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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL ADMISSION
Weekend Schedule
Contact Us Behavior & Cooler Policies Golf Carts & ATVs Where to Tune In Credential Office Hours Purchasing Pit Passes, Tickets & Programs
Prohibited Items Ushers, ATMs & Pay Phones Alcoholic Beverages & Designated Drivers Accidents & Emergency Situations, First Aid Towed Vehicles & Pass Out Policy Infield Tunnel Information & Infield Admission General Infield Information & Infield First Aid/Security Speedway Site Map 2
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GUEST SERVICES
Track Tours
Church Services
Nationwide Information Booths
Lost and Found
Nationwide Fan Assistance Patrol & Shuttle Service
“On Your Side Ride” Tram Service
“On Your Side Pit Stop” Comfort Zones
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CAMPING OPTIONS
Camping Information & Handicap Camping
Trackside Terrace, Turn One Terrace, Turn One, Club One
Family Reserved, Legends & East Turn Campgrounds
Camping Rules
Shower/Restroom Facilities
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DIRECTIONS
Pre-Race Directions Maps
Post-Race Directions Maps
Post-Race Directions
General Directions Map
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WEEKEND SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
11:00am Gates 13 & 15 Open
1:00pm Pep Boys Auto 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Final Practice
2:40pm Degree V12 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series Qualifying
4:00pm Gates 12 & 14 Open
4:40pm Pep Boys Auto 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying
6:30pm Degree V12 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series
Driver Introductions
7:00pm Degree V12 300 (195 Laps)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
2:00pm
4:30pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
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Gates Open
Pre-Race Party & Concert starring Diamond Rio with special
guest Jason Michael Carroll
Pep Boys Auto 500 Driver Introductions
Pep Boys Auto 500 (325 laps)
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTACT US
Atlanta Motor Speedway always appreciates hearing from its fans.Your suggestions and valued input are important to us in our continued effort to make
your experience at Atlanta Motor Speedway the best it can be.
Please send mail to:
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 500
Hampton, GA 30228
BEHAVIOR POLICY
Our goal is to create a high–energy environment to lend support to our
participants while maintaining a wholesome, family–oriented atmosphere. To
ensure that all fans have a pleasant race day experience, each patron should act
responsibly and be considerate to others. AMS security personnel will respond
to complaints of misconduct. Fans who fail to comply with Speedway policy
may face disciplinary action, including immediate removal from the premises.
Tickets, passes and admissions may be confiscated and are non–refundable.
COOLER POLICY
Fans are welcome to bring coolers to Atlanta Motor Speedway. Coolers may
be made of any material, as long as they are 14x14x14 or smaller. Please, no
glass is allowed in the grandstands. As always, please allow extra time if you are
carrying in a cooler as all bags are subject to search.
GOLF CARTS & ATVs
All golf carts must carry a Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) Golf Cart permit.
Personal golf carts or ATVs, scooters, etc., are not permitted on AMS property.
Licensed, purpose-built single-person motorized vehicles for the physically
impaired will be allowed.
WHERE TO LISTEN TO THE RACE
PRN (Performance Racing Network) broadcasts all NASCAR Sprint Cup
and Nationwide Series events at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Here is where their
programming can be found.
•The Bear 92.5 FM
• WDEN–FM 99.1
• Speedway’s Radio 90.3 FM
SPEEDWAY CHILDREN’S CHARITIES TRACK WALK & AUCTION
Take a walk around the “Fastest Track in NASCAR”! Experience racing from a
whole new angle and help children’s organizations throughout the Atlanta area.
Registration is $35. Walks are on Saturday, Sep. 5 from 9:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m.
and Sunday, Sep. 6 from 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. Please note: Participants must
pick up wristbands, t-shirts and sign waivers before 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, Sep. 6.
Sign up at the Speedway Children’s Charities Rig located by Gate 13.
The memorabilia auction will be held Sunday, Sep. 6 at 2:00p.m. at Bruton
Smith Park at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Bid on one-of-a-kind items from your
favorite drivers.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CREDENTIAL OFFICE HOURS
If you have requested credentials and they have been approved and confirmed
prior to race week, you may pick them up at the credential office, located
adjacent to the 3rd Turn tunnel just off Lower Woolsey during the following
hours (Photo ID required):
FRIDAY, September, 4
9:00am–7:00pm
SATURDAY, September 5
6:00am–8:00pm
SUNDAY, September 6
1:00pm–8:30pm
PURCHASING PIT PASSES
There are a limited number of weekend pre–race pit passes available for $125,
Sunday-only pre-race pit passes for $100.00, and Saturday-only pre-race pit
passes for $75. All pit passes must be accompanied by a grandstand or infield
ticket.
