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Tuesday, September 09, 2008

MUSCLE CAR GATHERING ATTRACTS ENTHUSIASTS, OLD AND NEW, TO ATLANTA DRAGWAY


RACE DATE: September 6, 2008
EVENT: Hayes Automotive American Muscle event presented by Year One at Atlanta Dragway in 2008

MUSCLE CAR GATHERING ATTRACTS ENTHUSIASTS, OLD AND NEW, TO ATLANTA DRAGWAY

By: Amy & Tim Glover

(Commerce, GA – September 6) The Hayes Automotive group and Year One teamed up in 2008 and brought the Hayes Automotive American Muscle Meet, presented by Year One, to Atlanta Dragway. The show featured all makes of American muscle cars in many different settings, including a Car Show, Swap Meet and Car Corral. In addition, the car owners were allowed to flex the car’s muscle on the track surface, beginning with the Car Show Parade of Muscle in front of the grandstands. Some show car owners showed their enthusiasm a bit more than others with a bit of tire smoke in front of the fans. All makes and models of American muscle cars were featured in the Car Show. Billy Head from Gainesville, Ga. displayed his immaculate 1964 Impala Super Sport. Head bought this car new from Stamey Chevrolet in Cleveland, Ga., special ordering the 409 engine, Muncie 4-speed transmission, and AM-FM radio with a reverb box. Another great looking ride was the 2000 Dakota Sidewinder R/T, featuring a shaker style hood scoop and “too many mods to mention” belonging to Darren Alcorn. Local racer Lonnie Cothran showed his 1969 Nova, which has never been tagged for the highway. The car was built to run Super Stock and has been raced all of its life. Chris Taylor from Norcross, Ga. brought his “interesting” ’95 Dodge RAM, featuring a Herculiner paint job. Car Show winners in each class were rewarded with $500 Year One Gift Certificates. The Car Corral featured many older model muscle cars available for sale, like a 273 cubic inch V-8 equipped ’66 Valiant convertible and a recently discovered ’70 Super Bee belonging to J.D. Garrard from Braselton, Ga. The cars varied in state of repair, and were priced accordingly.

Junior Godfrey, a long time Mopar supporter, was on hand at the Mopar trailer, displaying his brand new Limited Edition 2008 Challenger, #2051 of 6400. Godfrey also owns a ’70 440 6-pack Challenger R/T, and recently displayed them together, showing off his blast from the past and wave of the future machines. “It’s neat having something from two different generations. The 2008 Challenger is definitely a 21st century muscle car. It’s amazing how much thought Chrysler put into it,” added Godfrey. The Mopar trailer also featured different variations of new Hemi crate engines for sale. A 6.1 liter Hemi, equipped with optional dual four barrel carburetors and a cutaway six speed transmission showed hot rodders what they could do for their cars. Also on hand was a 392 Hemi engine, featuring all the modern improvements, like fuel injection and individual coils for each spark plug. The manufacturer’s midway was packed with many different restoration parts, both new and used, for sale. The Year One booth was very popular, along with the Hayes Dealerships display. In addition, two technical seminars were available to anyone interested, given by Galen “Mr. Mopar” Govier and Gilbert Propes, who gave a GM Restoration Tips seminar. Diesel Performance Motorsports had their mobile chassis dyno on the grounds again, and there was no charge, thanks to Hayes Mopar. Cars were allowed, but several 600hp diesel trucks seemed to enjoy the testing as well.

Fans were thrilled by the high horsepower displays put on by two NHRA Pro Stock standouts. Allen Johnson from Tennessee and Warren Johnson of nearby Sugar Hill, Georgia made national event side by side style passes, with Warren Johnson posting 6.77 and 6.82 second passes at 203 and 204mph. Allen Johnson struggled a bit with his combination, posting slightly slower passes.

