Atlanta Motor Speedway sits just 25 miles south of Atlanta, and is one of NASCAR's most sought-after destinations. This speedway is one of the most fan-friendly tracks on the circuit, has great tailgating, features plenty of three-wide racing -- and there's not a bad seat in the house. What more could you ask for? Atlanta Motor Speedway is host to movie credits including the opening scenes of the 1980 movie Smokey and the Bandit II which were filmed at the track. Former US President Jimmy Carter once worked as a ticket taker at the track. AMS is one of the fastest tracks in the series because teams do not use restrictor plates.