You have probably heard that NASCAR is the fastest growing sport in America. There is probably a good punchline there but it is a true statement. Even non-fans can list off current drivers and driving legends and this weekend, all that excitement is in your backyard, so to speak. Atlanta Motor Speedway is set to host the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 500. The racing and qualifying begins on Thursday and the big race is on Sunday. How big is the big race? Former WCW/NWO Heavyweight Champion Goldberg will be the Grand Marshal.

The action begins on Thursday at 5 p.m. with all six divisions of Legends racing : pro, semi-pro, masters, chargers, bandoleros and young lions. Also on Thursday will be qualifying for Saturday's Yellow Freight 300 race.

On Friday, practices for all the races will run from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. It is also Georgia boot Pole day and the day of the ARCA Johnson Industries/Easy Care Vehicle Service Contracts 300. Saturday is the day of the Busch Series Yellow Freight 300 and Sunday brings the Winston Cup Series Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 500. Saturday and Sunday's races will be packed with some of the biggest stars in NASCAR. Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin and a slew of others are scheduled to compete in both races.

There are still tickets available for all four days of racing and NASCAR won't be back until November. To order these tickets, call the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at (770) 946-4211 or Ticketmaster at (404) 249-6400. The tickets also can be purchased directly from ticketmaster outlets or through direct purchases at Publix Supermarkets. The race should be one of the most exciting and competitive races ever in the history of Atlanta Motor Speedway.

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