• No one under 14 is allowed in the pit area; must show photo ID
• Pit passes can be purchased race weekend at Will Call only
• No sleeveless shirts, skirts, open-toe shoes or shorts are allowed in the pit area
PURCHASING TICKETS
Tickets to all events at Atlanta Motor Speedway may be purchased at the main
ticket office, located outside Turn 4, adjacent to the condo/corporate office
building. Fans can also call the speedway ticket office at 1-877-9 AMS TIX
(1-877-926-7849), visit the speedway website at www.AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com, or visit any participating Ticketmaster location. On Sunday only,
any available frontstretch tickets (Winners, Champions, Earnhardt and Petty
Grandstands) may be purchased at Gates 12–15; Elliott Grandstand tickets
can be purchased at Gate 2. Saturday event tickets can be purchased at Gates
12–15 for that day’s events.
TICKET RESALE
No tickets may be resold on Speedway property. Protect yourself from stolen
or counterfeit tickets. All ticket transactions should be handled through the
ticket office or tickets may be resold through Ticket Exchange by visiting
Ticketmaster.com, the only resale website recognized as legitimate by Atlanta
Motor Speedway.
POSTPONEMENT POLICY
In the event of postponement, no refunds will be given. All tickets will be
honored the day the event is held.
PROGRAMS AFTER EVENTS
If you were unable to get a program during race weekend, call (770) 707-7970.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
PRE-RACE PARTY
Fans can purchase pre-race party passes and get stage-front access to the
concert featuring Diamond Rio with special guest Jason Michael Carroll and
pre-race driver introductions. Passes are only $49. Passes can be purchased
at the ticket office or by calling 877-9-AMS-TIX.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
To ensure all fans have an enjoyable and safe race weekend, the following items
are prohibited:
• Pets on the infield & grandstands • Rollerblades
• Campfires (Grills Only)
• Skateboards
• Attachments to the fence
• Firearms
• Umbrellas (in grandstands only) • Tractor-trailers (must park and pay in unreserved RV lot)
• Strollers (in grandstands only) • ATVs
• Lift trucks
• Non–licensed scooters
• Any truck-affixed attachment taller than 10’
• Golf carts
• Portable toilets (Infield Only)
• Bicycles
• Advertising banners on RVs
• Fireworks (or any other explosive device)
• Any excessively loud noise
None of the above restricted items may be left on/around gate area.
USHERS
Grandstand captains (ushers) are located in each grandstand. Look for blue
vests with white caps, if you have seating problems.
AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINES (ATMs)
There are several ATMs, provided by Bank of America, located on the concourse levels beneath the grandstand seating area.
PAY PHONES
Pay phones are located in the following areas:
• Champions Grandstand Section 137, 146 and 158
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES & DESIGNATED DRIVERS
Fans may bring canned alcoholic beverages into the grandstand and infield
areas. No glass is allowed in grandstands at any time. Alcoholic beverages are
also available for purchase in the grandstand area. If alcohol will play a part in
your race day activities, AMS and Levy Restaurants encourage you to please
remember to drink responsibly, designate a driver before leaving home and do
not operate any vehicle after consuming alcoholic beverages.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ACCIDENTS & EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
Please report any accidents to the nearest Customer Service Representative (wearing an Atlanta Motor Speedway logo shirt), law enforcement officer,
usher or speedway security personnel immediately. Please allow emergency
personnel to respond to incidents promptly and without interference. If you
are injured, please allow medical staff (EMTs, First Aid staff, etc.) to attend to
your needs and complete an accident report on your behalf.
In the case of an emergency call 911, or if you observe illegal or otherwise
inappropriate activity by other guests, please contact a Customer Service
Representative, usher, law enforcement representative or grandstand captain
immediately, or call Security Command at (770) 707-5015.
FIRST AID
First aid stations are also located under the grandstands as follows:
Champions Grandstand
Concourse level, sections 146–147
Winners
Concourse level, sections 168–170
Earnhardt
Concourse level, ambulance
Petty
Concourse level, ambulance
Elliott (Sunday Only)
Concourse level, ambulance
Club One features luxurious theater-style
seating with a panoramic view of the entire
speedway. The grandeur of Club One
envelopes fans in a relaxed atmosphere,
provides a climate-controled environment
and great camaraderie while viewing
tremendous racing action.
