The Bristol chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) will be out in full force during the Bass Pro Shops Night Race week, Sept. 16-21, conducting a variety of fundraising opportunities around Bristol Motor Speedway to continue its important mission of raising money to assist local children in need.
Some of SCC-Bristol's race week events include the Annual SCC Golf Tournament presented by Baker's Construction Services, the popular Legacy Shop presented by State Water Heaters, Laps for Charity presented by PPG and GFL, the Charity Cornhole Tournament presented by The U.S. Army, the 50/50 Raffle presented by Ohio Logistics and the Red Bucket Brigade presented by Hardee’s.
“We are so blessed to be able to host such a wide variety of fun events during the Bass Pro Shops Night Race and we continue to receive tremendous participation from our very generous race fans,” said Claudia Byrd, executive director of Speedway Children's Charities' Bristol chapter. “That week continues to be our largest fundraising opportunity of the year and we couldn’t help so many local children in need without this much needed support. We owe everyone who participates and donates much gratitude and a heartfelt thank you.”
The week of SCC-Bristol charity events kicks off on Monday, Sept. 16 with the 27th annual SCC Drive for Charity Golf Tournament presented by Baker's Construction Services at the nearby Tri-Cities Golf Course in Blountville, Tenn. Player registration begins at 10 a.m. and lunch will be served at 11 a.m. followed by a shotgun tournament start at Noon. A team of four, including hole sponsorship, is $1,000. For more information on partnerships or to sign up for the tournament, please call SCC's Betsy Holleman at 423-989-6975.
Race fans can take on the challenge of navigating the high banks of the World’s Fastest Half-Mile during the popular Laps for Charity presented by PPG and GFL. The event will be held on the Speedway’s .533-mile all-concrete oval on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 7-9 p.m. This fan-favorite event gives participants the opportunity to drive their personal vehicles on the iconic track where so much NASCAR history has been made. The donation for an eight-lap session is $75 per vehicle. Fans also have the option to take a ride in the BMS Chevy Camaro pace car and enjoy eight laps in the front seat ($150 donation per person). All participants, including driver and passengers, must register online and print and complete the waiver and release form by midnight on Sept. 12. Participants must present their waiver and release form during check-in, which will close 30 minutes prior to the start time. If you have not arrived and checked in by 6:30 p.m., you will not be able to take laps. Late arrivals will not be allowed to participate. Register online here.
Several fun events will happen each day of the race weekend, from Thursday, Sept. 19-Saturday, Sept. 21, including Live Memorabilia Auctions at the Food City Fan Zone Stage. There will be many items available on the auction block, including diecast cars, autographed items, race car sheet metal, photos, VIP experiences and more. Other one-of-a-kind memorabilia, including some items autographed by your favorite drivers, also will be available for purchase at the SCC-Bristol Legacy Shop presented by State Water Heaters. The Legacy Shop is located at Gate 14 and will be open to guests at 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
Fans can also test their skills and compete for cash and bragging rights in the 2024 Charity Cornhole Classic presented by The U.S. Army. Cost is only $50 per team. Qualifying tournaments will take place Friday, Sept. 19 beginning at Noon and Saturday, Sept. 20, also at noon. The top eight teams from each qualifier automatically moves onto the Championship Tournament, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 at 3 p.m. Pre-Register online or onsite in the BMS Fan Zone.
The popular 50/50 Raffle presented by Ohio Logistics also returns to race weekend and will be available each day of the event. For just $10 a ticket, race fans could win up to $100,000 in the 50/50 Raffle presented by Ohio Logistics. Tickets are also sold in different quantities. You can get 5 tickets for $20; 25 tickets for $50 or 88 tickets for $100. Tickets can be purchased at the track or online by Tennessee residents only. The winning ticket will be announced on Sunday on our website and social media channels. Bass Pro Shops Night Race, The winner does not have to be present to win. If you can’t make it to the race, don’t worry, you can purchase your ticket online by clicking here.
During Friday’s Food City 300 and the Bass Pro Shops Night Race on Saturday, race fans are encouraged to donate their loose change during the Red Bucket Brigade presented by Hardee’s. Remember, every penny helps a child in need. During the early stages of each race, SCC volunteers will pass around the red buckets through the grandstands to take up a collection.
For more information, visit www.speedwaycharities.org/bristol.
