NASCAR Cup Series champions Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson are scheduled to participate in interviews on the Monster Monument at Victory Plaza shortly before the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, July 20.
Blaney, the 2023 NASCAR champion, Elliott, the 2020 NASCAR champion and Larson, the 2021 NASCAR champion, highlight the dozens of driver appearances that will take place throughout the July 18-20 NASCAR tripleheader weekend in and around the Fan Zone, long cited as NASCAR’s best with countless free entertainment offerings and unexpected surprises.
Whether you’re a diehard NASCAR fan or a first-time visitor, there’s something for everyone this summer at The Monster Mile.
Fans can find a full schedule of announced Fan Zone attractions and shows as it’s updated at https://www.dovermotorspeedway.com/fans/fan-zone/. The Fan Zone opens at the following times each day:
- Friday, July 18:Noon
- Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20:9 a.m.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
MONSTER MONUMENT INTERVIEWS: See some of your favorite NASCAR drivers and personalities at the famous 46-foot Monster Monument at Victory Plaza on Sunday, July 20. Scheduled driver appearances at the Monster Monument include:
- Chase Elliott, 11 a.m.: Driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports
- Kyle Larson, 11 a.m.: Driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports
- Ryan Blaney, 11:15 a.m.: Driver of the No. 12 Ford for Team Penske
- Josh Berry, 11:15 a.m.: Driver of the No. 21 Ford for Wood Brothers Racing
Other driver appearances are planned throughout the property, including:
- ARCA Menards Series Autograph Session, General Tire Display, Fan Zone, 3:30 p.m., Friday, July 18
- Chase Briscoe Q&A, Miles Beach Stage, Noon, Saturday, July 19
- Ryan Preece Q&A, Crown Royal Stage at Miles Beach, 12:15 p.m., Saturday, July 19
- Matt DiBenedetto Q&A, Crown Royal Stage at Miles Beach, 1:45 p.m., Saturday, July 19
- Daniel Dye, Lock-In (Your Tickets) Lounge, 2:15 p.m., Saturday, July 19
- Ryan Blaney, Todd Gilliland, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Guest Bartending, Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware (Times TBD)
- Ryan Blaney, Todd Gilliland, John Hunter Nemechek, SCC-Dover Dunk Tank, Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware (Times TBD)
- Ty Dillon, Guest Bartending, Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, 6 p.m., Saturday, July 19
- Ty Dillon, SCC-Dover Dunk Tank, Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, Fan Zone, 6:15 p.m., Saturday, July 19
- Justin Haley, Guest Bartending, Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, Fan Zone, 6:15 p.m., Saturday, July 19
- Justin Haley, SCC-Dover Dunk Tank, Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, Fan Zone, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, July 19
- Ross Chastain, Lock-In (Your Tickets) Lounge, 10 a.m., Sunday, July 20
- Christopher Bell Q&A, Miles Beach Stage, 10:30 a.m., Sunday, July 20
- Ryan Preece, Lock-In (Your Tickets) Lounge, 10:30 a.m., Sunday, July 20
- Bubba Wallace Q&A, Crown Royal Stage at Miles Beach, 10:45 a.m., Sunday, July 20
- Michael McDowell, Lock-In (Your Tickets) Lounge, 11:15 a.m., Sunday, July 20
Keep track of all the latest NASCAR weekend driver appearances at https://www.dovermotorspeedway.com/events/autotrader-echopark-automotive-400/appearances/.
LEVY FOOD TRUCKS/CONCESSIONS: Dover Motor Speedway’s hospitality partner Levy is providing the following delicious food and refreshing beverage options from your favorite regional spots throughout the weekend:
- Beach Bites Specialty Stand: Beach fries, crab cake poutine fries, crab cake grilled cheese, hot dogs, cheeseburgers
- New York Pizza: Authentic, fresh New York-style pizza
- Holy Smoked Meats: Smoked brisket, pork sandwiches, burgers and fries
- Woodson's Wrap Shack: Chef-inspired wraps and fresh cut fries
- Wing King: Chef-inspired wings and burgers with fresh cut fries
- Bunting's Popcorn: Homemade popcorn/kettle corn, burgers, sausage sandwiches and pretzels
- Zeny's: Chicken tenders and fries, burgers, corndogs, Philly steaks
- Philly Steak on a Roll: Authentic Philadelphia cheesesteaks
- Martin's Concessions: Crab cake sandwiches, Crab mac & cheese
- Snell's Ice Cream: Soft serve ice cream and desserts
- Cup'R Cone: Homemade ice cream
- Scoop O Dough: Homemade milkshakes and desserts
- Lemonade Factory: Fresh-squeezed lemonade
- Auntie Anne’s: Pretzels
- Philly Pretzel: Homemade pretzels
- Kona Ice: Flavored ice treats
- Rita’s Italian Ice: Italian Ice
- Travelling Tom’s Coffee: Fresh coffee
- Boardwalk Specialties: All your beach favorites in one place
- White’s Treats: Funnel cakes and chicken tenders
- Talkin’s Funnel Cakes: Funnel cakes, candy
DANA KUNZE’S WATERSHOW PRODUCTIONS: The famed world champion high-diver brings spectacular shows to Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware. Daily performances to feature an assortment of springboard and tower diving, comedy, tumbling, trampoline acts and high dives reaching 80 feet. SHOWTIMES: Friday, 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 4:15 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
SHARK WEEK DISPLAY: Discovery Channel’s popular Shark Week program series returns for its 37th year starting Sunday, July 20. Shark Week will have a large activation within Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, including:
- Giant shark inflatable provides the entrance to Miles Beach
- A talented sand sculptor constructs a Shark Week-related masterpiece on Friday and Saturday to be ready for full display on Sunday.
