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1 Welcome Race Fans! Need To Know Tour Representatives PO Box 14512, Savannah, GA Toll Free: TABA (8222) Welcome to the Geico 500 Race Tour! Talladega Superspeedway is the largest, and one of fastest and most steeply banked tracks on the Sprint Cup circuit. In 2015 Talladega is celebrating it s 46th year! It s all about horsepower, drafting and jockeying for position at Talladega with both the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series competing this weekend. If drivers can avoid the dreaded Big One, anyone can take Talladega. You ll be sitting on the edge of your seat as drivers push their cars to speeds close to 200 mph is There And Back Again Adventures 27th anniversary year of serving the greatest sports community in the world. We would like to thank you for this opportunity, whether you are a first time client or have traveled with us in the past, the pleasure is truly ours. Our continued success would not be possible without you. The entire staff wishes you a wonderful time and an extraordinary race weekend. See you at the races! Christopher Stracuzza and Mark Bumgarner will be your There And Back Again Adventures Tour Representatives and will be staying at the Marriott. Christopher and Mark will arrive on Friday. Christopher Stracuzza: Mark Bumgarner: Hold at Hotel Packages If you selected to have your tickets/documents distributed by our Tour Representatives at the hotel, please note the schedule below to meet in the hotel lobby. Prior to race weekend, please call our office with any questions at Marriott Atlanta Airport Friday: 5:00-7:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 pm* *For those arriving on Saturday, Christopher and Mark will be at the track with clients until their return Saturday evening. If you can not meet at the scheduled time above to pick up your tickets, please call Christopher or Mark prior to 10:00 pm and they will be happy to schedule a time and place to meet. Our Thanks We certainly appreciate you selecting There And Back Again Adventures for your Package. It is our pleasure to serve you. If you need anything prior to the trip or while on the trip, do not hesitate to call our office or our tour representative while on the trip. Dixon Singleton President 1 2

2 Need To Know Race Tickets You will find your 2015 Geico 500 race tickets and pit passes you may have purchased in the front pocket of this tour booklet. Please review these items as soon as possible. If you find any of your tickets or documents missing, please call us immediately. Replacing lost or stolen tickets/passes can be difficult and will incur a replacement fee. Talladega Track & Tickets Talladega Superspeedway Admission Policy One soft sided cooler (up to 14 x14 x14 ) One backpack/bag no larger than 17 inches. Glass containers of any kind are not allowed. Coolers not allowed on Pit Road. Pit Pass and Driver Intros Policy If you purchased a Pit Pass or a Pit Pass with Driver Introductions ticket, please see your Pit Pass and Intro inserts. These are good for Sunday morning and You must have race tickets with you to enter pit road. Rain Policy In the event of rain, NAS- CAR will try to stay as long as possible to get a race to the halfway point which makes the race official. We will stay at the track until NASCAR officials make an official decision to post pone the race and reschedule it or we have an unanimous decision from our tour clients to go back to the hotel. We will then implement a procedure to determine whether we can offer transfers back to the Sprint Cup race. There is generally an additional fare required for transfers back to a rescheduled race. The price will be determined based on several factors. Return transfers are not guaranteed. Your race tickets will be honored on the rescheduled date. 3 Need To Know Schedule / Itinerary Your buses depart the Marriott from the front of the hotel. Look for the TABA banner on the bus windshield. Please meet 15 minutes prior to departure. Thank you. Friday May 1st 8:30 am ARCA Final Practice 