Preview - Atlanta Motor Speedway
INCLUDING Driver Appearances, Seating, Ticket Prices & Packages, Schedule, & More
1500 Tara Place, Hampton, GA 30228
Local Phone: 1-770-946-4211 Toll free: (877) 9-AMS-TIX, or (877) 926-7849.
RACE TRACK/TRAFFIC INFORMATION - WSB-AM 750 AM nd WKHX Kicks 101.5 FM.
Georgia DOT also urges travelers to call 511 for updated information about road/lane closures or construction projects. 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.
Atlanta Motor Speedway has added 10 videos with traffic information - Click Here
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.
The new four-lane Georgia Highway 20 is finished. Spanning approximately 8 miles from I-75 directly to the speedway will give fans a second major traffic corridor to the track and should have a significant impact on race day traffic flow. The Bruton Smith Parkway will run from Exit 218 off I-75 to the speedway. It joins Georgia Highway 19/41, which runs south from I-75 Exit 235, as the two main event traffic routes to Atlanta Motor Speedway. In preparation for the new Georgia Highway 20, Atlanta Motor Speedway officials have made many improvements to entrances and parking areas, including the addition of shuttle vehicle loops around the speedway and to on-property camping areas. Fans attending the upcoming race weekend are encouraged to follow the direction of speedway parking crews to parking areas and either ride the Nationwide shuttle vehicles or walk to their seating areas via new sidewalks surrounding the speedway.
UPDATE FROM US: For the first time ever, I can honestly say traffic was no big deal after the fall 2006 and both 2007 races. We left just 2 hours after the checkered flag and we sat in no traffic to get to I-75. I think the police and speedway officials finally have it figured out!
Getting there 2009
TRAVELING SOUTH:
I-75 South to Exit #235 (15 miles South of downtown Atlanta) and continue on U.S. Highway 19 & 41 for 15 miles. If traffic is backed up at Exit #235 travel South on I-75 to Exit #218. GA 20 West follow signs to Speedway. (15 miles)
TRAVELING NORTH:
I-75 North to Exit #205. GA 16 West into Griffin. U.S. Highway 19 & 41 North to Speedway.
I-75 North to Exit #218. GA 20 West to Speedway. I-75 North to Exit #205. GA 16 West into Griffin. U.S. Highway 19 & 41 North to Speedway. (20 miles)
I-75 to Exit #212. Hampton-Locust Grove Road West to GA 20. GA 20 to Speedway. (15 miles)
TIPS:
FROM JOANIE: As a local, I HIGHLY recommend using GA20 (I75, exit 218) to get to the track instead of hwy 19/41 (Tara Blvd) from exit 235. The traffic moves swiftly and the State troopers have it down to a near science.
UPDATE FROM A NICE FAN PBRED8 (THANKS): On race day coming From the north (Atlanta), avoid US 41/ Tara Blvd at all costs
2) One alternate is to stay on I-75 going south to Exit 205, GA 16 (Griffin/ Jackson) turn East on 16 to downtown Griffin and pick up US 41 in Griffin and proceed north to the track. The reverse is a good way out after the race.
3) Get off I-75 south @ the GA 85( 4 lane) exit just south of I-285 and proceed thru Riverdale to Fayetteville and turn SE on GA 92 to track (follow signs)
2009 ENTERING SPEEDWAY GROUNDS:
When approaching the Speedway from the south on US Highways 19 & 41, take Speedway Blvd. into the track. Stay in the right lane of US Highways 19 & 41 for Entrance A.
If heading north on Highways 19 & 41, use the Main Entrance of Richard Petty Blvd. Stay in the far left counterflow lane of US Highways 19 & 41.
2009 EXITING ROUTES: ( To I-75)
Take Speedway Blvd. to U.S. Highway 19 & 41 and head north. Continue north through Jonesboro to I-75 or head east on McDonough Road to I-75.
Fans can also take the Main exit of the Speedway and bear north or south on Highway 19 & 41. For those who head north on US Highway 19 & 41, pass through Jonesboro to I-75 or head east on McDonough Road to I-75. For those going south (right lane only) on US Highway 19 & 41, follow signs to Griffin and follow GA 16 to I-75.
For those exiting via Richard Petty Blvd., take US Highway 19 & 41 north or south. If heading north on US Highway 19 & 41, continue through Jonesboro to I-75 or head east at McDonough Road to I-75. Bearing south, take US Highway 19 & 41 and follow the signs to Griffin, then take GA 16 to I-75.
