September 2012 Race Winner: #11-Denny Hamlin, 142.020mph, started 7th

September 2012 Pole Sitter: #14-Tony Stewart, 186.121mph, finished 22nd

Final March 2010 Pole Sitter: #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., 192.761, finished 15th

Track Qualifying Record: Geoffrey Bodine, 11/16/1997, 197.478mph

Last Race Won from 1st Starting Position: Kasey Kahne (03/19/2006)

Youngest Pole Winner: Terry Labonte, 3/15/1981 - 24 years, 3 months, 27 days

Oldest Pole Winner: Harry Gant, 11/14/1993 - 53 years, 10 months, 4 days

Pole Winners: 44

Most Races - All Time: Richard Petty, 65

Most Wins - Active Driver: Bobby Labonte, 6; Jeff Gordon, 5

Most Poles - Active Driver: Ryan Newman, 7

Most Top 5s All-Time: 26 - Dale Earnhardt [46 starts]

Most Lead Changes: 45 - Nov 1982

Most Cautions: 11 - 11/1993, 3/8/2009, 3/7/2010

Most Running at the Finish: 41 - 3/20/2006, 3/18/2007, 3/9/2008

Worst Starting Spot to Win: Bobby Labonte, Nov 2001, started 39th

Lead Lap Finishes (All-Time): Dale Earnhardt, 26 in 46 races & Jeff Gordon, 26 in 39 races

Most Laps Led: Cale Yarborough, 3,283 laps led

Most Wins by Manufacturer: 37 - Chevy; 9 - Dodge

Races won from starting pos 1: 14 [of 105]

Great Clips / Grit Chips sponsoring Atlanta Nationwide race: Great Clips, the world's largest salon brand, along with Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips, one of the world's most innovative "corn chip" brands on the market, will jointly sponsor the NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Aug. 31 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The night race event will be named the Great Clips / Grit Chips 300. The Great Clips / Grit Chips 300 will feature 195 laps on Atlanta Motor Speedway's 1.54-mile quad-oval. Only nine 2013 Nationwide Series events will remain following the Atlanta race, making the Great Clips / Grit Chips 300 a critical event for drivers racing for a Nationwide Series championship. Great Clips will for a third time offer two free tickets to the race with the purchase of a full-price haircut at participating salons in the Atlanta, greater Georgia and other surrounding areas while supplies last.(AMS)(6-18-2013)

Atlanta Motor Speedway Announces Henry County Week, June 17-23: As a way to say thank you to the residents in its home county, Atlanta Motor Speedway will celebrate "Henry County Week" June 17-23, allowing county residents and businesses to purchase NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 tickets for 25% off. Any regularly-priced reserved grandstand ticket to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 on Sunday, Sept. 1 will be available to Henry County residents during the week of June 17 at the 25% discount. This discount cannot be combined with any other ticket special. Those purchasing tickets will be asked to provide a Henry County mailing address for verification of residency. Henry County residents looking to take advantage of this limited-time offer may contact the AMS Ticket Office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX or (770) 946-4211. Customers may also purchase online at any time by visiting www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS)(6-16-2013)

AMS & SCC donate meats to Henry County Food Pantry: The Atlanta Motor Speedway chapter of Speedway Children's Charities has teamed up with Smithfield Foods to donate 320,000 hot dogs. The donation was hosted by Helping In His Name Food Pantry of Henry County. Smithfield's donation of Gwaltney-brand hot dogs, totaling over 40,000 pounds of protein, will be distributed to needy families and other food pantries in the Henry County area through Helping In His Name Ministries, located in Stockbridge. If lined end-to-end, all 320,000 of those hot dogs would make just over 19 laps around the Atlanta Motor Speedway's 1.54-mile racing surface. This donation was part of Smithfield's Helping Hungry Homes tour, the company's coast-to-coast effort to help families and individuals become more food secure. By way of this program, Smithfield has partnered with charities like SCC to deliver more than 25.4 million servings of protein to food-assistance groups across the country. AdvoCare 500 tickets are on sale now and adult tickets start at just $39. Student tickets cost just $19. Other specials are available while they last. For more information, visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com or call the AMS Ticket Office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX or (770) 946-4211.(AMS)(6-7-2013)

