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Atlanta purse

"Additional bonus awards from Winston and Unocal have pushed the purse for the 38th annual NAPA 500 on Sunday Nov. 16 above $2 million for the first time in Atlanta Motor Speedway history."(NASCAR Online)(11-8-97)...
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Goodyear looking into Atlanta problems

"Goodyear engineers are still searching for answers to the high-speed problems that Atlanta's new asphalt has suddenly posed for the season finale, and more computer analysis runs are on tap this week. One option is for NASCAR to raise the rear spoiler to slow speeds...
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Restrictor plats for Atlanta?

"NASCAR's Mike Helton says he is considering ordering engine restrictor plates for the Nov. 16 race at Bruton Smith's (Atlanta)track. 'Maybe,' says Helton of the plate option, certain to be a controversial move if NASCAR goes through with it.", more testing at Atlanta...
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Atlanta open house

"The newly remodeled Atlanta Motor Speedway is taking advantage of the fact that many race fans will be heading through Atlanta to nearby Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway next weekend. AMS, which has added a trioval and flip-flopped the track, is holding an open house...