- Family Four Pack for Atlanta Cup race: Responding to overwhelming demand, Atlanta Motor Speedway and Pep Boys are continuing a popular way for fans to save money while enjoying October's Pep Boys Auto 500 in person, the Pep Boys Family Four Pack.
Atlanta Motor Speedway is now offering this family special for the popular October race date during the Chase for the Sprint Cup. The Pep Boys Family Four Pack includes four lower level Elliott Grandstand seats, four hot dogs and four 20-ounce Coca-Colas for just $159. In order to receive these ticket offers while supplies last, fans should call the Atlanta Motor Speedway Ticket Office at 1-877-9-AMS-TIX or visit www.AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com.(AMS PR)(8-16-2008)
- Camping Spaces Going Quick at Atlanta: While Atlanta Motor Speedway offers numerous camping options for NASCAR fans, less than 20 infield camping spaces remain available for the Pep Boys Auto 500 Sprint Cup Series weekend. Located on the infield in High Speed Corral between Turns Three and Four, fans wanting to take advantage of the weekend's infield activities need to act quickly in order to claim this prime viewing location. While camping spaces are being purchased at a rapid rate, significant quantities of outside reserved camping spaces are also available in the Mid-State Family camping lots, as well as Legends, East Turn, First Turn and Speedway Boulevard. Because of the quantities available, fans interested in purchasing a camping space are encouraged to reserve their space now.
In addition to reserved camping opportunities at AMS, unreserved camping will also be available during the race weekend for just $60 payable upon arrival. Camping spaces, as well as tickets to the Pep Boys Auto 500 race weekend, can be purchased by calling the AMS ticket office at 770-946-4211, 877-9-AMS-TIX (1-877-926-7849), or online at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(8-8-2008)
- Atlanta retains agency to boost attendance: Atlanta Motor Speedway has retained Blue Sky Agency, an Atlanta-based advertising firm, to launch a brand campaign to increase attendance. Many tracks that host Sprint Cup races have reported flat or declining attendance the past few years, and AMS has seen a double-figure drop across all of its events in the past three to four years, according to Ed Clark, the speedway's president. Those tracks don't release specific attendance numbers. The decline is usually blamed on the expense of gas because NASCAR depends on fans to travel long distances, many in gas-guzzling RVs and campers. Part of the new marketing plan likely will involve shrinking the radius around Atlanta to which AMS markets, Clark said.(Sporting News)(7-19-2008)
- California race to move rumor returns: Speculation is mounting that NASCAR's Labor Day race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana could be moved to October, starting next year. The track has struggled to sell all of its 92,000 seats on Labor Day weekend partly because of the weekend's typically hot temperatures, and has petitioned NASCAR for another date. One proposal being weighed is a three-track swap, in which Fontana would receive Talladega Superspeedway's date in October, Atlanta Motor Speedway would get the Labor Day race and Talladega would receive Atlanta's fall date in October. That would put the California race in the middle of the 10-race Chase for the Cup that decides NASCAR's premier championship. But NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said the sanctioning body is still meeting with officials for all tracks and that next year's schedule "is still being determined." NASCAR hopes to announce the schedule by September, he added. Auto Club Speedway President Gillian Zucker said "nothing has been decided yet" and that the three-track swap idea "is one of several scenarios that I have heard are being discussed." She also said "it's possible that [Labor Day] date will remain the same" next year but is hopeful of moving the race. "Everyone is in agreement that a later date for the second [Fontana] race is in the best interests of the sport," Zucker said. Her track also stages a Cup race in late February.(Los Angeles Times)(5-25-2008) Comment here
- Two SMI presidents deny tracks may lose race dates: The presidents of two Speedway Motorsports Inc. tracks firmly dismissed the notions that their facilities could lose Sprint Cup dates in order to provide Kentucky Speedway with one. New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway have been mentioned as tracks that could lose a race, but NHIS President Jerry Gappens and AMS President Ed Clark shot down the idea that SMI Chairman Bruton Smith would ever do that. In fact, both presidents said they are planning to finalize sanctioning agreements with NASCAR on Friday morning for two races each in 2009. "Bruton has not given me any, any indication at all that he's looking to change anything," Gappens said. "...I don't think this will have any impact. I think there's more to the puzzle that he's got to finish completing to do some of the things he's thinking." Clark vehemently denied that his track, which has struggled with attendance recently, would have a date moved elsewhere. "I'm tired of people bringing that up, because I get so sick of answering it, I'm about to scream," he said. "You can go ask Bruton, you can ask me – there is no chance. It is not going to happen."(SceneDaily)(5-23-2008)
- Pep Boys Auto 500 Weekend Tickets Now On Sale: NASCAR returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the Pep Boys Auto 500 weekend on October 24-26, and
tickets for all three days of racing action are on sale now. The Pep Boys Auto 500 weekend kicks off with the fastest qualifying session in NASCAR during Hot Shot Qualifying Night on Friday, Oct. 24. On Saturday, Oct. 25, the Craftsman Truck Series drivers will showcase their door-banging action in the Atlanta 200. The weekend will culminate on Sunday, Oct. 26, with the running of the Pep Boys Auto 500, a pivotal race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. See atlantamotorspeedway.com for more ticket packages.(AMS)(5-14-2008)
- Scouts to Race at AMS UPDATE: Saturday is Atlanta Motor Speedway's biannual Scout Day at the Races, when all Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts in uniform are admitted free for the day's festivities, including the Nicorette 300 Nationwide Series race. New for this year will be a Pinewood Derby demonstration in front of the Petty Grandstand after the conclusion of the Nicorette 300. Sprint Cup owner Ray Everham and broadcaster Mike Joy will host the event, and all scouts participating will receive a commemorative
certificate and a T-shirt that says "I raced at Atlanta Motor Speedway." To get prepared for the big day, there was a special media flight of the Pinewood Derby held Friday morning in the media center, which was won by five-year-old Will Lanford, son of Atlanta Fox 5 sportscaster Buck Lanford. He clutched the winning Fox-5 "sponsored" car long after the end of the contest, and later had his carved wooden trophy autographed by Sprint Cup driver Carl Edwards. The beautifully carved trophy was actually created by Atlanta Motor Speedway's own Grandstand Supervisor, Shaun Kelley, an accomplished woodworker.(AMS PR)(3-8-2008)
UPDATE jayski.com #7 finishes 3rd: Motor Racing Outreach and Speedway Children's Charities conducted the first autotrader.com Pinewood Derby event Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Nearly 100 Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts braved the chilly weather to watch the Nicorette 300 and race their cars down the 30 foot extruded aluminum track. Sprint Cup Series team owner Ray Evernham built two sleek entries, which were awarded to the winning scouts. Every scout received a "I raced at Atlanta Motor Speedway" T-shirt and certificate.
In the MRO class for NASCAR participants' family members, Christian Yates raced his #28 to a one car length victory over John Hunter Nemechek's #78 Furniture Row entry, with Scott Joy's jayski.com #7 an inch behind in third, and Skylar Riggs' #66 fourth. Macy Waltrip, Layne Riggs, Todd Gilliland, and Emilia Reutimann also competed, racing cars that they and their dads had built.
A variety of strategies were employed. Waltrip's car was "loose" and benefitted from a tire change, while graphite lube was a hot commodity among drivers trying to keep up with Yates' "horsepower". Joe Nemechek served as honorary starter, From FOX Sports, Mike Joy was race director and Matt Yocum was finish line judge. Proud crew chiefs included Doug Yates, Michael Waltrip, David Reutimann, Scott Riggs, David Gilliand, Ray Evernham, Nemechek and Joy. MRO President Billy Mauldin presented the awards. The next event is planned for Charlotte in May.(3-9-2008) Comment here
- GA Governor to host Atlanta Motor Speedway Day: Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue will host the 6th annual Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the Georgia State Capitol [Atlanta, GA], along with Georgia State Senator John Douglas, AMS President and General Manager Ed Clark, Past champion Rusty Wallace, David Ragan (Unadilla, Ga. native), Steve Wallace, David Stremme, Truck Series Owner Billy Ballew (Blairsville, Ga. native and resident), Andy Lally (Dacula, Ga. resident and driver for TRG Motorsports) outside the State Capitol on Mitchell Street [If it rains, the location will be inside the Capitol in the North Wing] on Thursday, March 6 @ 10:45am/et.(AMS PR)(3-5-2008)
- Kobalt Tools 500 Weekend March 7-9 Traffic Plan: Due to the March 7-9 Kobalt Tools 500 race events at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the south side of Atlanta will experience especially heavy traffic flow throughout the event weekend. Please help us advise the more than 120,000 fans expected for the Kobalt Tools 500 the best routes for entering and exiting the speedway. Traffic is expected to be heaviest during the Friday evening rush hour, as fans head to the track for Georgia Power Qualifying Night and the American Commercial Lines 200 Craftsman Truck race. Saturday afternoon will consist of the Nicorette 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race. The weekend will culminate with Sunday’s (March 9) Kobalt Tools 500. Fans are encouraged to leave early to avoid the rush of traffic expected to reach the race track around 8 a.m.