If exiting west on Richard Petty Blvd, take Woolsey Road and head West to GA 92 and bear north or south. Heading south, take GA 92 to US Highway 19 & 41 and follow the signs to Griffin, then take GA 16 to I-75. Heading north on GA 92, follow 92 to GA 85.
Atlanta - Xpress
NOT SURE IF IT IS RUNNING THIS YEAR: Races Scheduled at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sept. 3-4. Route 440 WILL NOT pick up at the Atlanta Motor Speedway on Thursday, Sept. 3, and Friday Sept. 4, because of scheduled races.Customers please go to the Clayton County Justice Center on U.S. 41 (Tara Boulevard) and board on the south side of the Justice Center.
Xpress will not operate on Monday, Sept. 7, the Labor Day Holiday.
PARKING AT ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Laidback Racing Tip: Do not park on Atlanta Speedway property unless you are directly in the parking lot on the front stretch. We do not care that it is free.
DO NOT PARK ON THE BACK STRETCH (unless you are going west)
OR IN THE TURNS.
This is where they funnel the infield traffic out of the infield and it is a cluster F*#%. You are better off looking at that detailed map and parking on the US Hwy or GA state road that will take you to the interstate you need to go home. Remember turn your car around to face the route you will take to leave the track. There are people parking fans in their yards along these roads for between $5.00 & $15.00.
RESERVED PARKING: Reserved parking for passenger cars is available for race weekend directly behind Champions Grandstand or Weaver Grandstand for $75 per event.
The entire speedway is surrounded by free parking if you are just there for the day.
Call the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office now at (770) 946-4211 to reserve your camping spaces.
MORE ON PARKING NEAR ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
All along Richard Petty Blvd. is free parking. It is easier to get out of Dodge after the race if you park along this road instead of heading into the parking lots. Many of the areas on the side of the road have enough room to tailgate next to your car. REMEMBER to turn your car around and park on the side of the road so you are heading out.
Also, even though there are signs all along Hwy 19/41 that have NO PARKING this goes out the window on race day. Fans park all along Hwy 19/41...didn't see one single parking ticket.
On Hwy 19/41 is Eagle's Landing Family Practice which is closed on the weekend. People parked there for free. This is almost right across from Richard Petty Blvd. and good if you are in the East Turn or sitting in turn 4. You won't get caught in much of the speedway parking traffic here
The First National Bank is right across from the main entrance which is also closed on the weekend. People parked there for free. Also there is a street across from the main entrance, Oak Street and that is where Jimmy and I used to park back when the frontstretch was the back stretch.
Across from Speedway Blvd. on the opposite side of Hwy 19/41 is a large field with parking for $15.00. Port O Potties
Also, I recommend Oak Street (directly across from the main entrance) for parking as you can get out of dodge quick by following Oak away from Hwy 19/41
SPEEDWAY PARKING
RESERVED PARKING: Reserved parking for passenger cars is available for race weekend directly behind Champions Grandstand for $75 per event.
The entire speedway is surrounded by free parking if you are just there for the day.
Call the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office now at (770) 946-4211 to reserve your camping spaces.
Infield Parking for those camping on the infield can be purchased for $50.
HANDICAPPED PARKING: Gate #2 (East Turn/Petty Grandstand), and Gates 12-15 (Earnhardt/Champions Grandstand). Golf cart assistance is provided at all gates. If you have any special handling needs, please notify us prior to arriving at the track for information and directions.
PREVIEW
Atlanta was reshaped a few years ago. Atlanta used to be a flat oval. Now it is the ever popular (to the builders), ever getting on my nerves, 1.5 mile D-Shaped Tri-Oval. However they didn't kill this track. Enough of it's old personality still comes through which separates it from other 1.5 mile D-Shaped Tri-Ovals. While it is a cookie-cutter track, there is something that separates it from the others that have been built recently. It's old personality just won't go away. It is fast. Real fast. Also has multiple grooves. Before they slap restrictor plates on the cars at Atlanta, go to a race there.
We have been there around 12 times in the past. I know people that will not go to Atlanta even if you give them free suite tickets because of the traffic and weather. However, if you do as Laidback Racing advises and do not leave any track right after the race, traffic will not be a problem. The police that funnel the traffic out of the track send you down back roads that are not clearly marked. Also, if you come in from the left and want to leave that way you won't be able to. They will make you go to the right. You will get funneled around the entire track just to end up back where you started in the right direction an hour later.
