NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Buckle up! The Music City Grand Prix has returned to Nashville!
The racing fun will run from August 4th to the 6th and there's plenty for attendees to do! From enjoying the live entertainment to picking out a delicious bite at one of their many food options!
Whether it's your first time attending or not, it's important to be prepared before you go! Especially when it comes to weather and traffic plans.
Make sure you're up to date with the latest weather conditions and prepared for the possibility of rainy weather!
Planning on driving around the city? Be aware of the road closures in effect. If you want to take public transit, ride the WeGo Star Excursion Train!
Tickets are available at TicketsNashville.com
Road closures began on July 30 and will be in effect all the way through August 7 in many areas.
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Here's a look at the following closures in place:
Began Sunday, July 30 at 6 a.m.
- S. 2nd St. from Russell to Victory
- Victory from S. 1st St. to Titans Way
- Titans Way from Victory to Russell St.
- Russell St. from Titans Way to Interstate Drive
- S. 1st St. from Russell to Woodland
- S. 2nd St. from Russell to Woodland
- Interstate Dr. from Woodland to Shelby St.
Began Wednesday, August 2 at 6 a.m.
- S. 2nd St. from Shelby St. to Crutcher
- Sylvan from S. 2nd St. to S. 3rd St.
- S. 3rd St. from Sylvan to Crutcher
- S. 1st St./Davidson from Victory to S. 2nd St.
- Victory from S. 1st St. to S. 2nd St.
- S. 2nd St. from Victory to Shelby St.
Began the same day at 8 p.m.
- John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
- KVB/Shelby from S. 4th St. to 1st Ave S.
- I-24 Southbound- Shelby St. Exit 49
- I-24 Northbound—Exit 49 *just the turn lane towards Shelby is closed*
- Bicycle Route—S. 1st St., through parking lot under KVB Bridge, sidewalk along river, elevator to Pedestrian Bridge
- Access to hotels via from Shelby and S. 4th St. (reopens at 6 a.m. on August 4)
Began on Thursday, August 3 at 9 a.m.
- KVB/Shelby from 1st Ave. S. to 2nd Ave. S.
- 1st Ave. S. from Molloy to Hermitage
- Hermitage from KVB to Peabody
- Hermitage from Peabody to Lea
- Peabody from Hermitage to 2nd Ave S.
- 1st Ave. S. from Hermitage to Peabody
- Rutledge from Peabody to Lea
All roads unless otherwise mentioned will reopen at 6 a.m. on August 7.
NDOT and the Grand Prix have released a handy map that has recommendations for detours ↴
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Before any races could happen this weekend, there was a major race to get everything set up in time!
The fun kicked off officially on Thursday with the return of FanFest on Broadway!
FanFest is completely free and open to the public and will be held on Broadway from 1st through 4th streets where there will be race cars, show cars and more!
The Pit Stop challenge which was scheduled to take place at 6 p.m. was canceled due to weather.
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Friday's fun starts off bright and early with doors opening at 9:30 a.m.
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9:30 a.m.
iHeart Country Stage Live Music
10:45 a.m.
Trans Am Practice P1 (canceled due to weather)
11:30 a.m.
SRO GT America Practice P1
12:15 p.m.
Toyota GR Cup Practice P1
1:00 p.m.
Trans Am Series Practice P2
2:00 p.m.
INDY NXT Practice P1
3:00 p.m.
NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice P1
4:30 p.m.
Stadium Super Trucks Practice / Qualifying
6:05 p.m.
SRO GT America Practice P2
6:40 p.m.
Freedom Friday Tribute Concert (at the Zyn Main Stage)
9:30 p.m.
Track / Gates Close
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9:30 a.m.: Tezza
10:45 a.m.: Jillian Cardarelli
12:00 p.m.: Zoee
1:30 p.m.: Connor McCutcheon
3:00 p.m.: American Blonde
4:15 p.m.: Ryan Griffin
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7:00 p.m.
Brian Kelley
Vince Neil
Chris Janson
Gavin DeGraw
with Sixwire and Special Guests
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7:00 a.m.
Music City Miles & Memories Bike/Walk/Run/Ruck
8:30 a.m.
Gates Open
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
iHeart Stage Live Music
9:35 a.m.
INDY NXT Practice
10:40 a.m.
NTT INDYCAR Series Practice P2
11:55 a.m.
SRO GT America Qualifying
1:05 p.m.
INDY NXT Qualifying
1:45 p.m.
NTT INDYCAR SERIES Qualifying / Firestone Fast 6
3:40 p.m.
Trans Am Race
4:15 p.m.
SRO GT America Qualifying
4:35 p.m.
Toyota GR Cup Qualifying
5:25 p.m.
NTT INDYCAR Series Final Practice
6:10 p.m.
Stadium Super Trucks Race 1
6:00 p.m.
Flo Rida On Main Stage
7:05 p.m.
SRO GR Cup Race 1
8:15 p.m.
Toyota GR Cup Race 1
9:30 p.m.
Track/Gates Close
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9:00 a.m.: Neon Union
9:40 a.m.: Tiera Kennedy
11:30 a.m.: Frank Ray
12:45 p.m.: Dillion Carmichael
2:45 p.m.: Danielle Bradbery
3:45 p.m.: Megan Moroney
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6:00 p.m.: DJ Hish
7:00 p.m.: Flo Rida
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7:30 a.m.
Gates Open
7:30 a.m.
PADDOCK 615 Car Show
9:00 a.m.
Worship Hosted By Jay Demarcus On The Fish Stage
9:15 a.m.
INDY NXT Race
10:05 a.m.
NTT INDYCAR Series Pre-Race Ceremonies
Music City Grand Prix
11:30 a.m.
NTT INDYCAR Series Big Machine Music City Grand Prix
2:30 p.m.
iHeart Country Stage Live Music
2:30 p.m.
Stadium Super Trucks Race 2
3:35 p.m.
SRO GT America Race 2
4:35 p.m.
Toyota GR Cup Race 2
6:00 p.m.
Track/Gates Close
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Worship hosted by Jay Demarcus
9:00 a.m.
Iveth Luna
Cade Thompson
Consumed By Fire
Jason Crabb
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10:15 a.m.: Mae Estes
2:00 p.m.: Tim Dugger Post Race Party
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7:00 a.m.: DJ Hish
8:00 a.m.: Exotic Car Show
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We'll see you at the finish line!