Richard Tapia to Give Talk at Georgia Tech Monday. "Math at Top Speed" - Exploring and Breaking Myths in the Drag Racing Folklore
Thanks to Bill Cook for forwarding information to us about this talk at Georgia Tech by Rice University's Richard Tapia! Professor Tapia is the twin brother of Bobby Tapia who long-time fans will know from his races in the late 50's and the 60's.
"Math at Top Speed" to be given at Georgia Tech on Monday, September 14, 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. Richard's talk will cover the mathematics of drag racing. It is open to the public and it will be a fun event for any dragster fans.
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FRIDAY NIGHT DRAGS & SHOW-N-SHINE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
ALL RACERS!!!! ALL SHOW VEHICLES!!!!
YOU’RE INVITED TO COMPETE THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!!!
This Friday’s championship event will feature a full night of eliminations for ALL drag racers and a special night for all the show vehicles in the show-n-shine! Come out for the final night of fun at the speedway for this season!
Pit Gates open at 6pm.
Tech opens at 6pm.
Show-N-Shine Garage opens at 6pm.
Drag practice runs begin at 6:15pm.
Elimination runs begin at 8:30pm.
Show-N-Shine Speedway Cruise and Awards at 9:30pm.
Championship Drag Race at 10:15pm.
The top drag racers from Friday night’s eliminations and the season point standings will run head to head in the Championship Drag Race! If you have raced all season, one race or have competed on a regular basis this season, you are eligible to race this weekend! Everyone is welcome to come and race! You may become the champion!
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MOTORSPORT NATIONALS
SEPTEMBER 19 AND 20
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
MOTORSPORT NATIONALS 2009
www.motorsportnationals.com
770-692-2732 or info@motorsportnationals.com
Event Dates: September 15, 16 and 17 (set-up days); September 18 (show car entry); September 19 and 20 (open to public)
Spectator Event Hours: Saturday, September 19 from 9am – 7pm; Sunday, September 20 from 9am – 5pm
Ticket Prices: Adult Two-Day (13+) $40; Adult One-Day $30; Child Two-Day (7-12) $10; 6 and under Free; Family Pak (2 Adults, 2 Child) $90
Tickets available at the Gate, AMS ticket office or on line at their website.
Event Entrance Gates: Car Show Entry at the Main Tunnel (registration at Gate 12 ticket booth); Spectators at Gate 15 (use pedestrian tunnel to infield)
FREE Parking in the Earnhardt Lot and Blue Lot
Show Schedule
Friday, September 18
9am to 5pm – Vendor Load-In
11am to 5pm – Registration at Gate 12
Saturday, September 19
7am – Infield Opens for Show Vehicles
7am – Registration at Gate 12
9am – Gates Open at Gate 15
Drifting & Stunt Shows = Roush Performance; The Drift Mechanics; Atlanta Freestyle
Seminars = Automotive Restoration; Auto/Motorcycle Paint Techniques; Diesel Performance; State Safety Driving Classes; Detailing Techniques;
Exhibitions = Burn-Out Contest; FMX Stunt Show; RC Drag Racing
Main Track = Track Cruises for Big Rigs, Motorcycles and Cars/Trucks
Main Music Stage = Down Stem (AC/DC tribute band); Eleven Standing Still; Highway Fever Tour; Motorsport Nationals Model Search
Cooper Stage = DJ ‘Dee’; R & B Groups (4)
Truckin Stage = Terry Wooley; Ali’An; DJ Jeff Bee
Hot Rod Alley Stage = Live DJ Music with the best of the 50’s and 60’s
7pm – Show Closes
Sunday, September 20
7am – Infield Opens for Show Vehicles
7am – Registration at Gate 12
9am – Gates Open at Gate 15
9am – Church Service with Christian Motorcycle Association
Drifting & Stunt Shows = Roush Performance; Atlanta Freestyle
Seminars = Automotive Restoration; Auto/Motorcycle Paint Techniques; Diesel Performance; State Safety Driving Classes; Detailing Techniques;
Exhibitions = Burn-Out Contest; FMX Stunt Show; RC Drag Racing
Main Music Stage = Down Stem (AC/DC tribute band); Eleven Standing Still; Highway Fever Tour; Motorsport Nationals Model Search
Cooper Stage = DJ ‘Dee’; R & B Groups (4)
Truckin Stage = Terry Wooley; Ali’An; DJ Jeff Bee
Hot Rod Alley Stage = Live DJ Music with the best of the 50’s and 60’s
4:30pm – Awards Ceremony
5pm – Show Closes
Ted Austad
Event Promotions Coordinator
Atlanta Motor Speedway
770-946-3954 office
'09 National Dragster Challenge and King of the Track at South Georgia Motorsports Park - New! Photos Added
September 5-6, 2009
by Marvin T. Smith
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The action was hot for Labor Day weekend at South Georgia Motorsports Park, as racers battled for Wallys and bragging rights at the big two day event. On Saturday, Wallys were awarded to the winners of Super Street, Super Gas, Super Comp, Top Sportsman, and Top Dragster. The Top Sportsman winner and the Top Dragster winner then raced for the King of the Track title. There was also a gamblers’ race in Super Pro, Pro, and Junior Dragster. Sunday’s action featured the Wally race in Super Pro, Pro, and Pro Cycle, and junior dragster action in three classes.
