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Atlanta Motor Speedway Gives Fans a Chance to "Ask the GM"

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:31:00 EST

For fans eager to pick the brain of a veteran of the racing industry, Atlanta Motor Speedway's newest online feature, "Ask the GM," will provide just this opportunity with Ed Clark, president and general manager of AMS. Atlanta Motor Speedway recently added "Ask the GM" to the track's official website, giving fans the opportunity to question and gain insight from Clark. Upon visiting the "Ask the GM" webpage, fans can submit questions to Clark...

AMS Partners to Offer Hotel Rates as Low as $59 for 2010 Kobalt Tools 500

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:12:00 EST

Atlanta Motor Speedway has again partnered with a number of area hotels to provided discounted room rates as low as $59 for fans attending the 2010 Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend March 5 - 7.
Continuing a program that makes attending NASCAR race weekends at Atlanta Motor Speedway more affordable, the Speedway's current partner hotels feature room rates of no more than $120 and do not require a multi-night stay.

Atlanta Motor Speedway Preparing to Host Accident Avoidance Workshops

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:19:00 EST

Atlanta Motor Speedway will play host to a series of Accident Avoidance Workshops in November and December, providing student drivers the opportunity to simulate emergency situations often overlooked in driver's education courses.

The Accident Avoidance Workshop is a two-part program designed to prepare student drivers to respond to emergency situations. Each participant will attend a 150-minute classroom session, followed by a four and a half hour session of emergency driving simulation the following weekend.

Atlanta Motor Speedway Reduces Prices for Kobalt Tools 500 in March

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:18:00 EST

As Atlanta Motor Speedway prepares for its 50th Anniversary celebration in 2010, the Speedway has announced tickets are on sale for the March 5-7 Kobalt Tools 500 weekend.
The Kobalt Tools 500 will feature reduced pricing on a number of the Speedway's seats, including the Petty, Winners, Champion and Upper Earnhardt Grandstands located along the track's frontstretch.

Winter Flurry Legends Racing Returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EST

Atlanta Motor Speedway's "Thunder Ring" will roar back to life this Friday, Oct. 23 as Legends cars, Bandoleros and Thunder Roadsters take to the track for the first date of the 2009-10 Winter Flurry Legends Racing Series. Friday marks the first-of-six Winter Flurry dates and the first Legends race on Atlanta Motor Speedway's quarter-mile oval since the conclusion of the 2009 Thursday Thunder season.

AMS Set to Honor 2009 Friday Night Drags Champions

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:12:00 EST

The champions of the 2009 Friday Night Drags season will be honored by Atlanta Motor Speedway in an awards ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 18 in the Speedway's infield Media Center.
Champions Day at The Speedway will feature an awards ceremony for the top-three points finishers in each Friday Night Drags class. In addition to receiving a trophy for their season-ending points position, each honoree will be offered a complimentary Richard Petty Driving Experience Ride-Along around Atlanta Motor Speedway at more than 165 mph. he event is open to Friday Night Drags fans and lunch can be purchased for $10 and includes hamburgers, hot dogs, potato chips and a dessert bar.

Kahne Wins Pep Boys Auto 500

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:05:00 EST

NASCAR racing returned to the south for Labor Day weekend in a big way Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, as a near-capacity crowd watched Kasey Kahne sprint to the checkers in the Pep Boys Auto 500 Sprint Cup race.
"To see the crowd here tonight and be at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Labor Day and have so many people who were yelling and excited ... it's great to see that many people here and that excited for a Sprint Cup race," Kahne said.

Motorsport Nationals to Bring All Things Motorsport to AMS this Weekend

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:02:00 EST

Bringing all things motorsports to Atlanta Motor Speedway for one weekend, the Motorsports Nationals show will descend upon the Speedway this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19 and 20.
The Motorsports Nationals show will be an all-inclusive expose in motorsports at one of racing's premier palaces in the Southeast, Atlanta Motor Speedway. The two-day event will feature drifting, audio competitions, burnout contests, live music from seven bands, freestyle motocross, stunt shows, a track cruise, seminars, RC drag racing at more than 100 mph, a vendor midway and much more.

Friday Night Drags Championship Week Results

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:57:00 EST

With championships decided by bracket-style ladders, just three division points leaders claimed their respective class title on Championship Night of the 2009 Friday Night Drags season at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Seeded by yearly-point accumulation in eight-competitor ladders, points leaders in just three-of-11 points-based divisions claimed championships to close the 2009 Friday Night Drags season.

Friday Night Drags Championship Night Notes

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:25:00 EST

After a season-long showcase of speed, Atlanta Motor Speedway's Friday Night Drags will reach a climax on Championship Night this Friday, as bracket-style ladders will be used to determine the season's champions.