Talladega Superspeedway has been honored once again by Southern Living Magazine, selected by the publication's editors as one of 40 Best Southern Experiences in honor of the magazine's 40th anniversary year. The Top 40 list features editor's picks of the best the region has to offer, from iconic foods and restaurants to legendary activities and breathtaking vistas. The list is contained in a feature story titled "40 Things Every Southerner Ought To Do" in the April issue, on newsstands now.
Attending a race at Talladega Superspeedway, is among a wide range of top experiences such as taking a walk through history at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham, Ala., visiting Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., learning to two-step at Gruene Hall in Gruene, Texas, shopping along King Street in Charleston, S.C., and taking in the natural beauty of Oklahoma's Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. The editors cast a wide net geographically for their picks, and Talladega Superspeedway is the only racetrack to have made the list.
Last spring, Talladega Superspeedway was honored to have Southern Living editors pick the track as one of 205 favorite spots in the South.
"We had fans come from all 50 states and 11 different countries last year to attend our races, yet part of the appeal for that diverse draw is because we are also viewed as a true establishment within our region," said Talladega Vice President and General Manager Rick Humphrey. "When a magazine like Southern Living reinforces that notion with this type of recognition, we feel very honored. For those who want to follow the editors' advice that visiting us is something every Southerner ought to do, we've still got excellent seats left for this month's Aaron's Dream Weekend. And everyone is welcome of course, no matter where you are from."