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  Atlanta Motor Speedway
Atlanta Motor Speedway is one of the oldest and most popular stops on NASCAR's Winston Cup circuit.
The Atlanta Speedway struggled for much of its early existence, changing ownership and management numerous times and even being subjected to reorganization under Chapter 10 bankruptcy provisions in the 1970s.
Atlanta's importance as a venue on the Winston Cup circuit increased in 1987, when the speedway began a fourteen-year run as the site of the final race of the season.
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 Atlanta Motor Speedway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Atlanta Motor Speedway is a superspeedway in Hampton, Georgia, USA, 20 miles (32 km) south of Atlanta.
In 2004 and 2005, the similarly designed Texas Motor Speedway saw slightly faster qualifying times, but as the tracks' respective racing surfaces have worn, qualifying speeds at Atlanta have again become consistently faster than at Texas (2005 and 2006).
In 2005, the speedway received heavy damage on the evening of July 6, caused by an F2 tornado spawned from the remains of Hurricane Cindy.
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 NASCAR - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The first NASCAR "Strictly Stock" race ever was held at Charlotte Speedway (not the Charlotte Motor Speedway) on June 19, 1949 (a race won by Jim Roper after Glenn Dunnaway was disqualified after the discovery of his altered rear springs).
Daytona International Speedway, a 2.5-mile (4 km) high-banked track, opened in 1959, and became the icon of the sport.
While Atlanta is generally considered the fastest track, restrictor plates are not mandated there, in 2004 and 2005 higher qualifying speeds were posted at Texas, earning it the title of the circuit's fastest track.
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 Atlanta Motor Speedway
Atlanta Motor Speedway is an ultra-modern, multi-purpose venue that has raised the bar of excellence.
The speedway offers group and individual tours of the facility that culminates with a drive around the legendary 1.54 quad-oval track, of course when the professionals aren't tuning their machines at over 180 mph.
Atlanta is a part of Speedway Motorsports Inc. This publicly traded company was formed in 1995 and includes Lowe's Motor Speedway (Charlotte, N.C.), Texas Motor Speedway (Ft. Worth), Sears Point Raceway (Sonoma, Calif.), Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway.
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 Atlanta Motor Speedway
Atlanta Motor Speedway's pavement pounding new Friday Night Drags series ended its 2006 season with plenty of action for both competitors and fans.
The final round of Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Friday Night Drags Series is set for this Friday, Sept. 8 and a number of drag motorcycles are on the card for the final drag event of 2006.
Atlanta Motor Speedway will play host to the NOPI NATIONALS Motorsports Supershow for the ninth consecutive year September 16 and 17 when sport compact enthusiasts from across the nation visit AMS for the annual event.
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Atlanta Motor Speedway has grown almost as fast as the South’s largest city that sits just 25 miles to its north.
Atlanta Motor Speedway was re-measured from a 1.522-mile to a 1.54-mile track, and Bobby Labonte won the first race on the new configuration.
Atlanta Motor Speedway also was the site of one of the most memorable season finales in Cup history.
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 Jayski's® Silly Season Site - Atlanta Motor Speedway News
Atlanta Rainout could cost more than $1 million: The economic fallout from the rainout at Atlanta Motor Speedway, which pushed the Golden Corral 500 to a Monday start and cut the crowd to about a third of what track officials expected, began a week ago and will continue for months, maybe even years.
Atlanta Announces Record Purse for Golden Corral Race Weekend: NASCAR drivers competing in the March 19 Golden Corral 500, the March 18 Nicorette 300 and the March 17 John Deere 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck series races at Atlanta Motor Speedway will be battling for nearly $6.5 million in posted prize money.
In addition to the great racing that Atlanta Motor Speedway promises, fans attending the race in March can take the racing experience one step closer with a Pre-Race Pit Pass and a chance to meet their favorite driver for the upcoming Golden Corral race weekend.
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The speedway was first known as the Atlanta International Raceway and made its debut on July 31, 1960, becoming the seventh Superspeedway in America.
The best NASCAR qualifying record ever made on the Atlanta Motor Speedway was made by Geoffrey Bodine, at 197.478 mph, in 1997 and the best NASCAR race record is still held by the late Dale Earnhardt, at the speed of 163.633 mph, on November 12, 1995.
In early September 2004, Atlanta Motor Speedway was used as a shelter for evacuees from Florida fleeing Hurricane Frances.
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 Atlanta Motor Speedway | Speedway | Legends
Atlanta's summers are about to get a lot hotter as Thursday Thunder, Atlanta Motor Speedway's weekly racing series gets set to take the green flag for the 2006 season.