10:30 am Xfinity Series Final Practice 2:30 pm ARCA Qualifying 3:30 pm Sprint Cup Series Final Practice 4:30 pm ARCA Series Driver Introductions 5:00 pm ARCA IMHOF 200 (76 laps, miles) Saturday May 2nd 6:30 am Restaurant opens at 6:30 am 8:00 am Depart the hotel for DEGA 10:00 am Xfinity Series Qualifying 12:00 pm Sprint Cup Series Qualifying 1:30 pm Xfinity Series Driver Introductions 2:00 pm Winn-Dixie 300 Xfinity Series Race (117 laps, miles) Sunday May 3rd 5:30 am Restaurant opens at 5:30 am 6:45 am Depart the hotel for DEGA 11:30 am Sprint Cup Driver Introductions 12:00 noon Geico 500 Sprint Cup Series Race (188 laps, miles) Bus departure times are Eastern Time Zone, all race start times & activities are Central Time Zone. Please be prompt for our departure time from the hotel. We will not be able to wait for anyone who is late. As a courtesy to our other tour participants, please notify your tour representative if you do not plan on riding the bus to and/or especially back from the track. Alcohol is allowed on the motorcoach; however, you must act responsibly. Please no loud or obnoxious language or behavior! For your safety and convenience, we ask that you help keep our buses clean. Please do not set items on the floor of the bus. Thank you for your cooperation! 4

3 Need To Know Hotel Track Transportation Bus transfers to Talladega Superspeedway are provided on Sunday, (Saturday transfers are optional). The buses depart the hotel, remain at the track and return to the hotel after the race. The buses are equipped with a restroom and other conveniences. Contact your tour representative if you do not plan to ride our bus to and especially back from the track. On The Bus For your convenience and safety, please help keep our buses clean and litter free. Food and Beverages (no glass containers) are allowed on the bus. Do not set items or trash on the floor of the bus, use trash receptacles or trash bags. Alcohol is allowed on the bus, however, you must act responsibly. We encourage everyone to make new friends and have a good time. We do ask that you are respectful of your traveling companions and that you do not use loud or obnoxious language or behavior or obscenities. Under The Bus You may bring chairs, and larger coolers to put under the bus for transportation to the track. Tailgate party items can be brought; however, you can not bring Propane gas in any containers on or under the bus. Before the Races We depart our hotel early so that we arrive at the track three to five hours prior to a race. Traffic can be quite heavy on race days so we make every attempt to have our clients at the track in time for any important events. At the Track You will have plenty of time to souvenir shop, see scheduled events, visit the midway area, enjoy your hospitality experience, or just relax on the bus. The bus remains open until 30 minutes prior to the race. Your tour representative or the bus driver will be with the bus at all times until it is locked. You can leave any souvenirs securely on the bus during the race. After the Races We ask that you walk directly back to the bus immediately following the completion of the race. Please do all of your souvenir shopping prior to the race. A prompt return to the bus after race will help alleviate traffic jams and delays on the way back to the hotel. Marriott Atlanta Airport 4711 Best Road, College Park, GA Location Located 1/2 mile from the airport. If you are flying in, the Marriott has a courtesy shuttle. If you are driving South on Interstate 85, take exit 71, make a right at the top of the exit, then the first left (T. Owens Smith Road). Take a right at the stop sign and Marriott will be on your right. If traveling North on Interstate 85, take exit 71 (Riverdale Rd.), make a left at top of exit, cross bridge, then take 1st left (T. Owens Smith Road). Make a right at stop sign. Dining The Marriott features the VOYA Sushi Bar, the VOYA Bistro, and Bentley s Steakhouse. There s also the Southside Bar and Restaurant. A full breakfast buffet is included each day of your stay in the