Stop by the ticket office for additional
information or to secure your seat today!
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GENERAL INFORMATION
TOWED VEHICLES
Any vehicle towed on AMS property will be taken to the impound lot located
behind the Security Command building at the main entrance of the property.
Vehicles in the following situations will be towed: vehicles parked in reserved
spaces without the proper parking credential and vehicles that are blocking
fire lanes, gates, entrances, emergency exits or other vehicles. Golf carts will
be towed to the operations facility off of Speedway Blvd.
INFIELD TUNNEL INFORMATION
The tunnel entrance is located between Turns 1 & 2 and allows access for
vehicles up to 14’ 6” high at any time during our event weekends.
INFIELD ADMISSION
Weekend Admission (If entering between Friday 2:00pm & Saturday10:00pm): $75
Sunday Only Admission (If entering after 10:00pm Saturday): $60
May be ordered by telephone at (770) 946-4211 or 1-877-9 AMS TIX in
advance or purchased at the tunnel. Children 12 and under are FREE!
GENERAL INFIELD INFORMATION
• Reserved parking stickers must be displayed on vehicle windshield at all times.
• Infield vehicular traffic will be limited to finding a parking space.
• Limited infield parking passes can be purchased for $50.
• NO CRUISING after entrance to infield.
• For your safety and as a courtesy to other guests, standing along the
fence is prohibited.
INFIELD FIRST AID
Emergency First Aid is available by calling 911.
PASS OUT POLICY
Anyone exiting the admission gates during an event is responsible for having
their ticket scanned on exit. Ticket will be required to be scanned again on re–entry.
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GUEST SERVICES
TRACK TOURS
Twice a year, Atlanta Motor Speedway is the bustling center of the NASCAR
Sprint Cup world, filled with hundreds of thousands of fans from all over the
country. But the rest of the year, this premier racing facility is open to the public for speedway tours and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the South’s finest entertainment complexes. Official track tours include a brief track history,
a visit to Petty Garden, a tour of one of the track’s luxury suites, a sneak peek
at the garages and Victory Lane plus two laps in the Speedway van around the
same 1.54-mile track that stars like Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. race on.
Track tours are available daily and run every half hour during operating hours
(Monday–Saturday 9:30am to 4:30pm; Sunday 1:30pm to 4:30pm).
Tours are just $5 for adults and $2 for children. Ages 6 and under are free.
Group rates apply for 10 or more and require reservations.
Track Tours and rides are dependent upon track availability and are not available during NASCAR race weekends. For more information, call the gift shop
at (770) 707-7970.
CHURCH SERVICES
Church services will be provided by Raceway Ministries on Sunday, September
6 at 10:00am.
LOCATIONS FOR SERVICES:
• Across from the Souvenir/Gift Shop beside the lake
• Adjacent to restroom/shower facility outside Gate 13
NATIONWIDE INFORMATION BOOTHS
Fans looking for information regarding Atlanta Motor Speedway should visit
the Nationwide Information stations located throughout the facility.Volunteers
are available to give directions, answer questions and provide information
about the weekend’s events. Also, any handicap patrons needing golf cart
assistance to/from parking areas can go to one of the Nationwide booths to
have someone contact Nationwide Fan Assistance Patrol. Refer to the center
map for locations.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost and Found is located at the front reception desk in the AMS corporate
office. For more information concerning lost items call (770) 707-7904.
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GUEST SERVICES
NATIONWIDE ON YOUR SIDE SHUTTLES AND GOLF
CARTS
The Nationwide On Your Side Ride golf cart program offers general assistance
throughout Atlanta Motor Speedway parking areas, along with providing
shuttle service for those guests with special needs. They will be patrolling
the perimeter road throughout the weekend in golf carts with blue awnings
specially marked Nationwide On Your Side Ride. These services are limited to
the Atlanta Motor Speedway facility only, providing patrons with the ability to
move to and from almost any area on the property. Patrons may inquire about
any of these services at the Nationwide Race Information Stations located
throughout the facility.
