The Atlanta 500 was a NASCAR Sprint Cupstock car race that was run each March at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia from 1960 to 2010. The race was the first of two races held at the Atlanta track every season, with the AdvoCare 500, originally the Dixie 500, being the second and run at various times (originally November, later October and currently Labor Day Weekend).
The race was 500.5 miles (805.5km) in length. In August 2010, Atlanta Motor Speedway announced that they would no longer run the spring race, instead choosing to focus on the Labor Day weekend race at the track beginning in 2011. The end of the Atlanta 500 permitted the addition of a race atKentucky Speedway starting in 2011.
Notable races
1960: The first race at Atlanta International Raceway (now Atlanta Motor Speedway) was won by Bobby Johns in a 1960 Pontiac.
1961:Bob Burdick led 44 laps to his only career Grand National win. Polesitter Marvin Panch led 127 laps but faded to sixth, while Fred Lorenzen led 87 laps but fell out with engine failure. Rookie Bobby Allison finished 37th.
By 1980, NASCAR had completely stopped tracking the year model of all the vehicles and most teams did not take stock cars to the track under their own power anymore. Only manual transmission vehicles were allowed to participate in this race; a policy that NASCAR has retained to the present day.
1999 Winston West Coca Cola 500 at Motegi Part 1 of 7 (Intro/Command)
NASCAR Winston West Series
Coca Cola 500
Twin Ring Motegi
Motegi, Japan
published: 12 May 2013
1998 Dale Earnhardt Racing at The Coca-Cola 500 Race at The Twin Ring Motegi Oval in Japan
Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. raced head-to-head for the first time at the Coca-Cola 500 in Motegi, Japan on Nov. 22, 1998. To mark the historic event, both Earnhardts drove special Coca-Cola race cars.
Dale Earnhardt's red No. 3 car featured the signature Coca-Cola Red Disk Icon and NASCAR-themed checkered contour bottle. The famous Coca-Cola polar bear was highlighted on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s black No. 1 car.
Near the end of the video clip Dale Jr. talks about how his Dad reacted to the slide job Jr did to him near the end of the race.
Dale Jr. finished 6th and his Dad finished 8th.
published: 09 Jan 2019
Coca Cola 500 @ Twin Ring Motegi || 2022 NASCAR All Japan Racing Series - Race 1 [FULL RACE]
The 2022 season of the NASCAR All Japan racing Series kicks off with the classic Coca Cola 500 that was last held in 1998. Now, it has become a crown jewel and the starting race for the new season. Who will win and take and early lead into making the recently added playoff format - will it be the reigning champion of Kenji Momota, one of the veterans that came up short such as Akinori Ogata or Hideo Fukuyama, or will it be one of the rookies?
#NASCAR #stopmotion #Japan
The NASCAR All-Japan Racing Series is a paper made racing league inspired by NASCAR's racing appearance in Japan, such as the NASCAR Thunder Special Suzuka and the Coca-Cola 500 (Motegi). All drivers are given a random qualifying order; also, some of the drivers within the series contain Japanese NASCAR drivers Hideo Fukuy...
published: 11 Feb 2022
NASCAR In Japan - Coca-Cola 500 Highlights
Nascar race at Twin Ring Motegi, Japan. Three Aussies competed in the race.
published: 25 Apr 2020
1998 NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500 | NASCAR in Japan | NASCAR Classic Full Race Replay
Relive NASCAR's trip to Twin Ring Motegi as the sport's top drivers move from the road course at Suzuka to the oval in Motegi City.
Mike Skinner won a race that was full of big names like Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Rumor has it, Big E tossed a shoe at Dale Jr. post-race after Junior made a late-race pass on his dad.
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published: 24 Nov 2020
1998 NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500 Part 1 of 11 (Intro/Starting Grid)
NASCAR Winston Cup Series
NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500
Twin Ring Motegi
Motegi City, Japan
November 21, 1998
published: 15 Apr 2010
Re: 1998 Coca Cola Motegi 500 start
Video Cam Direct Upload
published: 13 Jun 2009
1998 NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi
NASCAR Winston Cup Series
Twin Ring Motegi Superspeedway
November 22nd, 1998
published: 17 Dec 2016
1998 NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500 Part 10 of 11 (Finish)
NASCAR Winston Cup Series
NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500
Twin Ring Motegi
Motegi City, Japan
November 21, 1998
published: 18 Apr 2010
1998 NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500 Part 11 of 11 (Post Race)
NASCAR Winston Cup Series
NASCAR Thunder Special Motegi 500
Twin Ring Motegi
Motegi City, Japan
November 21, 1998
Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. raced head-to-head for the first time at the Coca-Cola 500 in Motegi, Japan on Nov. 22, 1998. To mark the historic event, ...
Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. raced head-to-head for the first time at the Coca-Cola 500 in Motegi, Japan on Nov. 22, 1998. To mark the historic event, both Earnhardts drove special Coca-Cola race cars.
Dale Earnhardt's red No. 3 car featured the signature Coca-Cola Red Disk Icon and NASCAR-themed checkered contour bottle. The famous Coca-Cola polar bear was highlighted on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s black No. 1 car.
Near the end of the video clip Dale Jr. talks about how his Dad reacted to the slide job Jr did to him near the end of the race.
Dale Jr. finished 6th and his Dad finished 8th.
Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. raced head-to-head for the first time at the Coca-Cola 500 in Motegi, Japan on Nov. 22, 1998. To mark the historic event, both Earnhardts drove special Coca-Cola race cars.
Dale Earnhardt's red No. 3 car featured the signature Coca-Cola Red Disk Icon and NASCAR-themed checkered contour bottle. The famous Coca-Cola polar bear was highlighted on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s black No. 1 car.