The annual Pritchett Tire burnout contest has been dominated for many years by the Minette family, but this time a newcomer earned the $500 certificate toward four new tires from Pritchett Tire. Hayden O’Leary from Auburn, Ga. cooked the tread off the rear tires on his ’04 Silverado in less than one minute, delighting the fans in the stands. The winner was determined by the loudest cheer from the crowd, and the volume was so close, it took three times to determine the winner. After the contest, the Minettes personally congratulated O’Leary for his win. The Minette family had won the contest ten straight years, with John taking five, Diane taking four and Alan taking one. O’Leary added, “I want to thank my kids, and also the Hayes Dealerships for a great place to work.”

Seven different classes were contested on the track surface in the Drag Racing portion of the program, ranging from the popular Jr Dragsters for kids eight to seventeen years old to the ultra quick Super Pro machines. The NADM group brought three classes of diesel powered race machines to the show, along with two exhibition vehicles powered by 5.9 liter Cummins Diesel engines. Bo Layne of Terre Haute, Indiana laid down the quickest diesel powered pass with his Scheid Diesel ’04 Spitzer dragster, running 7.02 seconds at 196.04mph. Darren Morrison’s crew was thrilled when he posted their first seven second pass in his ’02 Chevrolet S10 pickup, running 7.999 seconds at 161.07mph.

The Super Pro class made for an interesting race, replacing the usual tight runs with a slapdash go for the finish line, both racers leaving before the tree was ready. Tim Gibson of Walhalla, SC jumped the gun in his ’70 Dart, automatically giving the win to Gainesville’s Bubba Rich. Rich felt lucky after his ’02 Firebird jumped before the green, and let off the gas for his predetermined victory lap. The ’08 Super Pro win made Bubba Rich the undefeated Hayes event champion for two years running, a daunting title despite his comment on the run, being “the sloppiest final [he] ever won.” Rich thanked the staging lanes coordinator Debbie Blackwell, “for doing such a good job.” Stan Sinack from Lilburn, GA stayed behind with a semi-final placement in his ‘69 Dart.

The Pro class final produced a double-breakout, with Mac Everett (Blairsville, GA) predicting the lesser of two evils in his ’85 Mustang. Everett ran an 11.74 on an 11.78 dial-in, against Ed Nalley’s ’76 Vega, the Maysville man running a 9.48 on a 9.53 dial-in, a one-hundredth of a second disparity making all the difference. Everett reported having gone to every Hayes event since the occasion began over a decade ago, and noted, “If I’m still livin,’ I’ll be back next year.” He also thanked God, and Mike Hayes for putting on the show. Tom Moran (Walhalla, SC) finished in third place in his ’72 Plymouth.

Sportsman winner Mel Abney of Cumming, GA, claimed victory in his ’67 Camaro despite breaking out (A 12.98 run on a 13.09 dial), owing to runner-up Tracy Schaffer’s nervousness. Schaffer (Austell, GA) pulled a -.016 foul in her ’68 Camaro, while also breaking out at the top end, with a 13.69 on a 13.70 prediction. Regardless of the run, the dueling Camaro enthusiasts agreed on a near-even split, rewarding both with a malign-free finish. Abney said, “It was a long day, but it was fun,” adding, “I just want to thank my wife for letting me come out here.” Chris Moore of Greer, SC placed in the semi-final round in his ’08 Jeep SRT8.

The ET Diesel class, brought in by the NADM organization, gave fans something new, with a line of smoke-spewing trucks from the East Coast competing for recognition in the budding Diesel component of drag racing. The final came down to Kurt Lincoln’s close dialing, running a 14.92 on a 14.90, against Howard Bowman’s 16.54 on a 16.35. Lincoln traveled far from his hometown of Altamonte Springs, FL, looking to prove his worth in his Dodge Ram 2500. The Hayes event was his first NADM win, after traveling all around, from Alabama, to Georgia and North Carolina. Lincoln thanked Diesel Specialists Inc., FTI Competition Converters, and Airdog for the support, including his team of Bill Hartzell, Scott Hayes, Greg from FTI, and Rondle David. Lincoln’s competitor, Howard Bowman (Homer, GA), was hoping to win to join his son Brett as a Hayes winner, who won the Jr Dragster class. Unfortunately, his ’07 Chevy didn’t run the number, pulling off the 16.54 on a 16.35 dial. Bowman normally runs a Harley in Atlanta Dragway’s Summit ET series races, though in lieu of no Motorcycle class for the Hayes event, Bowman joined in on his family’s fun (both his wife and son race) with the family tow-truck. Bill Counts (’04 Dodge – North Augusta, SC) ended the night as a semi-finalist.

