Many of you noticed the interesting costumes when you arrived at the concessions stands to refuel on a Pepsi or Miller Lite. Each of the volunteer groups were asked to dress in costume as a contest during for the Mtn. Dew 250 fueled by Fred’s in celebration of HALLOW-DEGA.

St. Paul Lutheran School won the Americrown Service Corporation Costume contest at Talladega Superspeedway during the AMP Energy 500 weekend.  They were awarded $500 for their winning entry. 

Second-place was awarded to St. Claire County High School Band Boosters and third-place was split between Children’s Miracle Network and Bama Heat.

Talladega Superspeedway has partnered with InStadiumSolutions (“ISS”) to implement a text-message based communication system at their facility. The service debuts next weekend, October 30 – November 1, at Talladega, host to the Mountain Dew 250 fueled by Fred’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race and the AMP Energy 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.

The text messaging system allows fans to communicate directly with the racetrack’s command post if assistance is needed in dealing with any special needs inside the facility. 

“In our continuing efforts to provide thrilling and safe guest experiences, we are extremely pleased to debut this innovative technology at Talladega this weekend.  It further demonstrates our focus on providing a safe, enjoyable and unforgettable race experience for our guests,” said Talladega Superspeedway President Rick Humphrey.  “ISS’ text messaging system allows fans to communicate instantly with our command center and receive immediate assistance at their location.  

“InStadiumSolutions is thrilled to partner with Talladega Superspeedway and give their fans the ability to report, within seconds, unruly fans, medical emergencies and any other track issues directly to the venue’s command center.  We know the Superspeedway is always looking to improve the guest experience and our Fan Text Messaging System will help do just that,” said ISS’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing Scott Meyers.

Texting instructions will be placed prominently throughout each facility via static signage and will be regularly broadcast through audio and video public announcements.

More Info can be found HERE.

And the Winner is…The “Talladega Bump and Rum”

The winner of the Captain Morgan Name That Drink competition is the “Talladega Bump and Rum”.  The spicy concoction created especially for the AMP Energy 500 weekend and HALLOW-DEGA℠ Presented by Captain Morgan festivities is sure to be a huge hit. Autumn Seaman of Crane Hill, Ala., submitted the winning name. 

 The Talladega Bump and Rum consists of: 3 ounces AMP Energy, 1.5 ounces Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum and 0.5 ounces cranberry juice.  The drink will be available at Crown Royal and Captain Morgan Drink Stations located throughout speedway property.  Guests must be 21 years of age to enjoy a Talladega Bump and Rum.

“Autumn answered our call to all ‘captains’,” said Talladega Superspeedway President Rick Humphrey.  “Congratulations go out to her for submitting the winning name.  She can now say that she has put her mark on the HALLOW-DEGA Presented by Captain Morgan festivities.  We look forward to welcoming her to the race.”  

Captain Morgan reminds everyone who will be partaking in the AMP Energy 500 to drink responsibly. Captain’s orders.

The ‘Who Done It’ contest has ended. We have a winner! Congrats to Donna from Walker, LA for having the correct answer first.

The final question was: What thing caused Talladega Superspeedway challenges for its first 33 years?

The answer is: A pipe

Before the track was built in 1968, an open-ended pipe that had been around since WWII was buried underground that was never discovered when building Talladega Superspeedway. It was never determined what the original purpose of the pipe was and why it had never been identified before. The pipe continued to leak water and track staff tried to treat the water issue without success. The root of the problem was not discovered till 2002. They pipe was filled with grout eliminating the problem.

We had several answers that were posted before that were close, but not quite what we were looking for. Congrats to Donna! She will be enjoying her Grand Prize next week at the AMP Energy 500!

Talladega Superspeedway and SPEED are teaming up to offer NASCAR Fans something to scream about. Visit the SPEED stage on October 31st from 12 noon to 5 pm for the SPEED Scream Contest and let us heard your best bloodcurdling scream, for a chance to win a ‘frighfully’ good HALLOW-DEGA^SM prize package. The top screamers will be judged during a special edition of Trackside, Saturday night after the Mtn Dew 250 fueled by Fred’s, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race.

The prize package includes:

• 4 Suite tickets for the AMP Energy 500 
• 4 Cold Pit & Garage Access Passes
• 4 TSS gift bags
• One Pace car ride for the winner

Calling All Captains…Name The Official Drink of HALLOW-DEGA℠

Captain Morgan has created a special drink for the AMP Energy 500 race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway and he needs race fans help naming it.  The mixture of: one part AMP Energy, one part Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum and a splash of cranberry juice, is sure to be a hit during the AMP Energy 500 weekend and HALLOW-DEGA Presented by Captain Morgan festivities.  But the question remains… what does he call it? 

Race fans can submit their ideas for naming the spicy concoction on here by clicking on our comments section.  The winning name will be chosen October 12th and the lucky winner will receive 2 tickets to the Sunday Amp Energy 500.

Participants must be 21 years of age or older to enter the competition. 

Contest rules can be found by clicking HERE.