I'm based at PDK which is under one of the ATL class B airspace shelfs. I
did all my training and all of my flying since then at PDK and have a lot of
experience tlking to ATL approach and center. The controllers are very
friendly. I have never been denied clearance through the class B even on
time when we have had big sporting events like the NASCAR race, the world
series, or the SEC championship. If it is really busy do expect to wait at
times. However, I have never had to wait longer than 4 to 5 minutes for a
clearance (and that was the day before thanksgiving when it is really busy).

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I will be flying down to the NASCAR race in Atlanta on March 14th. For
those of you who have flown out of races, it is a pain in the butt to get
an
IFR clearance and get out of the airport quickly. By far, the best way is
to take off VFR and try to file and get a clearance in the air. The
airport
is under the class B veil and is due south of ATL. I want to go
northbound.
For pilots familiar with the area, what are my chance that I could get
permission to go through class B airspace and go directly over the airport
(6500 MSL) or am I more than likely not going to get clearance into class
B
and have to work around the city? Are the folks at ATL approach pretty
friendly or just too busy to concern themselves with me?

Advise from people familiar with ATL approach is appreciated.

Thanks,
Kevin