Rick Crawford, Ford; 182.735 mph; March 17, 2005 (Trucks)
Race Records
Bobby Labonte, Pontiac, 159.904 mph; Nov. 16, 1997 (Cup)
Mark Martin, Ford; 151.751 mph; March 8, 1997 (Nationwide)
Ron Hornaday Jr., Chevrolet; 142.424 mph; March 18, 2005 (Trucks)
History Atlanta Motor Speedway has struggled through trouble with its original construction, financial difficulties and several changes in ownership to persevere as one of three remaining original superspeedways. The track’s first NASCAR Cup Series race was the Dixie 300 held on July 31, 1960. The 1997 season marked the first race on the redesigned 1.54-mile track when the old backstretch became the start-finish line.
Located on US Highway 19/41, 30 miles south of downtown Atlanta in the town of Hampton, GA. From the north: I-75, exit 77, U.S. Highway 19/41. From the south: I-75, exit 70, follow signs toward Hampton.
