Fans line Bristol’s Volunteer Parkway as NASCAR’s multi-million dollar transporters make their way to “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile.” Fans may not know the names of these drivers, but they certainly recognize the colorful vehicles they pilot through Bristol during the wildly popular Ford/Bristol Motor Speedway Transporter Parade. One of a number of entertaining and fun-filled special events that takes place at BMS during August race week, the Transporter Parade, which is Thursday evening, Aug. 19, is truly a fan favorite. Thousands of fans in the area for the four NASCAR races at BMS that week come out early, staking their claim on their chosen viewing position along the 10-mile route from Bristol Mall to “The Worlds Fastest Half-Mile.” Many of the haulers also will carry a child from either the Make A Wish Foundation or the Childrens Miracle Network.
The parade starts at 9:00pm/et at the Bristol Mall, following completion of downtown Bristols Food City Race Night. More than 60 haulers then will make their way from the mall down Volunteer Parkway to BMS. The transporter leading the way will be the one belonging to the leader of the NASCAR Sprint Cup point standings heading into the IRWIN Tools Night Race, currently Kevin Harvick. To add to the parades atmosphere, fireworks will light up the night from four different points along the route. The transporter drivers will be available prior to the start of the parade to sign autographs at the Bristol Mall. There also will be face painting for children, along with a ‘5-In-1 Sport’Â jump playhouse.(BMS)(8-19-2010)
