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#NASCAR Racing Returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway Feb. 23-25!

The Atlanta NASCAR Weekend features Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying on Friday, Feb. 23, the NASCAR XFINITY Series Rinnai 250 and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Active Pest Control 200 Benefiting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta doubleheader on Saturday, Feb. 24, and culminates with the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, Feb. 25.

Welcome to Atlanta Motor Speedway! What do you want to see this morning? Let’s take a walk. https://t.co/ycWhwDFFUE

— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) February 23, 2018

Track Facts

• Location: 30 miles south of Atlanta on Highways 19 & 41
• Constructed: 1959-60; reconfiguration completed Nov. 1997
• Property: 887 acres
• Track: 1.54-mile quad-oval
• Racing Surface: 55-60 feet wide
• Turns: Approximately one-quarter mile, banked 24 degrees
• Straightaways: Banked 5 degrees
• Length of Frontstretch: 2,332 feet (including dogleg)
• Length of Backstretch: 1,800 feet
• Pit Road: 1320 feet
• Infield: Approximately 120 acres
• First Race July 31, 1960 (Dixie 300)
• Winner: Fireball Roberts
• Pole: Fireball Roberts (133.870 - four-lap average)

After 20 years, the track will undergo its first repave following the 2018 race weekend. This marks the first time the track has been repaved since it was reconfigured in 1997 from an oval to a quad-oval. For the past couple of years, the abrasive surface had to have its seams sealed to preserve the integrity of the track.

Driver’s Offer Advice about Atlanta Motor Speedway

Listen to Noah Gragson – Spinning out in Lap 1 is “no Bueno.”

Last year’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series winner, Christopher Bell has very constructive advice. You have to have a soft right foot. This place is extremely hard on tires . . . you have to take care of it.

Clint Bowyer reports that you have to have a 'good balance' race car.

While Alex Bowman believes you have to be really patient and understand tire management.

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Noah Gragson - Spencer Davis - Kyle Busch

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Overview

• Event: Active Pest Control 200, Race 2 of 23, 130 Laps – 40/40/50; 200.2 Miles
• Location: Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway (1.54-mile oval)
• Date/Broadcast: Feb. 24, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1, MRN and Sirius/XM NASCAR 90

Noah Gragson:
Driver, No. 18 Safelite AutoGlass® Toyota

Noah Gragson and the No. 18 Safelite AutoGlass team head to Atlanta Motor Speedway for stop two on the 2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule. In last year’s race at Atlanta, the rookie driver overcame an early spin to post a 14th-place finish in his first mile-and-a-half start for Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM).

“I have a lot of confidence going into Atlanta this year driving the Safelite AutoGlass/Switch Tundra. Last year, in 2017, I felt like I ended pretty strong on the mile-and-a-half tracks — got a couple stage wins and led a few laps at Las Vegas and Texas. I really feel comfortable heading to Atlanta and working with Rudy Fugle. Rudy and Christopher Bell last year swept all three stages and won the race. So, I’m excited to get to Atlanta and get back to mile-and-a-half racing.”

Spencer Davis:
Driver, No. 51 Rheem Toyota

Spencer Davis finished seventh last weekend at Daytona International Speedway in his first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) start. The Dawsonville, Ga., native considers Atlanta his home track. He is hoping a win at Atlanta will sound the famous siren atop the Dawsonville Pool Room, a tradition started when fellow Dawsonville residents Bill and Chase Elliott win NASCAR events.

“I had a lot of fun in my first truck start. There at the end having Kyle (Busch) talking to my spotter Rick (Carelli) was a big help. Unfortunately, we didn’t get the storybook ending as we had throughout the race, but I’m really excited with a seventh-place finish.” Davis reported.

“Rheem has been a long-time supporter of mine. They were actually my first sponsor when I started racing big cars. It’s going to be cool to have them on board again and I’m thankful for the opportunity. Hopefully it grows into more races because I’ve gotten some wins for them in the past and hopefully we can continue that too.”

Kyle Busch:
Driver, No. 4 Cessna Toyota

Team Owner Kyle Busch will make his first NCWTS start of the season at Atlanta in the No. 4 Cessna Tundra. He will also be behind the wheel of the No. 4 at Kansas Speedway, as well as the No. 51 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway and Pocono Raceway. All of Busch’s races will be sponsored by Textron Aviation with the Cessna and Beechcraft brands.