Atlanta ticket buyers eligible for garage tour: Atlanta Motor Speedway is giving fans a chance to enjoy the ultimate race experience during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 race weekend, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Any customer who purchases AdvoCare 500 tickets prior to Sunday, July 7 will be eligible to be randomly selected for an upgrade to receive a garage tour during race weekend. Over 300 people will have the opportunity to receive a special behind-the-scenes Sprint Cup garage tour. Two tours will take place on Friday Aug. 30 prior to NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying, with three others taking place on Sunday, Sept. 1 prior to the AdvoCare 500. Winners will be contacted the week of July 8 to determine their date and time for their guided tour.(AMS)(6-4-2013)

Stay the Entire Weekend and Camp at AMS: For the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 weekend, many race fans will flock to Atlanta Motor Speedway to fulfill their need for speed on the historic 1.54-mile speedway. But AMS wants its customers to take in more than just the race, and the perfect way to do that is with an array of camping options available for the Labor Day weekend date, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. AMS knows that campers come with many different situations and needs, whether it is a RV requiring full hook-ups, pop-up units or classic tent camping, the near 900-acres of property at the speedway will offer a fit for each person. A limited-number of infield camping spaces is currently available. Join fellow die-hard race fans in getting the full race weekend experience from inside the track. All practices, qualifying and race action can be viewed from your infield position, as well as socialize with your camping neighbors. Outside campgrounds open on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 8:00 a.m. allowing campers to enjoy the entire race week and build-up to race weekend for an affordable price. Infield and trackside camping will open on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 2:00 p.m. See a complete list of camping options and ticket options at atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS)(5-21-2013)

Atlanta Offering Buy One, Get one Frontstretch Seats for one week: For one week only, Atlanta Motor Speedway is making an unbelievable discount offer available to fans for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 on Sunday, Sept. 1. Starting Sunday, May 5 at 6:00pm/et, race fans can purchase buy one, get one Lower Champions Grandstand seats located at the start/finish line. This offer represents at 50 percent discount off the normal value, allowing purchasers to get two fronstretch tickets for only $99. This promotion is only available while supplies last for up to one week, and will end at 11:59 pm/et on Sunday, May 12. Tickets available for the special promotion are in limited supply, and fans are strongly encouraged to act quickly before supplies run out. One of the best areas to watch the race from at AMS, start/finish line seats in the Lower Champions Grandstand allow fans to have an amazing view of the 1.54-mile facility. A clear look at the pits will give fans the chance to watch pit strategy unfold before their eyes, with many races often won or lost in the pits. AdvoCare 500 tickets are on sale now and adult tickets start at just $39. Student tickets cost just $19. Other specials are available while they last. For more information, visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com or call the AMS Ticket Office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX or (770) 946-4211.(AMS)(5-6-2013)

"Drive the Track Day" on Saturday, April 27 at Atlanta: Fans looking to gain access not normally afforded to the casual customer can do so when they take their own vehicle on the famed high banks of the 1.54-mile speedway, as well as enjoy a full Legends racing program, on Saturday, April 27 as part of the speedway's "Drive the Track Day." Beginning at 10:00 am, those that have purchased a ticket to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 on Sunday, Sept. 1 will be able to take a few hot laps around the speedway. Tickets will be available for purchase at the AMS Ticket Office, and those that have already purchased their AdvoCare 500 ticket can stop by the Ticket Office to pick up their pass to ride the track. A $30 donation to the Atlanta chapter of Speedway Children's Charities will also grant access to the on-track portion of the day. To learn more about Atlanta Motor Speedway's "Drive the Track Day," and for more information on AdvoCare 500 tickets, starting at just $39, visit atlantamotorspeedway.com or call the AMS Ticket Office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX or (770) 946-4211.(AMS)(4-23-2103)

Atlanta announces new public hospitality ticket upgrade: Already one of the few tracks in NASCAR to offer a tent-covered, pre-race gathering for race fans inside the track, Atlanta Motor Speedway is presenting customers the opportunity to gain even more access and amenities in 2013 with the announcement of the High Speed Hospitality ticket upgrade for ticket holders of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500, Sunday, Sept. 1 at AMS. For only $60 per person, the AdvoCare 500 hospitality upgrade gives purchasers an infield hospitality package which includes a pit tour prior to the race, food and beverage, entertainment by a live DJ and a cash bar. Menu items for the afternoon include hot dogs, sirloin burgers, fried chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, corn on the cob, peach pie, iced tea and lemonade. Spectator gates for the AdvoCare 500 will open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1, and the hospitality tent will open at 3:00 p.m. Pit tours will be offered from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the hospitality tent closing at 8:00 p.m., just following the green flag of the AdvoCare 500.(AMS)(4-4-2013)

