Atlanta dragway

[jamie2370]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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 !!!!!!

[Don Kennedy]

Originally Posted by jamie2370

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

In my lowery opinion NHRA needs to sell their offices in California, they could get a huge amount of capital .Nhra then could move their whole operations to Indy,out west Drag Racing is very few and far between ,out here is the Meca of Drag Racing

[Daran Summerton]

I was just at Gainesville and it is completely neglected. The paved pits has grass over a foot tall overtaking.

[Cbrinson47]

Its a shame. I remember racing there back in 1978 and it was a nice track. I guess the so called powers should have used some of that pay roll $$$$$ to take better care of the track.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Atlanta is on borrowed time, with the apartment building being built almost in the parking lot racing there is all but done IMO.

[Billy Nees]

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!