Where: All racetrack-bound roads, especially Hwys. 19/41 and GA Hwy. 20 (Bruton Smith Parkway)
**Important Note: For its fans, Atlanta Motor Speedway provides a free shuttle and tram service from all parking lots to each gate.**
Basic Traffic Plan for the Kobalt Tools 500 weekend (March 7-9):
Fans have a choice of which major route to take, either Hwy. 19/41 or Hwy. 20 from I-75 southbound. I-75 northbound race fans can exit at either Exit 212 Hampton-Locust Grove Road or Exit 218, GA Hwy 20. Please choose which route to take based on where you would like to park on property, because fans will be directed to a certain lot based on which way they enter the speedway. Trams, shuttle buses and sidewalks will allow fans to get to their seats easily regardless of where they park on property. Be advised that the direction fans enter speedway property is the same direction they will exit.
ENTERING THE SPEEDWAY:
From Hwy. 19/41:
FROM THE NORTH: Those traveling from the North (traveling southbound on Hwy. 19/41) will be directed to parking lots on the north side of the property and should utilize Speedway Blvd.
Those traveling south on Hwy. 19/41 need to be in the right lane and will turn right at Speedway Boulevard and park in the yellow, red or green parking lots off of Speedway Blvd. Those with vehicle credentials need to stay in the left lane, use the counter-flow lane as they approach the speedway and enter just south of the main entrance at entrance E or at entrance G off of Richard Petty Blvd.
FROM THE SOUTH: Those traveling in from the South (traveling northbound on Hwy. 19/41 from Griffin) will turn at main speedway entrance and will be directed to the blue parking lot.
From Hwy. 20: Those traveling in on Hwy. 20 will be directed to the orange (Weaver) parking lots on the south side of the property.
EXITING THE SPEEDWAY:
Fans will leave the same way they came in. If they entered from the North, they will be directed northbound. Those who enter from the South will be directed southbound.
Georgia DOT urges travelers to call 511 for updated information about road/lane closures or construction projects. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, such as traffic conditions, incidents, lane closures, construction, and delays due to bad weather. Callers can also reach live operators to request assistance or report incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More information is available at www.511ga.org.(AMS PR)(3-3-2008)
- Fan Tips for Those Attending the Race Weekend at Atlanta: Below are some tips that will help ensure fans have a memorable, exciting visit to NASCAR's fastest track, Atlanta Motor Speedway during the March 7-9 Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend.
* Gate openings - Various gates will be open each day for fans to access the facility. The following is the schedule with opening times and gates available that day: Friday (12 p.m., gates 12-15), Saturday (9 a.m., Gates 1, 2, 3 and 12-15), Sunday (9 a.m., all gates).
* Important Note: For its fans, Atlanta Motor Speedway provides a free shuttle and tram service from all parking lots to each gate. Fans will be shuttled to their gate regardless of where they park.
* Nationwide Insurance Fan Assistance Patrol Program - The Nationwide Insurance Fan Assistance Patrol offers golf cart transportation and general assistance throughout the Atlanta Motor Speedway parking areas. This service is limited to the Atlanta Motor Speedway facility only, providing patrons with the ability to move to and from almost any area on the property. Patrons may inquire about any of these services at the Nationwide Insurance Information Booths located throughout the Atlanta Motor Speedway property.
Atlanta Motor Speedway provides tram service between the campgrounds and the entrance gates before and after events that will depart regularly from the designated Nationwide tram stops. Tram passengers under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Trams are provided as a courtesy service to speedway guests. Due to the demand for this service, continuous riding (joyriding) is prohibited
Campground tram route:
Runs along inner perimeter road. Through the and Legends camping area, with a stop at the northern entrance to the East Turn Campgrounds; adjacent to Entrance E. Trams will also run to Speedway Blvd. reserved and unreserved camping as well as the Mid-State Family Campground.
Infield tram route:
Runs from main entrance to the new tunnel along the road course.
* ATM Machines - Bank of America will have 12 ATM machines at various locations throughout the property. You will find ATM machines at gates 13, 14, and 15 (will call). There are also locations in the Champions, Earnhardt, Petty and Elliott Grandstands, as well as near the infield concessions area.
* Camping Guidelines - Quiet time in all camping areas is from midnight to 7 a.m. (except Mid-State Family Campground, which is 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) Although we do allow the use of generators, we ask that you turn them off by midnight. Also, no flatbed trucks (over 10 feet long), flatbed trailers, box trucks, or portable storage containers are allowed.
* Traffic Reports - Traffic information will be provided by WSB 750 AM. Tune in throughout the weekend for the latest traffic news. Georgia DOT urges travelers to call 511 for updated information about road/lane closures or construction projects. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, such as traffic conditions, incidents, lane closures, construction, and delays due to bad weather. Callers can also reach live operators to request assistance or report incidents 24 hours
a day, seven days a week. More information is available at www.511ga.org.
* Beer Cut-Off Times - Beer sales will conclude with 50 laps left in each race. For your convenience please be sure to make your purchases before this time.
* Outside food- While we pride ourselves on providing a variety of food and drink options for our guests, visitors are welcome to bring their own items if they prefer. Coolers larger than 14"x14"x14" and glass bottles are not allowed inside the gates of the speedway. Planning ahead will make your entrance to the speedway much simpler for both our visitors and security officers alike.
* Handicapped Parking Enforcement - Handicapped parking areas will be strictly enforced for the Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend and misuse could result in being fined and / or towed. These areas are reserved for those fans with a handicap, not for those who plan to use a friend or relative's handicap permit to gain access to these areas. The person who is the owner of that handicapped parking sticker is required to be a passenger in the vehicle.
* Ticket Resale - No tickets may be resold on Speedway property. This will be strictly enforced. Fans can also utilize TicketExchange, Ticketmaster's new online service that enables safe and secure fan-to-fan ticket transactions. Buyers simply select the tickets they want based on price and seat location, without having to bid against other buyers, without having to coordinate delivery from anonymous sellers, and without the gamble that the tickets are fraudulent. Sellers are guaranteed payment for tickets sold, without having to collect payment or deliver the tickets to the buyer.
* Directions to Atlanta Motor Speedway- Directions to AMS, including traffic patterns and facility maps can be found by visiting www.atlantamotorspeedway.com
* To Purchase Tickets - Fans can purchase tickets several ways. Tickets are available through the AMS ticket office by calling 877-9-AMS-TIX (877-926-7849), 770-946-4211, online at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com or through an authorized Ticketmaster retail outlet.(AMS PR)(3-3-2008)
- AMS Announces record purse: NASCAR drivers competing in the March 9 Kobalt Tools 500, the March 8 Nicorette 300 and the March 7 American Commercial Lines 200 Craftsman Truck Series races at Atlanta Motor Speedway will be battling for nearly $7 million in posted prize money. The awards for the events are part of a $6,763,848 purse
announced for the three days of racing that comprise the March 7-9 Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend schedule of events. This exciting weekend of racing will kick off Friday night,
March 7 with Georgia Power Sprint Cup Qualifying night, immediately followed by the American Commercial Line 200 Craftsman Truck Series race, where the tough trucks of NASCAR will hit the 1.54-mile quad-oval and battle for more than half a million dollars. Racing action will heat up on Saturday, March 8 when the Nationwide Series regulars try and beat select Sprint Cup drivers in the Nicorette 300, with $1,151,315 up for grabs. On Sunday, the stars of the Sprint Cup series will take on the high banks of Atlanta Motor Speedway in the Kobalt Tools 500, racing for a record purse of $5,060,012. This is the first time in Atlanta Motor Speedway's history the purse has exceeded five million dollars. Great seats are available for the Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend, March 7-9. Contact the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office by calling 877-9-AMS-TIX (877-926-7849), 770-946-4211 or visit atlantamotorspeedway.com for more information.(AMS PR)(3-2-2008)
- Deal to swap [California/Atlanta] race dates near, Smith suggests: Bruton Smith worked the room in the media center Friday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, confirming he has proposed swapping his Atlanta track’s October date for the Labor Day weekend slot at Auto Club Speedway in California. “It is the thing to do,” said Smith, chairman of Speedway Motorsports Inc. “I hope that we will have an answer on that in the very near future.”(Charlotte Observer)(3-1-2008)
- AMS Offers Fans Simple Ordering Options at Concession Stands with "Combo" Meals: Cuisine is a large part of any race weekend experience and Levy Restaurants has ensured that fans attending the March 7-9 Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway will have a multitude of food options to choose from, including several new items. To speed service, fans will be able to order one of four different food options as a combination meal, in addition to an already full line-up of items. The combo meals will be available at select stands which will still feature a full line-up of food items. To help fulfill a southern race experience, stands will offer new additions such as Brunswick stew and for the first time ever at AMS, race fans will be able to take advantage of in-seat service. Race fans can enjoy a wonderful dining experience as well as incredible racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway during the March 7-9 Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend. Tickets are available by calling 877-9-AMS-TIX (877-926-7849), 770-946-4211 or by visiting atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(3-1-2008)
- Calif and Atlanta to switch dates? UPDATE: Rowdy.com reports: "According to our good buddy David Poole, we might find ourselves watching the Labor Day race in Atlanta. There is talk of California and Atlanta switching dates with Cali getting the October Chase race and Atlanta getting Labor Day."(Rowdy.com)(2-22-2008)
UPDATE: Atlanta Motor Speedway president and general manager Ed Clark said Friday that the track has had no discussions with Auto Club Speedway of Southern California about swapping each track's respective fall race date. "I don't know where that's coming from," Clark said. "We'd certainly have to take a look at it and have to talk with our fans and employees and get their views on it. We'd have to at least look at it. If it would be a win-win deal for both sides, it would make sense."(Macon Telegraph)(2-23-2008) Comment here.
