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The Atlanta 500 was a NASCAR stock-car race held at Atlanta International Raceway, later renamed Atlanta Motor Speedway, in Hampton, Georgia. First run in 1960, it was a 500-mile event on the track's original high-banked oval and became one of the venue's two principal annual NASCAR races. The race was part of the NASCAR Grand National Series and, after the series was renamed, the Winston Cup Series. It was discontinued after the 2001 season when Atlanta's schedule was reorganized, ending the event's separate spring race identity.
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When and where was the Atlanta 500 first held?
The Atlanta 500 began in 1960 at Atlanta International Raceway in Hampton, Georgia. The venue was later renamed Atlanta Motor Speedway.
How long was the original Atlanta 500?
The event was a 500-mile NASCAR stock-car race on the track's original high-banked oval. The first Atlanta International Raceway layout was approximately 1.5 miles per lap.
Which NASCAR series ran the Atlanta 500?
The race originally belonged to NASCAR's Grand National Series, the predecessor of today's NASCAR Cup Series. It became one of the principal annual races held at Atlanta International Raceway.
How is the historic Atlanta 500 connected to Atlanta Motor Speedway?
The historic Atlanta 500 took place at the facility then called Atlanta International Raceway. The same venue later adopted the Atlanta Motor Speedway name and underwent major layout changes.
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