Fan Tips for Those Attending the Emory Healthcare 500 Race Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Marcy Scott

         770-946-3951

         Matthew Simmons

                     770-946-3917

 

Fan Tips for Those Attending the Emory Healthcare 500 Race Weekend

 

HAMPTON, Ga. (Aug. 27, 2010) - Below are some tips that will help ensure
fans have a memorable, exciting visit to Atlanta Motor Speedway during
the 2010 Emory Healthcare 500 Labor Day NASCAR night racing weekend.

 

*      Gate Openings - Various gates will be open each day for fans to
access the facility. The following is the schedule with opening times
and gates available that day: Gate 13 on Friday (5:30 p.m.), Gates 12
to15 on Saturday (10:30 a.m.), and all gates on Sunday (2:00 p.m.). 

*      Important Note: For fans, Atlanta Motor Speedway provides a free
shuttle and tram service from all parking lots to each grandstand. 

*      Fan Assistance Program - The Fan Assistance offers golf cart
transportation and general assistance throughout the Atlanta Motor
Speedway parking areas. This service is 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 Information Booths located throughout the
Atlanta Motor Speedway property. 

            Atlanta Motor Speedway provides tram service between the
campgrounds and the entrance gates before and after events and will
depart regularly from the designated tram stops. Tram passengers under
12 must be accompanied by an adult. Trams are provided as a courtesy
service to speedway guests. Due to the demand for this service,
continuous riding (joyriding) is prohibited 

Campground tram route: 
Runs along inner perimeter road through all public parking and most
camping areas.

Infield tram route: 
Runs from the guard house at the new tunnel into the infield along the
road course.

*      Fan Assistance Information Stops -Atlanta Motor Speedway is
hosting three Fan Assistance Information Stops with two locations near
the Display Lot on the Speedway's perimeter road and one location in
front of the Ticket Office. 

*      ***NEW FOR SEPT. 2010*** Fan Alert Text Message Program - Fans
can text message issues, concerns or complaints to Atlanta Motor
Speedway by texting number 69050 and writing keyword AMS 
followed by your issue and location. A central dispatcher will promptly
assist with the issue.

*      ATM Machines - Bank of America will have 11 ATM machines at
various locations throughout the property.  You will find ATM machines
at Gates 13 and 15 (will call).  There are also locations in the
Champions, Earnhardt, Petty 

*      Camping Guidelines - Quiet time in all camping areas is from
midnight to 7 a.m. (except Family Campground) although we do allow the
use of generators, we ask that you respect your neighbors and only use
them when necessary. Also, no flatbed trucks (over 10 feet long),
flatbed trailers, box trucks, or portable storage containers are
allowed.

*      Traffic Reports - Traffic information will be provided by WSB 750
AM. Tune in throughout the weekend for the latest traffic news. Georgia
DOT urges travelers to call 511 for updated information about road/lane
closures or construction projects. Georgia 511 is a free phone service
that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, such
as traffic conditions, incidents, lane closures, construction, and
delays due to bad weather. Callers can also reach live operators to
request assistance or report incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a
week. More information is available at www.511ga.org. 

*      Outside Food- While we pride ourselves on providing an excellent
variety of food and drink options for our guests, visitors are welcome
to bring their own items if they prefer. Coolers larger than 14"x14"x14"
and glass bottles are not allowed inside the gates of the speedway.
Planning ahead will make your entrance to the speedway much simpler for
both our visitors and security officers alike.

*      Handicapped Parking Enforcement - Handicapped parking areas will
be strictly enforced for the Emory Healthcare 500 race weekend and
misuse could result in being fined and/or towed. These areas are
reserved for those fans with a handicap, not for those who plan to use a
friend or relative's handicap permit to gain access to these areas. The
person who is the owner of the handicapped parking sticker is required
to be in the vehicle.

*      Ticket Resale - No tickets may be resold on Speedway property.
This will be strictly enforced. Fans can also utilize TicketExchange,
Ticketmaster's new online service that enables safe and secure
fan-to-fan ticket transactions. Buyers simply select the tickets they
want based on price and seat location, without having to bid against
other buyers, without having to coordinate delivery from anonymous
sellers, and without the gamble that the tickets are fraudulent. Sellers
are guaranteed payment for tickets sold, without having to collect
payment or deliver the tickets to the buyer. For more information on
TicketExchange, visit www.ticketmaster.com.

*      Directions to Atlanta Motor Speedway: Directions to AMS,
including traffic patterns and facility maps can be found by visiting 
www.atlantamotorspeedway.com <http://www.atlantamotorspeedway.com/>  

*      First- Aid: During race weekend, Atlanta Motor Speedway has
Emergency Assistance locations in each grandstand as well as the
Infield. Should you or anyone in your party require Emergency Assistance
while you are on AMS property, please visit one of those locations or,
if needed, dial 911.  

*      As with any large event, there is going to be increased traffic
come race weekend, so Atlanta Motor Speedway would also like to
encourage all fans coming to any event throughout the weekend to come
early and stay late. All General Parking lots at AMS are open 24 hours a
day (no overnight camping allowed), so fans should feel free to get here
early to beat the traffic and check out everything the Speedway has to
offer come race weekend. 

*      For more information on race weekend or to answer any questions
you may have please visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com
<http://www.atlantamotorspeedway.com/>  or call (770)-707-7904.

 

-AMS-

 

 

 

 

Matthew Simmons

Marketing & Promotion Coordinator

Atlanta Motor Speedway | P.O Box 500 | Hampton, GA 30228 | P:
770.946.3917 | F: 770.707.7853 | www.AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com

 

  

 

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