The Quick Diesel class was another offshoot of the NADM, providing an index class dependent on fine tuning to the tune of 12.00 seconds to make it to the finish line. Scotty Bradshaw (Haw River, NC) claimed the win in his ’00 Ford F250, after Brian Buchanan (High Point, NC) red-lit in his ’97 Dodge. Bradshaw competes all over the country, on the east coast mostly, noting he’d just been in Indiana two weeks prior to the event. The bottom end of his Ford’s motor is bone stock, its consistency attributed to countless hours of tuning and over 200 passes on the same setup. Bradshaw thanked Swamps Diesel Performance, River City Turbo, and Brian’s Truck Shop. Matt Wells (’95 RAM 2500 – Middleburg, Fla.) was the semi-final finisher.

Mickey Davis, who recently enjoyed making the field at the Atlanta Pinks All Out event with his Pelham, Ga. based ’97 Dodge RAM, was the winner in AirWerks Unlimited Street. Although he ran a very quick 6.59 at 105.70, his opponent, Phillip Palmer of Cairo, Ga. made the win easier when his ’94 Dodge RAM broke the engine immediately following his starting line launch. Jeff Garmon (’95 Dodge RAM – McDonough, Ga.) took home the semi-finalist money.

The Junior Dragster class may have had the tightest final of the night, without advantage as a result of no tree-end red-lights or top-end breakouts. It came down to the older boys of the category to finish the race, with Brett Bowman (Homer, GA) and Chase Mullinax (Buford, GA), both seventeen. Mullinax cut the better light, with a .053 against Bowman’s .060 reaction time, but Bowman’s win-light flashed after he ran an 8.31 on an 8.30 dial, alongside Mullinax’s 7.92 on a 7.90. Bowman was surprised by his dragster’s consistency, after its broken state for the last two weeks. Bowman remarked, “It was a fun, long weekend,” and thanked his parents, all the fans cheering him on, and all his team members. Hunter Ramsey (10 – Commerce, GA) placed in the semi-final round.

Event promoter Mike Hayes added, “Teaming up with Year One for the Hayes Automotive American Muscle Meet, presented by Year One, was a great success.”

Sanctioned by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), Atlanta Dragway is located just off I-85 at Exit 149 in the Banks Crossing area of Commerce, Georgia. Information on all 2008 events may be obtained by calling the track office (706-335-2301) or logging on to
http://www.atlantadragway.com/ .

SUPER PRO CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Bubba Rich ’02 Firebird Gainesville, GA 7.48 55.60 (5.24)

R/U: Tim Gibson ’70 Dart Walhalla, SC 6.68 102.17 (6.68) (foul)
Semi: Stan Sinack ’69 Dart Lilburn, GA

PRO CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Mac Everett ’85 Mustang Blairsville, GA 7.12 94.33 (7.06)

R/U: Ed Nalley ’76 Vega Maysville, GA 8.06 85.40 (7.98)
Semi: Tom Moran ’72 Plymouth Walhalla, SC

SPORTSMAN CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Mel Abney ’67 Camaro Cumming, GA 12.98 107.12 (13.09)

R/U: Tracy Schaffer ’68 Camaro Austell, GA 13.69 100.32 (13.70) (foul)
Semi: Chris Moore ’08 Jeep SRT8 Greer, SC

ET DIESEL CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Kurt Lincoln Dodge Ram 2500 Altamonte Springs, FL 14.92 80.40 (14.90)

R/U: Howard Bowman ’07 Chevy Homer, GA 16.54 69.11 (16.35)
Semi: Bill Counts ’04 Dodge North Augusta, SC

