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TICKETS ON SALE NOW • CALL 800-849-7223 OR VISIT ROADATLANTA.COMroadatlanta.com | FALL 2013Au Revoir ALMSSAY goodbye to AN eraFALL SCHEDULEAtlanta Historic Races, WERA, SCCA ARRC and more!16th ANNUALOctober 16-19Fifteen years of incredible AmericanLe Mans Series (ALMS) presented byTequila Patrón history culminateswith this year’s Petit Le Manspowered by Mazda at Road Atlanta.New Road Atlanta Web Site!

New Road Atlanta Web SiteRoad Atlanta recently unveiled a new look for roadatlanta.com. The website is more user-friendly and works on all platforms, including tabletsand mobile devices.“Connecting with our fans is a priority at Road Atlanta,” stated President& General Manager Geoff Lee. “By upgrading our website and makingit more visually appealing and interactive, we are better able tocommunicate with our exceptional fans and keep them informed.”Roadatlanta.com has many new features designed to engage fans ona year-round basis, providing news about teams, drivers, sponsors andother events of interest to motorsports enthusiasts. In addition, animproved online ticket ordering system makes roadatlanta.com a quickand easy way to purchase event tickets. Check it out!16th ANNUALSeptember 13-15NASASept. 19-22Atlanta Historic RacesOctober 4-6WERAOctober 16-19Petit Le MansNovember 1-3SCCA ARRCDecember 6-8NASAFALL SCHEDULEFall means cooler weather but Road Atlantaturns up the heat with a diverse schedule ofevents. NASA comes to Road Atlanta Sept.13-15, bringing with them an exciting lineupof racing activity. The HSR Atlanta Historicsarrive Sept. 19-22, featuring their trademark“blast from the past” entry list of legendaryvintage cars. On Oct. 4-6 the two-wheel actionof WERA motorcycles comes to Road Atlanta.The Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda, RoadAtlanta’s signature event, runs Oct. 16-19. Thisyear’s edition will mark the historic farewellrace of the American Le Mans Series presentedby Tequila Patrón. The SCCA American RoadRace of Champions on Nov. 1-3 and NASA Dec.6-8 round out the fall season.Tickets to all upcoming Road Atlanta eventscan be purchased at the gate (although westrongly recommend purchasing your PetitLe Mans tickets in advance). And remember,children 12 and under are admitted free whenaccompanied by a paying adult.Our multi-purpose motor sports facilityis situated on 750 park-like acres in therolling hills of Northeast Georgia.• 2.54-mile, 12-turn world classroad course• Host to major events likePetit Le Mans poweredby Mazda, Drift Atlanta,GRAND-AM and The Mitty• Family friendlyatmosphere: Kids12 & under arealways freeDownload Road Atlanta’sFREE iPhone & Androidmobile phone app!This application will help fans while at the trackbut also while at home! You will find the latestRoad Atlanta news, photos and videos, a GPSbasedmap around the track, and LIVE TIMINGAND SCORING from the Petit Le Mans powered byMazda and more! Download it today!Gift CertificatesRoad Atlanta Gift Certificatesare redeemable for ticketsand merchandise!.call 800-849-7223 or goonline roadatlanta.comConnect With UsRoadAtlanta.com/facebookRoadAtlanta.com/twitterRoadAtlanta.com/youtube1800.849.7223 ROADATLANTA.COMROAD ATLANTA / FALL 20132

16th ANNUALPetit Le Mans powered by MazdaOctober 16-19Fifteen years of incredible American Le Mans Series (ALMS)presented by Tequila Patrón history culminates with thePetit Le Mans powered by Mazda Oct. 16-19 at RoadAtlanta. This year’s 1,000-mile (or 10 hours) endurance race willbe the 147th and final race of the ALMS.Don’t miss the farewellappearance of the LMP1 cars thathave been captivating race fansat Road Atlanta since their debutin 1998. These exotic, high-techthoroughbreds represent leadingedge automotive technology, and Petit Le Mans is the ultimateshowcase. The historic final chapter of the ALMS will be writtenOct. 