Please for your own good carry a detailed map that shows US Hwys and State roads. This is a good tip for any older track you attend a race. There are back roads that leave the track and can take you to the interstate you need while bypassing the city of Atlanta.
All that being said let me tell you; Atlanta Speedway is FUN. Even though we finally had enough of bad weather in the mid 90's to put Atlanta on hold, when we went back in the fall of 2003 I remembered immediately why I liked this track so much. The racing is great. The facility is TOP NOTCH like all of Bruton's that I have been to. The fans are the best. Lord, the bubbas & bubbates are out in full force at Atlanta Speedway. WHAT A SHOW in the parking lots. Makes the rain easier to take.
UPDATE FROM US: FINALLY, I can honestly say traffic was no big deal any longer. We left just 2 hours after the checkered flag and we sat in no traffic to get to I-75 after the last 4 races. I think the police and speedway officials finally have it figured out!
SEATING
All seating that I could see were the new aluminium bench seating. Standard amount of room like most tracks - NOT ENOUGH! I hate when those stupid bench seats are only around 9 inches deep. Even Jimmy's narrow ass is deeper than 9 inches!
In the old days we used to say: THE HIGH THE SEAT THE BETTER THE VIEW. That was when the grandstands went up maybe to row 30 and there were no towers above that. However this is simply not true anymore with grandstands & towers that go up 5 to 10 stories. You only need to sit high enough to see the whole track. After that it is a waste of money, energy & time because you are getting further away from the track. I have been on the top row of some towers and could not tell whose car was whose. I went down to the lower grandstand and sat where I could see the whole track and the view was a helluva lot better!
There are no bad seats at Atlanta Motor Speedway. I think it has to do with the infield almost being sunk in. When Bruton Flipped-Flopped this track he didn't just do it because he owned more property on that side like the owners or Darlington. He did it to improve the facility. And boy did he. It amazes me to see the new AMS ever time we pull up in front of it. He used Charlotte Motor Speedway as his blueprint then he improved on it.
CHAMPIONS GRANDSTAND
The Champions Grandstand are excellent from almost the bottom row all the way to the top. The only thing that blocked my view of the entire race track in Row 10 was the wide screen TV and the big ass chrome flag stand. The infield like I said is almost sunk down so there are no garages or motor homes blocking your view.
Only problem I noticed was the higher up in this grandstand you go the louder it is. The top row has a wall like structure built around it which keeps rain and wind off you (nice at Atlanta) but holds in the noise. It was louder up on the top row than in chicken bone alley! Above row 43 or so they have TV's that you can see in the rafters (must be because you are so high up you can hardly tell who is who!) Also, above row 43 is covered but that means there will be poles in the way of some seats. Caution: The front stretch grandstands COOK in the sun all day.
EAST TURN/ELLIOTT GRANDSTAND
This grandstand is absolutely the best grandstand ever built in a turn. I normally would rather sit in chicken bone alley on the frontstretch than on the top row of a grandstand in a turn but not at Atlanta. When Bruton built this grandstand he didn't do it to simply cram more fans into the track not caring whether they could see or not. He didn't build it at the angle most tracks build their new grandstands (the higher you sit at most of the new grandstands the less of the track right in front of you is visible). From the bottom row all the way up you can see the entire track. The only thing you lose when sitting down low was the bottom of the race cars (from the tires down). This is due to the SAFER barriers. When this grandstand was built they were no SAFER barriers. I feel sure that would have been taken into consideration by Bruton if they had already been used in nascar.
WINNERS GRANDSTAND
The upper sections have the individual seats but the lower sections have the bench seats. Caution: The front stretch grandstands COOK in the sun all day.
CONCESSIONS
The Champion Grandstand and the East Turn Grandstands had a load of concessions stands located all along them. They had the usual race track food along with some other interesting stuff. The Wall of Corn was just popcorn loaded into this see thru vat but it was cool to see. They also had a guy during the fall race selling "redneck suckers". A fresh ear of corn dipped into melted butter.
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.
RESTROOMS
The fans in the high dollar seats in the Champion and East Turn Grandstand had to walk down the 70 or so rows to get to the bathrooms. However, every section had a men's and women's room with around 16 stalls but only a few sinks. At the main entrance to the Champions Grandstand (section 246-247) there were bathrooms on either side with 32 stalls BUT only around 6 sinks. Don't they realize that 6 sinks backs up a women's room almost as bad as 6 stalls?