QUICK DIESEL CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH INDEX
Win: Scotty Bradshaw ’00 Ford F250 Haw River, NC 12.16 108.46 (12.00)

R/U: Brian Buchanan ’’97 Dodge Ram Homer, GA 12.05 105.96 (12.00) (foul)
Semi: Matt Wells ’95 Ram 2500 Middleburg, FL

AIRWERKS STREET CAR HOMETOWN ET MPH

Win: Mickey Davis ’97 Dodge Ram Pelham, GA 6.59 105.70
R/U: Phillip Palmer ’94 Dodge Ram Cairo, GA broke
Semi: Jeff Garmon ’95 Dodge Ram McDonough, GA

JUNIOR DRAGSTER AGE HOMETOWN ET MPH DIAL-IN
Win: Brett Bowman 17 Homer, GA 8.31 77.64 (8.30)

R/U: Chase Mullinax 17 Buford, GA 7.92 80.95 (7.90)
Semi: Hunter Ramsey 10 Commerce, GA

Record-Breaking ORSCA event at South Georgia Motorsports Park




by Marvin T. Smith

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The ORSCA outlaws came to South Georgia Motorsports Park September 5-7, and despite temperatures well into the 90s and high humidity, they shattered five out of eight ORSCA records. Tim Lynch set the Outlaw 10.5 record at 180.60 mph. Terry Elam set both ends of the TCI EZ Street record with a 4.956 at 147.86, only to lose the mph record to Steve Jackson in the final round. Jackson got the record at 148.62. The records in Modified Street went to Bryan Murphy (5.351) and Stacy Parker (134.14).

The headline class was the Mickey Thompson 10.5 class. Tim Lynch dominated the fifteen car field by qualifying number one and running bracket-like elapsed times of 4.42, 4.42, 4.41, and a final 4.45 to beat Brad Brand’s Mustang. Brand ran a good 4.51 in the final, but had run as quick as 4.49 in earlier action. Carlos Zaldivar and Joe Newsham lost in the semifinals.

In Sheppard Race Cars Limited Street presented by Berry Plumbing and Equipment, Keith Szabo piloted his 93 Mustang to a classic Ford vs. Chevy win over Shane Stack’s Montecarlo, 4.891 to a 4.894. Szabo had the better reaction time and never looked back on his way to a 159.97 mph win. Szabo also had the low elapsed time of eliminations at 4.88.

Steve Jackson won TCI EZ Street with a 4.97 at 148 in the final over Chad Henderson’s 5.02 146. Jackson improved every round to take the big win and snatch the speed record from Terry Elam.

Modified Street was won by new elapsed time record holder Brian Murphy. Murphy took the starting line advantage over Kevin Shcrimsher in the final and ran a better 5.42 to the losing 5.53. New speed record holder Stacy Parker lost in the semifinals.

After five rounds, Larry Peavy took his 99 Montecarlo to the Southern Truck Parts 5.0 index win over series champ Jeremy Ellis. Peavy didn’t let the number 1 on the side of Ellis’ car intimidate him. Peavy took the starting line advantage .015 to .020 and held on with a slower 5.010 to Ellis’ 5.006 for the holeshot win. Jeffrey Barker and Bick Bickerstaff were the semifinalists.

The Dutton Grading 6.0 index class win went to James Williams when the 2007 series champ Lebron Hill broke out by .002 seconds. Williams’ 6.023 took the win. Bo Conner and Blaine Aldridge were the semifinalists.

The Integration 4.0 7.0 index class win went to Kenny Ford in a classic double break-out final. Ford went 6.993 to defeat Terry McLendon’s 6.962. Pete Nelson and Ken Buckner lost in Round 4.

Wade Rich and the crew from South Georgia Motorsports Park had the track groomed to perfection. This was a great event with new records, close racing, wild wheelstands and tire-smoking action. Don’t miss the ORSCA action when it comes to your area.