VOYA Bistro. Just charge breakfast to your room each day. Amenities Cocktail lounge, on-site restaurants, room service, inroom coffee, hairdryer, Bath & Bodyworks toiletries, iron and ironing board, courtesy airport shuttle, indoor and outdoor pool, health club, whirlpool and sauna. Miscellaneous Check-in is 3:00 pm or later. Check-out is 11:00 am. You may check-in earlier depending upon room availability. Because you are part of a group reservation under There And Back Again Adventures, you do not need a confirmation number. We submit our clients names to the hotel prior to race weekend. You just need to give your name when you check in. All room and tax have been pre-paid. You are responsible for any incidental charges. You may be asked for a credit card for incidental charges. 5 6

4 Miscellaneous Talladega Weather The temperature in Talladega in May ranges from 71 degrees for the average low to 83 degrees for the average high. Watch The Weather Channel s forecast or go to for updates. A light jacket for the evenings is recommended! Helpful Local Phone Numbers South Fulton Medical Center Cleveland Ave East Point, GA Concentra Urgent Care Clark Howell Hwy College Park, GA Walmart Old National Hwy, College Park, GA CVS Pharmacy Washington Rd, College Park, GA Walgreens Old National Hwy, College Park, GA Airport Information Atlanta is served by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Airport code is ATL. The hotel is located a half mile from the airport. Airline numbers American Airlines: Delta Airlines: United Airlines: US Airways: Southwest Airlines: Gratuities The question is often raised about tipping bus drivers and tour representatives. A large part of the success of a tour is due to them. If you wish to show appreciation to either for an exceptional effort, you may do so voluntarily at the end of the trip. This is in no way intended to suggest that gratuities are expected or required. This is strictly a personal decision. 7 Scanner Rental Don t just watch the excitement, hear it and see more than the view from your seat. You ve never experienced racing like this before. You can witness the drivers & crew chiefs plotting strategies, the radio and TV broadcasts, and the NASCAR officials...all uncensored! Our Scanners are NASCAR FanVision which allow you to watch and hear the all the action from drivers, crew chiefs, NASCAR officials and TV/Radio media, view stats, and access to social media such as twitter. We also have Racing Electronics 3000 which allow you to hear all the action while you watch the track. We will order your scanner in advance so you ll know that you have a scanner when you arrive at the track. All you have to do is sit back and relax on the way to the track knowing that you will be able to pick up a pre-ordered scanner. A limited number of scanners are available. Be sure to reserve your scanner well in advance. RE3000 Scanner with 1 headset: 1 day $35 2 days $45 Scanner with 2 headsets: 1 day $45 2 days $55 Scanner Rentals are available for the Geico 500! Scanners come pre-programmed and ready to listen to your favorite driver or watch & listen the race with a FanVision. Call us at to reserve your scanner in advance! 8 NASCAR FanVision Scanner with 1 headset: 1 day $50 2 days $60 Scanner with 2 headsets: 1 day $65 2 days $75

5 Talladega Tour Options Pre-Race Pit Pass: Enjoy the perspective of a crew member! Stroll down the pits to see the cars up close and see how the teams prepare for the Geico! Increased pit lane access for the RED CARPET as drivers Driver s Meeting included! An admission ticket is required to enter the admission gates on each day. Access to Pit Road begins at 8:00 am Access to Pit Road ends at 11:00 am Keep your Pre-Race Pit Pass and tickets with you at all times We cannot guarantee or even assume that there will be any drivers/crew members on Pit Road during this time. Photographs are allowed in this area. Pre-Race Pit Road access is time, weather, and schedule permitting. TO ENTER & EXIT PIT ROAD: The front stretch crossover gates to enter and exit the pit area