Luke Nieuwhof
Nitro Member
The whole area is being developed. It's sad to lose a race track, but I also understand it from the NHRA's perspective. It's a good time to sell property and that land is very suited to housing being so close to the interstate. The NHRA gets some security in what has been a tough 12 months, and drag racing moves on.I haven't been there since I retired at the end of the 2019 season, but I notice in the video there is a new apartment complex being built right up on the hill next to the fan camping area. Allan may know for sure... but I have to wonder if that gave NHRA a little more motivation to sell.
What an awesome looking venue. It’s a crying shame that it’s now history.
I heard they were starting on demolition Monday after raceI looked at their schedule for the rest of the year and I don't see any "Last Drag Race". I know Atlanta is no Lions or OCIR, and NHRA owns the place, but it seems sad there is no final celebration event. A sign of the times I guess.
I heard they were starting on demolition Monday after race
Not true, they have a divisional event may 22-23 and a full season planned. The new owners don't get the place until October.
Not sure, but heard talk of a Jet Car Spectacular or something as the last event in the fall.
Alan
that would be the greatest send-off for the place. gut the tower prior to race, then torch it in front of fans.......that would actually get a lot of pressNot true, they have a divisional event may 22-23 and a full season planned. The new owners don't get the place until October.
Not sure, but heard talk of a Jet Car Spectacular or something as the last event in the fall.
Alan
Not true, they have a divisional event may 22-23 and a full season planned. The new owners don't get the place until October.
Not sure, but heard talk of a Jet Car Spectacular or something as the last event in the fall.
Alan