Also, in the Champion Grandstand they kept the men's rooms from when it was the back stretch and built new ones. You almost miss the old ones. They are as soon as you come down the grandstand steps before you walk onto the concourse.
Also, in the Champion Grandstand they kept the men's rooms from when it was the back stretch and built new ones. You almost miss the old ones. They are as soon as you come down the grandstand steps before you walk onto the concourse.
STAFF
Staff was extremely helpful and well informed. If they didn't have the answer they sent me to some one who did.
SHUTTLES 2009
Tons of Shuttle Busses....There are 12 trams stops around Perimeter road. There is a 13th one at the corner of Mid State Campground and the free parking. THEY LINE THEM UP OUTSIDE OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE AND FILL THEM UP...THEY STOP AT EVERY GATE....Second only to Bristol!
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY 2009 SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 5, 2009
11:00am Gates 13 & 15 Open
11:00am-12:30pm Pep Boys Auto 500 NSCS Practice
1:00pm- 2:30pm Pep Boys Auto 500 NSCS Final Practice
2:40pm Degree V12 300 Qualifying (2 laps, All positions)
4:30pm Gates 12 & 4 Open
4:40pm Pep Boys Auto 500 Qualifying (2 laps, All positions)
7:00pm Degree V12 300 (195 laps)
Sunday, September 6, 2009
2:00 pm Gates Open
7:00pm NSCS Driver Introductions
7:30pm Pep Boys Auto 500 (325 laps)
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY TICKET PRICES 2009
Petty 95.00
Elliott 39.00, 75.00
Earnhardt 88.00, 105.00
Winners - 95.00, 135.00
Cahmpions 105.00, 115.00
Atlanta Motor Speedway Offers Smoke and Alcohol-Free Seating Option
Section 156 in the Champions grandstand will be smoke and alcohol-free. The entire Petty grandstand will be a smoke and alcohol-free family grandstand. Sunday’s smoke and alcohol-free sections include section 48 in the Elliott grandstand, section 113 in the Petty grandstand and section 168 in the Winners grandstand. Tickets in smoke and alcohol-free sections, as well as all tickets to the Kobalt Tools 500 event weekend, can be purchased by calling the AMS ticket office at 877-9-AMS-TIX (877-926-7849) or online at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.
TICKET DEALS FALL 2009
2009 Elliott Grandstand - Student & Adult Specials Atlanta Motor Speedway is offering specially-priced tickets for both students and adults in the Elliott Grandstand for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race. Located in the first 14 rows, students with a valid student ID can receive a discounted rate of $19 for the Elliott Grandstand, while adult tickets for Elliott are just $39. Rows 21 through 39 have been reduced to just $59. Student tickets in other Elliott Grandstand rows are just $30.
2009 Elliott Grandstand - Pep Boys Auto 500 Family Four Pack Bringing affordable fun to the whole family, Pep Boys and Atlanta Motor Speedway are offering the Family Four Pack for just $159 for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race. The Family Four Pack includes four lower level Elliott Grandstand seats, four hot dogs and four 20-ounce Coca Colas for just $159.
2009 Earnhardt Grandstand - Dale Earnhardt Jr. Fan Section To commemorate Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s car number, Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans can purchase $88 tickets in the first 26 rows of the Earnhardt Grandstand for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race. These tickets are normally priced at $105.
2009 Weekend Upgrade for $39 With the purchase of any NASCAR Sprint Cup race ticket, race fans can upgrade their weekend fun to include a frontstretch grandstand ticket to Friday's Sprint Cup Qualifying Night and Saturday's Truck Series race for only $39. Friday's general admission qualifying tickets will be located in Champions Grandstand and Saturday's NCTS tickets will be located in the front stretch general admission areas in the lower Champions Grandstand and in the Earnhardt Grandstand.
2009 Truck Series - Saturday Family Discount For just $30, a family of four can attend the Truck Series race on Saturday. Located in the Petty Grandstand, families can purchase two general admission adult tickets for only $30 and two children (ages 12 and under) will be admitted for free upon arrival to the event.
