Police report minimal issues during Speedway Classic at BMS

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Fans tailgate and park in the Earhart Campground beside Bristol Motor Speedway before the Speedway Classic last weekend.

Emily Ball

Baseball fans line up at gate four at Bristol Motor Speedway after doors opened for fans to enter the Speedway Classic.

Emily Ball

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BRISTOL, Tenn. — Despite a record-setting crowd and a weather delay, city officials say public safety and traffic issues during the MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway were minimal.

According to Jon Luttrell, director of community relations for the city of Bristol, Tennessee, police activity remained low throughout the weekend, with officers issuing just five traffic citations and 11 parking citations.

Four traffic accidents were reported, along with two arrests, one for public intoxication