Rusty's Rundown: Atlanta

What to watch for

I don't expect the fall race to be much different than when we there in April. We'll be running the same tire, same type of car and there's nothing different with the race track.

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The intensity level will be turned up a notch though, for sure. There are so many guys going for the championship. You might not see some record-breaking speeds because the track has aged so much since they re-surfaced it.

But you will see some aggressive driving because guys are running out of time on these championship runs this year.

Fastest spot in Atlanta

The fastest spot on this track is going into Turn 3. Through there and Turn 4 you are just screaming around that track. Going into Turn 1 there is a bump that makes you kind of maneuver around it to get a good lap.

It's real hard to qualify here, too. You have to be very brave in qualifying and that's why some of the young guys seem to do so well there. They really don't know any better.

Hottest spots in Atlanta

Atlanta is such a big city. I don't really get out that much like I used to from the race track. I do appearances and stuff like that, but I hear that Buckhead is pretty rocking. The guys on the Miller Lite team have mentioned that place once or twice.

Everybody knows I've been taking up this golf thing this year pretty seriously. I've been spending time trying to perfect my skills, and I'll be doing that in Atlanta, too.

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I am getting better a little better at golf, too. I've stalled out in some areas of the game, though.

Where's Wallace

Right after the final practice is over on Saturday, I will be out at the merchandise trailer to sign some autographs, saying hello and thanking them for the great support.

Look for me to get out there around 1 p.m. and I'll stay for about an hour.

Last Call

Georgia is famous for their peanut crops. But in racing, for some reason, peanuts are considered bad luck. So, I can't think of anything that is my favorite thing or favorite kind.

Besides, I wouldn't want to say anything bad about them in front of those great Georgia fans.

Rusty's Rundown appears each Wednesday on NASCAR.com. For more info on Rusty Wallace, please visit his Web site at www.rustywallace.com.