2009 Sunday Frontstretch Special - $59 Now the lowest price on Atlanta Motor Speedway’s frontstretch, fans can purchase frontstretch tickets to the Pep Boys Auto 500 for only $59. Seats are located in rows one through nine of the lower Winners Grandstand, while supplies last
Saturday NASCAR Fans-of-Tomorrow Special As a special offer for NASCAR-loving families, Atlanta Motor Speedway is admitting children ages 12 and under free of charge for Saturday’s Degree V12 300 Nationwide Race and NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying. Children must be accompanied by a parent with a regularly-priced Earnhardt Grandstand adult ticket and multiple children can accompany one adult ticket. Select sections in the Earnhardt Grandstand are designated as smoke/alcohol free to accommodate families.
MORE INFO ON ALL DEALS AND TO BUY: CLICK HERE contact the AMS ticket office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX, (770) 946-4211
Pep Boys Auto 500 Pre-Race Party
$49.00 Fans purchasing tickets to the Pre-Race Party will get an up-close view of a combined two-hour concert by Diamond Rio and special guest Jason Michael Carroll and pre-race driver introductions before the Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway! MORE
PIT PASSES 2009
There are a limited number of weekend pre-race pit passes available for $125 and Sunday-only pre-race pit passes for $100. All pit passes must be accompanied by a grandstand ticket. No one under 14 is allowed in the pit area. To purchase a pit pass, call the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at (770) 946-4211 or visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com Also, no sleeveless shirt, open-toe shoes or shorts are allowed in the pit area MORE
Gate openings Sept 09
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: Saturday (11 a.m., gates 13 & 15, 4 p.m. gates 12 & 14), Sunday (2 p.m., all gates).
WHAT IS ALLOWED INTO THE GRANDSTANDS
Coolers are allowed. They may be made of any material, as long as they are 14x14x14 or smaller. Please, no glass is allowed. As always, please allow extra time if you are carrying in a cooler, as all bags are subject to search. You can also bring in other bags such as a back pack, scanner bags, camera bags or what ever else you need to carry your stuff
BRUTON DOESN'T HAVE ANY STUPID RULES "FOR OUR SAFETY"
WHAT TO DO
DRIVERS APPEARANCES
Appearances are posted from a week before race day up until a few days before. Many times there isn't advanced notice, go by the souvenir haulers and look for the signs. (Go on Friday that is when they give out the tickets you need)
Reed Sorenson tries to visit his souvenir trailer at the race track each weekend to sign autographs. Be sure to stop by the trailer and check for times.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Justin Allgaier is scheduled to appear at the Penske Racing souvenir trailer located in the display area at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, September 5, 2009 beginning at 1:30pm. The trailer is located behind the frontstretch grandstands.www.jayski.com
David Stremme is scheduled to sign autographs at the Penske Racing souvenir trailer on Saturday, September 5, 2009 beginning at 4:20pm/et. The Penske Racing trailer is located along the frontstretch at Atlanta Motor Speedway.www.jayski.com
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Brian Vickers will be making an appearance at the Red Bull merchandise hauler. Tickets will be handed out throughout the weekend. Members of Club V will be allowed into the signing (with their member card) even if the allotted tickets have been distributed. Check hauler for time. DriverAppearances.com
AJ Allmendinger is scheduled to sign autographs at the Richard Petty Motorsports merchandise hauler located in the display area at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 4:30pm Eastern.www.jayski.com
Casey Mears is scheduled to greet fans and sign autographs at the Jack Daniel's merchandise trailer located in the Atlanta Motor Speedway midway on Sunday, September 6, 2009 from 4:30 - 6:00pm/et. A limited number of tickets are available prior to his appearance and issued on a first-come, first-serve basis..www.jayski.com
#31 CAT Pit Crew Chevrolet Display just outside Turn 3 on Atlanta Motor Speedway 4:30p rcrracing.com/
Sam Hornish will be on hand to sign autographs at the Penske Racing souvenir trailer on Sunday, September 6 from 3:30 – 4 p.m. EDT at Atlanta Motor Speedway.www.catchfence.com
