Английская Википедия:Atlanta Dragway
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Atlanta Dragway was a drag racing facility located in Banks County, Georgia, just north of Commerce, Georgia. From 1981 until its closure after the 2021 season, it hosted the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, Southern Nationals.
History
Atlanta Dragway was built in 1975 by Gene Bennett and originally had been graded out for an airport. The original airport tower served as the original timing tower, and the track direction was the same as the airport without asphalt, just Georgia red clay. In 1980, the track was sold to Norman Pearah and became an NHRA-sanctioned track. Back then, the track was only opened twice a year for major events.
The track was purchased in 1987 by Pro Stock driver Gary Brown and partners J.D. Stevens and Rudy Bowen. The track underwent major reconstruction to put in new aluminum grandstand seating, permanent restrooms and rebuilt concession buildings. In 1989, the thirteen-year-old track was resurfaced with a concrete launching pad and a new timing system. In addition to the track modification, a reconditioned VIP tower complete with a timing deck, press center and corporate suites was built in 1990.
NHRA purchased the track in 1993. They resurfaced the track and added an updated timing system in 1999. The tower restrooms were remodeled and all concession, tower and ticket buildings were rewired. In 2003, the track's FM radio and public address system were both upgraded. In 2008 NHRA history was made at the track when Ashley Force Hood became the first female driver to win a Funny Car event. NHRA has announced intentions to sell the property after the 2021 meet.[1]
NHRA announced that the "2021 NHRA Southern Nationals would be the final major NHRA national event to be held at historic Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, GA."[2] Шаблон:Col-begin
Winners
Top Fuel
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1990 | Lori Johns |
| 1991 | Kenny Bernstein |
| 1992 | Don Prudhomme |
| 1993 | Eddie Hill |
| 1994 | Connie Kalitta |
| 1995 | Cory McClenathan |
| 1996 | Larry Dixon |
| 1997 | Kenny Bernstein |
| 1998 | Cory McClenathan |
| 1999 | Gary Scelzi |
| 2000 | Gary Scelzi |
| 2001 | Mike Dunn |
| 2002 | Larry Dixon |
| 2003 | Larry Dixon |
| 2004 | Cory McClenathan |
| 2005 | Doug Kalitta |
| 2006 | Doug Kalitta |
| 2007 | Brandon Bernstein |
| 2008 | Antron Brown |
| 2009 | Morgan Lucas |
| 2010 | Larry Dixon |
Funny Car
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1990 | Ed McCulloch |
| 1991 | Del Worsham |
| 1992 | John Force |
| 1993 | John Force |
| 1994 | John Force |
| 1995 | John Force |
| 1996 | Tony Pedregon |
| 1997 | Randy Anderson |
| 1998 | Cruz Pedregon |
| 1999 | John Force |
| 2000 | John Force |
| 2001 | Frank Pedregon |
| 2002 | Whit Bazemore |
| 2003 | Tony Pedregon |
| 2004 | Whit Bazemore |
| 2005 | John Force |
| 2006 | Tony Pedregon |
| 2007 | Robert Hight |
| 2008 | Ashley Force |
| 2009 | Jack Beckman |
| 2010 | Robert Hight |
Pro Stock
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1990 | Larry Morgan |
| 1991 | Bob Glidden |
| 1992 | Don Beverley |
| 1993 | Warren Johnson |
| 1994 | "Scott Geoffrion" |
| 1995 | Mark Osborne |
| 1996 | Kurt Johnson |
| 1997 | Jim Yates |
| 1998 | Mark Osborne |
| 1999 | Warren Johnson |
| 2000 | Jeg Coughlin |
| 2001 | Jim Yates |
| 2002 | Allen Johnson |
| 2003 | Warren Johnson |
| 2004 | Greg Anderson |
| 2005 | Greg Anderson |
| 2006 | Dave Connolly |
| 2007 | Greg Anderson |
| 2008 | Mike Edwards |
| 2009 | Mike Edwards |
| 2010 | Jeg Coughlin |
References
External links
Шаблон:NHRA dragstrips Шаблон:GeorgiaUS-sports-venue-stub Шаблон:Autoracing-venue-stub
- ↑ After 40 years, Atlanta Dragway will say goodbye to NHRA racing in 2021, possibly closing its doors - Phillip Thomas, Hagerty, 23 March 2021
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
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