Dover Entertainment/Appearances
Monster Mile fans can enjoy a plethora of free, fun entertainment and activities at Dover Motor Speedway during the upcoming April 29-May 1 NASCAR tripleheader weekend, which will be the first full-fan-capacity-allowed race weekend at the Monster Mile since October 2019.
PRE-RACE CONCERT: Jimmie Allen, Sunday, May 1, 12:45 p.m., Embrace Home Loans Stage in Victory Plaza.
Planned appearances by NASCAR Cup Series stars include former NASCAR champions Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. and, defending Monster Mile NASCAR Cup Series race winner Alex Bowman, among others.
Most rides, games, live music, appearances and other entertainment events outside the track are FREE to all fans throughout the weekend.
JIMMIE ALLEN CONCERT: Country music superstar and Delaware native returns to perform pre-race concert on the Embrace Home Loans stage in Victory Plaza. Allen’s No. 1 hits include “Best Shot,” “Make Me Want To,”and “Freedom Was A Highway.” Allen was named New Artist of the Year in 2021 by both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
SUNDAY HOURS: Concert begins at 12:45 p.m.
FANZONE: Free, interactive displays will be set up in the FanZone outside of Turn 4 at Victory Plaza. Some focal points include a number of partners such as: A-GAME, Ally, Ambetter, Cabela’s, Delaware Lottery, Drydene, Ford, General Tire, Kent County Tourism, New Holland, RVshare, Sundance Vacations, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marines, Weis Markets
HOURS: FanZone is open at noon on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
FRIDAY - FORD DISPLAY IN FANZONE
RILEY HERBST: Driver of the No. 98 Ford for Stewart-Haas Racing - 1:30 p.m.
SATURDAY - MONSTER MONUMENT
RAJAH CARUTH: Meet & Greet near the Monster Monument with the driver of the No. 44 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. - 10 a.m.
BAYLEY CURREY/RYAN VARGAS: JD Motorsports teammates - 10:45 a.m.
DASH 4 CASH CONTENDERS, INCLUDING NOAH GRAGSON: Driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports - 11 a.m.
CHANDLER SMITH: Driver of the No. 26 Toyota for Sam Hunt Racing - 11:15 a.m.
KAZ GRALA: Driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet for Big Machine Racing Team - 11:30 a.m.
RYAN SIEG/JOHNNY DAMON: RSS Racing driver and the two-time World Series winner and chairman of the board for A-GAME - 11:45 a.m.
SATURDAY - FORD DISPLAY IN FANZONE
JOE GRAF JR.: SS-Green Light Racing Driver - 11 a.m.
SUNDAY - FANZONE
RON JAWORSKI: Former Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback, ESPN NFL analyst and Ambassador for the 2022 BMW Championship in Wilmington, Ron Jaworski joins the FanZone Experience to meet fans, sign autographs and talk about this year’s exciting golf event, coming to Delaware for the first time in PGA Tour history, August 16-21. “Jaws” will be at the BMW Championship display - 10 a.m. to Noon.
SUNDAY - MONSTER MONUMENT
KEVIN HARVICK & RYAN PHILLIPPE: Driver of the No. 4 Ford for Stewart-Haas Racing and the Hollywood star of "Crash," and "The Lincoln Lawyer." - 11:45 a.m.
ALEX BOWMAN & MARCUS SMITH: Driver of the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet, and the defending Dover NASCAR Cup Series champion, along with Speedway Motorsports president and CEO - Noon
MARTIN TRUEX JR., RON JAWORSKI & BRANDON GRAHAM: Driver of the No. 19 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, and a three-time Dover champion along with two Philadelphia Eagles legends. - 12:15 p.m.
SUNDAY - EMBRACE HOME LOANS STAGE
KURT BUSCH: Driver of the No. 45 Toyota for 23XI Racing and a former Dover champion, hosted by Monica Palumbo. - 12:20 p.m.
SUNDAY - FORD DISPLAY IN FANZONE
CHRIS BUESCHER: Driver of the No. 17 Ford for RFK Racing - 11:30 a.m.
CHASE BRISCOE: Driver of the No. 14 Ford for Stewart-Haas Racing - 11:45 a.m.
TODD GILLILAND: Driver of the No. 38 Ford for Front Row Motorsports - Noon
MATT TIFFT: Part-owner of Live Fast Motorsports - 12:15 p.m.
RYAN BLANEY: Driver of the No. 12 Ford for Team Penske - 12:30 p.m.
AMISH OUTLAWS CONCERT: The popular artists will perform their traditional blend of rock, country and pop hits on the Embrace Home Loans stage in Victory Plaza. Their musical skills and memorable on-stage outfits have drawn a large regional following through the years.
SUNDAY HOURS: Concert begins at 10:45 a.m.
FRIDAY
NASCAR ARCA MENARDS SERIES EAST DRIVER AUTOGRAPH SESSION: At the General Tire display in the FanZone.
HOURS: Event begins at 3 p.m.
SATURDAY
JOHNNY DAMON/RYAN SIEG: Autograph signing in the A-GAME display in the FanZone.
HOURS: Event begins at Noon.
SUNDAY
SPEEDWAY CHILDREN'S CHARITY AUCTION: Autographed items and experiences available, including:
- Miles the Monster bobblehead, signed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Joey Logano.
