Heikkinen Wins SLYVANIA zXe Global Rallycross Race at Atlanta

HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dirt, gravel, water, jumps and extreme sports stars from the X-Games–that’s the recipe for some exciting racing action at Atlanta Motor Speedway!

Saturday, the Global Rallycross series took to the Hampton track for the first time, entertaining thousands of race fans with a wild, no holds barred race.

At the end of the day, 23-year-old Rallycross star Toomas Heikkinen won his fifth race in a row to extend his championship points lead over American Tanner Foust, who finished second after a flat tire late in the race.  Sverre Isachsen weaved through the field to finish third.

The series now moves to Charlotte before wrapping up the season in Las Vegas in November.

NASCAR night racing returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway on Labor Day Weekend for the AdvoCare 500 race weekend. Tickets are on sale now and adult tickets start at $39. Student tickets cost just $19. Other specials are available while supplies last.

For more information, visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com or call the AMS Ticket Office at (877) 9-AMS-TIX or (770) 946-4211.