Several Drivers Joining Line-Up for Wick’s Pie Eating Contest at Winchester 400 Pre-Race Party

The Winchester 400 festivities begin Thursday, October 10 with the Winchester 400 Pre-Race Party. Part of the Pre-Race Party is the Wick’s Celebrity Pie Eating Contest, which has some last-minute additions to the lineup.

Among the newest entries for the contest are the two drivers competing for the ASA/CRA Super Series Championship during Sunday’s Winchester 400, Chase Burda and Billy VanMeter. Two-time Winchester 400 winner Stephen Nasse is also taking part in the contest.

Donations will be collected at the Wick’s Pie Eating Contest for victims of the recent hurricanes that have impacted the southeastern United States.

Others joining the Pie Eating Contest include Midwest Modifieds Tour owner Brian Nestor, Vores Compact Touring Series fan favorite Nicholas Meade, Randolph County Sheriff Detective Monte Gaddis and STAR 98.3 FM radio personality John Rose.

The pre-race party takes place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Winchester Speedway. Racing America will be on hand with a special edition of “The Bullring: Hot Laps,” providing live look-ins of the party throughout the evening hosted by Adam Mackey and Michael Brewer. Fans will be able to tune in to these updates on Racing America’s Facebook page and other platforms.

The party will also have several special events for fans and attendees. Along with the Wick’s Celebrity Pie Eating Contest, there will be free screenings of both “Rust to Revival: Winchester Speedway” and “Blink of an Eye,” as well as the 2023 running of the Winchester 400.

Other attractions at the pre-race party include cornhole, food trucks, racing simulators and more. Teams will also be able to utilize this opportunity for hauler unloading and purchasing pit passes, while fans will be able to secure their tickets and Winchester 400 merchandise for the weekend.

Before the pre-race party begins at 3 p.m., be sure to attend the Race Car Cruise-In on the Courthouse Square, taking place from Noon to 2:30 p.m. There will be a parade from the Courthouse Square to Winchester Speedway starting at 2:30 to kick off the pre-race party.

This is just another way Winchester Speedway is looking to make the 53rd Winchester 400 presented by Vores Welding and Steel as special as possible for fans, teams and competitors.

Each ticket comes with a $5.00 voucher to use at Winchester Speedway’s concession stands or gift shop, as well as the chance to the chance to win tickets to marquee short track events. The grand prize for the giveaway is two tickets to the All American 400, along with a two-night hotel stay in Nashville courtesy of Live Luxe Travel Co in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Be sure to arrive early on Saturday, October 12 and enjoy the free Mayor’s Breakfast, with several dignitaries on-hand for a question-and-answer session including Winchester Mayor Bob McCoy, Winchester 400 Grand Marshal Geoff Bodine, and Tom Bigelow.

Fans attending the Winchester 400 race day on Sunday, October 13 can take part in a track walkat 11:30 a.m. ET, as well as observe technical inspection for the ASA STARS National Tour Super Late Model competitors.

It is also promising to be a special Winchester 400 weekend for competitors. Winners across all eight divisions will be presented signature Winchester Rifle trophies, and fast qualifiers will be awarded a specially engraved silver coin presented by SilverTowne of Winchester, Indiana.

Click here to learn more about the full schedule of events over the course of Winchester 400 weekend on October 11-13.

Fans can purchase tickets today for the Winchester 400 by going to www.winchester-speedway.com or calling the ticket office at 765-584-9701.