- Fans Can Go Behind the Scenes at Atlanta Motor Speedway: With Atlanta Motor Speedway's pre-race pit passes, fans don't have to be a crew member for a SPRINT Cup race team to go behind the scenes during the March 7-9 Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend. With a pre-race pit pass, fans can stroll the pit area and watch NASCAR's top drivers and crews as they prepare for and participate in the fastest qualifying session in NASCAR on Friday night, March 7. A Georgia Power Qualifying night and the American Commercial Lines 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series pre-race pit pass is just $75. If being behind the scenes on Friday only isn't enough action, fans can be part of the pre-race action all weekend. The Friday-Sunday pre-race pit pass is just $125 and allows fans to see the spectacle of Georgia Power Qualifying and the American Commercial Lines 200 Craftsman Truck Series event, the Saturday March 8 Nicorette 300 Nationwide Series race and the Kobalt Tools 500 SPRINT Cup race. A Sunday-only pre-race pit pass is available for only $100. Like the Friday only pre-race pit pass, the three-day pass grants access to the pit area and garage entrance until one hour prior to the event. For more info and to purchase tickets and pre-race pit passes to the Kobalt Tools 500, fans can call 877-9-AMS-TIX (877-926-7849), 770-946-4211 or visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(2-18-2008)
- AMS's offers Lap Sponsorship Packages for 325 Fans: In one of the most exclusive ticket specials offered by Atlanta Motor Speedway, 325 lucky fans have the opportunity to put their name on a lap during the March 9 Kobalt Tools 500 Sprint Cup race. With Atlanta Motor Speedway's lap sponsorship packages, fans select a lap to sponsor in the Kobalt Tools 500 and in return receive two coveted pre-race pit passes as well as two tickets to March 7 Georgia Power qualifying night followed by the American Commercial Lines 200 Craftsman Truck Series race and the Nicorette 300 Nationwide Series event on Saturday, March 8. In addition, lap sponsors will receive a commemorative certificate of their lap. Pre-race pit passes allow race fans ages 14 years of age and older access to the sights and sounds of race morning. The pit area is open at select times Friday through Sunday and close 45 minutes before race time. Fans also will have their name and lap number published in the race program if purchased before the printing deadline of February 7. For just $300, the lap sponsorship promises race fans memories of a lifetime, two great races and an up-close view of the weekend's pit action. Lap sponsorships and other great ticket packages for the Kobalt Tools 500 weekend can be purchased by calling the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at (770) 946-4211, (877) 9-AMS-TIX (877-926-7849), or visiting www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(2-7-2008)
- Atlanta's Club One Offers Fans Unforgettable Race Day: Fans looking for a truly unique seating alternative during Atlanta Motor Speedway's March 7-9 Kobalt Tools 500 Sprint Cup race weekend need to look no further than Club One, AMS' luxury seating option. A large public suite situated high atop the Winners Grandstand, Club One features a premium bar and menu, a 'Sight and Sound' observation deck located on the roof and 65 video screens with quality sound to bring the sights and sounds of the race even closer. Club One patrons also receive pre-race pit passes, direct elevator access from the concourse level and an excellent view of the entire track, including pit road. Exclusive Club One parking is also available as well as a Club One RV parking area reserved for Club One patrons.
Fans interested in any of the above packages call the AMS ticket office at 770-946-4211 or visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com. The AMS Ticket Office has extended their hours in preparation for the Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend effective Saturday, Jan. 26. In addition to standard office hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), the ticket office will be open Saturdays (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sundays (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.). Starting Monday, Feb. 25, fans will be able to purchase tickets from 8am to 6pm, as well.(AMS PRs)(1-31-2008)
- Atlanta Motor Speedway Offering Students $19 Ticket Special to Kobalt Tools 500: With students across the nation enjoying the start of their official "spring break", Atlanta Motor Speedway is offering the cure for a dreaded case of spring fever. The track is making a limited number of $19 tickets to the Kobalt Tools 500 Sprint Cup race available while supplies last. Students of any age, who possess valid school issued identification, can purchase a ticket in the Elliott Grandstand on rows one through six for just $19 while a ticket on rows seven through 39 can be purchased for only $30. Students will be asked to present their identification card at the gate with their ticket, prior to entering the grandstand. Tickets are available by calling the AMS ticket office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX or by visiting www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(1-19-2008)
- AMS Expands "Scout Day at the Races" Program: Following in a long established Speedway Motorsports Incorporated tradition, Atlanta Motor Speedway has broadened its Scout Day at the Races program beginning with the Sat. March 8 Nicorette 300 Nationwide Series race. All members of the Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of the USA, in their scouting uniforms, will be admitted free of charge in the turn four Family Grandstand. In addition, one adult leader or parent will receive complimentary admission with each four scouts in uniform. Additional adults with the scout groups will be admitted for $15 and non-scout children 12 years of age and younger will be admitted for $10. The family grandstand offers a fantastic view of the on-track action from the family-friendly, smoke and alcohol free frontstretch Petty Grandstand. A semi-annual program, Scout Day at the Races will be held
Saturdays of each NASCAR Sprint Cup race weekend. 2008 Scout Day at the Races events will be held March 8 and Oct. 25. More information about Scout Day at the Races is available by calling 770-946-4211, 877-9-AMS-TIX (1-877-926-7849) or by visiting www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(1-12-2008)
- Camping Options Available at Atlanta Motor Speedway: Numerous camping options are available for Atlanta Motor Speedway's March 7-9 Kobalt Tools 500 Sprint Cup race weekend, including a limited number of infield camping spaces. Tent camping spaces remain, in small quantity, on the infield in the High Speed Corral between Turns Three and Four. Located between Turns One and Two of the infield, the Flock Brothers Corral has a limited number of RV parking spots available for purchase. A number of outside reserved camping spaces are also available in the Legends, East Turn, First Turn, Speedway Boulevard and Mid-State Family camping lots. Because of the quantities available, fans interested in purchasing a camping space are encouraged to act quickly. In addition to reserved camping opportunities at AMS, unreserved camping will also be available during the Kobalt Tools 500 event weekend for just $60. Camping spaces, as well as tickets to the Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend, can be purchased by calling the AMS ticket office at 770-946-4211, 877-9-AMS-TIX (1-877-926-7849), or online at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(1-11-2008)
- Atlanta Motor Speedway Offers Two Hot Ticket Deals: While NASCAR's elite drivers and teams tune their race cars during pre-season testing, all eyes have turned to the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Atlanta Motor Speedway will once again host two Sprint Cup events in 2008, the first of which will be held the weekend of March 7-9, one week earlier in the season than previous years. Helping usher in a new era in motorsports, the March 9 Kobalt Tools 500 will mark Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s first competition laps in the #88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet at AMS. To commemorate the occasion, AMS is offering an $88 ticket in the frontstretch Earnhardt Grandstand for this once-in-a-lifetime event. Located in the Turn Three Elliott Grandstand named after 1988 NASCAR champion Bill Elliott, the $39 "Awesome Bill" ticket is another economically priced seating option for fans wanting to attend a Sprint Cup Series event at NASCAR's fastest track. Students with valid school identification may purchase seating in the same section for only $19. Tickets to the entire March event weekend are on sale now and can be obtained by calling (877) 9-AMS-TIX (877-926-7849), by visiting www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(1-10-2008)
- Atlanta Offers $88 Ticket in Earnhardt Grandstand: Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans will have another reason to get excited about the upcoming NASCAR season and the March 9 Kobalt Tools 500 Sprint Cup race as Atlanta Motor Speedway today introduced an $88 ticket special in the frontstretch Earnhardt Grandstand. There will be a limited number of the $88 tickets available which are on sale through the AMS ticket office, www.atlantamotorspeedway.com or by calling 877-9-AMS-TIX (877-926-7849)(AMS PR)
- Atlanta Offering "Awesome Bill" Ticket Deal: When Bill Elliott was crowned the 1988 Cup Series champion, a ticket to Atlanta Motor Speedway could be purchased for $45. Now, 20 NASCAR seasons later, speedway officials are offering a limited number of $39 “Awesome Bill” tickets to the Kobalt Tools 500 Sprint Cup race. Located in the Turn Three Elliott Grandstand named after Bill Elliott, the $39 “Awesome Bill” ticket is another economically priced seating option for fans wanting to attend a Sprint Cup Series event at NASCAR’s fastest track. Students with a valid school identification may purchase seating in same section for only $19.(AMS PR)(12-6-2007)
- Atlanta Offers Smoke-Free Sections Starting in 2008: Fans attending the March 2008 Kobalt Tools 500 event weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway will have a smoke-free seating option. Speedway officials announced the addition of smoke-free sections in three grandstands. Nicorette has partnered with AMS to sponsor the new smoke-free sections which will be available for the 2008 Nicorette 300 Nationwide Series race. Section 156 in the Champions grandstand will be smoke-free on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8. The entire Petty grandstand will be smoke-free on March 8. Sunday's smoke-free sections include section 48 in the Elliott grandstand, section 113 in the Petty grandstand and section 168 in the Winners grandstand.(AMS PR)(10-29-2007)
- Cancer Screenings at Atlanta: In the last two weeks, the motorsports community has lost three very dear friends to cancer - publicist Bobby Batson, publicist Ray Cooper and journalist Shav Glick. This weekend, Atlanta Motor Speedway has teamed with the Yul Brynner Foundation for the second year in a row in memory of 2005 Craftsman Truck Series champion Bobby Hamilton to screen people for possible head and neck cancer. A fan screening is offered on Saturday outside Gate 15. Doctors and nurses from Emory University Hospital are overseeing the screening.(AMS PR)(10-27-2007)
- Pep Boys Auto 500 Weekend October 26-28 Traffic Plan: Basic Traffic Plan for the Pep Boys Auto 500 weekend (October 26-28):
Fans have a choice of which major route to take, either Hwy. 19/41 or Hwy. 20 from I-75 southbound. I-75 northbound race fans can exit at either Exit 212 Hampton-Locust Grove Road or Exit 218, GA Hwy 20. Please choose which route to take based on where you would like to park on property, because fans will be directed to a certain lot based on which
way they enter the speedway. Trams, shuttle buses and sidewalks will allow fans to get to their seats easily regardless of where they park on property. Be advised that the direction fans enter speedway property is the same direction they will exit.
