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How much is it to get into Dragway 42?
Gates Open: 11AM Testing from at 12PM til 6PM. 1/4 mile testing. Slicks or Street tires permitted. TNT Entry (Car & Driver): $35 Spectators & Crew: Adults, $15 | Kids (6-12), $5 Small Tire Wars at 42 presented by Copo Bob, Big 3 Racing.
Is Atlanta Dragway up for sale?
Young said Atlanta Dragway is being sold with the hopes the facility will remain a track. However, according to sources, natural resources on the property could aignal an end as a racing facility following the 2021 season.
When did Detroit Dragway close?
1996History. The track opened in 1959 and closed in fall of 1996. In 1959 and 1960 the track hosted the U.S. Nationals.
Is Pomona Dragway closing?
“Pomona [Auto Club Raceway] is not going away," Young said of the facility that traditionally has started and capped every NHRA season. “We have a multi-year contract with the Fairplex. The L.A. market is very important to us. It's been a staple of the sport.
What is the future of Atlanta Dragway?
Atlanta Dragway—the historic drag strip located in Commerce, Georgia, that Gene Bennett first opened in 1975—will host its final season in 2021. The racing facility, which has been owned by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) since 1993, is currently in the process of being sold. A buyer has not been announced.
How much did Atlanta Dragway sell for?
The 318-acre Atlanta Dragway was sold to South Korea's SK Innovation, who built a $2.6 billion plant to make batteries for electric vehicles.
Has Milan Dragway been sold?
Merlo and Bullock obtained ownership of the property at the end of December 2021. The pair have plans to revamp the facility and open gates for the 2022 racing season. The track plans to repave the racing surface as well as the staging lanes.
Who bought Milan Dragway?
Milan Dragway, the 1/4-mile drag strip in Milan, Michigan, has joined the NHRA Member Track Network. Perry Merlo and Harold Bullock purchased the track in December 2021, and the pair plan to repave the racing surface and staging lanes before the 2022 season begins.
When did Milan Dragway close?
This time it was industrial growth that shut the track down after 37 years of racing in 1996.
Why is Fontana Dragway closing?
"Over the last year, we have had to make a number of tough decisions with respect to our business structure and operations due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, as part of this, the Auto Club Dragway will remain closed for 2021."
Is Fontana Dragway closing?
Another one bites the dust. In a statement issued on Friday, April 3, 2021, Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Ca., announced its drag strip would be closed forever.
Is Pomona Fairplex closing for good?
NHRA responded to this post by saying, “Pomona is not going away,” says Jeffrey Young, NHRA's VP of Communications. “We have a multi-year contract with the Fairplex. The LA market is very important to us.
Is Atlanta Dragway being torn down?
On October 25th, 2021, I was fortunate enough for the opportunity to document the final days of Commerce, Georgia's Atlanta Dragway just five days from the exchange of ownership and the demolition of the 45 year-old racetrack.
Who owns the Atlanta Dragway?
National Hot Rod AssociationAtlanta DragwayLocationBanks County, near Commerce, Georgia, United StatesOwnerNational Hot Rod AssociationAddress500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce, GA 30529Opened1975Closed20214 more rows
Why is Atlanta drag strip closing?
Atlanta Dragway has been the home of NHRA's Southern Nationals for over 40 years. The NHRA also owns this track. Or did. The reason it gave for the closing was that it was shuttering the facility to divert funds to its other tracks.
Who owns Gainesville Raceway?
NHRAGainesville RacewayOwnerNHRAOperatorNHRAOpened1969Major eventsGatornationalsDrag Strip7 more rows