re: I come in peace and I need some suggestions please on Talladega

I do both Talladega races every year, but we take an RV and camp. Much better experience not having to fight post-race traffic. Traffic before the race isn't as bad.

Anyway, there's a Hilton and a Marriott right in that area you're talking about. It'd be about an hour drive the morning of the race. 2-3 hours after the race would be my guess. There are a bunch of restaurants in that area, though most are chains. That said, Fleming's Steak House is at the Summit and is a great place to take clients. Down 280 south of 459 there's a Chuck's Fish and a Bellini's(Italian steak house) that are both good. If you're trying to avoid chains.

Feel free to shoot me any other questions. I live in that area of Birmingham, and like I said I go to both races every year.