16-19 at Road Atlanta, celebrating the end of a thrilling eraand the birth of the new United SportsCar Racing series.Since the first Petit Le Mans in 1998, fans have witnessedthrilling battles and heart-stopping finishes at Road Atlanta.This year will be no different as over 40 cars representing fivedifferent classes will be on the grid for the historic finale.If you are looking for a spine-tingling, goose bump inducing doseof horsepower, head to Road Atlanta Oct. 16-19. The spectacle ofthe world’s best sports car racing teams racing into the night onRoad Atlanta’s famed 12-turn, 2.54-mile circuit ranks among themost memorable experiences in road racing.Gates open Wednesday, Oct. 16th with racing every dayand the main feature beginning at 11 am on Saturday, Oct.19th. Tickets are now on sale, with a wide variety of viewing,camping and parking options available. Visit roadatlanta.comor call 800-849-RACE for complete details.Will there be another “Rebellion”?Last year the Swiss Rebellionteam dominated Petit LeMans with their ToyotapoweredLola. They planto return this year to defendtheir title as the P1 cars maketheir final appearance at theprestigious Petit Le Mans.Rebellion’s road to a second straight victory will not be easy. TheDyson Racing Mazda Lola and the Muscle Milk Pickett RacingHPD stand in their way. The P1 battle for the last Petit Le Manscheckered flag promises to be a three-way battle to the finish!Five Manufacturers all have Shot at GT WinThe ALMS GT class features some of the hottest road racingin the world. Corvette, Viper, BMW, Ferrari and Porscheare all battling for the GT points championship. Americanhorsepower is well-represented as the new SRT Viper teamand the veteran Corvette squad have both been impressive in2013. Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda will be an all-out painttradingGT slugfest!New Look DeltaWingReturns to Road AtlantaOne of the world’s most unique racecars is expectedto return to Road Atlanta in 2013 for an encoreperformance. Last year the radical DeltaWing stunnedthe “experts” by finishing fifth overall in a flawless run.This year the DeltaWing will have a different engine, tiresand drivers. A coupe version may even be on the grid!Five Races in One,featuring these categories of competition:P1 The most technicallysophisticated cars in theworld, these prototypes canreach top speeds above 200mph. The Honda HPD andLola chassis will be the top P1challengers at Petit Le Manspowered by Mazda, althoughthe radical DeltaWing is alsoclassified in this group.P2 A more economicalversion of their P1 bigbrothers, the P2 cars aresmaller and less powerful, butstill boasts very impressiveperformance. Extreme SpeedMotorsports and Level 5 arethe top teams in this class.GT The Grand Touringclass of the ALMS featuresracing versions of productioncars. Corvette, Viper, BMW,Porsche, Ferrari and AstonMartin are all contenders.PC The Prototype Challengeclass consists of spec ORECAFLM chassis prototypes onContinental Tires... Driverability is often the differenceas the cars are so closelymatched.GTC The GT Challengeclass is exclusively for PorscheGT3 Cup cars. It is a verycompetitive class with topteams such as Alex Job Racing,TRG and Dempsey Racingamong the competitors.3800.849.7223 ROADATLANTA.COM ROAD ATLANTA / FALL 20134

48 "ALL IDEAS AND DESIGNS REPRESENTED BY THIS DRAWING ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE DESIGNER. NONE OF SUCH IDEAS OR DESIGNSSHALL BE USED BY OR DISCLOSED TO ANY PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION WHATSOEVER WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE DESIGNER.96 "I APPROVE THIS LAYOUT AND TAKE FULLRESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL SPECIFICATIONS.I UNDERSTAND THAT PRODUCTION WILL NOTBEGIN UNTIL I HAVE SIGNED THIS LAYOUT.Big Schedule ofSupporting Events at PetitThe NASCAR K&N Pro Series East headlinesa stellar lineup of supporting events at PetitLe Mans. This will be first appearance of theK&N Pro Series at Road Atlanta. The seriesfeatures future stars of NASCAR competing in Toyota, Dodge,Chevrolet and Ford entries as they hone