Aaron’s 499 Weekend Notes — 40 Years of Racing

In 2009, Talladega Superspeedway proudly celebrates 40 years of the most competitive racing in NASCAR. While the track has seen changes made to the cars that circle its high banks, the surface that they race on and the grandstands that thousands of fans fill twice a year, one constant remains; Talladega Superspeedway is authentic NASCAR racing at its finest.

Key terms that describe NASCAR weekends at Talladega Superspeedway:
• Close, thrilling finishes
• Side-by-side racing
• Phenomenon
• Legendary/historic
• Fast/high speed
• Fan-friendly
• Authentic NASCAR
• Friends get together

Talladega Superspeedway makes it more affordable and convenient for fans:
• Low-priced tickets still available for the Aaron’s 499.
• The best deal in 40 years — grandstand tickets for Aaron’s 499 start at $40.
• Dega Dollar Combo — $45 gets a reserved seat and 10 “Dega Dollars” useable at Americrown food concessions.
• Infield one-day tickets reduced 40% to $40.
• Fairway to Speedway — two tickets to Aaron’s 499 and two rounds of golf playable at nine of the 11 RTJ championship golf courses for only $200 — 25% savings.
• Updated hospitality offerings including new tent design, layout, entertainment and free beverages.

Lower priced concessions and new menu items:
• Fans save 25% with combo value meals (cheeseburger or hotdog w/ fries and drink). NEW
• “The Big One” — 1/3 pound hot dog served with a special Speedway Sauce. NEW
• Branded foods onsite — Papa John’s Pizza, Boardwalk Fries and Juicy’s Outlaw Grill. NEW

Continued convenience and value:
• New pedestrian bridge over the 30-lane main entrance for improved fan traffic flow and safety.
• Free camping available as well as free parking on property.
• Fans can still bring their own food and beverage in approved coolers.

SPECIAL NOTE: TSS President Rick Humphrey presented Samson Mayor Clay King with 1,000 tickets. to the Aaron’s 499 for emergency workers and town residents in hopes of providing some relief and excitement to the devastated Geneva County town. Samson was the site of a horrific mass shooting on March 10 that left 11 people dead and an entire community grieving.

First Class Entertainment/Dignitaries:
• Nick Saban, University of Alabama Head Football Coach — Grand Marshal for the Aaron’s 499
• Miss America 2009, Katie Stam, will perform the National Anthem prior to the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway and visit fans in the Dodge Speedway Sports Club and Pepsi Pit Tour Experience Zone hospitality areas.
• More than 10 driver appearances throughout the weekend including the MRN at Full SPEED fan forum Sunday at 9 a.m. on the SPEED stage and special appearances at Intl. Motorsports Hall of Fame.
• Country/Rock duo LoCash Cowboys to headline free infield concert at Talladega Superspeedway.

Source: NASCAR