Sunday, September 07, 2008

Old Drag Racers Reunion & Hall of Fame September 26-28, 2008

Sol and Anne Stewart's Old Drag Racers Reunion and Hall of Fame will be held September 26-28, 2008 in Panama City, Fl. Below are the 2008 HOF inductees. Be sure to check this 8th annual event out as it has been growing steadily and is a fun event!

These 7 men have been voted on by the membership of the OLD DRAG RACERS REUNION to be inducted into our HALL OF FAME in a ceremony on Sept. 28, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Select ballroom in Panama City, Fla.

Billy Ray Bailey....Dothan, Ala.
"Bunky" Bobo....Silver Creek, Ga.
"Whistle" Blaxton....Albany, Ga.
R. D. (Richard) Helms....Crestview, Fla.
Col. Bob Tensfield....Tavares, Fla.
Ray Thompson....Midland City, Ala.
Bill Tripoli....Covington, La.


THREE DECEASED MEN WERE VOTED IN POSTHUMOUSLY

Frank Butler....Pensacola, Fla.
John Donilson....Birmingham, Ala.
Don York....Dothan, Ala.


Congratulations to all!
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2008 East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame & Reunion


It's almost time for the "local" drag racing reunions for 2008! The East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame & Reunion will take place October 17, 18 & 19, 2008 in Henderson, NC. This has grown into one big time event with several hundred cars on display and many other activities to do.

The 2008 hall of fame inductees and award recipients will be:

Bobby Starr - Thomas Woody Andrews Memorial Award

Dan Weis

Dave Koffel

David Frye

Distinguished Achievement Award in Drag Racing: Arnie Beswick

Ewing Brothers (Ken, Gary & Wayne)

Harry Coombs

Herman Lewis

Joe Gerdleman

Johnny Rocca

Mack Pressley

Pacers Team (George Snizek, Charlie "Dodge" Hagenmayer, Otto Qualliotine & Ken "KB" Braun)

Posthumous Awards: Ronald Lyles and Dick Swecker

Ronnie Sox Memorial Award: Herb McCandless

Tommy Grove

Wally Bell

Wally Parks Motorsports Statesman Memorial Award - Robert "Bones" Balogh

Wally Parks Motorsports Statesman Memorial Award - Ed Iskenderian


For more information, go to East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame & Reunion Site
For a larger view of the flyer, click here.

Upcoming Drag Racing and Show Car Events Atlanta Motor Speedway

LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!

Atlanta Motor Speedway invites you to be a part of two major drag racing and show car events within the next month. Race fans, drag racers, family and friends can enjoy the AC Delco Street Drag Nationals on September 19th and 20th. Then get ready for a spectacular show on October 3rd, 4th and 5th when the Super Chevy Show rolls into the speedway. Both events will be jam-packed with drag racing action, car show spectacle, awesome exhibitions and plenty of great family fun. We have listed the event details for both shows and look forward to seeing you at the events.

AC DELCO STREET DRAG NATIONALS
September 19 and 20, 2008
http://www.streetdragnationals.com/
770-946-3954

Street Drag Races in eleven divisions including Pro, Street Outlaw, Sportsman, Domestic Advanced, Pro Four, Trucks, Tuner, Domestic, ATV, Super Bikes and Motorcycles. No starting tree. No timing system. Just straight up starts with a flagman with the first person to the finish line the winner. Rules are according to the Friday Night Drags presented by AC Delco rulebook.
http://www.atlantamotorspeedway.com/documents/2008RulebookFND.pdf
Show-N-Shine car show includes judging in several classes along with a President’s Choice award selected by speedway president Ed Clark. The most popular aspect of the Show-N-Shine is the speedway cruise. All entrants parade around the high banks of Atlanta Motor Speedway showcasing their machines in front of the fans. Entries are parked along the front stretch after the parade to show off their custom paint, chrome and candy colors. The fans are allowed to get an up close look at these awesome machines while parked on one of NASCAR’s fastest speedways.
The Burn-Out Contest will be conducted a little different than traditional burn until the blow contests. This will be a competition with the fans being the judge. Competitors will be allowed to roll through the water box and burn-out through the starting line. A true burn-out competition with the drivers being allowed to show off a little to the fans.
Championship Ladder for all drag race divisions. Each division will compete to fill and eight team ladder to decide the AC Delco Street Drag Nationals Champions.
The top six seeds in the Pro, Street Outlaw, Sportsman, Domestic Advanced, Pro Four, Trucks and ATVs are locked into position. The top six drivers in Friday Night Drags presented by AC Delco season point standings were seeded first through sixth.

