Autotrader.com Speedway In Lights powered by TVA
November 14, 2008 - January 3, 2009

The Autotrader.com Speedway In Lights Powered by TVA will brighten holidays during its 12th season, with more than 1.5 million lights comprising the displays along the four-mile drive-through route. The route includes a chance to drive through legendary Thunder Valley before driving on "The World's Fastest Half-Mile" itself.

Visitors to Speedway In Lights will see various motorsports-themed displays, the animated snowman attraction, Santa's Toy Machine, Dinosaur Village complete with an erupting volcano, the cannon shot and the poinsettia wreath.

Speedway In Lights boasts more than 200 displays, with another new display ready to become part of this annual holiday tradition. The Twelve Days of Christmas addition features a dozen scenes, each approximately 10 feet tall and nearly 15 feet wide. This exhibit is one of the largest displays at approximately 180 feet long.

The largest spectacle along the route features several animated figures from Gatlinburg leading up to the Sea of Illumination presented by Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies exhibit.

Subway Christmas Village, located in the infield of BMS, is a popular destination on the drive-through route and features a variety of rides for children who also can visit with Santa, have hot chocolate and roast marshmallows. Several crafts vendors also will be set up in the Village.

The Johnson Controls Ice Rink also returns and gives visitors the chance to show off their skating skills at the only ice rink in the area. Several theme nights throughout the season add to the fun. Skate rentals are available.