Of the seventy-one (71) starts Busch has made in his own KBM Tundras, this will be the first time he has driven the No. 4. This number has won two driver’s and owner’s championships, but not with Busch behind the wheel. He also has yet to win at Atlanta driving his own KBM Tundra. His four previous wins were all in trucks owned by Billy Ballew. His best finish at Atlanta in a KBM Tundra is second (2010 and 2012).

“Last year was the first time a KBM Tundra won at Atlanta when Christopher Bell won all three stages and the race. Atlanta was the last track on our list where we hadn’t won a truck race and we finally got to check that one off in 2017. It is really cool for our organization to have a win at every track on the schedule — especially considering we haven’t been around that long.

“My first Legends car back at the bullring was the No. 4, so it’ll bring back a lot of memories racing the No. 4 Cessna Tundra this weekend. It’s hard to believe this will be the first time I’ve driven the No. 4 at KBM, considering the history it has with our organization. I’ve won truck races at KBM with 18, 46 and 51 on the door and I’m hoping to be able to add the No. 4 to that list by getting a win with Marcus Richmond (crew chief) and his team Saturday at Atlanta.”

Bring on Round ✌️!

Here's who will battle it out at @amsupdates this weekend: https://t.co/cYVuzfYzip pic.twitter.com/7heqK4RBlx

— NASCAR Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) February 21, 2018

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Driving 101 Will Adorn The No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Driven By Darrell “Bubba” Wallace, Jr

NASCAR Racing Experience to Be Primary Partner at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Motorsports’ leading fan driving experience partners – Driving 101, which operates NASCAR Racing Experience, Richard Petty Driving Experience and Mario Andretti Racing Experience – announced today they will become the primary sponsor for the No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driven by Darrell “Bubba” Wallace, Jr., for Richard Petty Motorsports at the Folds of Honor Quiktrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. 

Congratulations to @BubbaWallace who finished 2nd place in the #DAYTONA500 & now has NASCAR Racing Experience as new sponsor for the Folds of Honor Quicktrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway! https://t.co/xkaXZ4azBe pic.twitter.com/bvjJHi7osk

— NASCAR Racing Exp (@NASCARRaceExp) February 20, 2018

For the first time, the NASCAR Racing Experience badge and racing graphics will be featured on the hood and body of a race car in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, bringing to life the experience the NASCAR Racing Experience offers thousands of fans at tracks around the country.

“We’re proud to see the NASCAR Racing Experience featured on the car of Bubba Wallace as he makes his debut in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in Atlanta,” said Robert Lutz, CEO of Driving 101. “It’s an honor to race with NASCAR legend Richard Petty’s team. He’s been an incredible partner in our driving experience, and we look forward to seeing the No. 43 NASCAR Racing Experience Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Bubba Wallace on the track and hopefully in Victory Lane.”

“It’s great to see partners coming on board to support us,” said Wallace. “I’m all about getting fans involved in racing, and nobody does that better than the NASCAR Racing Experience. They allow fans to race the cars we drive. It’s the best way to get on the same track and in the same cars we race. That’s really cool and I’m pumped they are on our car this weekend.”

Driving 101 and its three trusted racing brands now runs at 18 nationwide speedways for NASCAR Racing Experience as well as 15 nationwide speedways for Mario Andretti Racing Experience.

“This consolidation allows us to provide the best NASCAR stock car and Indy-style car driving experience choice for customers, race fans, thrill seekers and corporate America. In short, we are the leader in the driving experience industry. We’ve expanded our nationwide locations, strengthened our marketing strategies, and made the racing experience even more authentic,” said Lutz.

About NASCAR Racing Experience: NASCAR Racing Experience is the leading experiential racing company in North America, offering the most realistic racing programs available to motorsports fans nationwide. NASCAR Racing Experience programs are conducted at 19 racetracks across the United States and Mario Andretti Racing Experience is held at 15 racetrack, and both offer a vast array of corporate outings and motorsports themed events. For more information call 704-886-2400 or visit www.NASCARRacingExperience.com

About Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE): RPDE is the worldwide leader in NASCAR race car drive-and-ride entertainment, available at speedways across the U.S. It has base locations in Las Vegas, Daytona, Concord, NC and Kansas City. For track locations, dates of operation, or to book an experience visit www.DrivePetty.com or call 704-455-9443, or stay up-to-date with Facebook, Twitter @Drive Petty or YouTube.

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