Pro Division (order of seed): Tony Morse, Billy Clevenger, Alan Kidd, Bobby Daniel, Frank Taylor and Arnie Cobb

Street Outlaw: John Bonner, Jeff Coker, Danny Lowry, Daryl Stiles, Lee Williams, Ross Cole
Pro Four: Mike Chambers, Matt Baade, Jason Miller, Tommy Gillepin, Rafael Velazquez, Tony Taylor

Sportsman: Bill Hatfield, Greg Adamek, Joey Stone, Jerritt Scott, Jeremy Rhodes, Mark Harris
Truck: Dwayne Bethune, Cliff McBurnett, John Schwarz, Mike Kidd, George Swan, Adam Cason

Domestic Advanced: Neil Skipper, Mike Munoz, Chris Rawls, Stephen DeFayette, John Vise, Heath Maddock

ATV: Rodney Tolbert, Chris Sisson, David Brand, Jason Hydrick, Tony Staples, Jerome Washington

The seventh seed will be decided through Friday, September 19th eliminations and the eighth seed is determined by Saturday, September 20th eliminations. Any driver, whether they competed at our summer series or not, will have a chance at making the Championship Ladder on Saturday evening.

The non-points divisions will have their eight seeds determined by the two day total points.
Atlanta Motor Speedway has challenged Nashville Super Speedway to bring the best of their drag race series to take on the best of our drag race series this weekend. We have also received inquiries from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Florida.

Burn-Out Contest is not a burn til ya blow contest. This contest is judged by the fans and will feature competitors doing a burn-out from the box to or through the starting line. True burn-outs with lots of smoke and noise!!!
We are currently discussing television coverage with two national cable networks for this event. More info soon!

Speed For Sale car show, drag race and cars for sale corral.
http://www.speedforsale.com/
Special event trophies will be presented to all the main event winners as well as the Ladder Champions and Ladder Runner-Up.

Friday Night Drags points awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each of the points divisions at this event.
Friday, September 19th will include a HUGE FIREWORKS show!!!!

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 19
6:00pm Pits Open
6:15pm Drag Practice Rounds Open
6:30pm Grandstands Open
6:30pm Show-N-Shine Judging Begins
8:15pm Drag Practice Rounds Close
8:15pm Show-N-Shine Speedway Cruise & Showcase
8:50pm Show-N-Shine Awards Ceremony
9:00pm Opening Ceremonies
9:05pm Drag Race Eliminations Begin
10:00pm FIREWORKS! FIREWORKS! FIREWORKS!

Saturday, September 20
10:00am Pits Open
10:30am Show-N-Shine Judging Begins
11:00am Drag Practice Rounds Open
11:30am Grandstand Open
12:15pm Drag Practice Rounds Close
12:15pm Show-N-Shine Speedway Cruise & Showcase
12:50pm Show-N-Shine Awards Ceremony
1:00pm Opening Ceremonies
1:05pm Drag Race Eliminations Begin
3:30pm Burn-Out Contest
4:00pm Show-N-Shine Weekend Awards
4:30pm Friday Night Drags presented by AC Delco points awards
5:00pm Championship Ladders

Ticket Prices

Spectator: $10 per event/$15 weekend pass
Children six and under admitted for free

Drag Entry: $20 (Friday and Saturday)

Show Entry: $20 (Friday and Saturday)

Burn-Out: $20 (Saturday only)

Two Entry: $30 (Any two events on the same day)

Parking: FREE—outside parking areas
$20—Infield pit area/tailgate area

Camping: $35 for full hook-up sites (water, electric and sewer)
$25 dry-camping sites
* camping reservations – 770-946-4211



