Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Hosting Indianapolis 500 Watch Parties

Indianapolis 500. Photo: Courtesy of Music City Grand Prix

The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix will be hosting Indianapolis 500 watch parties this Sunday (May 29) at seven Jonathan’s Grille Middle Tennessee locations with an opportunity to win a VIP ticket package to Nashville’s IndyCar weekend.

Jonathan’s Grille in Mount Juliet will serve as the official watch party headquarters for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, but patrons at all locations will be eligible to sign up for a grand prize drawing for the Aug. 5-7 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix.

“This is a great opportunity during the Memorial Day weekend for race fans to gather together and enjoy The Greatest Spectacle in Racing while also having a chance to win a VIP experience at the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix,” says Big Machine Music City Grand Prix President Chris Parker. “Take some time out of your three-day weekend and visit a convenient Jonathan’s Grille to root for Nashville’s own Josef Newgarden or one of your favorites in one of the world’s most iconic races.”

The winner of the free drawing will receive a pair of three-day grandstand tickets and NTT IndyCar Series paddock passes to go along with an official pace car ride for one around the 2.17-mile temporary street circuit in downtown Nashville.

The following locations will be hosting a watch party sponsored by Michelob Ultra and Bud Light Seltzer from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. CT. The 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is set for a green flag start at 11:45 a.m. on NBC.

  • Mount Juliet, 613 S. Mt. Juliet Road
  • Spring Hill2056 Crossings Circle
  • Cool Springs/Franklin, 7135 S. Springs Drive
  • Bellevue, 7653 Hwy 70 South
  • Hendersonville, 307 Indian Lake Boulevard
  • Nashville717 3rd Ave. North
  • Murfreesboro911 Medical Center Parkway

As the official watch party headquarters, Jonathan’s Grille in Mount Juliet also will be giving away hourly prizes from race tickets to swag throughout the event. ESPN Radio 102.5 The Game will be on site for live remotes, and photo opportunities will be available with a Stadium SUPER Truck, which will be competing as part of the IndyCar race weekend, and the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix winner’s trophy.

Steven Boero