Nationwide On Your Side Ride Shuttle Service
The shuttles provide service between the campgrounds and the entrance gates
before and after events. The Nationwide On Your Side Ride shuttle service
will depart regularly from the designated Shuttle Stops around Atlanta Motor
Speedway.
• Tram passengers under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult
• Infield Tram Route: From entrance to the Main Tunnel along the Road Course
• Campground Tram Routes: From campgrounds to inner perimeter road and
stops at each grandstand.
NATIONWIDE ON YOUR SIDE FAN PIT STOP
The ultimate in fan relaxation, the Pit Stops provide a place for you to take a
break on race days. There are two tents located on each end of the display lot.
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CAMPING OPTIONS
CAMPING INFORMATION
There are reserved camping spaces available both inside and outside the
speedway with prices starting at $100 per space. There are also unreserved
camping areas outside the speedway, which are $60 each and are available on
a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to reserve a spot,
please call (770) 946-4211 or 1-877-9 AMS TIX.
TRACKSIDE TERRACE
Trackside Terrace camping area offers sixty-one (61) spaces with an unparalleled view of all the action on the high speed backstretch. Five (5) spots on
the back of the Terrace will also be available with trackside viewing verandas.
Trackside spots sell for $7,000 per year and includes 10 admission tickets
while backside terrace spots can be purchased for $6,000 per year. Both areas
offer 24–hour security and full hook-ups (electric, water, sewer).
DEGREE V12 CAMPING
Located on the corner of Speedway Blvd. and Inner Perimeter Rd. behind
Turn 1, the Degree V12 campground offers reserved camping for $150 and is
conveniently located just outside the main tunnel.
TURN ONE TRACKSIDE CAMPING
This area features asphalt RV parking spots with full hookups while offering a
spectacular view of the infield and track from just above Turn One. Spots are
sold for $7,990 per year.
CLUB ONE CAMPING
Available exclusively to Club One patrons, Club One camping offers 24 asphalt
RV camping spots with full hookups at the base of Atlanta Motor Speedway's
newest grandstand. This area will provide campers with easy access to Club
One and the main grandstands. Spots are sold for $1,000 per year.
ELLIOTT RV & HANDICAP CAMPING
Located directly behind the Turn 3 Elliott Grandstand, this lot features reserved RV camping with convenient access to Turn 3. Spaces are 25’ x 45’ and
sell for $150.
HANDICAP CAMPING
Reserved spots are available adjacent to the Degree V12 campground area in
the lot off of the Inner Perimeter Rd. while unreserved spots are available outside
tent/pop-up. Reserved spaces are $100, while unreserved are $60 per space.
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CAMPING OPTIONS
FAMILY CAMPING
This multi-sectioned camping area with round-the-clock security and strictly
enforced quiet time (10pm–7am) allows for a more relaxed camping experience
for the whole family. Located between the Main Entrance and Entrance C and
across the Inner Perimeter Road from the Earnhardt and Champions grandstands also offers easy access to the large main shower and restroom facility.
RV spaces sell for S150 per race.
Family Tent/Pop-up Camping
One section of the Family Camping area is reserved for tent and pop-up
camping. This area is adjacent to the main shower and restroom facility for
ease of use. The tent/pop-up spaces sell for $100 per race.
Family Premium Reserved RV
Currently, the closest camping area to the main grandstands and central tram
stop, this is the newest section of the family camping, offering water & electric
hookups; however, there is no charge at the dumping station. Spots sell for
$800 a year.
PREMIER CAMPING
Located along the main entrance, these asphalt spots include full hookups and
easy access to the frontstretch grandstands as well as the souvenir and display
areas. Limited to only 33 spaces. This reserved area sells $1,000 annually for a
23’ x 45’ (approx) space.
LEGENDS CAMPING & LEGENDS RESERVED TENT
Featuring rows marked with legendary driver names, the Legends Campground
is located south of the speedway’s main entrance, adjacent to Hwy 19/41. This
reserved camping area sells for $150 for a 25’ x 45’ (approx) space.
Shaded by the tree grove on the front side of the Atlanta Motor Speedway
property, the Legends Reserved Tent Camping is located between Legends
Camping (RV only) and the Speedway’s main entrance. 20’ x 30’ spaces are $125.
EAST TURN RESERVED CAMPING
The East Turn Reserved Campground is located south of the Legends campground on the front side of Speedway property, adjacent to Hwy 19/41. Spaces
in this all gravel lot sell for $150 per race.