Martin Truex, Jr. and Elliott Sadler will headline “PRN Up to Speed” at the Speed Stage in the Atlanta Motor Speedway Display Lot on Sunday, Sept. 6. Sprint Cup stars Truex, Jr. and Sadler will join Performance Racing Network hosts Doug Rice and Brad Gillie for a question-and-answer session with fans prior to Atlanta’s first Sprint Cup night race, the Pep Boys Auto 500. “PRN Up to Speed” will take place from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the Speed Stage. www.ams.com
Richard Childress and Bill Jordan, founder & owner of Real Tree are scheduled to make a two hour appearance, sign autographs and interact with the crowd in the Chevy display at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, September 6, 2009 from 12:00 - 2:00pm/et. The specially-designed Chevy Real Tree Silverado will be the back drop for fans to see..www.jayski.com
JOIN THE ATLANTA RACEWAY MINISTRIES
Located by the shower house on the frontstretch
Reed Sorenson Golf Tourney Friday, Sept. 4
The annual Reed Sorenson Charity Golf Tournament presented by AutoTrader.com will return to Eagle's Landing Country Club on Friday, Sept. 4, giving race fans the opportunity to golf and mingle with NASCAR notables and support local children's organizations. In addition to Sorenson playing host, NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Juan Pablo Montoya, Elliott Sadler and Kasey Kahne will attend the event, along with Fox racing analyst Larry McReynolds, SPEED pit lane reporter Bob Dillner and SPEED analyst Rutledge Wood, among others. MORE
Kruz'n 4 Kids Saturday, September 5, 2009
For one price you receive the ride benefitting Speedway Children's Charities and admission into Atlanta Motor Speedway for Nationwide and Sprint Cup practice, Nationwide and Sprint Cup Qualfying and concluding with night racing as the Nationwide cars take to the track for the Degree V12 300. There will also be special prizes, ticket upgrades and live music. Don't miss this great event. One Rider $40. Two Riders $60. All children 12 and under get in free. MORE
Prilosec OTC BBQ Shootout Series to Conclude at AMS
In addition to the demonstration and competition among BBQ pit masters, NASCAR Sprint Cup star Jeff Burton will participate in the activities. Judging will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5 in the Display Lot near the Speed Stage. Awards will be distributed on Sunday, Sept. 6 at 10:30 a.m. MORE
Track Walk Sunday, September 6, 2009
11:00 AM Take a walk around the "Fastest Track in NASCAR" with Speedway Children's Charities, Motor Racing Outreach and NASCAR stars David Ragan, Joey Logano and Robbie Loomis. This is your chance to experience racing from a whole new angle and help children's organizations throughout the Atlanta area. Pre Register through August 28th and save $10. At track registration is $35. Children under 16 are free! MORE
Memorabilia Auction Sunday, September 6, 2009
2:00 PM This is your chance to bid on one-of-a-kind items from your favorite driver. Autographed sheet metal, helmets, art work and much much more!! This event will be held prior to the Nationwide Series Race in the Bruton Smith Garden at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Pre-Race Entertainment Sept 09
A Pre-Race Party celebration has been added to the schedule for the Sept. 6 Pep Boys Auto 500, Atlanta Motor Speedway's first NASCAR Sprint Cup night race, giving race fans stage-front access for driver introductions and a pre-race concert with Diamond Rio and special guest Jason Michael Carroll. The Pre-Race Party will take place beginning at 4:30 p.m. on the Atlanta Motor Speedway frontstretch in front of the Champions Grandstand. The event features a combined two-hour concert with country legends Diamond Rio and rising-star Jason Michael Carroll and will be followed by pre-race festivities and NASCAR Sprint Cup driver introductions.Pre-Race Party passes for stage-front access will sell for $49, with the first 200 specially-priced at $39. A Pep Boys Auto 500 ticket is required for admission to the party area.
Free Keni Thomas concert sponsored by Vault - Country music artist Keni Thomas will perform a free concert on the Vault Stage in the Atlanta Motor Speedway Display Lot prior to the running of the Pep Boys Auto 500 on Sunday, Sept. 6.
Freebies for Race Fans on Race Weekend at AMS
Race fans will find a number of freebies and sampling opportunities on Atlanta Motor Speedway’s property during the Pep Boys Auto 500 race weekend, courtesy of Atlanta Motor Speedway’s corporate sponsors. Degree V12, a new men’s deodorant and the title sponsor of the Degree V12 300 Nationwide Series race on Saturday, Sept. 5, will provide samples in Atlanta Motor Speedway’s campgrounds and shower houses. Also in the campgrounds, fans can find samples of Bumble Bee Tuna and Sweet Sue Chicken.
Fans can find samples of Coke Zero and Vault in the Atlanta Motor Speedway Display Lot located outside of the frontstretch grandstands.