Save Some Green with Atlanta Motor Speedway: To celebrate the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday, Atlanta Motor Speedway is rolling out a new and limited-time offer for race fans looking to save some green while watching their favorite NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stars at the AdvoCare 500, Sunday, Sept. 1. Matching the car number of Sprint Cup Series rookie Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., the most recent NASCAR Nationwide Series race winner at the speedway, AMS is giving a $17 discount on AdvoCare 500 tickets located in rows 13-26 of the Winners Grandstand, as well as in row 16-32 of the Petty Grandstand. Both of these grandstands are located on the speedway's fronstretch, offering great viewing opportunities of the entire speedway and pit road. This special discount will only be available now through 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19.(AMS)(3-8-2013)

Atlanta Motor Speedway NASCAR Tickets On Sale Monday, Feb. 18: In an SMI Fans First initiative, fans who wish to attend the AdvoCare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway can reserve their seats for only 25% down when tickets go on sale Monday, Feb. 18 at 9:00 a.m. Atlanta Motor Speedway is committed to helping fans by offering a payment plan in which fans put 25% down upon purchase and then split the remaining balance over three equal installments over the course of the spring and summer. Fans also have two new incentives to purchase early. AMS is offering two new programs for any fan that purchases their tickets before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25.
The first incentive is the customer will gain instant access into the AMS Insiders Club. This will be the last remaining opportunity to join this exclusive group in 2013. As an AMS Insider, fans receive their choice of a ticket discount or a coupon for 20% off their first AMS merchandise purchase, an AMS Insiders Club lanyard with each Sunday ticket purchased and the opportunity to win race weekend prizes not available for the general public to purchase. Early ticket-buyers also get to take advantage of renewal pricing, a discounted rate from the regular price of the ticket. Fans are encouraged to visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com/events/insiders for the discounted renewal pricing.
The second incentive is the opportunity to gain stagefront access to a Friday, Aug. 30 question-and-answer session with defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski. A new event for 2013, any Friday ticket purchased by the above date will gain an exclusive pass to be front and center for the Q&A session, featuring Keselowski and other NASCAR celebrities. Stagefront access will not be available once the above deadline passes. All of Atlanta Motor Speedway's Labor Day weekend ticket specials, including the two Sunday frontstretch seats for $99, can be explored at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com or by calling the AMS Ticket Office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX or at (770) 946-4211.(AMS)(2-18-2013)

Brad Keselowski headlines Friday Q&A session at Atlanta: Fans looking to purchase their Friday, Aug. 30 tickets for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series festivities at Atlanta Motor Speedway have an added incentive, as they can earn stagefront access to a question-and-answer session with defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski. The Q&A session is a new event added in 2013 to the AdvoCare 500 weekend. Any ticket sold by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25 will gain an exclusive pass to be front-and-center for the Q&A session, featuring Keselowski and other NASCAR celebrities. Friday night's schedule includes NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying for Sunday's AdvoCare 500 at 6:40 p.m., the driver question-and-answer session at 8:00 p.m., followed by the AMS debut of Sprint Car racing with the United Sprint Car Series taking on the quarter-mile "Thunder Ring" on the frontstretch at 9:00 p.m. The above is in addition to a full day of practice sessions for both the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the USCS.(AMS)(2-7-2013)

TMS, CMS intend to bid for X Games: Texas Motor Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway have signed letters of intent to bid on becoming a host venue for ESPN's X Games beginning in 2014. TMS, which is located in Fort Worth, and CMS, which is located in Concord, N.C., are owned by parent company Speedway Motorsports Inc. Atlanta Motor Speedway, another SMI track, is part of an overall bid by the Atlanta Sports Council. Mike Zizzo, vice president of media relations at TMS, said X Games officials are traveling to TMS at the end of the month to evaluate the facility. TMS officials say they are interested in a three-year hosting period for the summer edition of the X Games. The summer event requires venues that can accommodate courses ranging from rally car and motocross to skateboarding and BMX competition. The four-day event traditionally attracts between 80,000 and 100,000 spectators. TMS is one of 13 locations bidding for the summer X Games, including two others in Texas: Austin's Circuit of the Americas Formula One road course and the Houston Sports Authority, representing Harris County.(ESPN)(1-18-2013)

