Chase Elliott grabs victory at Gresham

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Wednesday, April 21. 2010
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Chase Elliott scored one of the biggest wins of his young career capturing the Monolith Companies 100 Pro Late Model race Saturday at Gresham Motorsports Park.

The 14-year-old Dawsonville native saw his strongest challengers self-destruct in the 100-lap event. In the end, Elliott still had the best car and roared away to a half-lap lead over Johnny Henderson, Nick Potts, Gene Kirila and Kevin Stephens. [Full Story »] 

Pro Cup tour returns to Gresham Saturday

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Wednesday, March 24. 2010
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The USARacing Pro Cup division and Gresham Motorsports Park have a lot in common.

Both groups are the new face of old favorites. In the case of USAR Pro Cup, they used to be the Hooters Pro Cup Series. For GMP, it is a shining, all-new racing facility where Jefco, Georgia International and Peach State Speedways stood for 40 years. [Full Story »] 

Winter weather sets state tourney this week

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Wednesday, February 17. 2010
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The inclement weather seen all over the northern part of the state last week has thrown scheduling for the final two events in high school wrestling forward and, in turn, backwards as well.

With the state sectionals having to be cancelled, that means that the State Championships, scheduled for this weekend at the Gwinnett Arena, will now revert back to its previous four-day format. [Full Story »] 

GHSA Postpones Wrestling Tourneys For A Second Time

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Friday, February 12. 2010
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According to the Georgia High School Association website, all Sectional (Class AA-AAAAA) Wrestling Tournaments have been CANCELLED.

Class A area tournaments will have their schedules altered for next week, with details to be posted on the GHSA website.

AA-AAAAA wrestlers will be moved to the Gwinnett Arena starting on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. [Full Story »] 

LNS to host Speedfest this weekend

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Thursday, January 28. 2010
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Lanier National Speedway will play host this weekend to the 2010 Speedfest Late Model event, being held Saturday and Sunday January 30 and 31.

Speedfest is the year’s first big short-track stock car event attracting drivers from all over the country. This event has attracted some of NASCAR’s biggest stars over the years. The event, which was originally held at Lakeland Speedway in Florida, moved to Lanier in 2009. [Full Story »] 

JCCHS to host Panther Invite Friday

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Wednesday, December 2. 2009
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After coming away with victories last week in matches against North Hall and East Jackson, the Mat Panthers of Jackson County now get ready to host the 16th annual Panther Invitational this Friday and Saturday.

The event will see several area teams coming to JCCHS to compete, including Jefferson, East Jackson, Commerce, Banks County, Madison County, Apalachee, Hart County, Riverside Military Academy and White County. [Full Story »] 

World Crown set for Gresham reopening

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Thursday, November 12. 2009
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Months of anticipation will come to a head this weekend when Gresham Motorsports Park reopens with the 26th annual World Crown 300.

The historic late model stock car race will close out a three-day weekend speedfest that begins Friday at the totally refurbished racing facility.

Formerly Peach State Speedway, the facility has undergone a massive eight-month renovation that has completely changed the landscape of the track. [Full Story »] 

Area charities, agencies part of GMP grand opening

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Wednesday, November 4. 2009
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Several local charities and community agencies will be the big winners at the Gresham Motorsports Park Grand Opening free community festival this Saturday, November 7.

Multiple events at the totally refurbished Gresham Motorsports Park facility will raise funds, food and toys for several local groups that day, according to GMP General Manager Dan Elliott. [Full Story »] 

Friday Night Lights for October 2, 2009

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Friday, October 2. 2009
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Find out all of the local scores from your favorite teams as the 2009 football season continues.

Check back each week after the games for the final scores from Apalachee, Banks County, Commerce, East Jackson, Jackson County, Jefferson, Madison County and Winder-Barrow. Scroll to bottom for the scoreboard.

If you were at a game and the score is not posted, let us know the outcome in the comments.

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Friday Night Lights for September 25, 2009

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Friday, September 25. 2009
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Find out all of the local scores from your favorite teams as the 2009 football season continues.

Check back each week after the games for the final scores from Apalachee, Banks County, Commerce, East Jackson, Jackson County, Jefferson, Madison County and Winder-Barrow. Scroll to bottom for the scoreboard.

If you were at a game and the score is not posted, let us know the outcome in the comments.

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