The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets marches into Bristol Motor Speedway via the

Skipper, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets cannon, stands ready inside one of the turns at Bristol Motor Speedway, where racecars are set up in a mock racing configuration. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Former Hokies head coach Frank Beamer speaks with the media as fans start to file into the stadium. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)