"BLAST FROM THE FAST PAST" CHARITY CAR SHOW TO HIGHLIGHT ATLANTA DRAGWAY SUMMER SIZZLER
courtesy Tim Glover
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Craig Armstrong (706) 423-9265
COMMERCE, GA One of only six 2004 "Blast From The Fast Past" Charity Car Shows is slated as the centerpiece for Atlanta Dragway's 2nd Annual Summer Sizzler event on Saturday, August 14th.
Featuring a dazzling display of cars, trucks, SUV's and motorcycles from all eras of motoring, the "Blast From The Fast Past" shows attract car show participants from all across the southeastern United States, according to "Blast" promoter Wayne Dodd of Community Charity Concepts in Mableton, Georgia.
"I am pleased and honored that NHRA and Atlanta Dragway have allowed us the opportunity to bring a 'Blast From The Fast Past' charity car show to their venue," Dodd said. "Our car shows have provided support for many charities in north Georgia over the past nine years. We are delighted that a portion of the proceeds from this event will do likewise for the Boy Scouts of America in this area."
Also on the Summer Sizzler program will be drag racing action from the Southeast Super Gas Association, with exotic sedans and altered roadsters running throughout the day, along with an open Test & Tune for any show car, street-legal vehicle or racecar that can meet NHRA specifications.
"The Summer Sizzler will be kind of like an expanded 'Fast Friday' show, with lots of extras thrown in for good measure," stated Atlanta Dragway General Manager Craig Armstrong. "Six hours of 'run-what-you-brung' on the quarter-mile, plus Super Gas racing, classic American muscle cars, racecars from yesteryear and lots of family activities. We're very proud to present this fun and unique show for the folks in this part of north Georgia."
As an added attraction, the "King Of The Oldies", venerable deejay Doug Geiser, will spin classic rock 'n' roll from a flashy 60-foot mobile showcase, while keeping the crowd entertained with his unique brand of humor, anecdotes and pertinent show information. According to Armstrong, Waddles the Clown will also make an appearance at the Summer Sizzler to entertain the youngsters with face-painting and balloon animals, and a very busy swap meet and vendor midway will provide variety for spectators and participants alike.
Atlanta Dragway's gates will open at 9:00 AM on Saturday, August 14 for the Summer Sizzler, with the Car Show and musical entertainment kicking off at 10:00 AM, and drag racing beginning at 1:00 PM. The event will wrap up with an Awards Ceremony at 7:30 PM.
Spectator admission is $15, with Children 6-12 years old $5, and ages 5 and under admitted free. A Racer ticket for the Test & Tune is $25, which includes entry for the car and driver. The fee to enter a vehicle in the Car Show is $25, with an additional $10 if the driver wants to race on the dragstrip. Swap Meet spaces will also be available, for $25 apiece.
The Summer Sizzler show was originally scheduled as a two-day event, on Friday and Saturday, August 13-14, but the Friday portion is now a Year One Fast Friday program, featuring grudge matches, test & tune and Summer Sizzler vendor preview from 6:00 PM until 11:00 PM. Regular Fast Friday prices will prevail, and outside overnight RV parking will be available for Summer Sizzler participants. Additional show information may be obtained by visiting www.blastfromthefastpast.com or the track's official website, www.atlantadragway.com.
Located just off Interstate 85 at Exit 149 in the Banks Crossing area of Commerce, Atlanta Dragway is the site of the annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals presented by Pontiac, an NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series championship event. The 28-year-old facility is owned and operated by the National Hot Rod Association, the largest motorsports sanctioning body in the world.
courtesy Tim Glover
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Craig Armstrong (706) 423-9265
COMMERCE, GA One of only six 2004 "Blast From The Fast Past" Charity Car Shows is slated as the centerpiece for Atlanta Dragway's 2nd Annual Summer Sizzler event on Saturday, August 14th.
Featuring a dazzling display of cars, trucks, SUV's and motorcycles from all eras of motoring, the "Blast From The Fast Past" shows attract car show participants from all across the southeastern United States, according to "Blast" promoter Wayne Dodd of Community Charity Concepts in Mableton, Georgia.
"I am pleased and honored that NHRA and Atlanta Dragway have allowed us the opportunity to bring a 'Blast From The Fast Past' charity car show to their venue," Dodd said. "Our car shows have provided support for many charities in north Georgia over the past nine years. We are delighted that a portion of the proceeds from this event will do likewise for the Boy Scouts of America in this area."
Also on the Summer Sizzler program will be drag racing action from the Southeast Super Gas Association, with exotic sedans and altered roadsters running throughout the day, along with an open Test & Tune for any show car, street-legal vehicle or racecar that can meet NHRA specifications.
"The Summer Sizzler will be kind of like an expanded 'Fast Friday' show, with lots of extras thrown in for good measure," stated Atlanta Dragway General Manager Craig Armstrong. "Six hours of 'run-what-you-brung' on the quarter-mile, plus Super Gas racing, classic American muscle cars, racecars from yesteryear and lots of family activities. We're very proud to present this fun and unique show for the folks in this part of north Georgia."
As an added attraction, the "King Of The Oldies", venerable deejay Doug Geiser, will spin classic rock 'n' roll from a flashy 60-foot mobile showcase, while keeping the crowd entertained with his unique brand of humor, anecdotes and pertinent show information. According to Armstrong, Waddles the Clown will also make an appearance at the Summer Sizzler to entertain the youngsters with face-painting and balloon animals, and a very busy swap meet and vendor midway will provide variety for spectators and participants alike.
Atlanta Dragway's gates will open at 9:00 AM on Saturday, August 14 for the Summer Sizzler, with the Car Show and musical entertainment kicking off at 10:00 AM, and drag racing beginning at 1:00 PM. The event will wrap up with an Awards Ceremony at 7:30 PM.
Spectator admission is $15, with Children 6-12 years old $5, and ages 5 and under admitted free. A Racer ticket for the Test & Tune is $25, which includes entry for the car and driver. The fee to enter a vehicle in the Car Show is $25, with an additional $10 if the driver wants to race on the dragstrip. Swap Meet spaces will also be available, for $25 apiece.
The Summer Sizzler show was originally scheduled as a two-day event, on Friday and Saturday, August 13-14, but the Friday portion is now a Year One Fast Friday program, featuring grudge matches, test & tune and Summer Sizzler vendor preview from 6:00 PM until 11:00 PM. Regular Fast Friday prices will prevail, and outside overnight RV parking will be available for Summer Sizzler participants. Additional show information may be obtained by visiting www.blastfromthefastpast.com or the track's official website, www.atlantadragway.com.
Located just off Interstate 85 at Exit 149 in the Banks Crossing area of Commerce, Atlanta Dragway is the site of the annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals presented by Pontiac, an NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series championship event. The 28-year-old facility is owned and operated by the National Hot Rod Association, the largest motorsports sanctioning body in the world.
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