Fan Zone - NASCAR Weekend

• Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, July 20
• Dover Motor Speedway, Dover, DE

For our July 18-20 NASCAR weekend, there’s always FREE, fun and exciting activities happening in Dover Motor Speedway’s Fan Zone.

Be sure to bring the entire family to the Monster Mile next spring with America’s best drivers return to the World’s Fastest One-Mile Oval. The Fan Zone, frequently cited as the best in NASCAR, is home or nearby countless events during the weekend, including the following:

• Driver autograph sessions


• Fun games and attractions for kids and adults alike


• Partner displays


• Free concerts in The Grove

The Fan Zone opens at the following times each day:

• Friday: Noon


• Saturday: 9 a.m.


• Sunday: 9 a.m.

NEW ACTIVITIES

MILES BEACH, PRESENTED BY VISIT DELAWARE: To celebrate a summer NASCAR weekend, Dover Motor Speedway and Visit Delaware are bringing the tradition, sounds and atmosphere of Delaware’s beach communities to the Monster Mile with the new Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware.

More than 1 acre of Dover’s Fan Zone will be devoted to Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, with dozens of family friendly, beach-themed attractions available, including many FREE options.

Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, hours include:

• Thursday, July 17: 3-9 p.m.


• Friday, July 18: Noon to 9 p.m.


• Saturday, July 19: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Monster Mile Bash presented by THOR)


• Sunday, July 20: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Some Miles Beach attractions include:

600 Tons Of Sand, Lighthouse & More: Miles Beach will include 600 tons of sand to create an authentic beach area with ample seating and shade, along with an authentic boardwalk, palm trees, beach balls, Adirondack chairs, vintage cars and beach grasses! And you won’t be able to miss our 25-foot-tall Lighthouse!

Boardwalk: What would a beach be without an iconic boardwalk? This structure, at the entrance of Miles Beach, will replicate what you will find at all of the famous Delaware beaches!

The World's Largest Rubber Duck: This 60-foot-tall, 15.5-ton yellow behemoth will return and tower over Miles Beach and the Fan Zone throughout Dover’s NASCAR weekend. A popular photo attraction, the duck has made frequent U.S. and international appearances in recent years.

WHITE LIGHTNING Bar + Arcade: An indoor/outdoor hangout for campers and fans to enjoy all weekend, featuring a full bar with Anheuser-Busch products as well as more than a dozen classic arcade favorites is named for the original nickname of Dover Motor Speedway’s concrete track.

Delicious Food & Refreshing Beverages: Featuring Delaware’s famous orange crushes, crispy boardwalk fries, Dolle’s salt-water taffy and popcorn, ice cream treats sweet treats and other beach-themed favorites.

Live Appearances & Performances – Miles Beach Stage: The can’t-miss location for entertainment all weekend with live music, celebrity and NASCAR driver appearances and zany, interactive fun! Music will be prominent all weekend long including performances on the stage and across the property by the Mariachi Arrieros Band, Trinidad North Steel Drum Band, The Red Hot Ramblers, and Homestead Bluegrass Band. More performances to be announced soon!

Huge Sand Sculpture Display: Watch as a talented sand sculptor constructs a masterpiece on Friday and Saturday to be ready for full display on Sunday.

Miles Beach Patrol: Helpful staff members will be available to answer your questions and guide you around the beach area.

Free Caricaturist: Custom drawings create a lasting keepsake from race weekend, available all weekend.

Numerous Selfie Photo Opportunities With Miles The Monster Beach-Themed Designs

Dunk Tank Benefitting Speedway Children's Charities, Dover Motor Speedway Chapter: Take your shot at dunking special guests in this large water tank, all for a great cause!

SPAZMATICS: Known as “The Ultimate ‘80s New Wave Tribute,” the Spazmatics dazzle audiences around the country with their distinctive stage attire, sounds, dance steps and performances. Everything about the 1980s that you forgot you loved comes back to life when the Spazmatics hit the stage. SHOW DATE: Sunday, July 20 at the Grove Stage.

MIKE HINES & THE LOOK: A 2022 inductee into the Delaware Rock & Roll Society Hall of Fame, Mike Hines & The Look is a high-energy, six-member dance band that has performed up and down the Delaware Valley for almost four decades with their mix of pop, hip-hop, funk, Motown and disco favorites. SHOWTIME: 6 p.m., Saturday, July 19 at the Miles Beach Stage in the Fan Zone after the BetRivers 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race.

JOE GIBBS GAME PLAN FOR LIFE: Visit the NASCAR and NFL Hall of Famer's activation all weekend for fellowship and a Gibbs appearance. Gibbs is a five-time Cup Series championship winning owner and a three-time Super Bowl champion head coach.

Saturday

MONSTER MILE BASH, PRESENTED BY THOR: Located at Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, check out the following attractions after the BetRivers 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series race.

• Mike Hines & the Look concert


• Saturday Night Fireworks, presented by Visit Central Delaware (9 p.m.)


• Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware attractions


• WHITE LIGHTNING Bar + Arcade


• Food/beverage vendors featuring Delaware’s famous orange crushes, crispy boardwalk fries, Dolle’s salt-water taffy and popcorn, ice cream treats, sweet selections and other beach-themed favorites.

All Weekend

HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS: Relive 50-plus years of racing memories at the Monster Mile with 16 Historical Highlight signs, a part of the NASCAR Legends program, near the Grove Stage and the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza. From Richard Petty to Jimmie Johnson to Dale Earnhardt Jr., learn about some of the top stars and moments that have made Dover Motor Speedway a must-see venue since 1969.

MONSTER MILE AFTER DARK TOURS: The perfect opportunity to see a NASCAR weekend at Dover from an entirely different perspective. Monster Mile After Dark tours, led by experienced, full-time track personnel, start as our team picks you up at your campsite (or designated location) and visits rarely seen areas of the Monster Mile. Your group can see the following exclusive locations:

• Inside, and on, the Monster Monument


• Walk the banking of the Monster Mile


• Victory Lane


• Infield Media Center


• Monster Bridge overlooking the backstretch and the Turn 3 entrance.


• Spotter stand over the frontstretch

And more!

Cost for this unique experience is $300 per person. Email mlewis@dovermotorspeedway.com to register your group, schedule your tour time and receive more information.

TRACK TREASURES TRAILER: Mementos, NASCAR collectibles, one-of-a-kind autographed items, clothing and advertising banners for sale near the Monster Monument to benefit Speedway Children’s Charities, Dover Motor Speedway Chapter.

Attractions Free Kids & Family Friendly Central Delaware

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