Twenty-one cars battled for the Top Dragster win. In the finals, Greg Samuel defeated Mark Toung with an impressive package running a .003 rt initiated 4.904 on his 4.89 dial to defeat Toung’s good .025 and a 4.947 on his 4.94 dial. Mike Gurliaccio was the lone semifinal loser. In Top Sportsman, the six car field was dominated by Bobby Childs, who ran 4.992 on his 4.98 dial in round one, 4.996 in round two, and a fine 4.980 on his 4.97 final round dial. Bobby’s reaction times were .019, .017, and a great .008 in the finals in his win over Bob Barnes who broke out. In the King of the Track runoff, Childs had a psychic .003 rt and ran 4.998 on his 4.96 dial to defeat Greg Samuel’s 4.898 on his 4.89 dial (.064 rt.).
Sixteen Super Comp cars battled for the Saturday Wally. Danny Wood racing in his first ever Super Comp event defeated Chuck Trotter with a great .003 reaction time. Larry McLendon and John Biermann were the semifinalists.
The Super Gas Wally went to Jimmy Fuller over Lester Barnes. Fuller took the starting line advantage in his Camaro and ran a better 9.92 for the win. Gene Abbott and Mike Alligood were the semifinalists.
Driving a 70 Dodge Dart, Jim Berkoben defeated Edward Wiley for the Super Street Wally when both cars had problems. Allan Kremkau was the lone semifinalist in the 22 car field.
In the Gamblers races, Janice Newmans defeated Ed Conner for Super Pro, Brandon Wood took his wheelstanding 71 Chevy to defeat a fouling Gene Holton for the Pro win, and Cole Samuel defeated Will Weeks for the Junior Dragster title.
On Sunday the bracket racers turned out in large numbers to compete for Wallys and a $5,000 winner purse. Eighty-five cars answered the call for Super Pro. After eight rounds of racing, it was dragster against door car. Marcus Crews defeated Larry McDuffie when McDuffie fouled. Crews ran a strong 5.274 on his 5.27 dial in his dragster and would have been hard to beat. Scott Bishop was the lone semifinalist.
Fifty-five cars fought for the Pro Wally and cash. After seven rounds of racing, Roger Kelly took his Camaro to the winner’s circle. Kelly’s 6.458 (6.45 dial) initiated with a .012 reaction time defeated Bill Kapke’s breakout 6.505 on his 6.51 dial. Scott Young and Tom Booher were the semifinalists.
In Pro Cycle Robert Meeks defeated Michell Clary who broke out. Anthony Frison was the lone semifinalist.
The Junior Dragsters battled for beautiful Race Bricks trophies and cash. In Junior Novice, Colby Fuller defeated Zach Holland. Colby ran 13.278 on his 13.17 dial to beat Zach’s 13.354 on his 12.90 dial. Melissa Daughtry won the seven car Junior Intermediate class over Will Weeks. Melissa ran a 10.180 on hier 10.15 dial to defeat Weeks’ 8.986 on his 8.92 dial. Daniel Young was the lone semifinalist. In the ten car Junior Advanced class, Kayla McBee ran a 7.937 on her 7.91 dial to defeat a breaking-out Brandon Ranslow (8.031 on an 8.05 dial). Dalton Samuel was the lone semifinalist.