ENTERING THE SPEEDWAY:
From Hwy. 19/41: FROM THE NORTH: Those traveling from the North (traveling southbound on Hwy. 19/41) will be directed to parking lots on the north side of the
property and should utilize Speedway Blvd.
Those traveling south on Hwy. 19/41 need to be in the right lane and will turn right at Speedway Boulevard and park in the parking lots off of Speedway Blvd. Those with vehicle credentials need to stay in the left lane and enter the speedway just south of the main entrance at entrance E or at entrance G off of Richard Petty Blvd.
FROM THE SOUTH: Those traveling in from the South (traveling northbound on Hwy. 19/41 from Griffin) will turn at main speedway entrance and will be directed to the blue parking lot.
From Hwy. 20: Those traveling in on Hwy. 20 will be directed to parking lots on the south side of the property.
EXITING THE SPEEDWAY: Fans will leave the same way they came in. If they entered from the North, they will be directed northbound. Those who enter from the South will be directed out on the same roads. For up-to-the-minute traffic updates during race weekend, please contact the traffic command center directly at (770) 946-9761.
Georgia DOT urges travelers to call 511 for updated information about road/lane closures or construction projects. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, such as traffic conditions, incidents, lane closures, construction, and delays due to bad weather. Callers can also reach live operators to request assistance or report incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More information is available at www.511ga.org.(AMS PR)(10-25-2007)
- John Schneider to Sing National Anthem at Atlanta Cup race: Actor and musician John Schneider will perform the National Anthem prior to the start of the Pep Boys Auto 500 Nextel Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Oct. 28. Best known for his role as Bo Duke in the 1980's hit TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard," Schneider has starred in 14 movies and recorded country music throughout the 1980's. Born in Mt. Kisco, N.Y., in 1960, Schneider grew up in Atlanta and started acting at the age of eight. 1-A-Chord will perform the National Anthem on Saturday, Oct. 27 prior to the start of the EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 200 Craftsman truck Series event. Formed in Hapeville, Ga. and
consisting of six men, 1-A-Chord has traveled the United States sharing their sound in concert halls, shelters and prisons. Stockbridge, Ga.'s Katie Lawhorne will sing the National
Anthem preceding Georgia-Pacific Nextel Cup Qualifying under the lights on Friday night, October 26. Lawhorne, an 11-year-old musician, has signed a production contract and her list of accomplishments includes performing at the House of Blues in Hollywood, Calif. Tickets to all three days of racing action are still available by calling the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at 877-9-AMS-TIX, 770-946-4211 or online at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(10-23-2007)
- Water restrictions to change Atlanta sched? The historic Georgia drought may force changes in NASCAR's race plans next weekend at Atlanta. Teams have been told not to wash their big rigs and motor coaches. There has been speculation that NASCAR may change the weekend's format to make the 500 an “impound” race, with no practice after qualifying. Monday's car-of-tomorrow test is also in question, although NASCAR officials yesterday offered no indications it could be canceled. Teams use copious amounts of water to cool their engines during practice runs for qualifying; not a significant amount in the grand scheme of things, but enough perhaps to make for poor PR when the governor has called a state of emergency. All outdoor watering has been banned, because Atlanta has received only two inches of rain over the past two months.(Winston Salem Journal)(10-22-2007)
- Fan Tips for Those Attending the Pep Boys Auto 500 Race Weekend: Below are some tips that will help ensure fans have a memorable, exciting visit to NASCAR's fastest track, Atlanta Motor Speedway:
Ø Gate openings - Various gates will be open each day for fans to access the facility. The following is the schedule with opening times and gates available that day: Friday (12 p.m., gates 12-15), Saturday (8:30 a.m., Gates 1 and 12-15), Sunday (9 a.m., all gates).
Ø Important Note: For its fans, Atlanta Motor Speedway provides a free shuttle and tram service from all parking lots to each gate. Fans will be shuttled to their seat regardless of where they park.
Ø Nationwide Insurance Fan Assistance Patrol Program - The Nationwide Insurance Fan Assistance Patrol offers golf cart transportation and general assistance throughout the Atlanta Motor Speedway parking areas. This service is limited to the Atlanta Motor Speedway facility only, providing patrons with the ability to move to and from almost any area on the property. Patrons may inquire about any of these services at the Nationwide Insurance Information Booths located throughout the Atlanta Motor Speedway property.
Atlanta Motor Speedway provides tram service between the campgrounds and the entrance gates before and after events and will depart regularly from the designated Nationwide tram stops. Tram passengers under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Trams are provided as a courtesy service to speedway guests. Due to the demand for this service, continuous riding (joyriding) is prohibited
Campground tram route: Runs along inner perimeter road. Through the East Turn and Legends camping areas, with a stop at Entrance M.
Infield tram route: Runs from main entrance to the new tunnel along the road course.
Ø Nationwide Insurance Pit Stops - Nationwide is hosting 2 tented rest areas the display lot. Stop by and relax for a few moments to help fight exhaustion during the race weekend.
Ø ATM Machines - Bank of America will have 12 ATM machines at various locations throughout the property. You will find ATM machines at gates 13, 14, and 15 (will call). There are also locations in the Champions, Earnhardt, Petty and East Turn Grandstands, as well as near the infield concessions area.
Ø Camping Guidelines - Quiet time in all camping areas is from midnight to 7 a.m. (except Mid-State Family Campground) although we do allow the use of generators, we ask that you turn them off by midnight. Also, no flatbed trucks (over 10 feet long), flatbed trailers, box trucks, or portable storage containers are allowed.
Ø Traffic Reports - Traffic information will be provided by WSB 750 AM. Tune in throughout the weekend for the latest traffic news. Georgia DOT urges travelers to call 511 for updated information about road/lane closures or construction projects. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, such as traffic conditions, incidents, lane closures, construction, and delays due to bad weather. Callers can also reach live operators to request assistance or report incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More information is available at www.511ga.org.
Ø Beer Cut-Off Times - Beer sales will conclude with 25 laps left in each race. For your convenience please be sure to make your purchases before this time.
Ø Outside food- While we pride ourselves on providing a variety of food and drink options for our guests, visitors are welcome to bring their own items if they prefer. Coolers larger than 14"x14"x14" and glass bottles are not allowed inside the gates of the speedway. Planning ahead will make your entrance to the speedway much simpler for both our visitors and security officers alike.
Ø Handicapped Parking Enforcement - Handicapped parking areas will be strictly enforced for the Pep Boys Auto 500 race weekend and misuse could result in being fined and / or towed. These areas are reserved for those fans with a handicap, not for those who plan to use a friend or relative's handicap permit to gain access to these areas. The person who is the owner of that handicapped parking sticker is required to be a passenger in the vehicle.