are located at Birmingham Grandstand, Sections C & F and Moss Thornton Grandstand, Section G. Pre-Race Pit Pass: $59 per person Pre-Race Pit Pass with Driver Intros: Upgrade your pit pass with access to Driver Introductions. Gain additional exclusive entry onto the track to witness your favorite driver being announced on stage with all the stars of NASCAR. ARRIVE EARLY - All crossover gates will close at 11:00 am. After this time you will not be allowed to enter the track or pit area. Pre-Race Ceremonies begin at 11:00 am Driver Intros begin at approximately 11:30 am Keep your Driver introductions Pre-Race Pit Pass and tickets with you at all times Driver Intros will take place on the Pre-Race stage near the Start/Finish Line. You will be allowed access to the area in front of the stage. Once they have been completed, the track will be cleared to start the race. Pre-Race Pit Pass with Driver Intros: 9 Talladega Track Facts Talladega Superspeedway is the biggest, fastest, most competitive motorsports facility in the world. Records for both speed and competition have been established at Talladega, including the fastest-ever 500 -mile race, won by Mark Martin on May 10, 1997, at an average speed of mph. The world stock car record was also established at Talladega in 1987 by Bill Elliott when he posted a speed of in qualifying for the Aarons 499. Built at a cost of more than four million dollars, the track first opened as Alabama International Motor Speedway in September With plenty of room to expand, Talladega has done just that. It now boasts a seating capacity of 143,231. The track offers van tours to visitors daily during working hours except on days of racing, testing and special events. Located near Talladega Superspeedway there are several Motorsports attractions including the Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum and the Talladega- Texaco Walk of Fame. The Motorsports Hall of Fame, a Museum, is located at Talladega Superspeedway. The Talladega-Texaco Walk of Fame is located at Davey Allison Memorial Park in downtown Talladega. The park is a tribute to the late Davey Allison. Distance: Banking: Talladega Superspeedway 2.66 miles 33 degrees Seating: 143,231 Qualifying Record: Race Record: Location: Bill Elliott mph ( sec.) April 30, 1987 Mark Martin mph (500 miles) May 10, 1997 Off I-20, on Speedway Blvd. between exits168 and miles West of Atlanta & 50 miles East of Birmingham 10

6 2014 Talladega Results Talladega Track Map Date: May 4, 2014 Purse: $6,186,747 Time of Race: Average Speed: Margin of Victory: Caution Flags: Lead Changes: 3 hrs., 17 min, 16 seconds mph Caution 8 for 31 laps 48 among 23 drivers Coors Light Pole Award: Brian Scott # 33 SOUVENIRS Winner: Denny Hamlin # 11 3M Lap Leader Award: Greg Biffle # 16 (58 laps) Mahle Clevite Engine Builder of the Race Award: Roush-Yates Engines # 16 Sunoco Rookie of the Race Award: Kyle Larson # 42 American Ethanol Green Flag Restart Award: Paul Menard # 27 Moog Chassis Parts Problem Solver of the Race Award: Paul Menard # 27 Mobil 1 Oil Driver of the Race Award: Denny Hamlin # 11 Bus Parking at Track Bus Parking is located in 2 locations, in Turn 4 or beside Legends Village behind the Front Stretch. A number of factors will dictate which lot we park in. Please note it is a shorter walk from Bus parking behind the front stretch but takes the bus longer to get out of track. Turn 4 parking requires a lot of walking. Walking Due to the nature of the 2.66 mile Talladega Superspeedway, please be prepared to do a lot of walking. There are long walks from the bus parking to our seats and to the Pits. Please wear comfortable shoes

