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Monday, June 21, 2004

18TH ANNUAL NIGHT OF FIRE COMING TO ATLANTA DRAGWAY

For More Information, Contact: Craig Armstrong (706-654-1898)


The 18th Annual Night of Fire, presented by Ingles Supermarkets and
POWERade, is coming to Atlanta Dragway on June 26, 2004, according to
officials of the NHRA-sanctioned dragstrip in Banks Crossing, Georgia.

"The Night of Fire is always one of the most popular events that we put on
during the year, " said Atlanta Dragway's General Manager Craig Armstrong.
"It's one of those unique shows that appeals to fans of all ages, and not
just drag racing fans. This is a show for the whole family"

The main attractions of the event will be exhibition runs by two 300-mph Jet
Dragsters, the "Heartbeat High" Wheelstander, eight of the fastest and most
exotic Pro Modifieds in the Southeast, and a monstrous Jet Semi Truck,
driven by long time jet racing standout "Pepi" Urban.

In addition to all day and evening drag racing with the NHRA Summit Racing
Series ET bracket cars, the 8 to 17 year old stars of the NHRA O'Reilly
Junior Drag Racing League, presented by Denny's at Tanger II Outlet Mall,
will strut their stuff on the track at speeds nearing 80mph, and then gladly
talk to all interested spectators about how much fun they are having.

Fans will first get to see NHRA qualifying and bracket racing beginning at 1
PM, while the Jet Dragsters blast off for the first of three exhibition runs
at 5:30 PM, followed by the Pro Modifieds and the "Heartbeat High"
wheelstander. In between the exhibition passes, NHRA Summit Series bracket
cars will keep the track surface heated up all evening with eliminations in
five separate drag racing classes.

A final pass by "Pepi" Urban's enormous and powerful Jet Semi Truck,
followed by one of the largest aerial fireworks displays in North Georgia,
will top off the 2004 Night of Fire, a much-anticipated annual tradition at
"Georgia's House of Speed."

The gates will be open for spectators at 1 PM on Saturday, June 26. Adult
ticket prices (Ages 13+) are $20, while Juniors (Ages 6-12) are $10 and Kids
under 6 are admitted free. Special deals include a Family Pass, good for
two Adults, two Juniors and four POWERades for $55. Ticket discounts are
also available, $5.00 off one Adult admission, or $10.00 off one Family
Pass, with a POWERade purchase receipt from any Ingles supermarket.

For more information on the 18th Annual Night of Fire, call Atlanta Dragway
at 770-682-3782, or log on to www.atlantadragway.com.