Ø Ticket Resale - No tickets may be resold on Speedway property. This will be strictly enforced. Fans can also utilize TicketExchange, Ticketmaster's new online service that enables safe and secure fan-to-fan ticket transactions. Buyers simply select the tickets they want based on price and seat location, without having to bid against other buyers, without having to coordinate delivery from anonymous sellers, and without the gamble that the tickets are fraudulent. Sellers are guaranteed payment for tickets sold, without having to
collect payment or deliver the tickets to the buyer. For more information on TicketExchange, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Ø Directions to Atlanta Motor Speedway: Directions to AMS, including traffic patterns and facility maps can be found by visiting www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(10-20-2007)
- Fans Have Opportunity for a 'Behind the Scenes' Tour During COT Test at Atlanta: Fans who purchase a ticket to the March 9, 2008 Kobalt Tools 500 Nextel Cup race during the Monday, Oct. 29 Car of Tomorrow test at AMS will receive a free behind-the-scenes tour. During the test, which approximately 50 Nextel Cup teams are scheduled to attend, ticket buyers will go under the track, down pit road and into victory lane, where the winner of the Pep Boys Auto 500 Nextel Cup race celebrated less than 24 hours before. Admission to the test is free for anyone who purchased a Pep Boys Auto 500 or 2008 Kobalt Tools 500 Nextel Cup ticket. Free parking is available in the Blue Lot across from the Earnhardt Grandstand and fans can enter the track through Gate 14.(AMS PR)(10-22-2007)
- Atlanta Motor Speedway Announces Record Purse: Drivers competing in the Oct. 26-28 Pep Boys Auto 500 race weekend will be battling for their share of a record $6,704,886 purse. The posted purse for the Pep Boys Auto 500 Nextel Cup Series event is a record $6,156,331 with a minimum $296,475 earmarked for the winner. Nearly $550,000 is up for grabs in the Oct. 27 EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 200 Craftsman Truck Series event. This year’s posted awards represent an increase of nearly $150,000 over the 2006 October Nextel Cup and Craftsman Truck events at AMS.(AMS PR)(10-21-2007)
- Pep Boys Auto 500 Weekend October 26-28 Traffic Plan: Basic Traffic Plan for the Pep Boys Auto 500 weekend (October 26-28):
Fans have a choice of which major route to take, either Hwy. 19/41 or Hwy. 20 from I-75 southbound. I-75 northbound race fans can exit at either Exit 212 Hampton-Locust Grove Road or Exit 218, GA Hwy 20. Please choose which route to take based on where you would like to park on property, because fans will be directed to a certain lot based on which
way they enter the speedway. Trams, shuttle buses and sidewalks will allow fans to get to their seats easily regardless of where they park on property. Be advised that the direction fans enter speedway property is the same direction they will exit.
ENTERING THE SPEEDWAY:
From Hwy. 19/41: FROM THE NORTH: Those traveling from the North (traveling southbound on Hwy. 19/41) will be directed to parking lots on the north side of the
property and should utilize Speedway Blvd.
Those traveling south on Hwy. 19/41 need to be in the right lane and will turn right at Speedway Boulevard and park in the parking lots off of Speedway Blvd. Those with vehicle credentials need to stay in the left lane and enter the speedway just south of the main entrance at entrance E or at entrance G off of Richard Petty Blvd.
FROM THE SOUTH: Those traveling in from the South (traveling northbound on Hwy. 19/41 from Griffin) will turn at main speedway entrance and will be directed to the blue parking lot.
From Hwy. 20: Those traveling in on Hwy. 20 will be directed to parking lots on the south side of the property.
EXITING THE SPEEDWAY: Fans will leave the same way they came in. If they entered from the North, they will be directed northbound. Those who enter from the South will be directed out on the same roads. For up-to-the-minute traffic updates during race weekend, please contact the traffic command center directly at (770) 946-9761.
Georgia DOT urges travelers to call 511 for updated information about road/lane closures or construction projects. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, such as traffic conditions, incidents, lane closures, construction, and delays due to bad weather. Callers can also reach live operators to request assistance or report incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More information is available at www.511ga.org.(AMS PR)(10-20-2007)
- Atlanta Motor Speedway Offers Fans a Fat Deal with Fathead Wall Art: Fathead and Atlanta Motor Speedway have teamed up to offer fans one fat deal. For a limited time, fans can purchase a Winners Grandstand ticket ($100 Value) and a life-size NASCAR Fathead wall graphic ($100 value) for just $129, a savings of $71. Fans can watch the race from Turn One at Atlanta Motor Speedway and take their favorite driver or race car home with a Fathead. A bold, colorful, life-size wall graphic of sports and entertainment stars, a Fathead is a life-size high-resolution vinyl graphic that has a special reusable adhesive backing that enables it to be moved from wall to wall. To order, call the AMS Ticket Office at 1-877-9-AMS-TIX and ask for the "Fathead Ticket Special".(AMS PR)(10-19-2007)
- Atlanta offers two days of Nextel Cup Action Free to race ticketholders: Dale Earnhardt Jr. is expected to test the #88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevy during a two-day Car Of Tomorrow test at Atlanta Motor Speedway and track officials will give fans the opportunity to be the first to see him on the track in his new ride. Earnhardt Jr. and his new #88 crew are one of up to 50 teams expected to participate in the full two-day test on Oct. 29 and 30 following the Pep Boys Auto 500 Nextel Cup race. Fans who present a ticket stub from the Oct. 28 event will be granted free admission to both days of the test. Gate 14 in the Earnhardt Grandstand will open with the start of testing at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Fans in attendance will also have an opportunity to register to win guided garage tours and other prizes each day of the test. Tickets to the Pep Boys Auto 500 event weekend, including
Friday, Oct. 26 Georgia-Pacific Qualifying night and the Oct. 27 EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 200 Craftsman Truck Series event are available by contacting the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX or online at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(10-18-2007)
- World Famous Jet Dragster Soars in to Atlanta Motor Speedway: Atlanta Motor Speedway's pit road is usually reserved for high-powered drag cars and NEXTEL Cup stock cars, but it will resemble the flight deck of an aircraft carrier on Friday evening, Oct. 26 when the "F-16 Viper" jet dragster scorches down pit road. The jet engine-powered dragster will make its first pass immediately following Georgia-Pacific Nextel Cup Qualifying, traveling the length of a football field in just over one second, to kick-off the season championship round of the Castrol GTX Friday Night Drag bracket racing. The jet dragster will perform a second run after the conclusion of the final drag race. The dragster, which produces a 30-foot flame and rides on Nextel Cup tires, uses a General Electric engine creating 6,000 pounds of thrust and 5,700 horsepower; more horsepower than the first three rows of the starting line-up in the Sunday, Oct. 28 Pep Boys Auto 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race. Admission to watch the final round of the Castrol GTX Friday Night Drags
Championship Bracket Race and the jet-powered dragster is included with the purchase of a ticket to Georgia-Pacific Nextel Cup Qualifying. Tickets are just $20 for the entire evening and can be obtained by calling the AMS ticket office at 1-877-9-AMS-TIX, or by visiting www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(10-18-2007)
- Pre- Pit Passes at Atlanta: With Atlanta Motor Speedway's pre-race pit passes, fans don't have to be a crew member for a Nextel Cup race team to go behind the scenes during the Oct. 26-28 Pep Boys Auto 500 race weekend. With a pre-race pit pass, fans can stroll the pit area and watch NASCAR's top drivers and crews as they participate in the fastest qualifying session in NASCAR on Friday night, Oct. 26. A Georgia-Pacific Qualifying night pre-race pit pass is just $75. If being behind the scenes on Friday only isn't enough action, fans can be part of the pre-race action all weekend. The Friday-Sunday pre-race pit pass is just $125 and allows fans to see the spectacle of Georgia-Pacific Qualifying,
the Saturday Oct. 27 EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 200 Craftsman Truck Series race and the Pep Boys Auto 500 Nextel Cup race. For more information, visit: www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(10-16-2007)
- Kobalt Tools Renews Sponsorship of March Nextel Cup Race at Atlanta: Kobalt Tools has renewed its event entitlement sponsorship of the 2008 spring race weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The Kobalt Tools 500 Sprint Cup race will serve as the marquee event during the March 7-9 triple-header weekend that also includes the Nationwide Series and the Truck Series.(AMS PR)(10-13-2007)
- Jeff Gordon Named Atlanta Grand Marshal with Richard Petty serving as Honorary Starter: Commemorating the 15th anniversary of what many call the single greatest race in NASCAR history, Jeff Gordon will serve as the Grand Marshal for the Oct. 28 Pep Boys Auto 500 Nextel Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, giving the command for the drivers to start their engines. Joining Gordon in pre-race honors, Richard Petty has been named as the race's honorary starter, waving the green flag and signaling the start of the race. The fall race at AMS on Nov. 15, 1992, saw seven-time Cup Series champion Richard Petty take the checkered flag for the final time in his long, storied career and 21-year-old rookie driver Jeff Gordon take the green flag for his first start in a Nextel Cup Series event. In recognition of his 15th anniversary in the Nextel Cup Series and his 31st start at AMS, Gordon will give the infamous command, "Gentlemen, start your engines," prior to the start of the Pep Boys Auto 500. Adding to the fanfare of Petty's last ride, the championship points battle came down to a mere 10-point deficit with eventual champion Alan Kulwicki beating Bill Elliott for the title. Petty's day ended with a fiery crash on lap 95, but he came back to complete the
final three laps, eventually taking the checkered flag. While Petty's career ended, Jeff Gordon was just shifting out of first gear. To date, the California native has earned 79
