NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Popular Food Network show "The Great Food Truck Race" continued its journey around Hampton Roads at Victory Landing Park in Newport News on Tuesday afternoon.
It's the second of two days that Season 18 of the reality competition series, hosted by celebrity chef Tyler Florence, filmed in Newport News.
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On Monday, the trucks parked at Port Warwick. Mayor Phillip Jones posted a picture with Florence and fellow Food Network star chef Aarti Sequeira.
Tuesday, the competition's Top 3 food trucks parked along the James River in the city's downtown and served hundreds of people. At the end of the day, the truck that made the lowest amount of money is eliminated.
Some waiting in line said they'd waited close to an hour for a chance to sample dishes, before moving on to the next truck.
The appearance in Newport News comes days after "The Great Food Truck Race" filmed in Virginia Beach, with Florence appearing at Virginia Beach City Public Schools and serving as a judge at Saturday's East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic.
Florence spoke with News 3 anchor Anthony Sabella on Tuesday, saying the stops in Hampton Roads follow visits to other cities on the East Coast.
"We started off in Savannah, went to Charleston, Myrtle Beach so we're creeping up the Eastern Seaboard. We're down to three teams. As of next Sunday, one of these three teams are going to be $50,000 richer. That's the grand prize," he said, adding that he believes the upcoming season's competitors are the strongest in Food Truck Race history.
Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones also paid the trucks a visit.
"To have Aarti, to have Tyler, to have the entire crew is really great. I had the food. I will keep it a secret on what my vote was, but I'm just excited to have everyone out and see what Newport News is made of," Jones told News 3.
Florence also spent time talking and taking pictures with fans of the show. He says the season finale will also film in Hampton Roads later in the week.
