Fans Can Experience More Than Just Racing

Fans Can Experience More Than Just Racing
at Atlanta Motor Speedway Labor Day Weekend

HAMPTON, Ga. (August 20, 2013) –  Three nights of exciting night racing highlight the AdvoCare 500 Labor Day race weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, but there are more activities and events leading up to the race for fans to experience as part of the Biggest Labor Day Party in the USA.

“There is more to the AdvoCare 500 Labor Day weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway than just racing,” said Ed Clark, President and General Manager of AMS. “There are opportunities for fans to meet drivers, get behind the scenes and take part in unique activities leading up to the race.”

Among the activities beyond the race include the Reed Sorensen Charity Golf Classic at Crystal Lake Golf Club in Hampton on Thursday, August 29th.  Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and golfers tee off with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. Fans will have the opportunity to interact with over a half dozen NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide series drivers who have volunteered to participate in the tournament to benefit Speedway Children’s Charities.

The first NASCAR Hauler Parade in conjunction with the AdvoCare 500 will be held by the City of Hampton on Thursday, August 29^th at 7 p.m.  The parade will begin on Speedway Boulevard outside of Atlanta Motor Speedway and will continue through downtown Hampton.  In addition, the City of Hampton will recognize Fayetteville resident and the 1960 NASCAR Grand National Series Champion Rex White at 4:30 p.m. as part of Hampton’s Speed Lane dedication.

The NRA David Ragan Shootout will take place on Friday, August 30th at Cherokee Rose Sporting Resort.  Registration begins at 10 a.m. followed by a meet & greet with participating drivers while on-course shooting will begin at 11 a.m.  The Shootout benefits Speedway Children’s Charities and the awards presentation will take place at 2 p.m.

Take the first lap of race day and enjoy some active, family fun at the Coca-Cola Family Track Walk benefiting Speedway Children’s Charities on Sunday, Sept. 1 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Enter the track through Gate 15 beginning at 11 a.m. and follow the Coca-Cola Family Track Walk signs leading to the start/finish line. Admission is free for all race fans with an AdvoCare 500 race ticket. Coca-Cola Family Track Walks is a program that encourages health and happiness and brings the community together. This is your chance to celebrate healthy living at the track and experience its 24-degree turn banking before your favorite drivers fire up their engines. Special driver appearances by Coca-Cola Racing Family drivers, plus free Coca-Cola refreshments.

Fans can take home a piece of NASCAR history or get the ride of a life time as part of the Speedway Children’s Charities memorabilia auction on Sunday.  The auction begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Bruton Smith Park located in front of the Speedway and includes a plethora of NASCAR memorabilia as well as rides with NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers that will take place during introductions prior to the AdvoCare 500.

Country Music fans will not want to miss the Fast Cars and Guitars pre-race concert featuring Georgia native Billy Currington presented by Bad Boy Buggies.  The performance starts at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 1 and stagefront access is $49 – and includes stagefront access to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver introductions.

Plus, fans can check out the Fan Zone with interactive NASCAR displays, sponsors and souvenir stands or check out the Coca-Cola Fan Stage throughout the weekend with performances and entertaining acts.  Or fans can spend time with family and friends camping and tailgating on the grounds of Atlanta Motor Speedway.  All these events along with three great races help make the AdvoCare 500 race weekend the Biggest Labor Day Party in the USA.

NASCAR night racing returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway on Labor Day Weekend for the AdvoCare 500 race weekend. Tickets are on sale now and adult tickets start at $39. Student tickets cost just $19. Other specials are available while supplies last. For more information, visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com or call the AMS Ticket Office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX or (770) 94