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All-new Atlanta Motor Speedway quickly taking shape

All-new Atlanta Motor Speedway quickly taking shape

July 29, 2021
Things happen fast at a racetrack, so it’s no surprise that a lot has changed at Atlanta Motor Speedway in just 18 days

QuikTrip, Folds of Honor return to sponsor first Cup race on all-new AMS in 2022

QuikTrip, Folds of Honor return to sponsor first Cup race on all-new AMS in 2022

July 27, 2021
QuikTrip and its partner, Folds of Honor, will sponsor a race at Atlanta Motor Speedway for the eighth consecutive year

Kyle Busch Blasts Atlanta Reconfiguration

Kyle Busch Blasts Atlanta Reconfiguration

July 11, 2021
Labeling the reconfiguration of Atlanta Motor Speedway as brainless, an angry Kyle Busch vociferously joined a chorus of NASCAR stars miffed they weren’t consulted about the 1.54-mile oval’s makeover

Atlanta Motor Speedway, Georgia Department of Health & Walmart Giving Free COVID-19 Vaccinations This Weekend

Atlanta Motor Speedway, Georgia Department of Health & Walmart Giving Free COVID-19 Vaccinations This Weekend

July 9, 2021
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is teaming up with Atlanta Motor Speedway for Sunday’s pre-race concert ahead of the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart

10 Minority Owned Small Businesses to Receive $10,000 Grants At Atlanta Motor Speedway

10 Minority Owned Small Businesses to Receive $10,000 Grants At Atlanta Motor Speedway

July 8, 2021
In advance of the NASCAR Quaker State 400, Fiserv and Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 42 NASCAR Clover® Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series – are teaming up to present 10 local minority owned small businesses with $10,000 grants

Walmart pilot program will bring the goods to Atlanta race fans

Walmart pilot program will bring the goods to Atlanta race fans

July 7, 2021
Walmart is making it easy for race fans camping at Atlanta Motor Speedway to keep their campsite stocked with all their race weekend needs

Speedway Motorsports to Create Next Generation Atlanta Motor Speedway with Historic Track Reprofile

Speedway Motorsports to Create Next Generation Atlanta Motor Speedway with Historic Track Reprofile

July 6, 2021
Following the July 11 Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart, AMS will break ground on a historic project to create the next generation of Atlanta Motor Speedway and a first-of-its-kind, all-new race experience in 2022

Atlanta Motor Speedway announces pre-race dignitaries

Atlanta Motor Speedway announces pre-race dignitaries

July 5, 2021
Before stock car racing’s best hit the track, several dignitaries will get fans and racers alike ready for NASCAR racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Jeb Burton Headlines Camper Appreciation Party at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Jeb Burton Headlines Camper Appreciation Party at Atlanta Motor Speedway

July 1, 2021
As the NASCAR weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway kicks off, AMS campers will enjoy a free meal and a great time during the speedway’s first Camper Appreciation Party on Friday, July 9

Atlanta Motor Speedway Honoring NASCAR Champions from Georgia in July

Atlanta Motor Speedway Honoring NASCAR Champions from Georgia in July

June 22, 2021
Atlanta Motor Speedway will honor Georgia’s NASCAR Cup Series champions – including Dawsonville native and 2020 Cup Series champion Chase Elliott – starting with the July 10-11 Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart weekend

BRELAND is Atlanta Pre-Race Concert

BRELAND is Atlanta Pre-Race Concert

June 18, 2021
Breakout star BRELAND will get race fans revved up for the Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart with a live concert on the pre-race stage at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 11

Credit Karma Money Sponsoring July Xfinity Race at Atlanta

Credit Karma Money Sponsoring July Xfinity Race at Atlanta

June 8, 2021
Speedway Motorsports today announced a new sponsorship and advertising package partnership with Credit Karma Money™, a single destination within Credit Karma for spending and saving

Drive your car around Atlanta Motor Speedway during “Laps for Dad”

Drive your car around Atlanta Motor Speedway during “Laps for Dad”

June 1, 2021
Speedway Children’s Charities Atlanta is giving you a chance to give dad a Father’s Day gift he’ll never forget while helping local kids in need

Atlanta infield open to tent campers for July NASCAR weekend

Atlanta infield open to tent campers for July NASCAR weekend

May 24, 2021
One of the best places to experience NASCAR – inside Atlanta Motor Speedway’s oval as a pack of stock cars rumbles by – will be back open to tent and soft-sided pop-up campers during the July 10-11 Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart weekend

Atlanta Motor Speedway opens exterior tent campgrounds for July NASCAR weekend

Atlanta Motor Speedway opens exterior tent campgrounds for July NASCAR weekend

May 14, 2021
Atlanta Motor Speedway is reopening its tent campgrounds outside the track and welcoming tent campers back to the speedway for the July race weekend

Atlanta opening grandstands to full capacity for July NASCAR weekend

Atlanta opening grandstands to full capacity for July NASCAR weekend

April 30, 2021
Atlanta Motor Speedway is opening its grandstands to full capacity for the July 10-11 Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart NASCAR weekend

Grandstand tickets for Fr8Auctions 200 and EchoPark 250 doubleheader sold out

Grandstand tickets for Fr8Auctions 200 and EchoPark 250 doubleheader sold out

March 19, 2021
Grandstand seats for the March 20 Fr8Auctions 200 and EchoPark 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway are sold out

Fans can make the first laps of Atlanta’s race weekend to help kids in need

Fans can make the first laps of Atlanta’s race weekend to help kids in need

March 10, 2021
Before NASCAR’s best race for glory, Atlanta Motor Speedway is inviting fans to take the first laps of the race weekend and help children in need

Sunday grandstand tickets sold out for Atlanta’s March NASCAR weekend

Sunday grandstand tickets sold out for Atlanta’s March NASCAR weekend

March 8, 2021
Grandstand seats for the March 21 Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway are sold out

Jeff Foxworthy to perform prior to Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Jeff Foxworthy to perform prior to Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway

March 4, 2021
Georgia native Jeff Foxworthy is bringing his popular comedy act to Atlanta Motor Speedway with a pre-race performance on Sunday, March 21

Track Stats & Links

Track Specifications:
Track Length: 1.54 mile quad oval
Banking/Turn 1 & 2: 24 degrees
Banking/Turn 3 & 4: 24 degrees
Banking/Frontstretch: 5 degrees
Banking/Backstretch: 5 degrees
Frontstretch Length: 2,332 feet
Backstretch Length: 1,800 feet
Fuel Window: 50-55 laps
Grandstand Seating: 71,000
Last repave: 1997
Next repave: 2017
Opened: 1960

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