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Looking for an early season points advantage, NASCAR's elite drivers will take to the high banks of Atlanta Motor Speedway in the Kobalt Tools 500, the fourth race in the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Eager to get the season started on the right foot, expect a heated competition on what is widely considered one of NASCAR's most competitive and challenging tracks. The Kobalt Tools 500 is an early season must see.
2008 Winner: Kyle Busch
When you make a purchase of $25 or more at Lowe's, customers get a FREE ticket with the purchase of a regular ticket to the Kobalt Tools 500 held on Sunday, March 8, 2009. Tickets are good for seats in the Petty Grandstand, up to a $95 value - and they're in turn four, right in front of the pit entrance so you'll see all the action! While supplies last.
Purchase a ticket to March's Kobalt Tools 500 and Atlanta Motor Speedway will provide you a $50 discount on a Richard Petty Driving Experience Ride-Along. That's $50 off the retail price of $109! You will be hitting speeds nearing 170 mph on the high banks of Atlanta Motor Speedway beginning just one hour after the likes of Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Tony Stewart and Jimmie Johnson compete on the track.
The offer is good on ticket purchases between Jan. 12 and Feb. 13 and the promotion is available exclusively through the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at 877-9-AMS-TIX (877-926-7849) or 770-946-4211.
Ticket purchasers will need to schedule their ride time with the Richard Petty Driving Experience.
(Offer excludes $19 and $39 Elliott Grandstand tickets)
Upgrade your Kobalt Tools 500 ticket for the ultimate fan weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway!
Have you always dreamed of the day you hit the lottery, so that you can put your name on a race weekend? Now you don't have to wait for your Power Ball number to be called. For just $300 (a savings of $100), you can put your name on a lap of your own.
A lap sponsorship allows you to choose a lap you will sponsor on the Sunday NASCAR Sprint Cup race, which will be published in the souvenir program if purchased before the printing deadline. You'll also receive a commemorative certificate of your lap in the Sprint Cup race. PLUS, you'll receive two tickets for the Friday, March 6 Georgia Power Qualifying and the Saturday, March 7 American Commercial Lines 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
On top of all of that, lap sponsors will have also receive two coveted passes ($250 value) into the pit area for before the event, the heart of the action during any race weekend. The pits are open Friday through Sunday, giving race fans a true behind-the-scenes look for the entire weekend.
As always, fans must be at least 14 years old and have appropriate attire in accordance with the NASCAR guidelines to enter the pit area. No shorts, skirts, sleeveless shirts or tank tops and No open-toed shoes are permitted in the pit area at anytime.
** This is an upgrade package, tickets for Sunday's Sprint Cup race are not included
With the purchase of any Kobalt Tools 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race ticket, race fans can upgrade their weekend fun to include a frontstretch grandstand ticket to Friday's Georgia Power NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying Night and Saturday's American Commercial Lines 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race for only $39. Friday's general admission qualifying tickets will be located in Champions Grandstand and Saturday's CWS tickets will be located in the front stretch general admission areas in the lower Champions Grandstand and in the Earnhardt Grandstand.
Bringing affordable fun to the whole family, Lowe's and Atlanta Motor Speedway are offering the Kobalt Tools Family Four Pack for just $159 for the Kobalt Tools 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race. The Kobalt Tools Family Four Pack includes four lower level Elliott Grandstand seats, four hot dogs and four 12-ounce Coca-Colas for just $159.
Located in the Earnhardt Grandstand and commemorating Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s car number, fans can purchase $88 tickets in the first 26 rows for the Pep Boys Auto 500.
Atlanta Motor Speedway is offering specially-priced tickets for both students and adults in the Elliott Grandstand for the Pep Boys Auto 500. Students with a valid student ID can receive a discounted rate of $19 for any ticket in the Elliott Grandstand, while adult tickets for Elliott are just $39 in rows one through 20 and tickets in rows 21 through 39 have been reduced to just $59.
Want to hear the rumble of engines? See the crews working feverishly? Be allowed into this highly coveted behind-the-scenes area? Then you want a Sprint Cup Series weekend pre-race pit pass, which allows fans into the heart of the activity for race weekend.
