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[+] leads the field during the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 30, 2024 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Getty Images The first question any NASCAR enthusiast will ask you when you meet is, “Who’s your favorite driver?”, a query that immediately defines your level of fandom. After a weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, where I got an in depth look at the world of motorsports, I’m convinced that NASCAR devotees have the best fan experience of any other sport.
From pre-race festivities like garage, Pit Row, and infield tours to the Driver’s Meeting that takes place right before the big event, racing buffs have the ability to get up-close and personal encounters with, you’ve guessed it, their favorite driver. How many football or basketball fans get to see the locker room right before a game or watch their favorite players warm up behind-the-scenes? All of this is to say that NASCAR events offers something different, something that brings people of all ages together. From the Fan Zone walkaround to the Xfininty Race to the Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series Race, I met many interesting folks at Nashville Superspeedway , and the sentiment was the same: community is king.
Part of what creates a solid sense of belonging is the camping experience. THOR Industries , which was founded in 1980 with the purchase of Airstream, has been steadily growing and is now the world’s largest manufacturer of recreation vehicles—Dutchmen, Keystone, Jayco, Heartland, and many others are also in the family. A natural fit with the Speedway Motorsports ethos, the well-known company that owns and operates 11 different motor speedways in Atlanta, Bristol, Charlotte, Las Vegas, New Hampshire, Dover, Nashville, North Wilkesboro, Sonoma, Texas, and Kentucky, THOR Industries is now the official RV partner.
Camping experiences are being offered to RV travelers at 15 Speedway Motorsports NASCAR Cup race weekends in 2024. LEBANON, TENNESSEE - JUNE 30: Fans float in a pool in the campgrounds area during the NASCAR Cup ..
. [+] Series Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 30, 2024 in Lebanon, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Getty Images At Speedway Motorsports events, vacationers can not only watch top-notch racing, but also, take part in THOR-hosted camper appreciation events, parties, and giveaways.
Campers are able to connect with one another and build relationships, which encourages repeat experiences. MORE FOR YOU Father Of Suspected Trump Gunman Was Profiled As Pro-Gun Voter By Trump Campaign: What We Know About Thomas Matthew Crooks ‘The Acolyte’ Episode 8 Recap And Review: A Dreadful Season Finale And The Cameos Can’t Save It Amazon Prime Day 2024: The 110 Best Deals Of Day Two So Far One thing many RV-goers might not realize is that THOR also helps with RV maintenance and repairs should something go wrong. Creating a safe environment where campers feel well cared for is a top priority.
“Women have scheduled a service, which is free, and asked maintenance to not tell their husbands,” says Renee Jones, VP of Marketing, THOR Industries. “We’re building a sense of community with what we’re offering.” Back at the campsite, after a day of exciting events, a man walks around with a shirtless baby, nodding and smiling at other campers.
Older kids ride bikes and music is playing out of speakers nearby. Flags of competing heights adorn the tops of many RV rigs. A family sits in a blow-up swimming pool, trying to cool off in the Tennessee summer heat.
There’s an RV with homemade scaffolding and wooden planks, making it easy to see inside the speedway. “We live 15 minutes from here, but we love coming here to camp and be together,” says one vacationer. function loadConnatixScript(document) { if (!window.
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.. [+] NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville Superspeedway on June 29, 2024 in Lebanon, Tennessee.
(Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Getty Images After a delightful dinner prepared by Chef Skylar Bush , and live music from THOR Ambassador, John King , I open the door of my Jayco Redhawk, my home-away-from-home for the night. I’m staying with a dear loved one who is the most devoted NASCAR fan I know. “I can’t believe I’m here,” she says.
The feeling is shared, profound even. It’s more than just a weekend away, it’s a chance to build upon our relationship. It’s the sentiment that creates loyal fans and campers, culture and community.
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