03/02/2017
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500 WEEKEND SCHEDULE
*Schedule subject to change
Thursday, March 2
1 p.m.
NASCAR XFINITY Series haulers enter main infield tunnel
4 p.m.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series haulers enter main infield tunnel
7 p.m.
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series haulers enter main infield tunnel
Friday, March 3
10:00 a.m.
NASCAR XFINITY Series practice
11:00 a.m.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice
11:30 a.m.
Gate 13 open
Noon
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice
1 p.m.
All grandstand gates open
1:30 p.m.
NASCAR XFINITY Series Practice
2:30 p.m.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice
3:30 p.m.
NASCAR XFINITY Series final practice
4:30 p.m.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series final practice
5:45 p.m.
Aspen Dental Qualifying Day
Saturday, March 4th
8:30 a.m.
All grandstand gates open
9:15 a.m.
NASCAR XFINITY Series Qualifying
10:40 a.m.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Qualifying
Noon
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series final practice
1:00 p.m.
NASCAR XFINITY Series driver introductions
2:00 p.m. Rinnai 250
4:00 p.m.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver intros
4:30 p.m.
Active Pest Control 200
6:00 p.m.
AMS Fest doors open
Sunday, March 5
10:00 a.m.
All grandstand gates open
12:30 p.m.
Pre-Race concert featuring Josh Turner
1:50 p.m.
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver introductions
2:30 p.m.
Folds Of Honor QuikTrip 500
Aspen Dental Qualifying Day
Rinnai 250 and Active Pest Control 200 Doubleheader
Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500
DRIVER APPEARANCES
Schedule of driver appearance is tentative, and appearances are set up by teams. Additional appearances will be added as teams and sponsors communicate information to Atlanta Motor Speedway. Driver schedules and appearances are subject to change.
Location: Folds of Honor QuikTrip Fan Stage
Saturday, March 4
10:50 a.m.
Danica Patrick Q&A at Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 Fan Stage
12:05 p.m.
Q&A with legendary NASCAR broadcaster Ken Squier
Sunday, March 5
9:45 a.m.
Meet & Greet former Atlanta Brave John Rocker
10:20 a.m.
Meet & Greet with Miss Georgia Beauties Quanisha Dawson
10:25 p.m.
Meet & Greet with Atlanta Falcons Grady Jarrett
10:55 a.m.
Meet & Greet with Bill Elliott
11:10 a.m.
Meet & Greet with David Ragan, Ken Ragan, Adam Ragan and Turtle Man
11:20 a.m.
Q&A with Daniel Suarez
11:35 a.m.
Meet & Greet with former Atlanta Falcon Keith Brooking
11:45 a.m.
Q&A with Ryan Newman
12:15 p.m.
Meet & Greet with Ed Roland, Collective Soul Front Man
1 p.m.
Meet & Greet with Ty Pennington
Tara Ballroom, located on right side of condo building near Gate 15
Saturday, March 4
9 a.m.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver autograph session.
Drivers scheduled to appear are: Austin Wayne Self, Grant Enfinger, Ben Rhodes, Ryan Truex, Cody Coughlin, Noah Gragson, Myatt Snider, Stewart Friesen, Jennifer Jo Cobb, Tommy Joe Martins, Brandon Brown, Regan Smith, Timothy Viens, Parker Kligerman, John Hunter Nemechek, Matt Crafton, TJ Bell, Korbin Forrister, Timothy Peters, Brett Moffitt, Christopher Bell, Kaz Grala.
*Driver lineup subject to change.
Location: Team Chevrolet Display In Fan Zone
Friday, March 3
1 p.m.
Appearance by Joe and John Hunter Nemechek
Saturday, March 4
10:30 a.m.
Appearance by Spencer Gallagher
11:00 a.m.
Appearance by Brandon Jones, Brendan Gaughan and Daniel Hemric
Noon
Appaearance by Stewart Friesen
Sunday, March 5
11:10 a.m.
