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Food Around The Track: Where to Eat in Atlanta
Buckner’s Family Restaurant
                Strap on the feedbag, and head south of the speedway to Buckner’s for the most incredible meal of fried chicken, and “all the fixins”, on the tour.  This place is not for the faint of heart and you will leave very satisfied.
                There is no menu at Buckner’s. You take your seat at a circular table and the food is brought out to a “lazy susan” in the middle. From there it’s self serve, all you can eat. And, as good as the chicken and fresh vegetables are; you HAVE to save room for the peach cobbler. Buckner’s is a MUST.
 
Address: 1168 Bucksnort Road, Jackson GA
Phone: (770) 775-6150
Hours: Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
 
 
 
The Varsity
                An institution in Atlanta, the World’s Largest Drive-In has been serving customers since 1928. Locals, travelers, world leaders, and top athletes like Kurt Busch have all stopped at The Varsity to hear the wait staff say: “What’ll Ya Have? What’ll Ya Have?”
                The answer is simple, a hot dog and a Coca-Cola. How you have your hot dog is your call, there is the naked dog all the way up to the chili, cheese, slaw dog…and every combination between. The fresh cut french fries are a must and if you’re not a hot dog eater, there are other options on the menu like hamburgers, chicken, salads and sandwiches.
 
Address: (Original Downtown Location) 61 North Ave., Atlanta, Ga. 30308
(Other locations throughout Atlanta)
Phone:  (404) 881-1706
Hours: Sunday-Thrusday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
 
The Silver Skillet
                Mike Bagley, of MRN Radio and co-host of The Morning Drive on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio, lives in Atlanta and he proudly puts The Silver Skillet on his list of “Bagman’s Favorites”. This also is a featured restaurant on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on FoodTV.
                If you are looking for a real southern breakfast a must is the world famous country ham and red-eye gravy, so tender you can cut it with a fork. The Silver Skillet is open from breakfast and lunch with classics like: grilled corned beef hash, biscuits and gravy and the Southern Breakfast: two center cut battered and fried pork chops, two eggs, grits and white gravy with a biscuit.
 
Address: 200 14th Street, Atlanta, Ga. 30318
Phone: (404) 874-1388
Hours: Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
 
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Southern Pit Bar-B-Que
                McGhin’s Southern Pit Bar-B-W-Que is exactly what you would expect at a Georgia Bar-B-Que restaurant.   Fred and Barbara McGhin started cooking “que” in their house in 1984 and it became so popular they had to open a store in Griffin, Ga. The motto is “when I get hungry, I throw a fit if I can’t eat at Southern Pit.”
                The barbecue pork and ribs are the standout; both moist, tender and smoky. Menus are available on small plates for those on a budget or for big eaters there’s the “Smoky Combo Feast” which is beef or pork, ribs and chicken. The traditional “fixin’s” round out the meal.
 
Address: 2964 North Expressway, Griffin, GA 30223 (just 5 miles south of the speedway)
Phone: (770) 229-5887
Hours:  Wednesday-Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
 
Mary Mac’s Tea Room
                Another “Bagman Favorite”, he says: “While there are a lot of ‘Southern Cooking’ places in The ATL, this is top of the list.”. Michael Stern of RoadFood.com wrote: “We lifted a fried chicken breast off the plate and bit into it. As the crust crunched, juices spurted everywhere. It had been a while since we had dined at Mary Mac’s, and we had forgotten just how moist the chicken is.”
                Traditional Southern Cooking starts off a bowl of pot likker (southern style greens and corn bread) and can go in a number of directions. There is meatloaf, chicken and dumplings, roast pork and dressing and no matter what the main course is, the macaroni and cheese (shown below) is a must.
               
 
Address: 224 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: (404) 876-1800
Website: www. MaryMacs.com
Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily
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"All You Can Eat Food Fest" at Auto Club Speedway

 

     SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIF. (August 13, 2010) – On October 10, not only will NASCAR fans get their fill of “The Chase,” they’ll also get their fill of great food when the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup comes to Auto Club Speedway.
     For a limited time only, for just $35 (ages 13 and over) or $20 (ages 12 and under) fans can fill up on their favorite food as part of Auto Club Speedway’s special all you can eat “All Day Food Fest” package.  The advance purchase only package is available for the day of the Pepsi MAX 400 on Sunday, Oct. 10 at participating Auto Club Speedway concession stands scattered throughout the property.  Some participating “eats” include:
• Famous “garlic fries” from Gordon Biersch where premium potatoes are paired with the most famous garlic in the country Christopher Ranch garlic, fresh from Gilroy, the garlic capital of the world
• Popcorn shrimp, fish sandwiches and fish and chips from
Woodie’s
• Hotdogs and more from the Dog House
• BBQ from
RPM BBQ
• 
All American Grill's juicy hamburgers and cheeseburgers
• World famous Sprinkles Cupcakes from
Pit Road Café
• California sliders filled with avocadoes and sprouts from
West Coast Sliders
• 
Tailgaters’ beef and chicken kabobs
     The “All Day Food Fest” package DOES NOT include a ticket to the race and all “All Day Food Fest” guests must have a valid grandstand admission or infield ticket to enjoy the all you can eat package.  An “All Day Food Fest”  wristband will be issued and is valid for (1) entrée, one (1) snack and one (1) non-alcoholic beverage each time through the line at participating locations and each pass is only valid for one person (no sharing).  Operating hours, meals and locations are subject to change without notice and no cash will be refunded.  For those ticket account holders, a wristband must be purchased for ALL names listed on the Auto Club Speedway ticket account. 
     Hungry race fans must act now, as the All Day Food Fest package expires on Oct. 7.
     In addition to the “All Day Food Fest” package, fans can take advantage of other Pepsi MAX 400 weekend ticket offers like the $35 Pepsi Rock ‘n Rows, Show Your Card & Save discounts for AAA members and the First Time Fan Package for race weekend rookies.
     As always, fans experiencing Auto Club Speedway can also take advantage of free parking, bring in their own food, or partake in the unbelievable menu items on site as well as other cost-savings opportunities while enjoying a full day of entertainment and fun at a fantastic family value.
     To purchase tickets call 800-944-RACE (7223), or visit www.autoclubspeedway.com.
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