Food Lion Speed Street is not an event that typically draws a strong black audience, but Thursday night has always been black night. This year’s featured act is Morris Day and the Time at 9:15 p.m. on Thursday.
The three-day festival opens at noon each day beginning Thursday and concludes at 11 p.m.
If you’re heading to the festival, some other events that look fun include:
* Taste of Food Lion Cooking Stage
Hourly cooking demonstrations and special guests will take place on the Taste of Food Lion Cooking Stage. Fans may sample recipes and enter to win great prizes in the parking lot at Third Street and Tryon Street.
*M&M’s Most Colorful Fans of NASCAR Karting Event 500
The M&M’s Most Colorful Fans of NASCAR Karting Event 500 will take place each day during daylight hours. Fans and media are encouraged to test their driving skills located at Third Street and Tryon Street.
* Wheaties FUEL “Feel the Fuel Contest”
Food Lion and Wheaties FUEL will challenge race fans to a 58-hour contest live at Food Lion Speed Street. The most dedicated fan that can keep his or her hand on the Wheaties FUEL show car the longest will win a VIP trip for two to a premier race, suite tickets, $500 cash, $500 Food Lion gift card and a meet and greet with a driver. The Wheaties FUEL display will be at Third Street and Tryon Street.
*The Boost Mobile Freestyle MotoX Experience
The Boost Mobile Freestyle MotoX Experience will feature world-class athletes performing various motorcycle jumps. Approximate jump times will be 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. each night at the Miller Lite stage.
* Jimmy John’s Freaky Fast Sandwich Making & Eating Contest
At 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 28 at the Coca-Cola stage, Jimmy John’s will challenge a team of its fastest sandwich makers to take on three world-class, major league eaters. The group that finishes first will be deemed the winner of the fast challenge.
Morris Day and The Time – Jungle Love (from Purple Rain)
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