victories, including four at AMS, 310 top-10 finishes and four championships in NASCAR's elite series. To see Petty and Gordon get the Pep Boys Auto 500 started, fans can purchase tickets by calling 877-9-AMS-TIX (877-926-7849), 770-946-4211 or by visiting www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(Atlanta Motor Speedway PR)(10-4-2007)
- Pit Passes at Atlanta: With Atlanta Motor Speedway's pre-race pit passes, fans don't have to be a crew member for a Nextel Cup race team to go behind the scenes during the Oct. 26-28 Pep Boys Auto 500 race weekend. With a pre-race pit pass, fans can stroll the pit area and watch NASCAR's top drivers and crews as they participate in the fastest qualifying session in NASCAR on Friday night, Oct. 26. A Georgia-Pacific Qualifying night pre-race pit pass is just $75. Like the Friday only pre-race pit pass, the three-day pass grants access to the pit area and garage entrance until 30 minutes prior to the event. Fans must be at least 14-years-old and have appropriate attire in accordance with NASCAR issued guidelines to enter the pit area. No shorts, skirts, sleeveless shirts or open-toed shoes are permitted in the pit area at anytime. Pre-race pit passes are not good for gate admittance and must be accompanied by a grandstand ticket. Quantities are limited so fans are encouraged to reserve their pass in advance. To purchase race tickets or pre-race pit passes to the Pep Boys Auto 500 race weekend, fans can call 877-9-AMS-TIX (877-926-7849), 770-946-4211 or visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(9-28-2007)
- By the Numbers at Atlanta Motor Speedway: In any professional sport, statistics, facts and figures dominate fill the annals and NASCAR is no different. Throughout its nearly 50-year existence, Atlanta Motor Speedway has played host to some of the sports most memorable moments and milestones. Below is a numerical look at some interesting historical feats, facts and figures at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
.006 seconds: Margin of victory for Kevin Harvick over Jeff Gordon in the spring 2001 race at Atlanta Motor Speedway
3 hours, 3 minutes, 3 seconds in the #3 Chevrolet: Dale Earnhardt's record time for a 500-mile Cup race at AMS on November 12, 1995
9: Of the 12 drivers in the 2007 Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup championship are driving Chevrolets
24: Degrees of banking in turns at Atlanta Motor Speedway
34: Number of victories for Chevrolet, the most among any manufacturer at Atlanta Motor Speedway
41: Different winners in Atlanta Motor Speedway NEXTEL Cup racing history
45: Record number of lead changes in the fall NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race in 1982
66: Number of AMS starts for Richard Petty, the record for all drivers at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Dave Marcis is second with 60 starts
133.87 mph: Pole speed for the July 31, 1960 Dixie 300, the inaugural NASCAR race at AMS. Fireball Roberts sat on the pole and won the race
870: Total acreage at Atlanta Motor Speedway
1,320 feet: Total length of pit road at Atlanta Motor Speedway
$2,843,584: Career NEXTEL Cup winnings for Bobby Labonte at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the most among all drivers
History will be made this October during the Pep Boys Auto 500 on Oct. 28 and fans can witness the action by calling the AMS ticket office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX, (770) 946-4211, or by visiting www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(9-27-2007)
- Atlanta's Club One Offers Fans Unforgettable Race Day Experience: Fans looking for a truly unique seating option during Atlanta Motor Speedway's Oct. 26-28 Pep
Boys Auto 500 Nextel Cup race weekend need to look no further than Club One, AMS' luxury seating option. A large public suite situated high atop the Winners Grandstand, Club One features a premium bar and menu, a 'Sight and Sound' observation deck located on the roof and 65 video screens with quality sound to bring the sights and sounds of the race even closer. Club One patrons also receive pre-race pit passes, direct elevator access from the concourse level and an excellent view of the entire track, including pit road. Exclusive Club One parking is also available as well as a Club One RV parking area reserved for Club One patrons. Fans interested in Club One can contact the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at 770-946-4211 or visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(9-13-2007)
- Limited Number of Camping Options Still Available for Atlanta Motor Speedway's: A number of camping options are available for Atlanta Motor Speedway's Oct. 26-28 Pep Boys Auto 500 Nextel Cup Series race weekend. Camping spaces remain, in small quantity, in the Mid-State Family Campground, including dry RV spaces. A limited number of camping spaces in the East Turn, Ragu First Turn, and Legends camping lots are available as well. Because of the limited quantities available, fans interested in purchasing a camping space are encouraged to act quickly. In addition to reserved camping opportunities at AMS, unreserved camping will also be available during the Pep Boys Auto 500 event weekend. Still available in a very limited quantity are RV parking spots in the Trackside Terrace lot. Fans who purchase a remaining spot in the Trackside Terrace section will receive 10 admission tickets to a private viewing terrace that overlooks the backstretch of the 1.54-mile quad-oval for the entire weekend. The Trackside Terrace RV parking area not only offers a paved premium parking spot, it also comes equipped with water, electrical and sewer connections for RVs. Camping spaces, as well as tickets to the Pep Boys Auto 500 race weekend, can be purchased by calling 770-946-4211, 877-9-AMS-TIX (1-877-926-7849), or online at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(9-10-2007)
- Ticket Packages available for Atlanta Fall races: Atlanta Motor Speedway has three ticket packages available for fans wanting more bang for their buck during the Oct. 26-28 Pep Boys Auto 500 Nextel Cup Series race weekend. Starting at just $88, fans can purchase a weekend ticket package to five race events at AMS including the qualifying
session during Georgia-Pacific Nextel Cup qualifying under the lights on Friday, Oct. 26. Immediately following Friday's qualifying session, the divisional championship bracket races for the Castrol GTX Friday Night Drags will take place as championship contending cars tear down Atlanta Motor Speedway's new eighth-mile pit road drag strip. On Saturday, Oct. 27, the trucks race in the EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 200 Craftsman Truck Series race. Following the EasyCare 200 Craftsman Truck Series race, the Thunder Ring, AMS' frontstretch quarter-mile oval, will be the center of attention as drivers ranging in age from 8 to 70 will test their skill in Bandoleros, Legends cars and Thunder Roadsters around the quarter-mile track at AMS. Sunday, Oct. 28 will feature the Nextel Cup Series race in the Pep Boys Auto 500. Military packages are also being offered for the October race weekend. Members of America's armed forces can enjoy Saturday and Sunday's action for just $65 and all three days for just $75 with their military identification. For more information on seating options at Atlanta Motor Speedway, fans can contact the AMS ticket office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX, (770) 946-4211 or at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com/(AMS PR)(9-3-2007)
- Pep Boys to be Title sponsor of Atlanta's Oct Cup race: The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack, the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced today that it will be the title sponsor for Atlanta Motor Speedway’s (AMS) 500-mile Nextel Cup Series race on Sunday, October 28. The event will be officially known as the Pep Boys Auto 500. As the headline event for the October 26-28 race weekend.(AMS PR)(8-9-2007)
- Atlanta October Race Tickets on Sale Now: Atlanta Motor Speedway's Georgia 500 race weekend tickets are on sale now. The race weekend, held October 26-28, 2007, will provide fans with three days of heart-pounding NASCAR racing excitement. Single-day Nextel Cup tickets start at just $60 and weekend packages start at $88. Fans can purchase tickets by calling the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at (770) 946-4211, or (877) 9-AMS-TIX, by visiting www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(3-30-2007)
- Cancer Screening at AMS: With the recent passing of NASCAR driver Bobby Hamilton from head and neck cancer, this terrible killer is all too relevant. Now Atlanta Motor Speedway is teaming with the Yul Brynner Foundation in honor of Bobby Hamilton to help race fans with free early screening for this devastating disease, which kills more than 15,000 people each year. It will be the second year for the screening at AMS, with six private screening rooms available in the corporate display area in front of Atlanta Motor Speedway. The screening rooms will be open Saturday from 8:30am to 3:00pm and will be manned by doctors and nurses. Last year, head and neck specialists screened more than 200 race fans at AMS, catching many pre-malignant lesions and even some early cancers.(AMS Pit Notes)(3-17-2007)
- Atlanta Weekend March 16-18 Traffic Plan: Due to this weekend's Kobalt Tools 500 race events at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the south side of Atlanta will experience especially heavy traffic flow throughout the weekend. Traffic is expected to be heaviest during
the Friday evening rush hour, as fans head to the track for Georgia Power Qualifying Night, and after 8 a.m. on Sunday (March 18) for the
Kobalt Tools 500. Fans are encouraged to leave early to avoid the rush of traffic expected to reach the race track around 8 a.m. All racetrack-bound roads, especially Hwys.19/41 and Hwy. 20 (Bruton Smith Parkway) will have heavy traffic. For its fans, Atlanta Motor Speedway provides a free shuttle and tram service from all parking lots to each gate. Fans will be shuttled to their seat regardless of where they park.
Basic Traffic Plan for the Kobalt Tools 500 weekend (March 16-18): Fans have a choice of which major route to take, either Hwy. 19/41 or
Hwy. 20 from I-75 southbound. I-75 northbound race fans can exit at either Exit 212 Hampton-Locust Grove Road or Exit 212, Hwy 20. Please choose which route to take based on where you would like to park on property, because fans will be directed to a certain lot based on which way they enter the speedway. Trams, shuttle buses and sidewalks will allow fans to get to their seats easily regardless of where they park on property. Be advised that the direction fans enter speedway property is the same direction they will exit.
