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Drivers Turn Fast Laps On Final Day Of Goodyear Tire Test At AMS

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:42:00 EST

Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Marcos Ambrose and Trevor Bayne were the drivers taking part in the second and final day of a Goodyear Tire Test on Wednesday at Atlanta Motor Speedway as Goodyear works to develop the tire compound that will be provided to race teams during the AdvoCare 500 NASCAR night race weekend.

Atlanta Motor Speedway Announces Autograph Session for Select Fans with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Drivers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:19:00 EST

As part of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 on Sunday, Sept. 1, Atlanta Motor Speedway is providing select fans with the opportunity to gain access to an autograph session with five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers at the track during race weekend. Fans who purchase tickets to the AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway before Monday, July 8 will be entered to be selected to attend.

Friday Night Drags & Show-N-Shine at AMS Week Eight News and Notes

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:50:00 EST

Atlanta Motor Speedway's summer drag racing series, Friday Night Drags & Show-N-Shine, returns this Friday as drivers look to either establish or strengthen their positions within their respective divisions.In the Domestic Advanced Division, Terry Bates will be looking to make his way back into victory lane.

Goodyear Tire Test Underway at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:52:00 EST

The first of two days of a Goodyear tire test is underway at Atlanta Motor Speedway, with Kasey Kahne, Marcos Ambrose, Denny Hamlin and Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. taking part in Tuesday's portion of the test session.The tire test comes less than 80 days prior to the AdvoCare 500 NASCAR night race weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Great Clips & Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips To Sponsor Aug. 31 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race At AMS

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:00:00 EST

Great Clips, the world's largest salon brand, along with Jeff Foxworthy's™ Grit Chips, one of the world's most innovative "corn chip" brands on the market, will jointly sponsor the NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Aug. 31 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The night race event will be named the Great Clips / Grit Chips 300.

Jake's Ice Cream Announced As Official Ice Cream Of Atlanta Motor Speedway

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:55:00 EST

Atlanta-based Jake's Ice Cream has been named the official ice cream of Atlanta Motor Speedway. The agreement is for three years.Jake's Ice Cream will be sold at Atlanta Motor Speedway during the AdvoCare 500 NASCAR night race weekend Aug. 30 - Sept. 1. It will also be sold during the Thursday Thunder summer racing series and the Speedway's drag racing series, Friday Night Drags & Show-N-Shine.

Atlanta Motor Speedway's Thursday Thunder Week Three News and Notes

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:39:00 EST

In racing, nicks and bangs do happen from time to time. At the NASCAR level, there is a long history of drivers racing hurt, with legendary tales involving some of the greatest drivers in the history of the sport.Thursday Thunder drivers are no exception, and for those chasing a points championship, sometimes driving hurt has to happen to stay in the running for the title.

Atlanta Motor Speedway Announces Henry County Week, June 17-23

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:30:00 EST

As a way to say thank you to the residents in its home county, Atlanta Motor Speedway will celebrate "Henry County Week" June 17-23, allowing county residents and businesses to purchase NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 tickets for 25 percent off.

Results From Week Seven of Friday Night Drags & Show-N-Shine at AMS

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:07:00 EST

With the points season still in its infancy, a host of drag racers across all divisions of competition came out to the pit lane drag strip at Atlanta Motor Speedway's Friday Night Drags & Show-N-Shine to chase after points that would go towards a coveted points championship.A large car count brought intense racing.

Results From Week Two Of Atlanta Motor Speedway's Thursday Thunder

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:04:00 EST

Exciting racing continued on Thursday during week two of Atlanta Motor Speedway's Thursday Thunder, as fans were treated to thrilling side-by-side racing action on the quarter-mile "Thunder Ring." Alex Coffey was among the winners, claiming the win in the Fun Junction Young Lions feature.