Appearance by Austin Dillon
11:30 a.m.
Appearance by Kyle Larson
11:45 a.m.
Appearance by Ty Dillon
Location: LeafFilter Display in Fan Zone
Saturday, March 4
Appearance by Blake Koch
Location: Kroger, 1524 Hwy 16 West, Griffin, GA
5:30 p.m., Thursday
AJ Allmendinger
Location: LifeLink of Georgia Fan Zone Display
5:15 p.m., Friday
Joey Gase
12:15 p.m., Saturday
Joey Gase
Location: Bass Pro Shops, Lawrenceville
7 p.m., Saturday
Martin Truex, Jr.
FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500 FAN STAGE SCHEDULE
Fan stage is located in the Fan Zone, in parking lot behind the Earnhardt Grandstand
*Schedule and times are subject to change
Friday, March 3
Noon
Presentation of Colors by Riverside Military Academy Honor Guard followed by God Bless America
1 p.m.
Appearance by Maj. Dan Rooney, Founder/CEO of Folds of Honor
3 p.m.
Wesley Baugess, Folds of Honor scholarship recipient
3:15 p.m.
Ed Palido, Folds of Honor
4 p.m.
Presentation of Colors by Riverside Military Academy Honor Guard followed by God Bless America
4:05 p.m.
Riverside Military Academy Drill Team & flag folding ceremony
4:30 p.m.
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Interview
5 p.m.
Maj. Dan Rooney, CEO/Founder of Folds of Honor
5:15 p.m.
Wesley Baugess, Folds of Honor Scholarship recipient
Saturday, March 4
8:45 a.m.
Presentation of Colors by Riverside Military Academy Honor Guard followed by God Bless America
8:50 a.m.
Riverside Military Academy Drill Team & flag folding ceremony
9:25 a.m.
Maj. Dan Rooney, CEO/Founder of Folds of Honor
9:45 a.m.
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation interview
9:50 a.m.
Wesley Baugess, Folds of Honor Scholarship recipient
10:30 a.m.
Appearance by Monkey Wrench, AMS mascot
10:45 a.m.
Maj. Dan Rooney, CEO/Founder of Folds of Honor
10:50 a.m.
Q&A with Danica Patrick
11:30 a.m.
Presentation of Colors by Riverside Military Academy Honor Guard followed by God Bless America
11:35 a.m.
Riverside Military Academy Drill Team & flag folding ceremony
11:45 a.m.
Wesley Baugess, Folds of Honor scholarship recipient
Noon
NASCAR 101 - explanation of new race format
12:05 p.m.
Appearance by legendary NASCAR broadcaster Ken Squier
12:20 p.m.
Air Force JROTC rifle demonstration
12:30 p.m.
Musical performance by Corey Kent White
1:45 p.m.
Ed Palido, Folds of Honor
3:30 p.m.
Musical performance by Aces & 8s.
Sunday, March 5
8:30 a.m.
Presentation of Colors by Riverside Military Academy Honor Guard followed by God Bless America
8:35 a.m.
Riverside Military Academy Drill Team & flag folding ceremony
9:15 a.m.
Wesley Baugess, Folds of Honor scholarship recipient
9:35 a.m.
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation interview
9:45 a.m.
Opportunity to meet former Atlanta Brave John Rocker
10 a.m.
United States Air Force Active Duty Q&A
10:20 a.m.
Opportunity to meet Miss Georgia Beauties, Quanisha Dawson
10:25 a.m.
Opportunity to meet Atlanta Falcons Grady Jarrett
10:40 a.m.
Riverside Military Academy Drill Team and Flag Folding Ceremony
10:55 a.m.
Opportunity to meet Bill Elliott
11:10 a.m.
Opportunity to meet David Ragan, Ken Ragan, Adam Ragan and Turtle Man
11:20 a.m.
Q&A with Daniel Suarez
11:35 a.m.
Opportunity to meet Keith Brooking, former Atlanta Falcon and honorary pace car driver
11:45 a.m.
