The Pep Boys Auto 500 will undoubtedly be an exciting event for fans with it being the first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series night race in the track's history. But it can be even more exciting for fans that purchase tickets to the Pep Boys Auto 500 Pre-Race Party.

Fans purchasing tickets to the Pre-Race Party will get an up-close view of a combined two-hour concert by legendary country music group Diamond Rio and special guest Jason Michael Carroll and pre-race driver introductions before the Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway!

A limited number of stage-front passes are available for purchase at the Atlanta Motor Speedway Ticket Office at 877-9-AMS-TIX or 770-946-4211, or online at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com. Pre-Race Party passes for stage-front access will sell for $49. A Pep Boys Auto 500 ticket is required for admission to the party area.

Atlanta Motor Speedway is offering specially-priced tickets for both students and adults in the Elliott Grandstand for the Pep Boys Auto 500. Students with a valid student ID can receive a discounted rate of $19 for any ticket in the Elliott Grandstand, while adult tickets for Elliott in rows 21 through 39 have been reduced to just $59.

Want to hear the rumble of engines? See the crews working feverishly? Be allowed into this highly coveted behind-the-scenes area? Then you want a Sprint Cup Series weekend pre-race pit pass, which allows fans into the heart of the activity for race weekend.

• Pre-Race Pit Pass: Admission to the pit area from the time gates open until one hour before start of event.
• Must be 14 years old: Picture ID and proof of age required to pick up Pit Passes.
• Dress Code: No shorts, No skirts, No sleeveless shirts, tank tops or open toe shoes. Dress code is enforced.
• "HOT": Pit area is "HOT" during race, practice & qualifying. Only working personnel admitted.
• NO GARAGE ACCESS: Garage access is controlled by NASCAR.
• Qualifying: No Pit admission during Qualifying.
• Pick-Up: Voucher will be mailed; exchange voucher for Pit Pass at Will Call at Gate 15.
• Autographs: We do not know when drivers will be on pit road. We can not guarantee autographs.
• All Pit Access is at the discretion of NASCAR officials.
• Pre-race pit passes are not good for gate admittance and must be accompanied by a grandstand or infield ticket.

Club One provides race fans a one-of-a-kind opportunity to enjoy Atlanta Motor Speedway NASCAR events in a modern environment. Features include luxurious, reserved theatre-style seating, lounging areas and premium food & beverage. Each ticket comes with the perks real race fans want - pre-race pit access, reserved parking and exclusive rooftop access previously available to just race spotters and photographers.

Atlanta Motor Speedway's luxury suites offer race fans the chance to experience the spectacle of racing at NASCAR's fastest track with the amenities to take your race viewing to a whole new level. Public Suites are located in the Turn 3 Elliott Grandstand and the Turn 4 Petty Grandstand. With two package choices, you have the flexibility to purchase the suite option right for your needs.

A three-day public suite ticket offers fans an opportunity to sit high above the action in a climate-controlled suite at Atlanta Motor Speedway. With a buffet offered from Levy Restaurants, fans can relax and enjoy the race-day experience in comfort. Suite ticket holders also have the opportunity to wander the pit area up until 30 minutes prior to the race taking in all the preparation for the race.

Atlanta Motor Speedway offers numerous camping options for race fans at affordable prices throughout Speedway property during event weekends. Options include infield locations, reserved and non-reserved areas outside the Speedway and campsites overlooking the Speedway. For convenience, all camping areas are located near AMS bus/tram stops allowing for quick and easy access to the Speedway grandstands.

Saturday, September 5, 2009
11:00am Gates 13 & 15 Open
11:00am-12:30pm Pep Boys Auto 500 NSCS Practice
1:00pm- 2:30pm Pep Boys Auto 500 NSCS Final Practice
2:40pm Degree V12 300 Qualifying (2 laps, All positions)
4:30pm Gates 12 & 4 Open
4:40pm Pep Boys Auto 500 Qualifying (2 laps, All positions)
7:00pm Degree V12 300 (195 laps)

Sunday, September 6, 2009
2:00 pm Gates Open
7:00pm NSCS Driver Introductions
7:30pm Pep Boys Auto 500 (325 laps)