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.
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Jefferson racer gets “Night of Fire” victory
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 »]
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 »]
Onda Earns First Atlanta Dragway Win
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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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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Lucas grabs Southern Nationals win in Commerce
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 »]
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
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 »]
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
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 »]
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
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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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 »]
Homer’s Bowman Takes Hayes Win At Atlanta Dragway
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 »]
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 »]
Commerce Racer Takes Home Dragway Victory
Hancock Gets First “Wally” Trophy
Every race weekend is an important one, but this weekend’s event took on special significance out at the Atlanta Dragway, as the National Dragster Challenge and Junior Dragster Challenge was held on Saturday.
The annual event provides a chance for bracket racers to pick up an NHRA Wally Trophy, the ultimate prize to represent the best drag racers.
Mark Hancock of Commerce earned his first Wally in the Sportsman class, a long-overdue triumph after previously running in four other finals competing for the trophy, three of them in the motorcycle rank and one in the same ’00 Jeep Cherokee with which he won Saturday’s race. [Full Story »]
Every race weekend is an important one, but this weekend’s event took on special significance out at the Atlanta Dragway, as the National Dragster Challenge and Junior Dragster Challenge was held on Saturday.
The annual event provides a chance for bracket racers to pick up an NHRA Wally Trophy, the ultimate prize to represent the best drag racers.
Mark Hancock of Commerce earned his first Wally in the Sportsman class, a long-overdue triumph after previously running in four other finals competing for the trophy, three of them in the motorcycle rank and one in the same ’00 Jeep Cherokee with which he won Saturday’s race. [Full Story »]
Commerce vs. Banks Co. at Dragway’s Night of Fire
Mother Nature waited until after the fans were satisfied with a classic Commerce vs. Banks County show on the quarter-mile before she rained on Atlanta Dragway’s parade, at the 2008 Night of Fire event Saturday.
The ever-changing weather precipitated a challenge for all racers, dial adjustment being the main issue, when predicting elapsed times throughout unpredictable conditions.
In the 13-17 Junior Dragster Category, both 16-year old Brett Bowman of Homer and 15-year old Taylor Ramsey of Commerce struggled with matching their dial-ins, Bowman running an 8.05 on an 8.00, and Ramsey an 8.02 on a 7.99.
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The ever-changing weather precipitated a challenge for all racers, dial adjustment being the main issue, when predicting elapsed times throughout unpredictable conditions.
In the 13-17 Junior Dragster Category, both 16-year old Brett Bowman of Homer and 15-year old Taylor Ramsey of Commerce struggled with matching their dial-ins, Bowman running an 8.05 on an 8.00, and Ramsey an 8.02 on a 7.99.
[Full Story »]
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