Want to hear the rumble of engines? See the crews working feverishly? Be allowed into this highly coveted behind-the-scenes area? Then you want a Sprint Cup Series weekend pre-race pit pass, which allows fans into thea heart of the activity for race weekend.
Club One provides race fans a one-of-a-kind opportunity to enjoy Atlanta Motor Speedway NASCAR events in a modern environment. Features include luxurious, reserved theatre-style seating, lounging areas and premium food & beverage. Each ticket comes with the perks real race fans want - pre-race pit access, reserved parking and exclusive rooftop access previously available to just race spotters and photographers.
Atlanta Motor Speedway's luxury suites offer race fans the chance to experience the spectacle of racing at NASCAR's fastest track with the amenities to take your race viewing to a whole new level. Public Suites are located in the Turn 3 Elliott Grandstand and the Turn 4 Petty Grandstand. With two package choices, you have the flexibility to purchase the suite option right for your needs.
A three-day public suite ticket offers fans an opportunity to sit high above the action in a climate-controlled suite at Atlanta Motor Speedway. With a buffet offered from Levy Restaurants, fans can relax and enjoy the race-day experience in comfort. Suite ticket holders also have the opportunity to wander the pit area up until 30 minutes prior to the race taking in all the preparation for the race.
Atlanta Motor Speedway offers numerous camping options for race fans at affordable prices throughout Speedway property during event weekends. Options include infield locations, reserved and non-reserved areas outside the Speedway and campsites overlooking the Speedway. For convenience, all camping areas are located near AMS bus/tram stops allowing for quick and easy access to the Speedway grandstands.
| Friday, March 6, 2009 | |
|---|---|
| 12:00pm | Gates Open |
| 11:30am-1:00pm | American Commercials Lines 200 NCWTS Practice |
| 1:30pm-2:50pm | American Commercial Lines 200 NCWTS Final Practice |
| 3:00pm-4:30pm | Kobalt Tools 500 NSCS Practice |
| 6:45pm | Georgia Power Qualifying (2 laps, All Positions) |
| Saturday, March 7, 2009 | |
| 9:00am | Gates Open |
| 9:35am | American Commercial Line 200 NCWS Qualifying (All Positions) |
| 11am-11:45am | Kobalt Tools 500 NSCS Practice |
| 12:20pm-1:20pm | Kobalt Tools 500 NSCS Final Practice |
| 1:30pm | American Commercial Lines 200 Driver Introductions |
| 2:00pm | American Commercial Lines 200 (130 laps) |
| 4:00pm | Legends Races |
| Sunday, March 8, 2009 | |
| 9:00am | Gates Open |
| 1:30pm | Kobalt Tools 500 Driver Introductions |
| 2:00pm | Kobalt Tools 500 (325 laps) |
| 6:00-10:00pm | AMS/RPDE Track Rides |
In the spirit of this weekend's Valentine's Day, Atlanta Motor Speedway will once again offer NASCAR Nuptials prior to the start of the Kobalt Tools 500 on March 8, giving racing fans the opportunity to tie the knot just before the green flag drops at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
As a special offer from Atlanta Motor Speedway, couples can exchange vows from the pre-race stage area before the Kobalt Tools 500. Each ceremony will be conducted by track chaplain Bill Brannon.
In addition to pre-race passes, each couple will receive wedding presents from Atlanta Motor Speedway that includes champagne, two cup cakes and a framed photograph of the couple on the Atlanta Motor Speedway frontstretch following the ceremony. By a random draw, one lucky couple will have their tickets upgrading to sit in Club One, Atlanta Motor Speedway's most luxurious public seating.
Each couple must call the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at 770-946-4211 to register and must possess tickets to the Kobalt Tools 500 prior to March 3, as well as a Georgia marriage license valid
through Sunday, March 8.
| Date | Result | Series |
|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2009 | Qualifying Results | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series |
| 03/07/2009 | Practice 3 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series |
| 03/07/2009 | Practice 2 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series |
| 03/06/2009 | Practice 1 | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series |
| 03/08/2009 | Results | NASCAR Sprint Cup Series |