Olympians at AMS: Three local gold medalists from the 2012 Olympics visited Atlanta Motor Speedway Sunday for the AdvoCare 500. DeeDee Trotter (Ellenwood, Ga.), Vincent Hancock (Eatonton, Ga.) and Jamie Lynn Gray (Columbus, Ga.) will spend race day at AMS taking pace car rides, touring Victory Lane, attending the Speedway Children's Charities memorabilia auction and taking in tonight's spectacular racing action.
Trotter was a member of the 4x400 relay team that won the gold medal this summer in London, and she also won a bronze medal in the 400 meters. She was also a member of the 2004 4x400 gold-medal relay team, a three-time World Champion in the 4x400 relay and a three-time 400 meter USA Champion. She attended Cedar Grove High School and just flew back home Friday from Europe, where she had three more competitions following the Olympics. "Of course, NASCAR is huge, so you can't not know anything about it, but I've never experienced it at this level," Trotter said. "But I love cars, and obviously I have a need for speed, whether it's using my feet or in a car, and I definitely feel the adrenaline already. My heart is starting to pound because it's just going to be so fast. I'm looking forward to being so close to the action."
Another NASCAR rookie, Gray set an Olympic record en route to a gold medal in the 50-meter three-position Women's Rifle event. She lives near Columbus, Ga., and is an assistant rifle coach for the Columbus State University Rifle Team. She's been around the speedway all weekend, participating in Speedway Children's Charities events such as the skeet shoot and track walk. "I had no idea what a big production a race was," Gray said. "I knew it was cars going in a circle, but I had no idea everything else that was going on. To see what is happening behind the scenes is amazing."
For Eatonton, Ga., native Hancock, racing has always been part of his family's vernacular, so the spectacle of this weekend's AdvoCare 500 is nothing new. In fact, as a two-time gold medal winner in skeet shooting (2008 and 2012), Hancock was welcomed as a guest at AMS after his first gold four years ago. But that doesn't make his visit any less exciting for this avid race fan. "I grew up on racing and have been to several tracks, but Atlanta is my favorite," Hancock said. "I love how fast this place is." A 23-year-old sergeant in the U.S. Army, Hancock hopes to meet five-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson during his visit this weekend. "He treat fans so well, and it's amazing all that he's won and all that he's done," Hancock said. "That takes a lot of mental toughness, and I definitely appreciate his accomplishments."(AMS)(9-2-2012)

AMS Reinforces pit road after incident at MIS: After #55-Mark Martin's scary crash into an opening on pit road two weeks ago at Michigan, Atlanta Motor Speedway has beefed up its safety barriers in similar pit road openings for this weekend's races. AMS President and General Manager Ed Clark said the track had added concrete barriers and barrels filled with river sand in X pit-road openings. "It's simple, but it will do the job," Clark said. "I don't know if that's the long-term solution, but it will work for this weekend." The barriers not only need to protect the driver in the event of another unlikely hit, but also keep the pit crews and officials behind the wall safe, and at the same time allow enough room for wreckers to pull in and out.(Atlanta Motor Speedway)
AND: Beginning this weekend, NASCAR is restricting the area around pit road openings to provide more of a buffer between pit road and where media members and track safety and security stand while the race is ongoing. "Evaluating safety issues on pit road has been on ongoing process," said NASCAR spokesperson Kristi King. King said the areas affected would differ from track to track since each track has a unique pit road layout.(Charlotte Observer)(9-2-2012)

Tony Stewart vs. Matt Kenseth Ticket Special for AdvoCare 500: Following Saturday night's Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth crash and Stewart's subsequent helmet toss at Kenseth's car, Atlanta Motor Speedway has created a promotion giving fans the opportunity to take advantage of a special post-incident ticket price while choosing side in who was at fault in the tangle. Through Sunday night's AdvoCare 500, Stewart fans purchasing three Lower Champions Grandstand tickets will receive their fourth ticket for only $14 while Kenseth followers can receive their fourth ticket for only $17, representing savings of $85 and $82, respectively. The ticket prices reflect the car numbers for both drivers involved in the much talked-about crash while racing for the lead in Saturday's Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol. The special pricing is for start/finish line area seats in rows 1-23 of the Champions Grandstand. Tickets may be purchased online at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com, through the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX, at Ticketmaster outlets or in-person at the AMS ticket office or ticket windows this weekend. For information on the Stewart/Kenseth special offer and all of this weekend's activities, visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS)(8-28-2012)

