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Atlanta Motor Speedway opens campground to Hurricane Florence evacuees

Last year, the speedway opened their sites free of charge to evacuees of Hurricane Irma. Now, they're doing the same thing for Florence evacuees.
Photo courtesy of Atlanta Motor Speedway

HAMPTON, Ga. – The Atlanta Motor Speedway is again opening its campsites to hurricane evacuees.

Last year, the speedway opened their sites free of charge to evacuees of Hurricane Irma. Now, they’re doing the same thing for Florence evacuees.

The address is 1500 Tara Pl, Hampton, Ga. 30228

The campgrounds are equipped to handle thousands of campers during their annual NASCAR weekend, they said in a release. Once again, the campground will be free of charge for dry RV and tent campers in the Legends Campground. For full hookup sites, it will cost $20 a night.

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Located adjacent to the campgrounds, the speedway will open The Rinnai Shower camper bath house that will allow evacuees free access to hot showers and restrooms during their stay.

ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY LEGENDS CAMPGROUND

Those interested in RV or tent camping for free, enter the Legends campground at Entrance "E" off GA Highway 19/41. The campground is on the right.

From I-75 and GA Highway 20, campers should see signs to AMS and follow Lower Woolsey road to Entrance "H" and the Speedway Credential Building. Make a right into the speedway’s property and then another immediate right onto Richard Petty Boulevard. Follow Richard Petty Boulevard and turn left into Entrance "G." The Legends campground will be on the right.

ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY PREMIER CAMPGROUND

The Premier Campground is located adjacent to the Legends campground and campers should enter the facility at the main entrance off GA Highway 19/41. The Premier Campground is on the left at the AMS security command post.

From I-75 and GA Highway 20, campers should see signs to AMS and follow Lower Woolsey road to Entrance "H" and the Speedway Credential Building. Make a right into Speedway property and then another immediate right onto Richard Petty Boulevard. Follow Richard Petty Boulevard and turn left into Entrance "G." The Premier campground will be on the right.

Atlanta Motor Speedway is located approximately 25 miles south of Atlanta.

For on-site assistance or directions, you can visit the ticket office and gift store building. For more information, you can contact Atlanta Motor Speedway at (770) 946-4211 or visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.

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