Atlanta 500 Classic
The Atlanta 500 Classic was an Indy Racing League event held at the Atlanta Motor Speedway from 1998 until 2001.
| Indy Racing League | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Atlanta Motor Speedway |
| First race | 1965 |
| First ICS race | 1998 |
| Last race | 2001 |
| Distance | 515.505 km (320.32 mi) |
| Laps | 208 |
| Most wins (driver) | Rick Mears (5) |
| Most wins (team) | Penske Racing (5) |
Previous USAC and CART races had been held at the track dating to 1965. The first National Championship races in Atlanta were held at Atlanta Motordrome, a 2-mile (3.2 km) dirt oval, in 1910. Later AAA and USAC races were held at Lakewood Speedway, a dirt oval in Atlanta.
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