BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — The MLB Speedway Classic will break the league’s record for regular-season single-game attendance, Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) announced on Monday.

In a news release, BMS stated more than 85,000 tickets have been sold so far for the first MLB game to ever be played in the Volunteer State.

The MLB Speedway Classic will see the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves face off on a special diamond built inside BMS. The game begins at 7:20 p.m. on Aug. 2.

Plenty of festivities will take place ahead of the historic game, including a ceremonial first pitch thrown and caught by two baseball legends representing both teams.

BMS announced that Braves Hall of Famer Chipper Jones will throw the ceremonial first pitch to Reds Hall of Famer Johnny Bench.

Tim McGraw and Pitbull will perform a pre-game concert at 6 p.m.

Pre-game pageantry will also include ceremonies celebrating the U.S. Navy’s upcoming 250th birthday in October. Four U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets from Virginia Beach will conduct a flyover before the Speedway Classic begins.

During the game, the Braves and Reds will wear special uniforms honoring NASCAR.

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