[ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: 7/24/2003 ]

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Atlanta sports veterans and newcomers
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10 who drive Atlanta sports
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Visit these sports venues

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If watching sports isn't enough for you, visit these places to learn more about your favorite athletes:

Atlanta Motor Speedway. Tour the Winston Cup Garage and ride the 1.5-mile quad-oval racetrack. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. $5; $2 ages 7-18; 6 and under free. I-75 to U.S. 19/41 (Tara Boulevard). 1500 U.S. 19/41 South, Hampton. 770-707-7970, www.gospeedway.com

Augusta Golf & Gardens, Home of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame. Eight-acre gardens with bronze statues of golfing greats. 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays. $5.50; $4.50 seniors, students, military; $3.50 children; under 3 free. 12th at Reynolds Street, Augusta. 1-888-874-4443, www.gghf.org

Braves Museum & Turner Field Tours. Behind-the-scenes look at Turner Field and the Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum & Hall of Fame. Atlanta Braves clubhouse and dugout, broadcast booth, luxury suites and Braves memorabilia museum. Tours on the hour; call for schedule. $8 at gate; $4 under 14; under 3 free. During season: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 755 Hank Aaron Drive S.E. 404-614-2311, www.atlantabraves.com

Bitsy Grant Tennis Center. Tennis exhibits, memorabilia and the Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Free. 2125 Northside Drive N.W. 404-609-7193, www.bitsygranttennisacademy.com

Georgia Dome. 45-minute tours of the largest cable-supported domed stadium in the world, showing locker rooms, press box, suites and seating for 71,200; group tours only. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. $2; $1 seniors, students, military; under 3 free. 1 Georgia Dome Drive N.W. 404-223-8687, www.georgiadome.com

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. Official state museum honors Georgia's sports stars, including Hank Aaron, Bobby Jones and Ty Cobb. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. $6; $5 senior citizens; $3.50 ages 6-16; 5 and under free; $15 family. 301 Cherry St., Macon. 478-752-1585, www.gshf.org

Philips Arena. The home of the Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers offers "the Philips Experience" during games and other events. A 10,000-square-foot showcase with five hands-on activities. Free at ticketed events. 1 Philips Drive N.W. 404-878-3000, www.philipsarena.com

Thunder Road USA. New museum pays tribute to NASCAR legends and history. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. $8.50; $7.50 seniors; $6.50 ages 6-12; 5 and under free. 415 Ga. 53 East, Dawsonville. 706-216-7223, www.thunderroadusa.com

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