Memories of Honor To Host Second Annual Music City Miles & Memories, A Patriotic On-Track Experience During The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix

Participants may walk, run or military ruck the Music City Grand Prix Racetrack in downtown Nashville on Saturday, August 5

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 21, 2023) – Memories of Honor, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit veterans and Gold Star Family service organization based in Nashville, will host the second annual Music City Miles & Memories event on Saturday, August 5 during the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix. This one-of-a-kind patriotic on-track experience will allow participants to walk, run or military ruck the two mile course of the Grand Prix racetrack in downtown Nashville.

“We are beyond excited to team up again with the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix to offer this one-of-a-kind experience to honor our fallen military and their families,” said Amy Cotta, Founder & Executive Director of Memories of Honor.

Registration fees are only $50 (before July 23) and includes a commemorative event T-shirt and one single-day general admission ticket (for Saturday, Aug. 5th) to the Grand Prix, including all the festivities, concert, and fireworks display.

“We are proud to partner with Memories of Honor to remember the heroes who served and protected us,” said Jason Rittenberry, COO, Big Machine Music City Grand Prix. “This is a small token of appreciation to make their legacy remembered every day.”

Music City Miles & Memories is open to the general public and is expected to sell out. Those wishing to participate may register by visiting musiccitymilesandmemories.com.

EVENT DETAILS

• DATE: August 5th, 2023
• TIME:  7:00 AM – 8:00 AM 
• LOCATION: Music City Grand Prix Racecourse –1st Ave South, Downtown Nashville
• PARKING: Assorted local parking lots and area garages (on your own)
• PACE: You will have up to 55 minutes to complete the two-mile course. All foot traffic must be off the racecourse by 8:15 AM sharp! 
• NO PETS are allowed on the course. 
• SUPPORTING: Funds raised support Memories of Honor, a 501(c)(3) organization

 EVENT DAY SCHEDULE 

• 6:00 – 7:00 AM: Packet pickup & Race Day Registration
• 7:00 – 8:00 AM: On-Track Ride / Walk / Ruck from 
• 8:15 AM: Everyone must be off the track 

**Please note this event is subject to change based on the Grand Prix schedule and weather. 

REGISTRATION INCLUDES 

• Register at musiccitymilesandmemories.com
• Racetrack Street Access (without cars): You can walk, run, or military ruck. Strollers welcome.
• General Admission Ticket: to Saturday (August 5) Music City Grand Prix event, which includes all-day access to the festival grounds, fan zone, racing activities, and music performances.
• Commemorative Event T-shirt
• A Fallen Hero Memorial Bib: Marathon-style bib containing the rank, name, branch, and date of passing of one of our Nation’s fallen heroes. 

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About Memories of Honor:
Memories of Honor is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Nashville, Tennessee. Our mission is to make EVERY DAY Memorial Day. We use athletics, entertainment, special events, and social media campaigns to create living breathing memorials so that no loss of life in or due to military service is forgotten. MOH also produces other athletics events which honor military and veterans such as the Bataan Challenge, Social Distancing Challenge, Boots For Troops, 101 Heroes Ride, and others. Visit memoriesofhonor.org to learn more or to become involved. 

About The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix:
The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is a three-day premier festival of racing and music from Aug. 4-6 featuring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Indy NXT, GT America, GR Cup, the Big Machine Spiked Cooler Trans Am TA2 Series and Stadium SUPER Trucks.  

Ticket Packages, Clubs and Suites are now available to watch the best INDYCAR drivers race for the Big Machine Music City Cup.  Fans can choose their optimal grandstand seat to watch as the drivers compete in the 80-lap, 2.1-mile, 11-turn course which races around Nissan Stadium, over the Cumberland River, and curves around downtown Nashville.  The adrenaline-fueled event will feature live music each day and culminate with a headline concert on Friday and Saturday nights.  

Ticket options are available at www.musiccitygp.com/tickets Other premium hospitality options can be purchased by calling (615) 270-8705 or via email at [email protected].

Tickets for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix are digital, and all fans must adhere to the Nissan Stadium rules and regulations, including the clear bag policy.  

For a complete list of FAQs on ticketing, race weekend policies or for more information, please visit www.musiccitygp.com.

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