7 Talladega Track Map NASCAR Chase Grid Info! BUS PARKING Souvenirs Driver and Track Souvenirs are located at various locations including inside the track. Most of the driver souvenir trailers are located to the Turn 4 side of the Grandstands on the front stretch. Checklist of Useful Items Scanner Radio Earplugs Seat Cushion Sunglasses Cap or Hat Clear Tote Bag Lawn Chair Tailgate items Sun Screen Rain Gear Cooler NASCAR has announced a new championship format for 2014 that will put a greater emphasis on winning races all season long, and expand the current Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup field to 16 drivers. Details are below: A victory in one of the first 26 races likely will guarantee a driver a berth in the 10-race Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. The Chase field is expanded from 12 to 16 drivers, with those drivers advancing to what now will be known as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Chase Grid. The number of championship drivers in contention for the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship will decrease after every three Chase races, from 16 to start in the Chase Grid; 12 after Chase race No. 3; eight after Chase race No. 6; and four after Chase race No. 9. The first three races of the Chase (27-29) will be known as the Challenger Round; races will be known as the Contender Round; races will be the Eliminator Round and race No. 36 will be the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship. A win by a championship-eligible driver in any Chase race automatically clinches the winning driver a spot in the next Chase round. Four drivers will enter the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship with a chance for the Cup, with the highest finisher among those four capturing the prestigious NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title

8 NEW Qualifying Procedures! 2015 Sprint Cup Race Teams At tracks measuring 1.25 miles in length or larger, qualifying for the Coors Light Pole Award will consist of three rounds: The first qualifying elimination round will be 25 minutes in duration and includes all cars/trucks. The 24 cars/trucks that post the fastest single lap from the first qualifying round will advance to the second round. The remaining cars/trucks will be sorted based on their times posted in the first round of qualifying in descending order. The second qualifying elimination round will be 10 minutes in duration and the 12 cars/trucks that post the fastest single lap time will advance to the third and final round. The fastest remaining cars/trucks earn positions 13th through 24th based on their times posted in qualifying in descending order. The third and final qualifying round will be five minutes in duration and the fastest single lap time will determine positions 1st through 12th in descending order. There will be a five-minute break between each qualifying round. At tracks measuring less than 1.25 miles, qualifying for the Coors Light Pole Award will consist of two rounds: The first qualifying elimination round will be 30 minutes in duration and includes all cars/trucks. The 12 cars/trucks that post the fastest single lap time from the first qualifying round will advance to the second and final round. The remaining cars/trucks will be sorted based on their times posted in the first round of qualifying in descending order. There will be a 10-minute break between the two qualifying rounds. The second and final qualifying round will be 10 minutes in duration and the fastest single lap time posted will determine positions 1st through 12th in descending order. #1 Chip Ganassi Racing Driver: Jamie McMurray Sponsor: McDonald s, Etc #2 Penske Racing Driver: Brad Keselowski Sponsor: Miller Lite #3 Richard Childress Racing Driver: Austin Dillon Sponsor: Cheerios/Dow #4 Stewart Haas Racing Driver: Kevin Harvick Sponsor: Budweiser/Outback #5 Hendrick Motorsports Driver: Kasey Kahne Sponsor: Farmers Ins. #7 Tommy Baldwin Racing Driver: Alex Bowman Sponsor: Pilot Flying J #9 Richard Petty Motorsports Driver: Sam Hornish, Jr Sponsor: Twisted Tea #10 Stewart Haas Racing Driver: Danica Patrick Sponsor: GoDaddy.com #11 Joe Gibbs Racing Driver: Denny Hamlin Sponsor: FedEx Express #13 Germain Racing Driver: Casey Mears Sponsor: Geico #14 Stewart Haas Racing Driver: Tony Stewart Sponsor: Bass Pro Shops #15 Michael Waltrip Racing Driver: Clint Bowyer Sponsor: 5 Hour Energy #16 Roush Fenway Racing Driver: Greg Biffle Sponsor: Ortho/Cheez-It #17 Roush Fenway Racing Driver: Ricky Stenhouse Jr Sponsor: Fastenal #18 Joe Gibbs Racing Driver: Kyle Busch Sponsor: M&M s #19 Joe Gibbs Racing Driver: Carl Edwards Sponsor: Arris/Stanley #20 Joe Gibbs Racing Driver: Matt Kenseth Sponsor: Dollar General #21 Wood Brothers Racing Driver: Ryan Blaney Sponsor: Motorcraft #22 Penske Racing Driver: Joey Logano Sponsor: Shell-Pennzoil #23 BK Racing Driver: JJ Yeley Sponsor: Dr. Pepper #24 Hendrick Motorsports Driver: Jeff Gordon Sponsor: DTEH #26 BK Racing Driver: TBA Sponsor: Swan Energy #27 Richard Childress Racing Driver: Paul Menard Sponsor: Menard s #30 The Motorsports Group Driver: Ron Hornaday Car: Chevy 15 16

9 2015 Sprint Cup Race Teams 2015 Nationwide Teams #48 Hendrick Motorsports Driver: Jimmie Johnson Sponsor: Lowe's/Kobalt #51 HScott Motorsports Driver: Justin Allgaier Sponsor: Brandt Car: Chevy #31 Richard Childress Racing Driver: Ryan Newman Sponsor: Caterpillar #32 Go Fas Racing Driver: Bobby Labonte Sponsor: C&J Energy #33 Richard Childress Racing Driver: Ty Dillon Sponsor: Shore Lodge #34 Front Row Motorsports Driver: David Ragan Sponsor: CSX Transportation #35 Front Row Motorsports Driver: Cole Whitt Sponsor: Speed Stick #36 Tommy Baldwin Racing Driver: Reed Sorenson Sponsor: Zing Zang Car: Chevy #38 Front Row Motorsports Driver: David Gilliland Sponsor: Love s Travel Stops #40 Circle Sport Driver: Landon Cassill Sponsor: #41 Stewart Haas Racing Driver: Kurt Busch Sponsor: Haas Automation #42 Chip Ganassi Racing Driver: Kyle Larson Sponsor: Target #43 Richard Petty Motorsports Driver: Aric Almirola Sponsor: Smithfield Foods #47 JTG Daugherty Racing Driver: AJ Allmendinger Sponsor: Kingsford/Bush s #55 Michael Waltrip Racing Driver: Waltrip/Vickers Sponsor: Aaron s #66 Premium Motorsports Driver: Moffitt/Wallace #78 Furniture Row Racing Driver: Martin Truex Jr. Sponsor: Furniture Row #83 BK Racing Driver: TBA Sponsor: Burger King #88 Hendrick Motorsports Driver: Dale Earnhardt Jr Sponsor: National Guard #95 Leavine Family Racing Driver: Michael McDowell Sponsor: Various #98 Phil Parsons Racing Driver: Josh Wise Sponsor: Various #01 JD Motorsports Driver: Landon Cassill Sponsor: G&K Services #2 Richard Childress Racing Driver: Brian Scott Sponsor: Shore Lodge #3 Richard Childress Racing Driver: Ty Dillon Sponsor: Yuengling #4 JD Motorsports Driver: Jeffrey Earnhardt #5 JR Motorsports Driver: Harvick / Kahne Sponsor: Hunt Brothers Pizza #6 Roush Fenway Racing Driver: Darrell Wallace, Jr. #7 JR Motorsports Driver: Regan Smith Sponsor: Ragu #9 JR Motorsports Driver: Chase Elliott Sponsor: NAPA #12 Penske Racing Driver: Ryan Blaney Sponsor: Snap On #16 Roush Fenway Racing Driver: Ryan Reed #18 Joe Gibbs Racing Driver: Daniel Suarez Sponsor: Arris #20 Joe Gibbs Racing Driver: Erik Jones Sponsor: Gamestop #22 Penske Racing Driver: Keselowski/Blaney Sponsor: Discount Tire #24 Mixon/Whitner Driver: Eric McClure Sponsor: Hefty/Reynolds #25 Athenian Motorsports Driver: John Wes Townley Sponsor: Zaxby s #31 Turner Scott Motorsports Driver: Dylan Kwasniewski Sponsor: Rockstar Energy #33 Richard Childress Racing Driver: Brandon Jones Sponsor: Menards Car: Chevy #42 HScott Motorsports Driver: Kyle Larson Sponsor: Target Car: Chevy #43 Richard Petty Motorsports Driver: Dekota Armstrong Sponsor: Winfield #54 Joe Gibbs Racing Driver: Busch/Hornish Sponsor: Monster Energy #60 Roush Fenway Racing Driver: Chris Buescher #62 Richard Childress Racing Driver: Brendan Gaughan Sponsor: South Point #88 JR Motorsports Driver: Earnhardt/Harvick Sponsor: Hunt Brothers 17 18