Atlanta Motor Speedway Unveils the Speedway's "Rev It Up Crew": Fans will have several opportunities to meet the brand new Atlanta Motor Speedway "Rev It Up Crew" during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 2. The Rev It Up Crew will visit various areas in the midway on Sunday, Sept. 2 prior to the AdvoCare 500. Fans are encouraged to stop by and visit with the girls, get autographs and take photos with the team. Following their visit with fans in the Fan Zone, they will perform a dance routine and take part in a Q&A session with fans on the Coca-Cola Fan Stage, all before making their way to the pre-race stage for the AdvoCare 500. NASCAR night racing returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway on Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2012. Reserve your AdvoCare 500 tickets now. For more information, call the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX, (770) 946-4211 or visit atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS)(8-27-2012)

Atlanta Motor Speedway Campgrounds are open: Atlanta Motor Speedway's unreserved campgrounds are pen as of Saturday, Aug. 25. The speedway's unreserved campgrounds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for both RV and tent camping. Unreserved camping spots are $60 per site and can be purchased at the entrance to the campgrounds. All vehicles must have either camping credentials or a tow pass to enter any campground at AMS. Unreserved camping credentials and tow passes can be purchased at the entrance of the campground, while all reserved camping credentials and tow passes must be purchased at the ticket office. Campers are reminded that two AdvoCare 500 tickets must be presented to enter the campground. Tickets will be available for purchase at the ticket office if campers have not yet done so. A limited number of campsites in the East Turn and First Turn campgrounds remain available, which will also feature new grass for fans to enjoy during the Labor Day weekend. East Turn camping will fit RVs 20x40' for $150. First Turn camping for 20x40' RVs is $150 and 25x42' space is $175. For those looking for a luxury camping experience for the entire race weekend, Trackside Terrace spots are in limited availability and feature several great benefits. These campsites include 10 race tickets for each of the three nights of racing, 10 pit passes for each of those days, tow passes for extra vehicles, full hook-ups and a view of the entire speedway from your camper. These are also the only remaining campsites with hookups available. NASCAR night racing returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway on Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2012. Reserve your AdvoCare 500 tickets now. For more information, call the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX, (770) 946-4211 or visit atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS)(8-26-2012)

Jeff Gordon to Visit Georgia Aquarium on Thursday: #24-Jeff Gordon will visit the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta on Thursday, Aug. 23 to promote the upcoming AdvoCare 500 weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Aug. 31-Sept. 2. While at the aquarium, Gordon will take part in a question-and-answer session with fans present at the aquarium from 2:15 pm -2:45 pm/et. The Atlanta Motor Speedway Pace Car will also be present, and will be stationed outside the main entrance of the Georgia Aquarium. NASCAR night racing returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway on Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2012. Reserve your AdvoCare 500 tickets now. For more information, call the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX, (770) 946-4211 or visit atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS)(8-22-2012)

Kids Free on Friday and Saturday at Atlanta; Sunday Student Tickets Available: Three nights of NASCAR night racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway can be a family event at an affordable price this Labor Day weekend with special offers for students and youths under the age of 12. While adult tickets start at just $39, students can gain access to the Elliott Grandstand for just $19 for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 on Sunday, Sept. 2. A valid student ID must be presented at the grandstand gate. The great value is not only for Sunday's racing, as youths 12 and under will be admitted free to both Friday and Saturday night's races with a paying adult in the General Admission seating areas, located on the speedway's fronstretch. There is no limit to the number of children that each adult can bring.(AMS)(8-16-2012)

Dinner and the Race for Four at Atlanta Motor Speedway for Only $159: Families or friends looking to save money while enjoying quality time together can do just that this Labor Day weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 on Sunday, Sept. 2 with the FANtastic Four Pack. The speedway's FANtastic Four Pack gives fans access to the race and dinner in one all-inclusive deal. For only $159, customers can get four tickets in the Lower Elliott Grandstand, plus four hot dogs and four Coca-Colas. Aside from dinner and the race, fans that purchase the FANtastic Four Pack gain many other perks. And fans will be treated to a free breakfast on Monday, Sept. 3 in the Nationwide Series garage. NASCAR night racing returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway on Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2012. Reserve your AdvoCare 500 tickets now. For more information, call the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX, (770) 946-4211 or visit atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS)(8-9-2012)

Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips named title sponsor for trucks at Atlanta: Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips, a new product to debut in stores beginning mid-September, will serve as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Friday, Aug. 31, with the event named the Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips 200. The chips will be found at Atlanta-area Kroger stores, and will eventually make their way to other Kroger divisions throughout the country. The chips will be available in four flavors: Original, Cheddar Cheese, Jalapeno Cheddar and Sweet Heat. The Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips 200 will feature 130-laps around the 1.54-mile track under the lights of Atlanta Motor Speedway. With the Atlanta date marking nine events remaining in the 2012 Camping World Truck Series campaign, the 200-mile race at AMS will go a long way in determining who will battle down the stretch for the championship, as an already tight points race is taking place.(Atlanta Motor Speedway PR)(8-7-2012)

Atlanta Motor Speedway Ticket Specials Expiring After Aug. 6; expanding hours: Race fans looking to take advantage of Atlanta Motor Speedway's discounted ticket rates for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 weekend have until Aug. 6 to purchase their seats at ticket special rates. Many of the speedway's ticket specials for the biggest Labor Day party in the USA will go away beginning at 11:59 pm on Monday, Aug. 6 and major discounts will be lost for those who have yet to gain their tickets to the three nights of racing under the lights. This year AMS offers several affordable packages for fans to choose from, more info at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS)
AMS Extending Ticket Office Hours Leading Up to AdvoCare 500 Race Weekend The Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office will extend its hours, including opening on weekends, beginning on July 28 in advance of the track's three nights of NASCAR racing during Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 2. With ticket demand growing as the Atlanta race date nears on the NASCAR schedule, the AMS ticket office will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sundays. These extended days of weekend availability will last through race weekend and began on Saturday, July 28. In addition to weekend hours of operation, the ticket office will also increase its weekday business hours beginning on Monday, Aug. 13. The ticket office will be open from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. beginning on that date.(AMS)(7-30-2012)

New Fan Suite Option at Atlanta Motor Speedway: Fans looking to take their viewing experience of this year's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 to a new level have a new choice at Atlanta Motor Speedway. New for 2012 is the Elliott Suite, offering a view from high above turn three's Elliott Grandstand. The Elliott Suite offers fans the race day environment from the comfort of a climate-controlled, individual seat. Suite seats sell for $149 each and feature the individual theater-style seating and closed-circuit video of the race coverage. Making it even more affordable is fans may also bring their own food and beverage into the suite and are also provided a 50 percent discount on scanner rentals. A limited number of parking spaces near the Elliott Grandstand will be available for purchase at $75.(AMS)(7-24-2012)

Four Days of NASCAR Action at Atlanta Motor Speedway for Just $78: Fans can join Atlanta Motor Speedway for the biggest Labor Day party in the USA on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 weekend and enjoy four days of events for only $78. Tickets for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 on Sunday, Sept. 2 are available for $39 in the Elliott Grandstand. Fans can then upgrade their Sunday ticket and add frontstretch general admission tickets to both the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Atlanta 200 on Friday, Aug. 31 and the NASCAR Nationwide Series NRA American Warrior 300 on Saturday, Sept. 1 for another $39. An AdvoCare 500 ticket will grant fans access to a free "Breakfast on Bruton" that will be held on the morning of Monday, Sept. 3. This breakfast is the speedway's way to say thank you to the fans who spent their Labor Day weekend at the 1.54-mile facility.(AMS)(7-13-2012)

Bad Boy Buggies sponsoring pre-race concert at Atlanta: Bad Boy Buggies has teamed up with Atlanta Motor Speedway to sponsor the speedway's pre-race concert. Now known as the Fast Cars & Guitars Pre-Race Concert featuring Montgomery Gentry, presented by Bad Boy Buggies is slated for Sunday, Sept. 2, prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500. The event will feature Grammy-nominated and Grand Ole Opry members Montgomery Gentry as they perform a concert on the speedway's frontstretch as part of the pre-race festivities. A limited number of stagefront passes are now available for $49. Stagefront passes will give fans the opportunity to enjoy the pre-race concert and Sprint Cup driver introductions from the same track that the stars of NASCAR's top series will battle on later that night.(AMS)(7-9-2012)