Entering the Speedway: From Hwy. 19/41: From the North: Those traveling from the North (traveling southbound on Hwy. 19/41) will be directed to parking lots on the north side of the property and should utilize Speedway Blvd.
Those traveling south on Hwy. 19/41 need to be in the right lane and will turn right at Speedway Boulevard and park in the parking lots off of Speedway Blvd. Those with vehicle credentials need to stay in the left lane and enter the speedway at Entrance G off of Richard
Petty Blvd. From the South: Those traveling in from the South (traveling northbound on Hwy. 19/41 from Griffin) will turn at main speedway entrance and will be directed to parking lots.
From Hwy. 20: Those traveling in on Hwy. 20 will be directed to parking lots on the south side of the property.
For those interested, GRTA will provide express bus service from Avalon Park in McDonough, off I-75 exit 218. Turn right at exit
218, Turn left at the first stop light and Avalon park is located on the left. This express bus service will have a bus depart at 11 a.m., 12
p.m. and 1 p.m. and end two hours after the conclusion of the Kobalt Tools 500.
Fans will leave the same way they came in. If they entered from the North, they will be directed to northbound. Those who enter from the
South will be directed out on the same roads. Only Buses Will Be Allowed To Exit at Entrance E - No Car Traffic Allowed.(AMS PR)(3-16-2007)
- Governor Perdue Celebrates Atlanta Motor Speedway Day: Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue and Sen. John Douglas hosted the
fifth annual Atlanta Motor Speedway Day Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol. The function included Cup champion and ESPN analyst Rusty Wallace, Cup drivers Kevin Harvick and David Ragan, Busch driver Steve Wallace, Craftsman Truck drivers Bill Lester, Chase Miller, Joey Clanton and Truck team owner Billy Ballew. Fans in attendance were treated to a parade lap around the State Capitol that saw Gov. Perdue, Harvick and Wallace turn laps on the streets of Downtown Atlanta in Nextel Cup style stock cars.(AMS PR)(3-16-2007)
- Georgia Governor to host March 15 Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at State Capitol: Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue and Sen. John Douglas will host the 5th annual Atlanta Motor Speedway Day on Thursday, March 15 at the Georgia State Capitol. Fans are invited and encouraged to attend and show their support for Atlanta's racing industry. Nextel Cup champion and ESPN analyst Rusty Wallace,
Cup drivers Kevin Harvick and David Ragan, Busch driver Steve Wallace and Craftsman Truck drivers Bill Lester, Chase Miller, Joey Clanton and owner Billy Ballew will be on hand for the day's festivities. The public is invited to attend this midway of activity which will include a fan zone of showcars on Mitchell Street outside the Capitol. Gov. Perdue will host a news conference at 11:45am/et outside the State Capitol. In addition to the NASCAR drivers, Gov. Perdue will show his support for the nationwide NASCAR Day on May 18, 2007.
Atlanta Motor Speedway's two Nextel Cup race weekends contribute an estimated $455 million annually to the Atlanta area economy.
Atlanta's races also attract fans from all 50 states and as many as a dozen nations, while another 10 million fans tune in worldwide.(AMS PR)(3-14-2007)
- Spectacular Pre-Race Show Planned for Kobalt Tools 500: When country music sensation Darryl Worley performs a concert, it is typically followed by roaring applause, but Worley will have a different encore when he performs a pre-race concert for the Sunday, March 18 Kobalt Tools 500 Nextel Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Immediately following Worley's concert, FOX television
racing analyst and former NASCAR crew chief Jeff Hammond will be delivered to the AMS infield dangling 50-feet below a Black Hawk
Helicopter as part of a tribute to America's servicemen and women and in particular, 12 Special Operations Forces Warriors that have recently served in the Middle-East. Also included in the exhibition, conducted by the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, headquartered at MacDill Air Force base in Florida, will be two Little Bird and two Black Hawk helicopters. In addition, 12 U.S. Army Black Dagger skydivers and a Chinook helicopter will offload the official Atlanta Motor Speedway pace car in the infield.
Adding to the pre-race festivities, Oscar winning screenwriter, director and actor Quentin Tarantino and Hollywood actor Kurt Russell will be on-hand interacting with fans prior to the race to promote their upcoming movie "Grind House." For just $1, fans can have their picture taken with Tarantino and Russell. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Speedway Children's Charities.
Great seats are still available for the entire Kobalt Tools 500 Nextel Cup race weekend, including the Nicorette 300 Busch Series race, the American Commercial Lines 200 Craftsman Truck race and Georgia Power Nextel Cup Qualifying. Tickets can be obtained by calling the
Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at (877)-9-AMS-TIX or visiting www.atlantamotorspeedway.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate, the day of the event.(AMS PR)(3-14-2007)
- Limited Trackside Terrace RV Parking Spaces Still Available at AMS: Still available in very limited quantity are trackside RV parking spots overlooking the backstretch of the 1.54-mile quad-oval. The Trackside Terrace RV parking area not only offers a paved premium parking spot, it also comes equipped with water, electric and sewer connections for RVs. Fans interested in purchasing a Trackside Terrace RV parking spot can contact the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX, or visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(3-15-2007)
- Atlanta Announces Record Purse for Kobalt Tools 500 Weekend: NASCAR drivers competing in the March 18 Kobalt Tools 500, the March 17 Nicorette 300 and the March 16 American Commercial Lines 200 Craftsman Truck Series races at Atlanta Motor Speedway will be battling for nearly $7 million in posted prize money. The awards for the Nextel Cup, Busch and Craftsman
Truck Series events are part of a $6,609,084 purse announced for the three days of racing that comprise the March 16-18 Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend schedule of events. The weekend will kick off Friday night, March 16 with Georgia Power Nextel Cup Qualifying night, immediately followed by the American Commercial Line 200 Craftsman Truck Series race, where the tough trucks of NASCAR will battle for more than half a million dollars. Racing action will heat up on Saturday, March 17 when the Busch Series regulars try and beat select Nextel Cup drivers in the Nicorette 300, with $1,115,577 up for grabs. On Sunday, the stars of the Nextel Cup series will take on the high banks at Atlanta Motor Speedway in the Kobalt Tools 500, racing for a record purse of $4,957,097. Great seats are still available for the Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend, March 16-18. Contact the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office by calling 877-9-AMS-TIX (877-926-7849), 770-946-4211 or by visiting www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(3-3-2007)
- Nicorette 300 Busch Series Race at Atlanta dedicated to BP: The Nicorette 300 Busch Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 17th will be dedicated in memory of NASCAR legend Benny Parsons (1941-2007). In celebration of "BP", the Parsons family will be honored and recognized as Grand Marshals of the Nicorette 300. Parsons' brother, Phil Parsons, a former Cup driver and current Speed TV broadcaster will represent the family at the race serving as Grand Marshal. In 2006, Benny Parsons was one of six NASCAR legends to serve as Grand Marshals of the Nicorette 300 alongside Richard Petty, David Pearson, Ned Jarrett, Buddy Baker, and Donnie Allison. Parsons, a supporter of Nicorette's NASCAR smoking cessation programs, was a former smoker himself and had recently accepted an invitation by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare to serve as Grand Marshal for the 2007 Nicorette 300. The Nicorette 300 is the only NASCAR race to ever be sponsored by a smoking cessation product. To honor Parsons' life, fans attending the Nicorette 300 will take part in a "Celebration of BP" during pre-race ceremonies. Nextel Vision will air a special video montage featuring highlights from Parson's racing and broadcasting career as well as memories from many of his friends within NASCAR. NASCAR Nextel Cup, Busch, and Craftsman Truck Series racecars will carry a special "BP-72" contingency sticker throughout the Nicorette 300 weekend to remember Parsons and his car number "72." Tickets to the Nicorette 300 NASCAR Busch Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway are available. To order tickets, call (877) 9-AMS-TIX (877-926-7849) or order on-line at atlantamotorspeedway.com.(Lighthouse Marketing PR)(2-28-2007)
- Thunder Track Rally at AMS: S&S Cycle, Inc. and Green Flag Marketing, LLC have teamed up to bring "Thunder Track Rally" to Atlanta March 16-18, 2007 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This first-time event will be one in a series bringing motorcycle riders together with Nextel Cup races. Rally riders can purchase premium ticket packages to the Nextel Cup Series event weekend that includes race tickets, a caravan to Atlanta Motor Speedway, special entrance to the "Thunder Track Rally" hospitality tent, live entertainment, celebrity appearances, food vendors, and more. Packages also include Rally souvenirs (embroidered patch, helmet decal, and hat pin) and secure motorcycle parking. A one-day ticket package is available and includes tickets to the Kobalt Tools 500 Nextel Cup race on Sunday, March 18. Two-day ticket packages are also available and include tickets to the Busch Series Nicorette 300 on Saturday, March 17. For more information visit www.thundertrackrally.com.(PR)(2-28-2007)
