South Georgia Motorsports Park Photos

GeorgiaDragRacing.com contributor Marvin T. Smith recently submitted photos that he shot at the new South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, GA. Thanks, Marv! Click here for more of Marvin's classic drag racing photos.
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Arlene Johnson to appear on this weekend's NHRA2Day

Sugar Hill, Ga., May 7, 2003 - Arlene Johnson, wife of six-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Warren Johnson and mother of Pro Stock standout Kurt Johnson will be a guest on this weekend's "Mother's Day" edition of NHRA2Day.

In an interview taped in the GM Performance Parts pit area during last weekend's POWERade Drag Racing Series event in Bristol, TN, the woman behind the most successful father-and-son combination in the history of the NHRA talks about her life with "The Professor", as well as her role in the teams' successes.

NHRA2Day is ESPN's half-hour weekly magazine show chronicling the events of the world's fastest motorsport. Hosted by Bill Stephens, it brings viewers up-to-date on the latest news from the National Hot Rod Association, either from the site of that weekend's national event, or from the show's Charlotte, NC studios.

This weekend's show is scheduled to air at its normal time on Sunday morning from 11:30 a.m. - 12 noon (ET) on ESPN2.

Contact: Jon G. Knapp
TMG Sports Marketing

Atlanta Speed Shop Open House

Julius Hughes III ( and the Hughes family ) has announced that an open house at the newly constructed Atlanta Speed Shop will be held during the 2004 NHRA Southern Nationals. Although not yet open for business, Julius invites everyone by for a tour of the new building May 13-15th 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM. The Atlanta Speed Shop will specialize in both automotive and marine applications.

The late Julius Hughes, Jr. ( NHRA Southeast Division Hall of Fame member & 1965 NHRA Division 2 Top Fuel Champion) operated the original Atlanta Speed Shop and the Atlanta Speed Shop Dragway for many years. Julius, along with partners Frank Brumby and the late Harold Springs, also campaigned a series of "Zot" race cars.