Travel Tips: Talladega Superspeedway – May 5-7, 2017
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The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series are
joined by the ARCA Racing Series in Talladega, Alabama, the home of Talladega
Superspeedway. The weekend schedule includes the ARCA General Tire 200 on
Friday, May 5, the Xfinity Series Sparks Energy 300 on Saturday, May 6 and the Cup
Series GEICO 500 on Sunday, May 7.
Visit the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum, located adjacent to the speedway, for a
glance back at the history of motorsports. Extended hours will be available
during race week – check the website for details.
On Friday, all infield guests and renewal guests can check
out “The Big One on the Blvd” for a giant ‘Dega de Mayo party. On Saturday night, country
legend the Charlie Daniels Band will hit the infield stage at approximately 9
p.m. CT. The concert is open to all infield guests and anyone with a Sunday
race ticket.
Key on-track times:
Friday, May 5 –
- ARCA Racing Series practice – 8:30 a.m. CT
- Xfinity Series practice – 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. CT
- Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice – 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. CT
- ARCA Racing Series qualifying – 2:30 p.m. CT
- ARCA Racing Series General Tire 200 – 5 p.m. CT
- Xfinity Series qualifying – 9:30 a.m. CT
- Xfinity Series Sparks Energy 300 –noon CT
- Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying – 3 p.m. CT
- Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 – 1 p.m. CT
Get more information and purchase tickets for this weekend’s
race at www.talladegasuperspeedway.com.
Travel Tips: Talladega Superspeedway – May 5-7, 2017
Reviewed by Paula
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Monday, May 01, 2017
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