Thanks to everyone who took the time to visit AutoTrader.com Speedway In Lights Powered by TVA. It was one of our best seasons ever.
And please remember, while the lights may be coming down, there’s still time to enjoy the Johnson Controls Ice Rink at BMS. The Ice Rink will remain open through Saturday, January 11, 2009.
Grand Home Furnishings is looking to make the New Year even happier for one
visitor to Autotrader.com Speedway In Lights at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Now through January 1, 2009, visitors to one of the country’s largest holiday light shows may register for a Grand Home Furnishings gift certificate worth $2,009. The gift certificate can go towards any item or items in Grand Home Furnishings stores in Bristol, Johnson City and Kingsport.
Visitors to Speedway In Lights may register through New Year’s Eve with the winner’s name to be drawn on Jan. 1. There is no limit to the number of times individuals may enter.
Anyone interested in registering for the Grand Home giveaway can do so in Subway Christmas Village at the souvenir trailer or at any of the Tri-Cities area Grand Home Furnishing locations.
Bring your family, tell your friends! Thursday, December 4th is “News5 Night” at Autotrader.com Speedway in Lights at Bristol Motor Speedway!
The fine folks at BMS and the Bristol Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities have joined up with your friends at News5 to host this very special night. Members of the News5 on-air news team will greet visitors to the country’s brightest holiday attraction inside Subway Christmas Village between 6:30 p.m. & 9 p,m. Johnny Wood, Steve Hawkins, Ann Carter, Garick Zikan, Dave Dierks, Emily Sutton, Jordan Conigliario, Rebecca Pepin, Preston Ayres, Marcus Lynch and Tarah Taylor will all be present at varying intervals to meet viewers and sign autographs.
Visitors to News5 Night are encouraged to bring their cameras for photo opportunities with the News5 Team who will be located inside Christmas Village in the building beside Santa’s Hut.
Get ready Hokie fans… Wednesday, Dec. 3 is your special night at the Johnson Controls Ice Rink.
Ice skating aficionados who also might be Virginia Tech fans will want to mark Wednesday, Dec. 3 on their calendars for “Virginia Tech Night” at the Johnson Controls Ice Rink.
Skaters wearing any type of Hokie gear will receive free skate rental, a $2 value.
A number of Virginia Tech goodies also will be up for grabs that night, including the chance to win tickets to an upcoming Hokie basketball game, programs, magnet schedules and more.
One of the most popular questions we get around here dealing with our annual holiday light show is, “When is the best time to visit Autotrader.com Speedway In Lights?”
Of course, we welcome visitors any time that the event gates are open (6-10 p.m. nightly through January 5). However, there are times to visit that hold an advantage over others.
The personal preference of many is to visit any Sunday through Thursday night. Light gazers will find the wait much less than on a Friday or Saturday night. That translates to a quicker trip through the lights, more fun in Christmas Village and maybe even allows for time to stop at The Ice Rink at Bristol Motor Speedway.
There’s another kicker I’ll throw in that impacts a visit to Speedway In Lights — Check the weather forecast before you come, especially if you really want to get the “most” out of viewing the lights.
Look for rain — yes, rain — in the forecast. The lights look spectacular when the roadway surface and surrounding structures are wet. The lights sparkle and glow brilliantly against wet backgrounds and also offer some great photo opportunities along the route.
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