- Shark fin giveaways on Saturday and Sunday.
USO MILITARY VILLAGE PRESENTED BY WASTE MASTERS: Huge area open all weekend that displays our country’s finest military assets. Learn how this group assists service members and their families around the world. Check out various military vehicles and apparatus.
MAGICIAN NICK RAFF: Dazzling tricks to be on display throughout the Fan Zone all weekend from a performer with more than 300,000 TikTok followers.
BUBBA & THE GUMPS: Performing on the Crown Royal Stage at Miles Beach on Sunday, July 20, this powerhouse four-piece country/pop/rock/blues band hails from Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE MASCOTS/CHEER SQUADS: Blue Hen mascots YoUDee and Baby Blue, along with cheerleading teams, will entertain fans near the Monster Monument on Sunday, July 20.
BUMPER CARS: One of your favorite summer activities is back at the Fan Zone. Display your skills behind the wheel before watching America’s best drivers do the same around The World’s Fastest One-Mile Oval.
LET’S DO TRIVIA: Throughout the weekend, trivia games, music, and more will be available in Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, and hosted by one of the region’s top pub-game providers.
SOUL CHASE: The premier reggae and funk band at the Maryland Eastern Shore beaches.
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The centerpiece of the Fan Zone remains the previously announced Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, area, a 1-acre showcase celebrating a “Monster Mile Summer” with attractions including:
- 600 tons of sand to help create Miles Beach along with a huge wood planked boardwalk
- 25-foot lighthouse designed for Dover Motor Speedway
- The World’s Largest Rubber Duck
- WHITE LIGHTNING Bar + Arcade, presented by BetRivers
- Delicious traditional boardwalk food and refreshing beverages, including the State of Delaware’s official alcoholic drink, the famed Orange Crush!
- Live appearances & performances all weekend long on the Crown Royal Stage at Miles Beach
- Huge, 22-ton sand sculpture to kick off Shark Week on The Discovery Channel
- Miles Beach Patrol to keep the party going armed with beach balls and other giveaways
- Free beach-side caricaturist
- Numerous selfie photo opportunities with Miles the Monster in beach-themed designs, large surfboards and imported palm trees
- Dunk Tank, benefitting Speedway Children's Charities, Dover Motor Speedway Chapter
- Cornhole boards
- Free Miles Beach posters (while supplies last) courtesy of Visit Delaware
- Tiki tents, shade cabanas and comfortable Adirondack chairs
Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, hours:
- 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, begins at 6 p.m.)
- Sunday, July 20: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Other previously announced Fan Zone events and attractions include, in alphabetical order:
- Amirrorcan Men
- The Amazing Tyler: World famous balancing performer
- Axe Throwing
- Katie Whitley Cirque: Amazing fire performances that will wow fans of all ages.
- The Bubble Factory: The amazing art of bubbles are brought to life with a blend of humor and showmanship
- Cast In Bronze: Nationally recognized carillon performer featuring 35 bells, weighing four tons
- Del Rods Car Club Shows
- Dialed Action extreme motorcycle/bicycle attraction
- Emily Moses McNatt: Acoustic musical artist and Dover resident
- Historical Highlights display: Top Monster Mile moments
- Homestead Bluegrass Band
- Joe Gibbs Game Plan For Life: Joe Gibbs appearance, Sunday, July 20, Noon
- The Little Farm Petting Zoo
- Mariachi Arrieros Band
- Mike Hines & The Look concert (Saturday, July 19, 6 p.m., Miles Beach stage as part of the Monster Mile Bash, presented by THOR)
- Monster Mile After Dark Tours, benefiting Speedway Children’s Charities Dover Motor Speedway chapter
- Monster Mile Bash, presented by THOR (Saturday, July 19, 6 p.m.)
- Monster Truck Rides
- NASCAR Kids Zone, presented by Drink Blocks
- The Red Hot Ramblers
- 10-foot tall Rock It Robot roaming the Fan Zone
- Saturday Night Fireworks, presented by Visit Central Delaware(Saturday, July 19, 9 p.m.)
- Sky High Balloon Guy
- Nationally-known ‘Ultimate ’80s New Wave Tribute’ Spazmatics concerts (Sunday, July 20, 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., Grove Stage)
- Track Treasures Trailer, benefiting Speedway Children’s Charities, Dover Motor Speedway chapter
- Trinidad North Steel Drum Band
- Uptown String Band: Philadelphia Mummers