DRIVING SCHOOLS AT AMS
FastTrack 704-455-1700
Richard Petty Driving Experience 1-800-BE-PETTY
Buck Baker Racing School 704-366-6224
Speed Tech Auto Racing School 1-877-80-SPEED
TRACK TOURS
Track tours are available daily and run every half hour during operating hours (Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday 1-4:30 p.m.). Tours are just $5 for adults and $2 for children. Ages 6 and under are free. Group rates apply for 10 or more and require reservations. Track Tours and rides are depending upon track availability.
For more information, call the gift shop at (770) 707-7970.
TRACKSIDE ON SPEEDTV
The Speed Stage at Atlanta Motor Speedway is located outside the Main Grandstands at the East end of the Speedway.
OTHER STUFF TO DO
FALL RACE ONLY Henry County Parks and Recreation presents its 0.3 mile Haunted Trail at Heritage Park in nearby McDonough. The trail will be open from dark:30 until 10 p.m
FALL RACE ONLY Take the Tour of Southern Ghosts along the paths of the Antebellum Plantation grounds at Stone Mountain Park. Costumed storytellers relate tales from the past and hilarious folk tales about rebellious ghosts of Civil War and Revolutionary War times.
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site 501 Auburn Avenue, in Atlanta, Georgia. The birth place of Martin Luther King. Two blocks west of the home is Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King, his father and grandfather all preached.
Georgia Aquarium is billed as the World’s Largest Aquarium. It is located in downtown Atlanta across from Centennial Olympic Park. With 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water, and more than 100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe, you’re sure to see things you’ve never seen before! Featuring species from oceans, rivers, the cold waters, the coral reef and of course, Georgia.
While you are downtown go to the World of Coca-Cola Museum, located at 55 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive (at Central Ave.), across from Underground Atlanta, one block west of the Georgia State Capitol. Browse the world's largest collection of memorabilia that celebrates the beverage that was created in Atlanta in 1886.
Six Flags Over Georgia – Go to Fright Fest, a Halloween extravaganza. 6 Flags is a theme park offering over 100 rides and attractions including thrilling roller coasters like the Superman Ultimate Flight and the Georgia Scorcher. Also the Atlanta Botanical Garden for Halloween has “Scarecrows in the Garden”.
Many Historical sites like Georgia Railroad Freight Depot. Also many Museums & Galleries like the Apex Museum, featuring black history; the Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum; the Atlanta History Center featuring Interactive exhibitions on the Civil War, folk art, and the history of the region and the Fernbank Museum of Natural History.
Atlanta’s night life is second to none. The metropolitan area boasts everything from wild dance clubs to intimate bars and upscale lounges. Tons of Nightlife located on Peachtree Street, in Buckhead and the Midtown neighborhoods. The crossroads of Virginia-Highland has many night clubs and bars. In Buckhead, where Peachtree Road and East Paces Ferry meet, you’ll find a number of clubs clustered in a relatively small area.
OTHER IMPORTANT SPEEDWAY INFO
ATM Machines 2009
ATM Machines – Bank of America will have 12 ATM machines at various locations throughout the property. You will find ATM machines at gates 13 and 15 (will call). There are also locations in the Champions, Earnhardt, Petty and Elliott Grandstands, as well as near the infield concessions area.
WILL CALL 2009
All tickets held at Will Call can also be picked up at Atlanta Motor Speedway's Main Ticket Office Will Call is located at Gate 15 on Speedway property. Fans can utilize the Shuttle Serivice, exiting at Stop #2 to access Will Call.
11:00am-8:00pm Friday
8:00am-5:00pm Saturday
8:00am-4:00pm Sunday
PLEASE BRING A PICTURE ID, THE ACTUAL CREDIT CARD USED TO PURCHASE THE TICKETS, AND YOUR ORDER NUMBER.
TRAMS - Nationwide Fan Assistance Patrol 2009
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 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.
LOST AND FOUND 2008
The lost and found for race weekend is located at the front reception desk inside the AMS corporate office building outside Turn 4. For information concerning lost items, please call (770) 707-7904
RaceTown Atlanta -FALL RACE
RaceTown Atlanta is a FREE street festival to be held in the heart of downtown Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park. This downtown festival will combine the excitement of motor sports with food and live concerts. Plus RaceTown will also feature appearances, interactive games and prizes, an amazing assembly of NASCAR showcars and simulators, and non-stop feature entertainment on the main stage. Concerts begin each day at 6:00pm Gates open daily Noon to 8PM...MORE