10 2015 Truck Series Teams Our 2015 NASCAR Packages! #00 JR Motorsports Cole Custer Sponsor: Haas Automation #07 Bob Dotter Driver: Ray Black, Jr. Sponsor: Scuba Life #4 Kyle Busch Motorsports Driver: Erik Jones Sponsor: Toyota #5 Tony Townley Driver: John Wes Townley Sponsor: Zaxby s #6 Norm Benning Driver: Norm Benning #8 Joe Nemechek Driver: John Hunter Nemechek Sponsor: SWM International #10 Jennifer Jo Cobb Racing Driver: Jennifer Jo Cobb Sponsor: Driver2Honor.org #11 Red Horse Racing Driver: Ben Kennedy #13 Duke Thorson Driver: Jeb Burton Sponsor: Carolina Nut Co. #15 Billy Boat Driver: Mason Mingus Sponsor: Call 811 Before You Dig #17 Red Horse Racing Driver: Timothy Peters Sponsor: Valvoline #19 Brad Keselowski Racing Driver: Tyler Reddick Sponsor: Broken Bow Records Truck: Ford #23 GSM Racing Driver: Spencer Gallagher Sponsor: Allegiant Travel #29 Brad Keselowski Racing Driver: Austin Theriault Sponsor: Cooper Standard Truck: Ford #35 Kevin Cywinski Driver: Akinori Ogata Sponsor: ENEOS #49 Noel Sauders Driver: Scott Saunders Sponsor: Sax Suspension Tech Truck: TBA #51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Driver: Busch/Suarez Sponsor: Toyota/Arris #54 Kyle Busch Motorsports Driver: Justin Boston Sponsor: Toyota #58 George Bragg Driver: Parker Kligerman Sponsor: Bandit Choppers #63 Mike Mittler Driver: Jake Griffin Sponsor: LG Seeds #88 Thorsport Racing Driver: Matt Crafton Sponsor: Menards #98 Thorsport Racing Driver: Johnny Sauter Sponsor: Nextant Aerospace #99 T3R2 Driver: Bryan Silas Sponsor: Bell Trucks America Truck: Ford Date Track Packages Available May 09, 2015 Kansas Speedway Yes May 16, 2015 Charlotte All Star Race Yes May 24, 2015 Charlotte Coca Cola 600 Yes May 31, 2015 Dover International Speedway Yes June 07, 2015 Pocono Raceway Yes June 14, 2015 Michigan Speedway Yes June 28, 2015 Sonoma Raceway Yes July 05, 2015 Daytona Int l Speedway Yes July 11, 2015 Kentucky Speedway Yes July 19, 2015 New Hampshire Int l Speedway Yes July 26, 2015 Indianapolis Motor Speedway Yes Aug 02, 2015 Pocono Raceway Yes Aug 09, 2015 Watkins Glen International Yes Aug 16, 2015 Michigan Speedway Yes Aug 22, 2015 Bristol Motor Speedway Yes Sep 06, 2015 Darlington Raceway Yes Sep 12, 2015 Richmond Int l Raceway Yes Sep 20, 2015 Chicagoland Speedway Yes Sep 27, 2015 New Hampshire Int l Speedway Yes Oct 04, 2015 Dover International Speedway Yes Oct 10, 2015 Charlotte Motor Speedway Yes Oct 18, 2015 Kansas Speedway Yes Oct 25, 2014 Talladega Superspeedway Yes Nov 01, 2015 Martinsville Speedway Yes Nov 08, 2015 Texas Motor Speedway Yes Nov 15, 2015 Phoenix Int l Speedway Yes Nov 22, 2015 Homestead-Miami Yes (See Jeff Gordon s Last Race at Homestead!) Feb 21, 2016* Daytona Int l Speedway Yes Feb 28, 2016* Atlanta Motor Speedway Yes Mar 07, 2016* Las Vegas Motor Speedway Yes Mar 14, 2016* Phoenix International Raceway Yes Mar 21, 2016* Auto Club Speedway Yes Mar 28, 2016* Martinsville Speedway Yes Apr 10, 2016* Texas Motor Speedway Yes Apr 18, 2016* Bristol Motor Speedway Yes Apr 24, 2016* Richmond Int l Raceway Yes May 02, 2016* Talladega Superspeedway Yes *2016 Dates are tentative and subject to change 19 20

11 Talladega/Atlanta Local Points of Interest Talladega s name and origin can be traced back to the 1800 s when American Indians occupied the territory. By the early 1800 s settlers had arrived and established a pioneer fort. In November of 1813, the settlement was attacked by Indians. General Andrew Jackson and his men came to the fort s aid, defeating the Creek Indians at the Battle of Talladega. The city of Talladega was incorporated in 1834 in the Appalachian foothills, thus making the community one of Alabama s oldest inland towns. Antebellum and early 20th century homes located throughout the community are testimony to Talladega s proud history. Today Talladega is home to one of the fastest and most competitive motorsports facilities in the world...the Talladega Superspeedway. And as if the speedway itself wasn t enough of a draw, the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum is located in the city of Talladega as well. Key displays include cars driven by NASCAR motorsports legends Richard Petty, Fireball Roberts, Bobby Allison, Marty Robbins and Bobby Isaac. The April 2006 issue of Southern Living Magazine featured Talladega Superspeedway as one of the 40 Best Southern Experiences. The article was titled 40 Things Every Southerner Ought To Do. Editors cast a wide geographical net for this article and Talladega Superspeedway was the only track to make the list. In downtown Talladega, a track-shaped