- Four Tickets for One Low Price at Atlanta: Atlanta Motor Speedway has three spectacular ticket packages available for fans wanting more bang for their buck during the March 16-18 Kobalt Tools 500 Nextel Cup Series race weekend. Starting at just $88, fans can purchase a ticket to all four events at AMS including Georgia Power Nextel Cup qualifying under the lights on Friday, March 16. Immediately following the fastest qualifying session in NASCAR, the toughest trucks on the planet will hit the track for the American Commercial Lines 200 Craftsman Truck Series race. Single day tickets are available, as well as several weekend packages. Other options include the Winners Grandstand in Turn One which provides fans an excellent view of the frontstretch, the exit of pit road and the entrance of Turn One. Sitting high atop the Winners Grandstand is Club One, a club-type atmosphere providing fans with a truly one-of-a-kind racing experience in a climate-controlled environment. Club One offers a premium menu, bar, theatre-style seating and a sight and sound observation deck on the roof for fans wanting to experience the race action outdoors. For more information on seating options at Atlanta Motor Speedway, fans can contact the AMS ticket office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX, (770) 946-4211, at atlantamotorspeedway.com or through an authorized Ticketmaster retail outlet.(AMS PR)(2-5-2007)
- Camping Options Still Available At Atlanta: Camping options are still available for Atlanta Motor Speedway's March 16-18 Kobalt Tools 500 Nextel Cup Series race weekend, including a limited number of infield camping spaces. Tent camping spaces remain, in small quantity, on the infield in the High Speed Corral between Turns One and Two. Additionally, camping spaces remain in the East Turn, Ragu First Turn, Club One and Mid-State Family camping lots, outside of the AMS infield. Because of the limited quantities available, fans interested in purchasing a camping space are encouraged to act quickly. In addition to reserved camping opportunities at AMS, unreserved camping will also be available during the Kobalt Tools 500 event weekend. New for 2007, AMS now has an additional reserved camping lot located off Speedway Boulevard. Infield camping spaces, as well as tickets to the Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend, can be purchased by calling 770-946-4211, 877-9-AMS-TIX (1-877-926-7849), or online at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(2-4-2007)
- Atlanta Motor Speedway's Lap Sponsorship Packages Available: In one of the most exclusive ticket specials offered by Atlanta Motor Speedway, 325 lucky fans have a chance to put their name on a lap during the March 18 Kobalt Tools 500 Nextel Cup race. With Atlanta Motor Speedway's lap sponsorship packages, fans select a lap to sponsor in the Kobalt Tools 500 and in return will have their name and lap number published in the race program if purchased before the printing deadline of February 16. In addition, lap sponsors will receive a commemorative certificate of their lap, as well as two tickets to March 16 Georgia Power qualifying night followed by the American Commercial Lines 200 Craftsman Truck Series race and the Nicorette 300 Busch Series race on Saturday, March 17.
Lap sponsors also receive two coveted pre-race pit passes, allowing race fans ages 14 and over access to the sights and sounds of race morning. The pit area is open at select times Friday through Sunday and close 45 minutes before race time. For just $300, the lap sponsorship promises race fans memories of a lifetime, two great races and an up-close view of the weekend's pit action. Lap sponsorships and other great ticket packages for the Kobalt Tools 500 weekend can be purchased by calling the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at (770) 946-4211, (877) 9-AMS-TIX.(AMS PR)(1-29-2007)
- American Commercial Lines to sponsor Atlanta race: Atlanta Motor Speedway officials have announced that American Commercial Lines, an industry leader in marine transportation and manufacturing, will sponsor the speedway's Friday night March 16 Craftsman Truck Series race[9:00 pm/et]. The race, which will be held during the March 16-18 Nextel Cup race weekend, will be officially known as the American Commercial Lines 200. American Commercial Lines is one of the largest and most diversified marine transportation and manufacturing companies in the United States with more than 2,600 employees. The company has been operating on the United States Inland Waterways System since 1915.(Atlanta Motor Speedway PR)(1-29-2007)
- Kobalt Tools to sponsor Cup race at Atlanta in March: Kobalt, an industry frontrunner in mechanics' tools available exclusively at Lowe's, will sponsor the 500-mile Nextel Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 18, 2007. The race, held during the March 16-18 Nextel Cup race weekend, will be officially known as the Kobalt Tools 500. Starting at 2:00pm/et. "Bringing the Kobalt brand to life through our relationship with NASCAR, Team Lowe's Racing, and of course our partner Speedway Motorsports, Inc., is such an exciting opportunity for Lowe's," said Bob Gfeller, Lowe's senior vice president of marketing and advertising. "Lowe's will position the Kobalt Tools brand prominently beginning this March in Atlanta with a multi-month marketing program to drive awareness
and trial of all Kobalt products sold at Lowe's. Beginning with the Kobalt Tools 500 followed by other events connected to racing through
the Memorial Day weekend races at Lowe's Motor Speedway, we look forward to working with Speedway Motorsports to make the most of these activities for NASCAR racing fans." In conjunction with the race sponsorship, Jimmie Johnson and the Lowe's Racing Team will debut the #48 Kolbat Tools Chevy during the Atlanta race weekend [doesn't say if it is for the Busch or Cup race](AMS PR)(1-25-2007)
- Extended Ticket Office Hours for Atlanta 500 Race Weekend: The Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office has extended their office hours in preparation for the Atlanta 500 race weekend, March 16-18. In addition to standard office hours (8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday), the ticket office will be open Saturdays (9am to 5pm) and Sundays (1pm to 5pm). During the week of the Atlanta 500, fans will be able to purchase tickets from 8am to 6pm, as well. Tickets can be purchased by calling the ticket office at (770) 946-4211, or (877) 9-AMS-TIX. Tickets and additional information is available at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS PR)(1-18-2007)
- Speedway Motorsports distributes to Speedway Children's Charities:
Atlanta: The Atlanta chapter of Speedway Children's Charities presented more than $212,000 to 22 area charities at the annual holiday celebration on Tuesday, Dec 5th. This year's total donation amount is an increase of more than $30,000 from last year. Representatives from each charity, including children who benefit directly from the Speedway Children's Charities' grants attended.(AMS Site)
Speedway Children's Charities is the primary charitable arm of Speedway Motorsports, Inc., which owns and operates Infineon Raceway. Speedway Children's Charities is a non-profit organization with the purpose of raising funds to be distributed to qualified children's organizations. Founded in 1984 by Bruton Smith, chairman of Speedway Motorsports Inc., Speedway Children's Charities originated at Lowe's Motor Speedway in North Carolina. Fifty-five youth groups will receive funding from Speedway Children's Charities in 2006.(12-8-2006)
- Elliott Grandstand Unveiled at Atlanta Motor Speedway: Bill Elliott's name already fills the Atlanta Motor Speedway and NASCAR record books, and today, speedway officials have made Elliott a more permanent fixture at AMS. To commemorate Elliott's 30 years of racing at AMS, speedway officials today announced that the facility's East Turn Grandstand will be renamed the Elliott Grandstand in honor of Elliott's and his family's contributions to the sport. Ellliott's career includes six victories, five pole positions and 20 top-10 finishes at AMS. The 1988 Nextel Cup Series champion will be making his 57th start on Sunday, October 29 in the Bass Pro Shops 500. Elliott, who has been voted "Most Popular Driver" by the fans an astounding 16 times, calls Atlanta his home track.(AMS PR)(10-28-2006)
- Elaborate Changes Unveiled at Atlanta: Atlanta Motor Speedway announced three major facility additions that will be in place for the October 27-29 Bass Pro Shops 500 race weekend. More than 13,000 new grandstand seats will be added in the newly created Winners Grandstand, located at the Turn One end of the front straightaway. The new grandstand will feature more than 7,700 comfortable, individual style chair seats with drink holders and an additional 5,300 bench style seats. The chairback seats will be available for purchase annually for $495, including all six days both NEXTEL Cup race weekends and the bench seats will be available on an event by event basis. Also being added is a new luxury seating opportunity called "Club One." Members of Club One will enjoy an extraordinary, climate controlled view of the state-of-the-art facility and heart-pounding on-track action from comfortable theater-style seating. The premium 'Chef's Choice' menu and bar will add to the unique experience. Club One will offer a rooftop 'Sight and Sound' observation deck for members to bask in the sun while being enveloped in the race day spectacle. Approximately 1,000 Club One seats will be sold as an annual package for just $1,595 each. Fans will receive a parking pass in a designated Club One parking lot with four Club One tickets. Club One purchasers will also have the first option to purchase one of 30 new reserved motorcoach parking spaces below Club One.
In a continued effort to meet the increased demands for trackside camping, track officials are adding a new upscale Trackside Terrace
Camping section, along the backstretch, featuring more than 90 motorcoach parking spaces. All spaces in the Trackside Terrace Camping section will have full water, electricity and sewer hookups. For more information about the new additions at Atlanta Motor Speedway or to purchase tickets or camping spaces, fans may call (877) 9-AMS-TIX (877-926-7849), (770) 946-4211, or visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.(AMS Site/PR)(3-2-2006)
