Okay, I have some responses to these:
1) Yes, they are NOT misleading you on the reservation deal when it's race week-end. First time we went, we didn't know (man, I wish I had known you 2 then!) and went to Outback to eat - waited almost 2 hours to eat!!! Should've made reservations - heck, the wait at IHOP the next morning was almost 30 minutes - and that was at 7:30!
2) Traffic can be messy, especially during the rush hour times mentioned and, of course, race week-ends. Luckily, we were with friends who had been to 'Dega before and knew back roads - still had traffic but not near as bad as I-65 and I-20!!
3) The song, "Sweet Home Alabama" can also cause you to get slapped by some in Mississippi too!
4) I already pledge my allegiance to one of the schools in Alabama. And when they say it is a requirement to pick one - they mean ONLY one!!!
5) Weather is the same over my way too - gotta get some air when it's all hot, humid and stazy (steamy & hazy) outside!
These were great guys!! Thanks for sharing them