Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals
Atlanta, Ga.
(May 13-16)
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Atlanta Dragway
Atlanta Dragway was built in 1975 by Gene Bennett and originally had been graded out for an airport. The original airport tower served as the original timing tower, and the track direction was the same as the airport without asphalt, just Georgia red clay. In 1980, the track was sold to Norman Pearah, and it became an NHRA-sanctioned track. At the time, the track opened twice a year for major events.
The track was purchased in 1987 by Pro Stock driver Gary Brown and partners J.D. Stevens and Rudy Bowen. The track underwent major reconstruction to put in new aluminum grandstand seating, permanent restrooms and rebuilt concession buildings. In 1989, the 13-year-old track was resurfaced with a concrete launching pad and a new timing system. In addition to the track modification, a reconditioned VIP tower complete with a timing deck, press center and corporate suites was built in 1990.
NHRA purchased the track in 1993, and it was resurfaced in 1999 to include an updated timing system. The tower restrooms were remodeled and all concession, tower and ticket buildings were rewired. In 2003 the tracks FM radio and public address system were both upgraded.
ADDRESS: 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce, GA 30529
ELEVATION: 1,100 feet
WEBSITE: www.nhra.com; www.atlantadragway.com
TICKET INFORMATION: (800) 884-6472; (404) 249-6400
HOW TO GET THERE: The track is located about 50 miles north of Atlanta on Interstate 85 at U.S. Highway 441. From Atlanta, take I-85 North to Exit 149 (Highway 441). Travel north on Highway 441 to Tanger Boulevard. Go left on Tanger Boulevard, then right on Ridgeway Road, and follow the signs to the track
VISITOR INFORMATION: Atlanta Dragway, (706) 335-2301; Banks County Chamber of Commerce, (706) 677-2108; Banks County Convention and Visitors Bureau, (706) 677-5265
MOTEL 6 ACCOMODATIONS IN THIS AREA: Atlanta, (770) 458-6626; Norcross, (770) 446-2311
ATLANTA DRAGWAY RECOMMENDS PLACES TO STAY: Athens: Best Western, (706) 546-7311 Courtyard by Marriott, (706) 369-7000 Econo Lodge, (706) 549-1530 Hampton Inn, (706) 548-9600 Holiday Inn, (706) 549-4433 Holiday Inn Express, (706) 546-8122 Super 8, (706) 549-0251 Commerce: Comfort Inn, (706) 335-9001 Days Inn, (706) 335-2596 Guesthouse Inn, (706) 335-5147 Hampton Inn, (706) 335-6161 Holiday Inn Express, (706) 335-5183 Howard Johnson, (706) 335-5581 Jameson Inn, (706) 335-3738 Ramada Select, (706) 335-5191 Duluth: Studio 6, (770) 931-3113 Norcross: Red Roof Inn, (770) 448-8944 Suwanee: Red Roof Inn, (770) 271-5559 On-site camping: General camping is available for $55 per site (no tents) Campgrounds: Banks Crossing, (706) 335-3088 or (706) 335-9076 KOA Smoke Rise, (706) 335-5535 Pottery Campground, (800) 223-0667