Cup qualifying moves back to Friday at Atlanta: For many years, Friday qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series was a staple at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This year, evening qualifying makes a return to AMS with AdvoCare 500 pole qualifying taking place on Friday, Aug. 31. A Friday tradition in the sport for many years, fans will have the opportunity to take in qualifying, plus a whole day of on-track action that will start at 10:00 a.m. with for two back-to-back NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practices, a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series qualifying, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying and the 200-mile NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at 8:00 p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 1, the final practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series will start at 9:00 a.m., followed by NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice, NASCAR Nationwide Series qualifying, the final "happy hour" practice session for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the running of the NASCAR Nationwide Series NRA American Warrior 300 at 7:00 p.m.(AMS)(7-6-2012)

National Rifle Association will sponsor Atlanta Nationwide race: The National Rifle Association, America's oldest civil rights and sportsmen's group, and its NRA American Warrior magazine, will serve as title sponsor of the NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 1, with the event being called the NRA American Warrior 300. The NRA American Warrior magazine is the NRA's bi-monthly salute to all who serve, from the armed forces to law enforcement to first responders. Fans that visit www.NRA.org/warrior and sign up for a free subscription to the magazine will receive a complimentary ticket to the NRA American Warrior 300.(AMS)(6-30-2012)

New Indoor Seating at Atlanta Motor Speedway: Atlanta Motor Speedway is proud to offer race fans the option to enjoy the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 from the comfort of climate-controlled, individual seating with the Elliott Suite, a new option for 2012. The Elliott Suite, located high above turn three and the Elliott Grandstand, offers a full view of the historic 1.54-mile speedway, illuminated for 500 miles of racing as 43 of the world's best racers do battle on the 24-degrees of slick banking for the AdvoCare 500 trophy, as well as positioning for the looming Chase for the Sprint Cup. Fans will also be in prime position to watch the post-race fireworks display that takes place along the speedway's backstretch. This seating option offers fans a climate-controlled setting to view the race without surrendering the race-experience that makes attending a NASCAR event in person so enjoyable. Fans may still bring in their own coolers as if they were sitting in the grandstands, allowing those in the Elliott Suite to partake of their own food and beverage during the event. The Elliott Suite will also feature individual theater-style seating, closed-circuit video of the race broadcast and a 50 percent discount on scanner rentals. These seats will sell for $149 each and are available for the AdvoCare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, Sept. 2. A limited number of parking spaces near the Elliott Grandstand will also be available for purchase at $75. NASCAR night racing returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway on Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2012. Reserve your AdvoCare 500 tickets now. For more information, call the Atlanta Motor Speedway Ticket Office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX, (770) 946-4211 or visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS)(6-21-2012)

Limited Camping Availability Remaining at Atlanta Motor Speedway: Fans looking to be a part of the biggest Labor Day party in the USA at Atlanta Motor Speedway by camping out at the historic 1.54-mile speedway are encouraged to act fast while limited amounts of prime camping spots remain. A small number of High Speed Infield Tent camping spots are still available. This location puts spectators in the infield between turns three and four, a fantastic viewing location as cars negotiate the tricky corners of AMS while gaining momentum for a fast run down the fronstretch. Campers in the East Turn and First Turn campgrounds will also be pleased to learn that due to a high volume of fan requests, these campgrounds have undergone a grass reseeding process, and will be completed with new grass in time for campers to enjoy the entire Labor Day weekend. For those looking for a luxury camping experience for the entire race weekend, Trackside Terrace spots are in limited availability and feature several great benefits. These campsites include 10 race tickets for each of the three nights of racing, 10 pit passes for each of those days, tow passes for extra vehicles, full hook-ups and a view of the entire speedway from your camper. These are also the only remaining campsites with hookups available. More info call the Atlanta Motor Speedway Ticket Office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX, (770) 946-4211 or visit atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS)(6-19-2012)

Southwest Airlines Vacations offering Atlanta NASCAR Vacation Special: Atlanta Motor Speedway and Southwest Airlines Vacations are teaming up to offer fans a super discount on one-stop shopping for flight, hotel and AdvoCare 500 tickets to the biggest Labor Day party in the USA. In all-inclusive shopping, customers can book their flight, reserve a hotel and purchase AdvoCare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tickets and save $75 per reservation on three or more nights to any Southwest Airlines Vacations property in Atlanta. This discount is available when using promotion code ATLRACE75. Purchasing through Southwest Airlines Vacations saves on the gate price. Race tickets available for purchase include Upper Champion grandstand seats for Saturday's Nationwide Series race on Sept. 1 and Sunday's AdvoCare 500 on Sept. 2, a Sunday Pit Pass and one Champion parking pass for the weekend. These ticket packages are in limited availability, so fans are encouraged to book now. To purchase, visit http://www.southwestvacations.com/Deals/Deal.aspx?deal=565(AMS)(6-11-2012)