Near the end of the video clip Dale Jr. talks about how his Dad reacted to the slide job Jr did to him near the end of the race.
Dale Jr. finished 6th and his Dad finished 8th.
The 2022 season of the NASCAR All Japan racing Series kicks off with the classic Coca Cola 500 that was last held in 1998. Now, it has become a crown jewel and ...
The 2022 season of the NASCAR All Japan racing Series kicks off with the classic Coca Cola 500 that was last held in 1998. Now, it has become a crown jewel and the starting race for the new season. Who will win and take and early lead into making the recently added playoff format - will it be the reigning champion of Kenji Momota, one of the veterans that came up short such as Akinori Ogata or Hideo Fukuyama, or will it be one of the rookies?
#NASCAR #stopmotion #Japan
The NASCAR All-Japan Racing Series is a paper made racing league inspired by NASCAR's racing appearance in Japan, such as the NASCAR Thunder Special Suzuka and the Coca-Cola 500 (Motegi). All drivers are given a random qualifying order; also, some of the drivers within the series contain Japanese NASCAR drivers Hideo Fukuyama, Kenji Momota, Shigeaki Hattori, Toshio Suzuki and Akinori Ogata.
The 2022 season also has added a playoff format. When a driver wins a race, they will be automatic entering the playoffs. if a driver does NOT win, they can also make it on points. Only 15 drivers can enter the quarterfinals (three races), where the bottom five in points are eliminated where it will then become 10 drivers in the semifinals (also three races) and then 5 drivers competing for the championship in the final race.
The 2022 season of the NASCAR All Japan racing Series kicks off with the classic Coca Cola 500 that was last held in 1998. Now, it has become a crown jewel and the starting race for the new season. Who will win and take and early lead into making the recently added playoff format - will it be the reigning champion of Kenji Momota, one of the veterans that came up short such as Akinori Ogata or Hideo Fukuyama, or will it be one of the rookies?
#NASCAR #stopmotion #Japan
The NASCAR All-Japan Racing Series is a paper made racing league inspired by NASCAR's racing appearance in Japan, such as the NASCAR Thunder Special Suzuka and the Coca-Cola 500 (Motegi). All drivers are given a random qualifying order; also, some of the drivers within the series contain Japanese NASCAR drivers Hideo Fukuyama, Kenji Momota, Shigeaki Hattori, Toshio Suzuki and Akinori Ogata.
The 2022 season also has added a playoff format. When a driver wins a race, they will be automatic entering the playoffs. if a driver does NOT win, they can also make it on points. Only 15 drivers can enter the quarterfinals (three races), where the bottom five in points are eliminated where it will then become 10 drivers in the semifinals (also three races) and then 5 drivers competing for the championship in the final race.
Relive NASCAR's trip to Twin Ring Motegi as the sport's top drivers move from the road course at Suzuka to the oval in Motegi City.
Mike Skinner won a race tha...
Relive NASCAR's trip to Twin Ring Motegi as the sport's top drivers move from the road course at Suzuka to the oval in Motegi City.
Mike Skinner won a race that was full of big names like Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Rumor has it, Big E tossed a shoe at Dale Jr. post-race after Junior made a late-race pass on his dad.
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Relive NASCAR's trip to Twin Ring Motegi as the sport's top drivers move from the road course at Suzuka to the oval in Motegi City.
Mike Skinner won a race that was full of big names like Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Rumor has it, Big E tossed a shoe at Dale Jr. post-race after Junior made a late-race pass on his dad.
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Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. raced head-to-head for the first time at the Coca-Cola 500 in Motegi, Japan on Nov. 22, 1998. To mark the historic event, both Earnhardts drove special Coca-Cola race cars.
Dale Earnhardt's red No. 3 car featured the signature Coca-Cola Red Disk Icon and NASCAR-themed checkered contour bottle. The famous Coca-Cola polar bear was highlighted on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s black No. 1 car.
Near the end of the video clip Dale Jr. talks about how his Dad reacted to the slide job Jr did to him near the end of the race.
Dale Jr. finished 6th and his Dad finished 8th.
The 2022 season of the NASCAR All Japan racing Series kicks off with the classic Coca Cola 500 that was last held in 1998. Now, it has become a crown jewel and the starting race for the new season. Who will win and take and early lead into making the recently added playoff format - will it be the reigning champion of Kenji Momota, one of the veterans that came up short such as Akinori Ogata or Hideo Fukuyama, or will it be one of the rookies?
#NASCAR #stopmotion #Japan
The NASCAR All-Japan Racing Series is a paper made racing league inspired by NASCAR's racing appearance in Japan, such as the NASCAR Thunder Special Suzuka and the Coca-Cola 500 (Motegi). All drivers are given a random qualifying order; also, some of the drivers within the series contain Japanese NASCAR drivers Hideo Fukuyama, Kenji Momota, Shigeaki Hattori, Toshio Suzuki and Akinori Ogata.
The 2022 season also has added a playoff format. When a driver wins a race, they will be automatic entering the playoffs. if a driver does NOT win, they can also make it on points. Only 15 drivers can enter the quarterfinals (three races), where the bottom five in points are eliminated where it will then become 10 drivers in the semifinals (also three races) and then 5 drivers competing for the championship in the final race.
Relive NASCAR's trip to Twin Ring Motegi as the sport's top drivers move from the road course at Suzuka to the oval in Motegi City.
Mike Skinner won a race that was full of big names like Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Rumor has it, Big E tossed a shoe at Dale Jr. post-race after Junior made a late-race pass on his dad.
Like and subscribe
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I wish I could share all the love that's in my heart Remove all the bars that keep us apart I wish I could say all the things that I should say Say em loud, say em clear, for the whole round world to hear I wish I could give like I'm longin to give I wish I could live like I'm longin to live I wish I could do all the things that I can do