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Atlanta Motor Speedway
Atlanta Motor Speedway, a 1.54-mile quad-oval track, is one of the premier motorsports facilities in the country. Built in 1960, Atlanta Motor Speedway is nestled on 870 acres located just 30 minutes south of Atlanta.
Atlanta Motor Speedway hosts two NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races per year, the two largest single-day sporting events each year in the state of Georgia. Even with just these two weekend of racing, Atlanta Motor Speedway is the main contributor to the local sports economy, bringing in more than $455 million annually to Atlanta.
ASA, Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series racing are also highlights of the year at AMS, and Thursday Thunder Legends and Bandolero racing takes over for 10 weeks of the summer, showcasing the talent of the region's up-and-coming drivers.
And while racing is the main event at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the track is in use more than 300 days each year hosting corporate events, driving schools, concerts, air shows, dog shows, circuses, weddings and car shows.
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