Why it is 499 and 312?

[Marauder_Santa]

Last week Monday I stared a job at Aaron's in Atlanta. This week is Talladega. Big doins here in the Corporate office. Shirts - hats and the like floating around.

Even turned down 4 tickets for Saturday - I had them in my hand - none available for Sunday - but plenty for Saturday. I would have taken them, but short notice and plans with the misses - damn!

The 499 and 312 have significant meaning at Aaron's.

Why do they run 499 miles on Sunday and 312 miles on Saturday?

[Mr. Man]

Isn't Talladega 2.66 miles around. It's a math thing

[Pat]

No it's not. The 499 is designed to mimic the Aarons chain of stores to offer rentals for $99.00. The race is actually 500.1 miles in length. True the track is 2.66 miles in length.

The 312 was orginally a 500 Kilometer race, but people complained about the metric system so it was restated as a 300 mile race. The extra 12 miles were added on for advertising purposes, 3 ways to buy, 12 reasons to shop Aarons.

Wikipedia is your friend.

[Marauder_Santa]

No it's not. The 499 is designed to mimic the Aarons chain of stores to offer rentals for $99.00. The race is actually 500.1 miles in length. True the track is 2.66 miles in length.

The 312 was orginally a 500 Kilometer race, but people complained about the metric system so it was restated as a 300 mile race. The extra 12 miles were added on for advertising purposes, 3 ways to buy, 12 reasons to shop Aarons.

Wikipedia is your friend.

Way to go Pat - 499 is - everything leased "for $99 per month"

The 312 reflects the first 3 items in the Aarons 12 comandments.

1. Low price guarantee

2. 6-12-18-24 month ownership

3. everyone pre-approved

Enjoy the race.

[Mr. Man]

No it's not. The 499 is designed to mimic the Aarons chain of stores to offer rentals for $99.00. The race is actually 500.1 miles in length. True the track is 2.66 miles in length.

The 312 was orginally a 500 Kilometer race, but people complained about the metric system so it was restated as a 300 mile race. The extra 12 miles were added on for advertising purposes, 3 ways to buy, 12 reasons to shop Aarons.

Wikipedia is your friend.I stand corrected:)

[Midnight]

No it's not. The 499 is designed to mimic the Aarons chain of stores to offer rentals for $99.00. The race is actually 500.1 miles in length. True the track is 2.66 miles in length.

The 312 was orginally a 500 Kilometer race, but people complained about the metric system so it was restated as a 300 mile race. The extra 12 miles were added on for advertising purposes, 3 ways to buy, 12 reasons to shop Aarons.

Wikipedia is your friend.


I have never heard of that...

absolutely hilarious though.... in what part of the race are the Aaron laps?

WOOP WOOP... 12 reasons to shop at Aarons! OHHHHH Pileup on the side wall!

[Marauder_Santa]

I stand corrected:)


No need to stand corrected Pat. I was just expanding on your already excellent research.

Have fun.

[a_d_a_m]

No it's not. The 499 is designed to mimic the Aarons chain of stores to offer rentals for $99.00.

3 ways to buy, 12 reasons to shop Aarons.

Wikipedia is your friend. I'm a big enough NASCAR nerd that I was prepared to answer this without Wikipediaing it.

I need a life.