Thursday, May 1, 2008

Schedule: Atlanta Motor Speedway in the months of June and July.

Atlanta Motor Speedway in the months of June and July. AMS SPECIAL EVENTS: June 13 – 15: Goodguys 2nd NAPA Southern National Hot Rod & Custom Car Show The nation’s number one producer of rod & custom events brings thousands of hot rods, customs and classic autos and trucks to fill the entire Atlanta Motor Speedway infield. Vehicles produced prior to 1972 will enhance the experience creating an ‘American Graffiti’ atmosphere. Hundreds of vendors will be displaying in the NASCAR garages. There will also be a model car contest for the adults and a “make & take” area for kids. Live entertainment and a full weekend of family fun can be found at the GoodGuys 2nd NAPA Southern Nationals. For more information, please visit www.good-guys.com or www.southernnats.com. Ticket prices and gate times TBA. June 28 – 29: DukesFest Celebrating the 30th anniversary on the hit 1980's TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard," DukesFest & Hazzard County Fair will feature a full slate of county fair-related activities. The weekend, produced by John & Elly Schneider, will encompass appearances and autograph sessions from show cast members including John Schneider (Bo Duke), Catherine Bach (Daisy Duke), Tom Wopat (Luke Duke), James Best (Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane), Ben Jones (Cooter Davenport), Rick Hurst (Clettus Hogg) and Sonny Shroyer (Deputy Enos Strate). Gates open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids 12 and under admitted free. Single day tickets are just $15 in advance, $20 walk-up. Weekend passes purchased in advance are $25, or $35 walk-up. Visit www.dukesfest.com for more information. July 6: Major League of Monster Trucks PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE (OLD DATE WAS MAY 3) Sixteen of the nation's most prolific monster trucks will compete in high speed races (speeds nearing 70 mph) in which these vehicular monsters destroy everything in its path. The race course will be one of the largest areas ever created in Monster Truck competition with the entire speedway ball field utilized for racing and car crushing action. Some of the Monster Trucks expected to compete include Bigfoot, Gunslinger, T-Maxx, War Wizard, Madusa, Samson, Avenger and others. Tickets start at $15 for adults and $5 for kids. Visit www.mlmt.com for more information. Gate openings TBA. July 26 and 27: Eastman Gun Shows (Infield) The Southeast's leader in Gun Shows brings their award winning show to the NASCAR Sprint Cup garage for the weekend. Hundreds of vendors will feature collectible, military and current guns and knives. Also, motorcycle show is slated outside the garage area on both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $8 with children 12 and under admitted for free. For additional information, contact Eastman Gun Shows at 229-423-4867 or online at http://www.eastmangunshows.com. Gates are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. AMS RACING EVENTS: June 5, 12, 19, 26 and July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Thursday Thunder Weekly Summer Racing Series *Special Fireworks Extravaganza on July 3* Tomorrow's stars of NASCAR compete weekly in Legends Cars, Bandolero Cars and Thunder Roadsters. Family-oriented fun in a kid-friendly environment which includes driver autograph sessions, rock climbing wall, clowns, face painters and more. Each night showcases a different theme packed with grandstand and trivia games, and more. A Fireworks show is scheduled for July 3. Kids ages 6-12 are admitted for only a dollar while adults pay only $5. Kids ages 5 years or under are admitted free. Gates open at 6 p.m. Visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com for more information or call 770-946-4211. June 6: Drag Racing & Car Show on AMS Infield Atlanta Motor Speedway opens up for drag racing and a car show. Grudge racing encouraged on the drag strip where racers compete in heads up racing action. Any car or truck is eligible for competition. Must be 16 years of age to compete (with completed parental consent form) and must wear a helmet. Take the racing off of the streets and into a safe environment at the speedway. Admission is $7 to spectate and $20 to show a car or race. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com for more information or call 770-946-4211. June 20, 27 and July 4, 11, 18 and 25: Friday Night Drags and Show N’ Shine Car Show *Fireworks Extravaganza on July 4* Local competitors power up for weekly drag racing among several divisions. Everything from full blown dragsters to grandma's grocery getter will compete in side-by-side, heads-up drag racing along the speedway's pit road eighth-mile-drag strip. Plus, the Show-N-Shine Car Show offers the not-so-adrenaline powered the chance to show off their rides in the comforts of the NASCAR garage. Race fan car show along pit road, race fan participation and special events make for a great evening at the speedway. A huge fireworks show is scheduled for July 4. Admission is $7 dollars to spectate and $20 to show a car or race. Kids 5 and under are free. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com for more information or call 770-946-4211. ***July 3 and 4: Thursday Thunder and Friday Night Drags Fireworks Extravaganza*** The night sky will be illuminated by thousands of exploding shells on both Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4. The largest fireworks show on the south side of Atlanta. For Thursday Thunder, kids ages 6-12 are admitted for only a dollar while adults pay just $5. Kids ages 5 years or under are admitted free. Gates open at 6 p.m. For drag racing, adults pay $7 to spectate and $20 to show a car or race. Kids 5 years of age and younger are admitted free. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com for more information or call 770-946-4211. DRIVING SCHOOLS AT AMS: Richard Petty Driving Experience http://www.1800bepetty.com Thursday, June 12 – Sunday, June 15 Thursday, June 19 – Sunday, June 22 Speed Tech Auto Racing School http://www.speedtech500.com Friday, May 30 – Sunday, June1 Jeff Gordon Racing School http://andrettigordon.com Friday, June 6 – Saturday, June 7 Buck Baker Racing School http://www.buckbaker.com Friday, July 18 – Saturday, July 19

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