Q&A with Ryan Newman
12:05 p.m.
Appearance by AMS Mascot Monkey Wrench
12:15 p.m.
Q&A with Ed Roland, front man for Collective Soul
12:25 p.m.
Wesley Baugess, Folds of Honor scholarship recipient
12:30 p.m.
Musical performance by Breakfast Club
1:00 p.m.
Q&A with Ty Pennington, race grand marshal
1:15 p.m.
Musical performance by Breakfast Club
2 p.m.
Ed Palido, Folds of Honor
FAN ZONE ACTIVITES
The Fan Zone at Atlanta Motor Speedway is located in the parking lot behind the Earnhardt Grandstand.
New Holland
New Holland, along with Wade Tractor & Equipment, will be displaying New Holland Consumer Tractors, Agriculture Tractors and equipment; including Skid Steer Loaders!
Rinnai
Stop by the Rinnai display in the FanZone throughout race weekend and enter to win an endless supply of hot water*! *Terms and conditions will apply
“Stop by the Rinnai display in the FanZone to try your hand at the Water Blaster game to win some great prizes as well as enter to win an endless supply at hot water*! *Terms and conditions will apply*
United States Air Force
Located near the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 Fan Stage in the Fan Zone, the Air Force display will feature a rifle display at 12:15 p.m on Saturday, a Q&A with an USAF airmen at 10 a.m. Sunday, a decommissioned F-16 Thunderbirds jet, a No. 43 cutaway show car, trivia with a chance to win a hat signed by Richard Petty and an autograph session with Aric Almirola.
Stanley/Dewalt
Stop by the DeWalt display in the Fan Zone throughout the weekend to test out the latest DeWalt tools and enter to win some great prizes!
TEAM Coalition
Race fans! Who’s your driver? Come by the TEAM Coalition display in the FanZone on Sunday to take the pledge to be a designated driver! Those who take the pledge will be entered to win a VIP experience to the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta.
Active Pest Control
Register for a chance to race against truck series drivers Austin Cindric & Chase Briscoe of Brad Keselowski Racing or just come say hello at the Active Pest Control Tent in the Fan Zone Saturday March 4th at 9:30a.m.
Fan Engagement Center
Stop by to stand in a replica AMS flag stand, walk a simulation of our 24-degree banking, take a tire-changing challenge and more! This is also where First Time Fans can get their lanyard and free gift!
Henry County CVB
The Henry County Convention and Visitors Bureau will be in the Atlanta Motor Speedway Fan Experience Tent in the Fan Zone during race weekend. Come visit to get a green screen photo that puts you in the action as well as a chance to win a ride for one in a in a Cobra helicopter or a chance for you and 5 friends to experience a Vietnam-era Huey helicopter ride.
SPEEDWAY CHILDREN'S CHARITIES EVENTS
Saturday, March 4
50/50 Raffle Ticket Sale
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Buy a ticket for a chance to go home with one half of all raffle ticket sales from the day!
Corn Hole Championship
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at AMS Fest
Get your team together for this double-elimination tournament! Entry is $30 per team in advance or $40 on the day of the event! The first-place team will win $250 and $100 to second place, and both teams will be recognized Sunday on the pre-race stage!
Register Online Here
Sunday, March 5
50/50 Raffle Ticket Sale
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Buy a ticket for a chance to go home with one half of all raffle ticket sales from the day!
Live Memorabilia Auction
10 a.m. at Bruton Smith Park (near main shower house)
Bid on pre-race parade lap rides with drivers such as Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch as well as items signed by Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson plus a piece of sheet metal signed by Glen, Leonard and Eddie Wood!
Red Bucket Brigade
Following 85th lap
Following the 85th lap of the race, volunteers will canvas the grandstands with red buckets into which fans can donate to Speedway Children's Charities.
Monday, March 6
Hot Laps On The Track
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
For $25, you can drive your car around the track for four laps for just $25! Sign up begins at 8:50 a.m. at the Marcy Scott Media Center.