Atlanta and Richard Petty Driving Experience offering Father's Day Deal: Family members looking to get Dad a high-octane experience for Father's Day this year have lucked out with a special offer from Atlanta Motor Speedway and Richard Petty Driving Experience that he won't forget anytime soon. Through June 18, when one driving experience is purchased, customers will receive a second driving experience of equal or lesser value at a half-price rate. RPDE will also offer three-lap high-speed ride-alongs for only $59, normally a $109 value. Richard Petty Driving Experience offers race fans real-life NASCAR racing thrills, putting customers as close to being in the race as they will ever get. Programs include eight to 50-lap driving experiences where participants have the chance to climb behind the wheel and experience the feel of a 600-horsepower stock car. Reservations for the Father's Day driving experience promotion can be made by calling 1 (800) 237-3889. Father's Day ride-along gift cards are also available by visiting www.drivepetty.com.(AMS)(6-9-20120)

Fans can win tickets to autograph session at Atlanta: As part of the AdvoCare 500 weekend, Atlanta Motor Speedway is providing fans the opportunity to gain access to an autograph session with four premier NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 1. Fans purchasing tickets to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 by July 8 will be entered to be selected to attend the autograph session with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Burton and Paul Menard. The autograph session will be held at the speedway on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 11:00 a.m. By random draw, 100 accounts will be selected during the week of July 9. Those selected will be allowed to bring one guest to the autograph session. Those that have already purchased AdvoCare 500 tickets are automatically eligible for selection.(AMS)(6-7-2012)

Atlanta Motor Speedway to Host Free Open House Saturday, May 12: Fans and members of the local community are invited to enjoy a free open house at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 12 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The day's activities will include a full program of Legends racing on the "Thunder Ring" oval, free giveaways and the opportunity for attendees to drive their car on the speedway's famed 1.54-mile racing surface. Admission is free to the off-season Legends race on the ¼-mile "Thunder Ring," where fans can roam the grandstand seating area and personally select their seats for the speedway's Labor Day NASCAR night racing weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 2. With any ticket purchase to the Sept. 2 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500, fans can drive their own vehicle on the track following the conclusion of the Legends racing action at 2:00 p.m. Customers who have already purchased tickets to the AdvoCare 500 can visit the AMS ticket office to receive a voucher to drive the track. A payment of $30 will also be accepted for track drives without a ticket purchase. More info at atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS)(4-21-2012)

Atlanta introducing new ticket specials for 2012: For spectators looking to enjoy a great racing event experience at a favorable cost, Atlanta Motor Speedway is rolling out new ticket specials for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 2. Two frontstretch Lower Petty or Lower Winners grandstand tickets will be offered for $99 while they last for the AdvoCare 500 on Sunday, Sept. 2. Fans will have a view of pit road and will see the high-speed racing action up close as the cars race down the frontstretch. Danica Patrick will make her Atlanta Motor Speedway debut this Labor Day weekend, and her fans can watch her race in both of her starts with the "Danica Deal." In this package, customers will receive a ticket in the Lower Earnhardt Grandstand for Sunday's AdvoCare 500 and a general admission ticket for Saturday's Nationwide Series race. Included will be a limited-edition Danica Patrick hero card to commemorate her first start at the historic 1.54-mile speedway. Both of these specials are only available while they last for a limited time, so fans are encouraged to lock in their seats today for the biggest Labor Day party in the USA.(AMS)(3-28-2012)

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound to perform National Anthem Prior to AdvoCare 500 For the third consecutive year, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will return to Atlanta Motor Speedway to perform the National Anthem prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 night race on Sunday, Sept. 2. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (EHSS) is a Grammy-nominated and award-winning gospel quartet that combines modern musical concepts with the timeless quality of vocal groups to break the traditional mold of gospel quartets. The quartet was formed by Ernie Haase, the tenor singer of the famed Cathedral Quartet.(AMS)(3-12-2012)