So what do NASCAR and minor league baseball have in common? Before his untimely death, NASCAR racing legend Dale Earnhardt purchased ownership into the Kannapolis Intimidators www.intimidatorsbaseball.com minor league baseball team.
One of two minor league clubs in Charlotte (the other being the Charlotte Knights www.charlotteknights.com), the Intimidators are a Class A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox and play at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium (locals call it "The Cannon") located in Kannapolis, NC www.ci.kannapolis.nc.us/ in the northern Charlotte suburbs not far from Ann's house.
The Cannon is a 4,700-seat facility was built in 1995. It features six luxury suites with an elevated view of the field, Box and Reserved seat sections with chair backs, General Admission bleacher seating and a grassy area down the 3rd base line to accommodate overflow crowds.
"The Cannon" also has a large picnic shelter, two fully-equipped concession stands, and many other specialty stands on the main concourse.
"The Cannon" also has a large picnic shelter, two fully-equipped concession stands, and many other specialty stands on the main concourse.
Other fixtures of the stadium include a souvenir shop called "Intimidation Station", a playground area known as "The Pit Stop Playground" located down the first base line and various games on the concourse level.
The Kannapolis Intimidators are playing a number of home games during the dates of the Benson Family Reunion. Thanks to Ann for suggesting this as a possible activity idea!
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