SUPER CHEVY SHOW
October 3, 4 and 5, 2008
http://www.superchevyshow.com/
770-946-3954

* Only GM powered vehicles or body allowed at this show

King of the Street Drag Racing – eight divisions
Friday Night Drags rulebook applies for this event.
Exhibition Races with Jet Car Wars, Wheelstanders, Nitro Funny Cars, Mr. 409 and more!
Car Show with hundreds of trophies and awards!
Burn-Out Contest
Swap Meet and Cars For Sale Corral
Potts Classic and Custom Car Auction (Saturday only)

Friday, October 3
10:00am Pit Gates Open
Participant/Show Registration Open
Tech Inspection Open
12:00pm Gate 15 Grandstand Open
12:00pm Test & Tune Drag Racing Open
5:00pm Track Closes

Saturday, October 4
7:00am Pit Gates Open
8:00am Participant/Show Registration Open
Gate 15 Grandstand Open
9:00am Drag Racing Practice Open
10:30am Car Show Judging Seminar
11:00am Potts Auto Auction (Under the grandstands)
11:15am Drag Racing Practice Closes
11:30am Car Show Track Cruise
12:00pm Nitro Coupes, Wheelstanders, Jet Cars and Mr. 409 Showcase
12:30pm Burn-Out Contest
1:00pm King of the Street Drag Race Eliminations
3:30pm Car Show Series ‘Special Saturday’ Awards
4:00pm King of the Street Drag Race ‘Saturday Finals’
4:30pm Nitro Coupes, Wheelstanders, Jet Cars and Mr. 409 Showcase
5:00pm Track Closes

Sunday, October 5
8:00am Pit Gates Open
8:00am Car Show Registration Open
Gate 15 Grandstand Open
8:30am Racers for Christ Chapel Service
9:30am Drag Racing Practice Open
11:00am Youth America Program
11:30am Drag Racing Practice Closes
12:00pm Nitro Coupes, Wheelstanders, Jet Cars and Mr. 409 Showcase
12:30pm Burn-Out Contest
1:00pm King of the Street Drag Race Eliminations
3:30pm King of the Street Drag Race ‘Finals’
4:00pm Nitro Coupes, Wheelstanders, Jet Cars and Mr. 409 Showcase
4:30pm Car Show Series Events Awards
5:00pm Track Closes

Ticket Prices

General Admission
Adults (16 & older) Juniors (11-15)
Friday - $10 Friday - $10
Saturday - $22 Saturday - $10
Sunday - $22 Sunday - $10
Weekend Pass - $32 Weekend Pass - $15

*children 10 and under are admitted for FREE when accompanied by an adult


Drag Race Entry (includes car and driver)
Weekend Pass - $60

Car Show Entry (includes car and driver) – judged competition
Weekend Pass - $45

Show-N-Shine (includes car and driver) – non-judged display only
Weekend Pass - $35

Swap Meet/Cars for Sale Corral (10’ x 20’ space, no food, beverage or apparel items)
Weekend Pass - $45

Burn-Out Competition Entry
No additional entry fee with any of the above entries.

Camping
$35 for full hook-up sites (water, electric and sewer)
$25 dry-camping sites
* camping reservations – 770-946-4211

Potts Auto Auction information:
http://www.pottsauction.com/ or 1-800-601-2888


CLASSIC & CUSTOM CAR AUCTION
October 4, 2008
http://www.pottsauction.com/
800-601-2888

The classic and custom car auction returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway and admission is included with your Super Chevy Show ticket. The auction will take place under the grandstand beginning at 11:00am. You can begin looking at the auction vehicles when the gates open at 8:00am. Many classic and custom vehicles will auctioned and a few will include absolute auction sale. Go to
http://www.pottsauction.com/ to see just some of the vehicles that will be available for auction at this event. Call 1-800-601-2888 for more auction information or to register your vehicle.



Ted Austad
Event Promotions Coordinator
Atlanta Motor Speedway
770-946-3954 office
http://www.atlantamotorspeedway.com/