Homer racers dominate Jr. Dragsters division

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Thursday, July 30. 2009
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By Amy Glover
Hardcore racers came out despite the pavement-melting temperatures Saturday to see close racing at the Atlanta Dragway, including winners from Homer in both Junior Dragster categories.

It was a re-run of last weekend’s 8-12 Junior Dragster finals, with points leader Chris Bowden, age 13 of Homer, alongside Hunter James, age 10 of Cartersville, who came back for a little revenge.

James had a slight handicap with his 9.50 dial-in, next to Bowden’s 8.98 dial-in, but left the Christmas tree with a .136 green, a slow start beside Bowden’s .014 launch. [Full Story »] 

Jefferson racer gets “Night of Fire” victory

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Amy Glover
Thursday, July 2. 2009
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This year’s Night of Fire at the Atlanta Dragway in Commerce showcased fast cars and featured an all Jefferson showdown in one category.

Cole Wood, age 11, and Salina Shanks, age 12, both of Jefferson, raced in the 8-12 Junior Dragster final. Shanks wrapped up the run with a -.011 foul, while Wood cut a .020 green light. Shanks made the run bittersweet with a dead-on finish in 8.98 seconds at 72.55 mph, as Wood finished with an 8.89 ET on an 8.92 dial-in, at 74.37 mph.

Wood, a seasoned junior racer in a self-proclaimed slump, found his way back to the top tonight in an all-or-nothing fashion. [Full Story »] 

Old school racing takes center stage at Atlanta Dragway

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Amy Glover
Friday, June 26. 2009
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Atlanta Dragway held their second Saturday Insanity event, giving fans some not-to-be-missed moments as racers pushed the limits in pro-mods and old school cars. The competition was intense, with three hole shot wins out of four finals, coupled with very close margins of victory.

The 6.50 index final was a run between beauty and the beast, as Mike Johnson’s ’66 Mustang faced off against Joe Rampley’s ’76 Vega Wagon. Johnson traveled all the way from Easley, S.C. to join the show, while Rampley is a much closer Gainesville local. Rampley launched with a .014 green light, Johnson following with a .027 reaction time. [Full Story »] 

Onda Earns First Atlanta Dragway Win

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Thursday, June 18. 2009
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By Amy Glover
Summit ET points race regulars returned to Atlanta Dragway this past weekend, and with good weather and fast speeds, they put on a great show for the fans.

Dragsters dominated the Super Pro final, with Jim Onda of Toccoa in his ’96 dragster against Tommy Motes of Loganville in his ’00 Undercover. The men were dialed closely, Onda at 4.89 and Motes at 4.93. Motes had a slightly better .024 reaction time next to Onda’s .029 light. However, Motes’ dragster failed towards the top end, slowing due to mechanical issues, finishing with a 7.76 elapsed time at 48.44 mph. Onda sped past to cross the win stripe first, in 5.09 seconds at 113.58 mph. According to Jim Onda, he “wasn’t even going to come today,” but ended up recording his first win at Atlanta Dragway.
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Regulars Win Big At Atlanta Dragway

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Thursday, June 4. 2009
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By Amy Glover
Mark it down as a strong weekend for regular racers at Atlanta Dragway. Saturday’s race exposed some Atlanta Dragway regulars as serious competition, with many names reappearing in the top spots of each category.

In Super Pro competition, Gainesville’s Brad Howard got the bye-run into the finals, pitting his ’02 Miller Dragster against Stan Sinack’s ’69 Dart. Sinack, of Lilburn, left the line first with a .020 reaction time, while Howard left early, turning on the red light and instantly handing the win to Sinack.

Sinack ran under his 6.62 dial-in with a 6.56 ET at 103.96 mph. Sinack also dedicated his victory to his late mother Betty Vihinen. [Full Story »] 

Lucas grabs Southern Nationals win in Commerce

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Tim Glover
Wednesday, April 22. 2009
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Despite the rain, the 29th annual Southern Nationals at the Atlanta Dragway in Commerce gave fans an exciting show on Sunday, not to mention an exciting finish.

When the smoke cleared after finals in Top Fuel Dragster, Morgan Lucas emerged as a first time victor.

Although both Lucas and his opponent, rookie Spencer Massey, are both younger drivers, Lucas’ wealth of experience played the winning hand after both cars lost traction immediately after launching from the starting line. [Full Story »] 

Southern Nationals hits Commerce this weekend

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Tim Glover
Friday, April 17. 2009
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The hills of North Georgia will be echoing thunder coming from Atlanta Dragway again April 16-19 when the 29th Annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals rolls into its sixth stop of the season at the Atlanta Dragway.

The Southern Nationals features the best drag racers from all over the world, all competing on the quarter mile surface to claim the coveted winner’s trophy.

The wildly popular Funny Car racer Ashley Force-Hood will be gunning for her third win. [Full Story »] 

Virginia Racer Killed In Dragway Crash

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Brandon Reed
Wednesday, October 8. 2008
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A 65-year-old Virginia man was fatally injured in a high-speed racing accident Saturday at the Atlanta Dragway during an NHRA Southeast Division event.

According to a release on the National Hot Rod Association’s website, Bobby Martindale, age 65 of Glen Allen, Va., was racing his Top Alcohol Funny Car when he experienced engine failure at the finish line, according to preliminary reports.

The car continued down the track at a high rate of speed, reportedly overshooting the end of the drag strip. [Full Story »] 

Virginia Man Killed In Racing Accident At Atlanta Dragway

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Brandon Reed
Monday, October 6. 2008
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According to a report on the National Hot Rod Association's website, a 65 year old Virginia man was fatally injured in a high-speed racing accident Saturday at the Atlanta Dragway.

Bobby Martindale, age 65 of Glen Allen, VA., was racing his Top Alcohol Funny Car when he experienced engine failure at the finish line, according to preliminary reports.

The car continued down the track at a high rate of speed, reportedly overshooting the end of the drag strip.
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Homer’s Bowman Takes Hayes Win At Atlanta Dragway

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Amy Glover
Friday, September 12. 2008
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By Amy & Tim Glover

The Hayes Automotive group and YearOne teamed up this past weekend for the Hayes Automotive American Muscle Meet, presented by Year One, at the Atlanta Dragway. The show featured all makes of American muscle cars in many different settings, including a Car Show, Swap Meet and Car Corral.

Seven different classes contested on the quarter mile, ranging from the popular Jr. Dragsters for kids eight to seventeen years old to the ultra quick Super Pro machines.

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 Homer’s Brett Bowman, 17, and Chase Mullinax of Buford, also 17, facing off. [Full Story »] 
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