walk of fame is the centerpiece of a park where some of Alabama s greatest are honored. Talladega has more to offer its guests than recreation exclusively revolving around motorsports. The region offers a variety of outdoor options. Talladega National Forest covers more than 370,000 acres that extend from near the Alabama-Georgia border to west-central Alabama. At Noccalula Falls Park, a creek s waters plunge almost 100 feet into the pool below. The Talladega National Forest offers a beautiful and relaxing experience for nature lovers. For more information on the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum call (205) You will be staying in Atlanta, home of the Atlanta Braves, CNN Center, Olympic Park, Six Flags, Atlanta Aquarium, Underground Atlanta and many other national icons. Before and after the races, you ll find plenty of sightseeing and activities to keep you busy in this major metropolis. 21 International Motorsports Hall of Fame 3198 Speedway Blvd. Talladega, AL Located next to the Talladega Superspeedway, the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega, Alabama is the Canton, Ohio of motorsports. The men and women enshrined in this facility are not only the best of the best in motorsports, they are an important part of our world. New World of Coca Cola 121 Baker Street NW, Atlanta GA or COKE Explore the complete story, past, present and future of the world s best known brand. Thrilling 4-D theater, worlds largest collection of Coke memorabilia, fully functioning bottling line, Pop culture gallery featuring works of art by Andy Warhol and a Tasting experience of approx. 70 different products are part of your visit. The Georgia Aquarium 225 Baker Street, Atlanta GA With more than eight million gallons of fresh and marine water and more aquatic life than found in any other aquarium, you are sure to see things you ve never seen before! The Georgia Aquarium promises wonder and excitement around every corner. Call ahead for tickets. Stone Mountain State Park US Highway 78E Exit 8, Stone Mountain, GA Take a sky ride to the top of Stone Mountain and get a closeup look at the stone mountain carving. Ride a scenic train around the mountain or enjoy a paddlewheel riverboat cruise on Stone Mountain Lake. Jog, walk or hike over 15 miles of nature trails including a 1.3 mile trail to the top of the mountain. Find a petting zoo, Civil War museum, Water park & numerous other attractions. 22

12 Local Dining Ruby Tuesday s Sullivan Rd. College Park, At Johnny Carinos Italian Camp Creek Pkwy, East Point, GA Long Horn Steakhouse Camp Creek Pkwy, East Point, GA Red Lobster Seafood Camp Creek Pkwy, East Point, GA Moe s Southwest Grill Camp Creek Pkwy., East Point, GA Blue Crabs 2 Go Old National Hwy, College Park, GA The restaurants listed here are popular in the area and are provided for your information only and not as an endorsement for their services. Tour Survey It s very important to us to hear from our clients after a tour so that we may improve our services and continue to do what is working for our clients. We don t want to burden you with more paperwork so we ll you a tour survey within 1 week of your trip. This will come from reservations@thereandbackagain.com. This survey can be filled out and submitted on line. Our tour representatives will also have Surveys and Stamped Self Addressed envelops at the end of the tour that you can use to submit your survey at no cost to you if you prefer not to complete the on-line survey. We realize that your time is valuable and for taking the time to complete our survey and if we publish your comments, we will issue you a discount coupon that you can use on your next trip. Our goal to make sure every client is happy and satisfied with our service and products. Images 2015 Talladega Images For images from our 2015 Geico 500 race tour, visit our website at: For images from our 2015 Geico 500 race tour you can also visit our Facebook or YouTube pages (posted 1 week after event) at: or Social Media /thereandbackagainadventures /TABAAdventures /TABAAdventures 23 24