BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Braves fans flooded Paramount Bristol Friday for a team-hosted fan pit stop ahead of the Speedway Classic.

The pit stop featured merchandise, live performances, and interviews with three special guests — University of Tennessee Head Baseball Coach Tony Vitello, NASCAR legend Michael Waltrip, and 1995 World Series Champion Mark Wohlers of the Atlanta Braves.

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Wohlers said the first Major League Baseball Game in Bristol will be a sight to see.

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“Going outside of Atlanta a little bit and bring some talent up here,” Wohlers said. “So I think it’s going to be pretty special for the area. And you know, they’ve had major league games before in Iowa at the Field of Dreams. So I think events like this are really good for the game.”

Wohlers said he’s looking forward to new traditions and fans at the Classic.

“I had heard something when the when somebody hits a home, runs are going to be cars racing, chasing the balls or something like that’” Wohlers said. “So maybe a little Savannah Bananas mixed in with it. But I think it be a great environment. I think there’s going to be over 85,000, 90,000 people here. So it should be really, really neat.”

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Proceeds from the pit stop were donated to Paramount Bristol. Wohlers thanked Braves fans for their support and love ahead of the game.

“You know it’s a great opportunity tonight here, especially at the Paramount,” he said. Come out and meet and greet some people. And hopefully, the Braves will bring home a victory tomorrow.”

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