Drive a Brand New Vehicle, Relax in a Cave, and Get a Taste of the Bristol Motor Speedway

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By Knoxville Daily Sun Staff

The Knoxville News Sentinel is putting on another auto show January 27 through January 29 at the Knoxville Convention Center. You will have an opportunity to cruise around downtown in a brand new vehicle, relax in a cave, and check out a little bit of the Bristol Motor Speedway at the show.

Over 75 dealerships will exhibit the latest makes and models of cars, trucks, and SUVS in a no-pressure environment.

"Whether you're a car enthusiast, in the market to purchase a new vehicle, or simply a family spending some quality time together, the Auto Show is the one place to get an up-close look at a variety of classic, novelty, environmentally friendly and cutting-edge vehicles," said Patrick Birmingham, president and publisher of the Knoxville News Sentinel.

People of all ages will have fun relaxing in the Best Buy Man Cave which will be hosting gaming stations. It will also stage a home theatre.

Bristol Motor Speedway will have a special display which includes the Bristol Pace Car, Mountain Dew Anniversary Race Car and the Food City Racing Cart.

Show attendees will also have a chance to cruise around downtown Knoxville in select vehicles from General Motors.

Prizes will be awarded and one lucky person will win $25,000 toward the purchase of a new car at participating dealers. Attendees can enter to win the $25,000 prize at the show, as well as register to win one of the many door prizes given away hourly at the event.

Auto Show hours are Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27-29, from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 29, from noon-6 p.m. Admission is $8 per adult guest, $6 per youth guest (ages 6-12), and $6 per senior guest (age 56 or older) and includes entrance to the show throughout the weekend. There is no charge for guests under age 6. Discounted tickets, available at $6 for adult guests and $4 for youth and senior guests, are available online prior to the show at knoxautoshow.com

The 2012 News Sentinel Auto Show is sponsored by WBIR-TV, Q93 and Amica Insurance Company. Complete show details and ticket information are available inside the News Sentinel or at knoxautoshow.com

Published January 24, 2012