- Black Monster Mile hat, signed by Jeff Gordon
- Richard Petty Motorsports STP crew jersey, signed by Richard Petty and Aric Almirola
- Miles the Monster action figure, signed by Kyle Busch
HOURS: Event begins at 11:30 a.m.
NASCAR fans can test their cornhole skills – and win some cash in the process – during Dover Motor Speedway’s upcoming Monster Mile Bash on Saturday, April 30. The planned festivities come in the middle of the Speedway’s April 29-May 1 NASCAR tripleheader weekend.
The Inaugural Monster Mile Cornhole Tournament, presented by Crown Royal, is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 following the A-GAME 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash race at the Monster Mile.
Hosted by Delaware Cornhole, registration for the tournament is available now online through April 30 at 3:45 p.m., with the boards set up just steps from the famous Monster Monument at Victory Plaza. Additional cornhole boards will be available for non-competitive free-play as well.
The entry fee is $50 for a two-person team, with a guaranteed prize pool of $2,500 at stake. All ages and all skill levels are welcome to participate. Registration is first-come, first-served, with a limit of 100 teams.
Proceeds will benefit Speedway Children’s Charities, a non-profit organization that provides funding for underserved children throughout the United States.
The tournament is just a part of the Monster Mile Bash festivities on Saturday. Other entertainment options include:
- Live music in Victory Plaza – hosted by MTV legend Riki Rachtman – including a show by Jexxa, a popular duo who will perform original and cover music. Jexxa will also sing the national anthem before Saturday’s race.
- Happy hour drink specials all night long, featuring an assortment of Ready To Drink Crown Royal cocktails, including Peach Tea, Washington Apple and Whiskey & Cola varieties.
- Free bumper car rides, giant slide attraction and axe throwing in the FanZone.
- Tethered hot air balloon rides will be available nearby, in Lot 8, from 7-9 p.m. Donations are encouraged and benefit Speedway Children’s Charities.
- Saturday Night Fireworks, presented by Kent County Tourism, will begin at 9 p.m. and be visible from all areas of Dover Motor Speedway property.
- Food will be available for purchase nearby at the SoDel Concepts tent by Victory Plaza, including the following favorites:
- Philly Cheesesteaks
- Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Sandwiches
- Sticky Ikky Fried Rice Bowl (Chicken, Fried Egg, Veggies)
- Delaware Destroyer (Waffle-Cut Fries with Cheese, Bacon, Scallions and Old Bay)
- Scrapple Sandwiches (Traditional Delaware breakfast favorite)
- Street Dog (Hot Dog with Tomato, Cilantro, Flaming Hot Cheetos, and more)
Part of Saturday's Monster Bash event and hosted by Delaware Cornhole with the boards set up just steps from the famous Monster Monument at Victory Plaza.
Additional cornhole boards will be available for non-competitive free-play as well.
SATURDAY HOURS: On-site registration begins at 3 p.m., Tournament starts at 4 p.m.
CANINE STARS: As seen and competed on “America’s Got Talent,” these incredibly talented pups perform elaborate tricks and stunts and have toured North America for 10 years.
FRIDAY HOURS: Shows in the FanZone at 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
SATURDAY HOURS: Shows in the FanZone at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
SUNDAY HOURS: Shows in the FanZone at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
ELECTRIC CIRCUS: Showcasing some of the most dangerous acts in the world, the performances are comprised of the Globe of Death, Wheel of Destiny, Breakaway Swaypole, Roman Rings and Animal Acts.
SATURDAY HOURS: Shows at 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
SUNDAY HOURS: Shows at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
HELL ON WHEELS: Daredevil BMX stunt show riders thrill audiences with multiple wild performances throughout the weekend.
FRIDAY HOURS: Shows in the FanZone at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
SATURDAY HOURS: Shows in the FanZone at 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
SUNDAY HOURS: Shows in the FanZone at 9:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
MICRO WRESTLING MATCHES: Grapplers will fly from the top rope in the FanZone during multiple free performances.
SATURDAY HOURS: Shows at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:15 p.m.
SUNDAY HOURS: Shows at 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m., and 1:45 p.m.
BEAR HOLLOW WOOD CARVERS: Skilled chainsaw artists create one-of-a-kind sculptures, both small and large.
SATURDAY AUCTION HOURS: Event begins at 11:30 a.m.
SUNDAY AUCTION HOURS: Event begins at 1 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS, PRESENTED BY KENT COUNTY TOURISM: The show can be easily seen from most areas of the property.
SATURDAY HOURS: Event starts at 9 p.m.
$20 TRACKSIDE ACCESS: BUY HERE
Fans can explore the frontstretch of the famous Monster Mile before the 2022 DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, May 1.
While navigating the 9 degrees of banking, fans can also:
- Sign the Start-Finish line.
- Appearances by NASCAR drivers and personalities. 2022 schedule includes NASCAR Cup Series stars Justin Haley, Corey LaJoie and the cast of the popular Door, Bumper, Clear podcast!
- Leave messages for your favorite drivers and teams on our frontstretch retaining walls.
- Watch the NASCAR Cup Series crews wheel their cars to pit road. Note: Trackside Access does not allow access to pit road.
- Cost: Add to any ticket package for just $20.
- Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m., Sunday, May 1.
Have a question? Call 800-441-RACE to reach the Dover Ticket Office.