Vteckidd
06-24-2006, 04:41 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Street Drags Coming to Atlanta Motor Speedway
HAMPTON, Ga. (June 23, 2006) – Solidifying its place among the premiere motorsports facilities in the world, Atlanta Motor Speedway is adding another facet of racing excitement to its racing schedule.
Starting July 21, 2006, AMS will host a “Friday Night Drags” series for automotive enthusiasts to enjoy a full slate of racing related activities. Racing will be heads up, street style drag racing.
Drag racing will be held on pit road at Atlanta Motor Speedway on a one-eighth-mile track open to any automobile and any driver, provided they possess a valid driver’s license.
“There will be no light tree, no electronic timing, just heads up drag racing to the finish line,” said Brandon Hutchison, vice president of events at AMS.
Race vehicles will be divided into three classes; import, domestic and Pro, a vehicle trailered into the speedway. The domestic cars will square-off against each other and the imports will do the same. At the end of the evening, the domestic winner will face the import winner for the title of best in show.
In addition to the pavement pounding drag action, a “show and shine” car show will take place, held in the infield of AMS. “Show and shine” participants will be divided into three classes; 1985-current domestic and import, classic including 1984 and prior domestic and import and the Race Only division comprised of race vehicles, both import and domestic. Trophies will be awarded to the winners’ of each division.
“We are pleased to offer this exciting new series of events at AMS,” Hutchison said. “It will get racing off the streets and into a controlled environment, making it safer for both racers and motorists on our highways.”
Street drag racers must have a valid driver’s license and drag race competitors age 16 and 17 must have a fully executed ‘minors release form’ on file at the speedway prior to competition (forms available at the speedway or at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com). All drag competitors must wear a helmet and have operational seat belts in the vehicle.
The 2006 “Friday Night Drags” will run July 21, 28, August 4, 25 and September 8. Gates open at 7 p.m. and practice drag runs begin at 8 p.m. “Show and shine” car show judging begins at 8:30 p.m. with the Championship drag runs start at 9:30 p.m.
Both drag and “show and shine” competitors will be charged a $20 entry fee while spectators can enter for only $7. In addition to the drag racing and “show and shine” car show, a DJ will be present and concessions available. Speedway rides in your car and victory lane photos will also be available.
For more information about “Friday Night Drags,” contact the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at (770) 946-4211 or visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com
this sounds fucking BADASS
Street Drags Coming to Atlanta Motor Speedway
HAMPTON, Ga. (June 23, 2006) – Solidifying its place among the premiere motorsports facilities in the world, Atlanta Motor Speedway is adding another facet of racing excitement to its racing schedule.
Starting July 21, 2006, AMS will host a “Friday Night Drags” series for automotive enthusiasts to enjoy a full slate of racing related activities. Racing will be heads up, street style drag racing.
Drag racing will be held on pit road at Atlanta Motor Speedway on a one-eighth-mile track open to any automobile and any driver, provided they possess a valid driver’s license.
“There will be no light tree, no electronic timing, just heads up drag racing to the finish line,” said Brandon Hutchison, vice president of events at AMS.
Race vehicles will be divided into three classes; import, domestic and Pro, a vehicle trailered into the speedway. The domestic cars will square-off against each other and the imports will do the same. At the end of the evening, the domestic winner will face the import winner for the title of best in show.
In addition to the pavement pounding drag action, a “show and shine” car show will take place, held in the infield of AMS. “Show and shine” participants will be divided into three classes; 1985-current domestic and import, classic including 1984 and prior domestic and import and the Race Only division comprised of race vehicles, both import and domestic. Trophies will be awarded to the winners’ of each division.
“We are pleased to offer this exciting new series of events at AMS,” Hutchison said. “It will get racing off the streets and into a controlled environment, making it safer for both racers and motorists on our highways.”
Street drag racers must have a valid driver’s license and drag race competitors age 16 and 17 must have a fully executed ‘minors release form’ on file at the speedway prior to competition (forms available at the speedway or at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com). All drag competitors must wear a helmet and have operational seat belts in the vehicle.
The 2006 “Friday Night Drags” will run July 21, 28, August 4, 25 and September 8. Gates open at 7 p.m. and practice drag runs begin at 8 p.m. “Show and shine” car show judging begins at 8:30 p.m. with the Championship drag runs start at 9:30 p.m.
Both drag and “show and shine” competitors will be charged a $20 entry fee while spectators can enter for only $7. In addition to the drag racing and “show and shine” car show, a DJ will be present and concessions available. Speedway rides in your car and victory lane photos will also be available.
For more information about “Friday Night Drags,” contact the Atlanta Motor Speedway ticket office at (770) 946-4211 or visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com
this sounds fucking BADASS