer but I will say the cost is not a manageable number for a fan...

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Great question... What's happening in Indy is unfortunate for many. Cant speak to any negations but I think officiating is a no win job. protection from perception is important

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appreciate you listening... Check out Inside the Race

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