Drivers as young as 8-years-old come from all over the nation to battle each night in eight different classes for the right to be called champions at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
But the racing is only part of the fun and excitement at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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The Atlanta Motor Speedway looks as if it was in a high-speed crash after a tornado caused as much as $40 million in damage.
On some of the speedway's condominiums, the roof is caved in and windows are shattered.
The bowl shape of the speedway helped the tornado form and it eventually remained on the ground for about four miles, also hitting the Tara Field airport in Hampton, the National Weather Service said.
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 Atlanta Motor Speedway Tickets, Atlanta Motor Speedway Ticket Broker - NASCAR Race Tickets in Atlanta, GA
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 Atlanta Motor Speedway Preview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Atlanta is such a fast track and you have to really have your car handling well.
John Rocker, former Atlanta Braves pitcher, will also be in attendance as a guest of Burton’s and to help chaperone the kids.
Ed Clark and the Atlanta Motor Speedway have stepped up to the plate and I’ll make sure the kids have a good time and are well taken care of," commented Burton.
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Atlanta, one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the eastern United States, already sprawls across an area larger than the state of Delaware and is home to more than 3.8 million people.
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 Atlanta Motor Speedway Information
When Atlanta Motor Speedway first opened its doors as Atlanta International Raceway back in 1960, no one would believe what would eventually become of htis majestic, 870 acre facility in Hampton, Georgia.
Having experienced financial troubles, even in the earliest construction stages, Atlanta Motor Speedway was never expected to become the haven of professional racing that it is today.
But no matter what racing tickets or event tickets you purchase for shows and events at Atlanta Motor Speedway, you'll be certain to enjoy all of the newest amenities available at this undeniably world-class track.
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Motor Racing Network(MRN), along with live RealAudio coverage of qualifying and the race.
Complete with a new gift shop, expanded ticket office, the magnificent Tara Ballroom banquet facility, the beautiful Petty Garden, a state-of-the-art four-color message center and the road course are just a few of the additions that have been made in the past five years.
Atlanta Motor Speedway is the home of the season ending NAPA 500.
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 Atlanta Motor Speedway
October 7, 2000: Hampton, GA Atlanta Motor Speedway, famed for its exciting NASCAR Winston Cup racing, played host to round 10 of the PARTS Pro Trucks Series.
The road course at Atlanta Motor Speedway uses a large portion of the famous 1.5 mile super speedway making for some very impressive top speeds.
The Atlanta area fans were enjoying the sunshine readying them for the PARTS Pro Trucks brand of racing excitement.
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 SI.com - Racing
Atlanta is a super-fast 1.5-mile track that provides plenty of room for drivers to find their line or sling it around if need be.
Edwards stunned all the prognosticators with his narrow win over Jimmie Johnson in the Atlanta spring race (right), and repeated the back flip in November.
Biffle and crew chief Doug Richert have figured out the Atlanta oval to the tune of four consecutive top 10 runs, including a third-place finish in the spring of ’05 when he led 151 laps.
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 NASCAR.com : races : tracks : Atlanta Motor Speedway
Situated on 870 acres in Hampton, Ga., just 25 miles south of Atlanta, todayýs Atlanta Motor Speedway is one of NASCARýs most sought-after destinations.
The track was recognized under Chapter Ten bankruptcy proceedings in the 1970s and went through several general managers before settling down with Walt Nix, who served as general manager for much of the next two decades except for a brief period when current NASCAR president Mike Helton was in charge.
Bruton Smith changed all that when he purchased Atlanta International Raceway on Oct. 23, 1990, and renamed the facility Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Atlanta Motor Speedway, home of two NASCAR Winston Cup races each year.
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 Atlanta Motor Speedway Hotel - Read Hotel Reviews, Compare Hotel Prices, and Make Hotel Reservations at NexTag
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 Atlanta Motor Speedway
Atlanta Motor Speedway is a 1.54 mile oval with a 2.5 mile infield road course, located near Hampton, Georgia.
Bruton Smith purchased the track in late 1990 and renamed it Atlanta Motor Speedway.
In 1997, the track was reconfigured to the current form with the addition of the two doglegs.
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The good vibrations of summer won't be endless, but they will still be felt during the Sept. 14-17 Food Lion AutoFair at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
The American Bus Association has selected Bristol Motor Speedway's Speedway In Lights as one of the Top 100 events in the United States and Canada for 2007.
The 2006 Summer Stampede season of Legends racing came to a conclusion with the crowning of division champions on the final weekend in August.
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 Atlanta Motor Speedway seating chart and tickets
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Atlanta Motor Speedway: Highway 19 and 41 South Hampton, GA, 30228
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