GEORGIA (USA)
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1975 - ATLANTA DRAGWAY.
Atlanta Dragway was built in 1975 by Gene Bennett and had originally been graded out for an airstrip, The original tower served as the initial timing tower. The track direction was the same as the airstrip, The surface was not sealed but consisted of red clay.
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1980 - ATLANTA DRAGWAY.
In 1980 Norman Pearah bought the venue and gained NHRA santioning, but he would only run two major events per year.
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1985 - ATLANTA DRAGWAY. Southern Nationals. 21st April 1985.
21st April 1985 - Big Daddy Don Garlits and Bounty Hunter Connie Kalitta share a moment at the start line during the National Hot Rod Association Winston Drag Racing Series 5th Annual Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce. Georgia. Photographer: David Allio.
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1987 - ATLANTA DRAGWAY.
In 1987 the venue went through a major redevelopment after Pro Stock racer Gary Brown and his two partners, JD Stevens and Rudy Bowen bought it. New grandstands were errected, new toilet facilities and modernized concession buildings.
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1989 - ATLANTA DRAGWAY.
By 1989 further ongoing upgrades had been carried out with some track resurfacing and a timing system upgrade.
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1990 - ATLANTA DRAGWAY.
As the venue grew the upgrades continued. The Tower was expanded ti include a timing deck, Press Centre and Corperate Suites.
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1993 - ATLANTA DRAGWAY.
The NHRA bought the Dragway back in 1993 and made further upgrades up until 2021 when the venue closed.
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2002 - ATLANTA DRAGWAY. SOUTHERN NATIONALS. 5th May 2002.
David Allio / Racing Photography Archives Pictorial feature
5th May 2002 - Dean Skuza in the Dodge Stratus Funnycar does a burnout during the 22nd annual Southern Nationals in what was a National Hot Rod Association Powerade series event. Photographer: David Allio.
5th May 2002 - Greg Anderson in the KB Racing Chevrolet Cavalier NHRA Pro Stock does a burnout during the eliminations at the 22nd annual Summit Racing Equipment Southern Nationals during the NHRA Powerade Drag Racing Series at Atlanta Dragway. Photographer: David Allio.
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2012 - ATLANTA DRAGWAY. SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT SOUTHERN NATIONALS. 6th May 2012.
David Allio / Racing Photography Archives Pictorial feature
6th May 2012 - Greg Anderson in the 3PS Summit Pontiac GXP Pro Stock does a burnout in the semi final round of eliminations during the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series 32nd annual Summit Racing Equipment Southern Nationals on the Atlanta Dragway. Photographer: David Allio.
6th May 2012 - Jim Head in the 388 Toyota Solara Fuel Coupe Funny Car does a burn out in the semi final round during the 32nd Annual Summit Racing Equipment Southern Nationals on the Atlanta Dragway. Photographer: David Allio.
6th May 2012 - Steve Torrence NHRA Top Fuel Dragstar driver holds a Wally for winning the 32nd Annual Summit Racing Equipment Southern Nationals as apart of the Full Throttle Drag Racing Series at Atlanta Dragway. Photographer. David Allio.
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1993 - ATLANTA DRAGWAY. Location.
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2021 - ATLANTA DRAGWAY. Location.
