Race fans from across the world are coming to NASCAR’s biggest and baddest track for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series CampingWorld.com 500 and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series fred’s 250 Powered by Coca-Cola this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.
Ticket purchasers who will attend this weekend’s CampingWorld.com 500 and fred’s 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at the 2.66-mile venue, are coming from 22 countries across five continents (North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia), including 49 states and the District of Columbia in the United States. Australia is the farthest country that will be represented at Talladega this weekend, which is over 9,300 miles away and more than 8,000 nautical miles away.
“Our race fans are passionate. This just proves what they will do to witness in person the incredible racing and fan experience that Talladega Superspeedway offers,” said Talladega Chairman Grant Lynch. “It is so true that when we say ‘This is more than a race, This is Talladega.’ Our fans know it first-hand.”
More than 70 percent of Talladega Superspeedway’s dedicated fans come from outside of the state of Alabama – generating more than $380 million annually for Alabama tourism – to enjoy racing that is second-to-none, as well as a fun, social atmosphere that is good for all ages.
“Everybody knows that Talladega Superspeedway throws the best party on the circuit,” says Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell. “They host world-wide marquee events and are a major contributor for tourism in the state of Alabama, which allows us to showcase to those attending what our state has to offer.”
When fans make their trip to Alabama for the CampingWorld.com 500, which is the final race of the Contender Round where the field of 12 eligible drivers for the NASCAR Sprint Cup will be dwindled to eight at the drop of the checkered flag, and the fred’s 250 Powered by Coca-Cola, they will be surprised to find that “Sweet Home Alabama” has more to offer. From delicious food delicacies to incredible road-trip destinations, Alabama has it all. Fans are encouraged to slow down, enjoy the trip, explore the cities and towns, experience the culinary side of the state and stay a little longer or come back sooner. For additional travel information, visit www.alabama.travel.
Talladega’s weekend kicks off Friday (Oct. 23) with practice sessions for both the fred’s 250 Powered by Coca-Cola NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the CampingWorld.com 500. Saturday’s (Oct. 24) slate includes Foodland/Food Giant Qualifying for the CampingWorld.com 500. Qualifying and the green flag for both the fred’s 250 Powered by Coca-Cola NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™ race, (starting at noon CDT) gets underway also.
The action-packed day concludes Saturday evening at the intersection of Eastaboga and Talladega Boulevards for Talladega’s traditional infield concert, headlined by award-winning Mercury Nashville recording artist Easton Corbin. One of NASCAR’s favorites, Tim Dugger, will kick off the night and rock the rowdy infield crowd. The best part about the concert is that admission is free with the purchase of a Sunday race ticket for the Camping World.com 500 (starting at 1:30 p.m. CDT).
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