Top Facts About Atlanta Motor Speedway

Located just 25 miles south of the vibrant city ofIn the grand opening race, Fireball Roberts became
Atlanta, Georgia, you will find one of NASCAR's mostthe first Atlanta Speedway Champion. For many
sought-out destinations--Atlanta Motor Speedway.years, the final race of the Winston Cup Series was
Some of the greatest names in racing have wonheld and enjoyed at this fine racetrack. Today with
their Championship titles here; Alan Kulwicki, Darrellnew grandstands, private clubhouses, and luxury
Waltrip, and even Dale Earnhardt. Built in 1960, andsuites, the Atlanta Motor Speedway is definitely the
owned by Bruton Smith of Speedway MotorsportsHome of NASCAR Racing Champions!
Inc., this great NASCAR track features a 1.54 mileThe Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 is a NASCAR Nextel
quad-oval layout with amazing 24 degree banking inCup stock car race held at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
the turns and 5 degrees of banking on the straight.It is a 500 mile race, consisting of 325 laps.