their skills and prepareto move up to the next level of NASCAR.16th ANNUALTickets on sale now at RoadAtlanta.comor by phone 800.849.7223.Tickets for all events on sale at the gate.Ticket Advance Gate4-Day Superticket: (Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat) Includes Paddock Access $80 $902-Day Superticket: (Fri/Sat) Includes Paddock Access $70 $801-Day Superticket: (Sat) Includes Paddock Access $60 $70Friday Only $40 $40Premium Spectator Parking Pass: (Car, Truck, or Van) Limited$50 $50Availability. Attached units will be charged extra according to typeMotorcycle Spectator Parking $5 $5Reserved RV Space: Call 800.849.7223Tent Camping: (Daily or Weekend - No Hookups) $50 $50Non-Reserved RV Camping: (Daily or Weekend - No Hookups).Includes Motorhomes, Trailers, Campers, Pop-Ups. Attached units will becharged extra according to type$100 $100IMPORTANT: Deadline for Advance Ticket “PRICE” is 5pm EST on 10/11/2013. Deadline for MailingTicket Orders is on 10/04/2013. There is an $8.00 shipping/handling fee. However, all orders placed after10/04/2013 will be put in WILL CALL and you will only be charged for handling ($3.00). All Out of Country orderswill be put in WILL CALL. Children 12 and under are free. Please call 1-800-849-7223 for more information.P r e f e r r e d Part n e r sWingate by WyndhamBuford678-714-0248wingatehotels.com/bufordLegacy LodgeLake Lanier Islands Resort770-945-8787lakelanierislands.comGuest House Inn & SuitesGainesville770-535-8100guesthouseintl.com/hotels/gainesvilleFairfield Inn & Suites by MarriottCommerce706-336-0066fairfieldinn.com/ahncoWhen you start making your travel plans to attend an event at RoadAtlanta, we highly encourage you to make reservations at one ofthese properties:Best Western PlusOakwood770-535-8080bestwestern.comComfort Inn & SuitesBuford678-730-5050choicehotels.com/hotels/ga581NO REFUNDS. RACE RAIN OR SHINE. IN THE EVENT OF EXTREME WEATHER, TICKETSWILL BE HONORED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE DATE.Don’t Miss These Other Feature Events:• Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama• Cooper Tires Prototype Lites powered by Mazda• SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 CupMomentum continues to build towardthe 2014 debut of the United SportsCarRacing series. 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GainesvilleDirectionsLake Lanier985RoadAtlanta5300 Winder Highway, Braselton, Georgia 305178575Marietta20Roswell285AtlantaChateauElan21153129Road Atlanta is located on Hwy53, Exit 129 off I-85.From I-985 take Exit 16 iftraveling North, Exit 17 iftraveling South.Follow us on:Tell us Why You Love Petit Le Mans– And be the Honorary Starter!Imagine waving the green flag tostart the 16th annual Petit Le Manspowered by Mazda! At 11:30 am onSaturday, Oct. 19, you will be partof history when the 147th, and final,American Le Mans Series race roarspast the starter’s stand to begin the10-hour/1,000-mile classic.While one lucky fan will be chosen to be the honorary starter, therest of the fans will wave a commenerative flag to celebrate thisspecial year. Help us honor the ALMS and usher in the exciting newUnited SportsCar Racing era of Petit Le Mans at the same time!How to enter to be the Honorary Starter:Tell us in 50 words or less why you are a Petit Le Mans fan (visitwww.roadatlanta.com/lovepetit for details on how to enter).You can tell us how many Petit Le Mans races you have attended,how many autographs have you collected, describe your favoritememory or funny story that illustrates why you are the biggestPetit Le Mans fan. Be Creative!Winner Receives:• (2) 4-day tickets & parking to the 16th Annual Petit Le Manspowered by Mazda• Winner will be the Honorary Starter and wave the green flagto start the race at the 16th Annual Petit Le Mans poweredby Mazda• (2) 4-day tickets & parking to the 17th Annual Petit Le Mansto usher in the exciting new United SportsCar Racing eraSubmission Deadline: Sept. 27, 5pm ESTCall today 800.221.1131