Atlanta dragway

jamie2370 · 12-11-2020, 10:27 AM

I was waiting to see if anybody else heard or saw something different. According to cycledrag.com , Nhra is selling Atlanta Dragway and can't promise that the new owners will use it for drag racing.

https://www.cycledrag.com/nhra-to-sell-atlanta-dragway

jmcarter · 12-11-2020, 11:16 AM

Seeing the tremendous sprawl in the area I wouldn’t be surprised. If Bruton would only run Bristol and Charlotte Division races it would help fill the void I suppose. They could also resume using Reynolds for Division races. D2 has a strong National Open program so plenty of opportunities to race, especially if you’re not adverse to 1/8 mile. Just another sign of NHRA raising $$ for things that will do nothing for the racers.

jamie2370 · 12-11-2020, 12:42 PM

I agree, Divisional stuff will be ok. Although Reynolds can't have a 1/4 mile race until they replace the metal guard rail after the finish line. 1/2 mile worth on both sides....so 1 mile of concrete guard rail lol...don't hold your breath. That doesn't apply to 1/8th mile races.

Cbrinson47 · 12-11-2020, 06:24 PM

It sounds like the NHRA "BUTTS" are worried they will not get their million dollar pay checks so they have to get rid of some things to cover the over head !

MR DERBY CITY · 12-11-2020, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cbrinson47

It sounds like the NHRA "BUTTS" are worried they will not get their million dollar pay checks so they have to get rid of some things to cover the over head !

Actually, the SUITS are selling ATLANTA to finance SOME improvements at Gainesville and INDY. Gainesville must be getting new bleachers because the older bleachers are on their way to Columbus....HOWEVER, the majority of the $$ will probably find it’s way into their pockets,....because that is what they do BEST !!!!!!

Billy Nees · 12-14-2020, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Actually, the SUITS are selling ATLANTA to finance improvements at Gainesville and INDY. Gainesville must be getting new bleachers because the older bleachers are on their way to Columbus....

Ya know M.J., I'm building vacation condos on Mars. They're almost all spoken for but if you get me a big enough check right away I might be able to put one aside for you!

Rose Racing · 12-20-2020, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

Seeing the tremendous sprawl in the area I wouldn’t be surprised. If Bruton would only run Bristol and Charlotte Division races it would help fill the void I suppose. They could also resume using Reynolds for Division races. D2 has a strong National Open program so plenty of opportunities to race, especially if you’re not adverse to 1/8 mile. Just another sign of NHRA raising $$ for things that will do nothing for the racers.

I am surprised D2 racers dont make up a petition to get Smith to have Divisional races at Bristol and Charlotte? If Bristol had one I would support it when my stuff gets done

Bobby Fazio · 12-23-2020, 09:06 PM

Bill Bader, owner/manager of Norwalk, gave his thoughts on Atlanta as well as just what it takes in general to run these places. Check it out here.

doglover44 · 12-26-2020, 08:37 PM

Whats the fate of Atlanta Dragway ?

Nmbr1GMfan · 01-12-2021, 09:12 PM

https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/...Pmi1HIv8D9lork

12-11-2020, 10:27 AM	#1
jamie2370 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Perry, GA Posts: 329 Likes: 11 Liked 236 Times in 89 Posts	Atlanta dragway I was waiting to see if anybody else heard or saw something different. According to cycledrag.com , Nhra is selling Atlanta Dragway and can't promise that the new owners will use it for drag racing. https://www.cycledrag.com/nhra-to-sell-atlanta-dragway

12-11-2020, 11:16 AM	#2
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,122 Likes: 1,978 Liked 2,707 Times in 853 Posts	Re: Atlanta dragway Seeing the tremendous sprawl in the area I wouldn’t be surprised. If Bruton would only run Bristol and Charlotte Division races it would help fill the void I suppose. They could also resume using Reynolds for Division races. D2 has a strong National Open program so plenty of opportunities to race, especially if you’re not adverse to 1/8 mile. Just another sign of NHRA raising $$ for things that will do nothing for the racers. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock

12-11-2020, 12:42 PM	#3
jamie2370 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Perry, GA Posts: 329 Likes: 11 Liked 236 Times in 89 Posts	Re: Atlanta dragway I agree, Divisional stuff will be ok. Although Reynolds can't have a 1/4 mile race until they replace the metal guard rail after the finish line. 1/2 mile worth on both sides....so 1 mile of concrete guard rail lol...don't hold your breath. That doesn't apply to 1/8th mile races.

12-11-2020, 06:24 PM	#4
Cbrinson47 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 82 Likes: 541 Liked 55 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Atlanta dragway It sounds like the NHRA "BUTTS" are worried they will not get their million dollar pay checks so they have to get rid of some things to cover the over head !

12-23-2020, 09:06 PM	#8
Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,377 Likes: 1,148 Liked 3,494 Times in 426 Posts	Re: Atlanta dragway Bill Bader, owner/manager of Norwalk, gave his thoughts on Atlanta as well as just what it takes in general to run these places. Check it out here. __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com

12-26-2020, 08:37 PM	#9
doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,275 Likes: 3 Liked 395 Times in 182 Posts	Re: Atlanta dragway Whats the fate of Atlanta Dragway ? __________________ Jake Biermann

01-12-2021, 09:12 PM	#10
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,766 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,957 Times in 492 Posts	Re: Atlanta dragway https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/...Pmi1HIv8D9lork __________________ Todd Greene