Fans puzzled by Tim McGraw, Pitbull performance before Speedway Classic
By Andrew Olson
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Major league baseball is set to be played at a raceway and Tim McGraw and Pitbull are performing together to mark the event. As one might expect, many fans were not prepared for the cross-genre pairing.
The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds took their series to Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday. Fans were treated to some pregame entertainment from country superstar Tim McGraw, who was joined by pop hitmaker Pitbull, aka “Mr. Worldwide.”
Tim McGraw x Pitbull.
— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) August 3, 2025
What a duo. pic.twitter.com/AF6rZCTaV2
Baseball fans had mixed reactions to the performance. Here’s a small sample of what was said on social media:
The Tim McGraw Pitbull crossover was a train wreck, but I couldn’t look away. Now let’s play some baseball please
— Olivia Ray (@OliviaRayTV) August 2, 2025
Finally, the Pitbull and Tim McGraw concert we've all been waiting for
— Scott Coleman (@scottcoleman55) August 2, 2025
Pitbull & Tim McGraw? pic.twitter.com/HBckCArXWf
— Gabriella Razzetti Zumbiel (@GabRazzetti) August 2, 2025
Tim McGraw and @pitbull mashup #SpeedwayClassic25 pic.twitter.com/7JVoVQjGQJ
— DJ AHa (@DJAHa) August 2, 2025
This Pitbull x Tim McGraw crossover has me speechless pic.twitter.com/TMGg341NtU
— HMDSportsBlogVU (5.8% Sidewalk Fan) (@HMDSportsBlogVU) August 2, 2025
There's really nothing in the world that can mentally prepare you for a Pitbull appearance in the middle of a Tim McGraw performance
— Dylan Hallway (@dylanhallway) August 2, 2025
I'm watching Tim McGraw and Pitbull perform in Bristol Motor Speedway while players ride around the track before the Braves and Reds play in the infield. What an absurdly American event this is.
— Samuel (@tropicalonion17) August 2, 2025
pitbull and tim mcgraw wasn’t on my bingo card but hell ya sure !
— baby bell (@bellasdaze) August 2, 2025
Unfortunately, the pregame entertainment proved to be a bit early. The game entered a rain delay before the first pitch.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.