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CAMPING RULES
Campers encountering a problem should call Security at (770) 707-5015.
•Quiet time in all camping areas is from midnight to 7am (except Family Campground 10pm–7am). Although we do allow the use of generators, AMS recommends all generators have an exhaust flow pipe and be placed on the entry side of the camper. We ask that campers use courtesy toward their neighbors in the placement of generators. AMS security or camp ground officials may ask that you relocate your generator if it disturbs those camping around you.
•Grills and fires in a metal container are permissible.
•Trash should be deposited in barrels or dumpsters.
•The use of public address systems, bullhorns and other devices generating excessively loud noise are prohibited at all times. AMS reserves the right to judge what constitutes excessively loud noise levels and guests in violation may be asked to lower the noise level or leave the premises.
•Pets are not allowed on infield of speedway.
•Extra vehicles and/or camping equipment in the reserved campgrounds must fit inside your allocated space. All traffic lanes and aisles must be kept open.Vehicles blocking aisles are subject to be towed.
•Flags above 10’ in height on the infield must be lowered during all racing events and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying.
•Dump stations are located outside the oval adjacent to the lake outside Turn 4, near Entrance M, in unreserved campground off Speedway Blvd. and inside near the infield bathroom/shower building in Turns 1 & 2.
SHOWER/RESTROOM FACILITIES
Atlanta Motor Speedway offers 30 permanent restroom facilities equipped
with more than 1,400 toilets for race fans to utilize. Restrooms are located
throughout the facility.
There are also combination shower/restroom facilities for our campers.
Camper showers are located in the infield in both camping areas, as well as
outside the track near the lake and next to the Family RV Campground.
These facilities provide 24–hour restroom and shower access to all of our
race fans during event weekends. With more than 42 showers and 47 restrooms, these facilities have helped ease crowding during race weekends.
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ENTERING MAPS
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ENTERING MAPS
EXITING MAPS
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EXITING MAPS
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GENERAL POST-RACE DIRECTIONS
EXITING FROM SPEEDWAY BLVD (Yellow, Red, and Green lots)
Speedway Blvd. exits north and south onto Hwy. 19/41.
Northbound Traffic—Stay in left lanes and take Hwy. 19/41 north, follow signs to 1-75.
Southbound Traffic—Stay in far right lane and take Hwy. 19/41 south, follow signs
to 1–75.
EXITING FROM THE MAIN ENTRANCE (Blue lot)
If you are parked at the main entrance you will exit southbound onto Hwy.
19/41; follow signs to 1-75. MAIN GATE WILL EXIT SOUTHBOUND ONLY
ON 19/41.
EXITING FROM RICHARD PETTY BLVD
Richard Petty Blvd. exits south onto Hwy. 19/41 to Griffin. TRAFFIC WILL
NOT BE ALLOWED TO EXIT NORTHBOUND ONTO HWY. 19/41 FROM
PETTY BLVD.
EXITING FROM BACKSTRETCH PARKING LOTS
(Orange and Weaver lots)
If traveling south to Griffin take Lower Woolsey to 19/41 south. If travelling to
1-75 exit parking lot to Lower Woolsey then left onto GA 20. TRAFFIC WILL
NOT BE ALLOWED TO EXIT NORTHBOUND ONTO HWY. 19/41 FROM
BACKSTRETCH PARKING LOTS.
EXITING FROM EAST TURN AND LEGENDS
RESERVED & LEGENDS TENT CAMPGROUNDS
Campers parked in East Turn and Legends Reserved Camping will exit through
the main entrance or Entrance E following the conclusion of the event on
Sunday. MAIN GATE WILL EXIT SOUTHBOUND ONLY ON 19/41. NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC NEEDS TO USE EXIT E.
EXITING FROM FAMILY CAMPGROUND
All campers parked in the Family Campground will have to exit through the
Main Entrance following the event. Entrance C will be closed to traffic. MAIN
GATE WILL EXIT SOUTHBOUND ONLY ON 19/41.
EXITING FROM CHAMPIONS
Northbound traffic exit straight out of lot then right onto Speedway Blvd and
Northbound 19/41. Southbound traffic exit right, go to main entrance then
right onto 19/41 South. Peachtree City traffic exit right on Perimeter Road
continue around for 1 1/2 miles then left at Souvenir Warehouse just outside
Turn 2, then left on to Speedway Blvd. and right onto Lower Woolsey Rd.
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