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Eastman Gun Shows - November 22 and 23, 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup garage (infield) The southeast's leader in Gun Shows brings their award winning show to the NASCAR Sprint Cup garage for the weekend. Hundreds of vendors featuring collectible, military and current guns and knives. Also, Motorcycle show outside the garage area on both Saturday and Sunday. For additional information, contact Eastman Gun Shows at 229-423-4867 or on line at http://www.eastmangunshows.com/.
Street Warriorz National Tour - May 30 The Atlanta Motor Speedway drag strip cranks up with the second annual Street Warriorz National Tour. Live music, huge car show, stereo contest, Street Warriorz bikini contest, plus hundreds of fast cars, cool paint jobs and lots, lots more. www.streetwarriorz.com/
Thursday Thunder Racing Series - June 5 - August 7 (Thursday Night) Tomorrow's stars of NASCAR compete weekly in Legends Cars, Bandolero Cars and Thunder Roadsters. Family oriented fun in a kid friendly environment which includes autograph sessions, rock climbing wall, clowns, face painters, carnival games and more. Nightly special events include church leaders racing in the Faster Pastor, Trivia Games, Backwards Race, Mascot Race, Trailer Race and more. Kids are admitted for only a dollar while adults pay only five bucks.
Drag Racing & Car Show - June 6 Atlanta Motor Speedway opens up for drag racing and a car show. Grudge racing encouraged on the drag strip where racers compete in heads up racing action. Any car or truck is eligible for competition. Must be 16 years of age to compete (with completed parental consent form) and must wear a helmet. Take the racing off of the streets and into a safe environment at the speedway.
2nd NAPA Southern Nationals - June 13 - 15
More than 1,000 hot rods and custom cars will turn the infield of Atlanta Motor Speedway into a time capsule , June 13 - 15, when the Goodguys 2nd NAPA Southern Nationals car show makes a pit stop at the Hampton, Ga. track. Featuring a car show, an automotive swap meet, a vendor exhibit midway, track cruise, auto-cross course and a host of other automotive-themed activities, the Goodguys 2nd NAPA Southern Nationals is one of the national annual hot rod and custom car events produced by Goodguys Rod and Custom Association. www.good-guys.com/
Friday Night Drags and Show-N-Shine Car Show - June 20 - August 29 (Friday Night)
Local competitors power up for weekly drag racing among several divisions. Everything from full blown dragsters to grandma's grocery getter will compete in side by side, heads up drag racing along the speedway's pit road eighth mile drag strip. Plus, the Show-N-Shine Car Show offers the not-so-adrenaline powered to show off their rides in the comforts of the NASCAR garage. Race fan car show along pit road, race fan participation and special events make for a great evening at the speedway.
DukesFest 2008 - June 28 - 29 Celebrating the 30th anniversary on the hit 1980's TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard," DukesFest & Hazzard County Fair will feature a full slate of county fair-related activities. The weekend, produced by John & Elly Schneider, will encompass appearances and autograph sessions from show cast members including John Schneider (Bo Duke), Catherine Bach (Daisy Duke), Tom Wopat (Luke Duke), James Best (Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane), Ben Jones (Cooter Davenport) and Rick Hurst (Clettus Hogg) Sonny Shroyer (Deputy Enos Strate). http://www.dukesfest.com/
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Thursday Thunder Fireworks Display - July 3
One of the largest fireworks displays in the Atlanta area will coincide with Thursday Thunder championship racing.
Friday Night Drags and Show-N-Shine Car Show 4th of July Fireworks - July 4 One of the largest fireworks displays in the Atlanta area will coincide with the speedway's popular Friday night drag racing event.
Major League of Monster Trucks - July 6
Sixteen of the nation's most prolific monster trucks will compete in high speed races (speeds nearing 70 mph) in which these vehicular monsters destroy everything in it's path. The race course will be one of the largest areas ever created in Monster Truck competition with the entire speedway ball field utilized for racing and car crushing action. Some of the Monster Trucks expected to compete include Bigfoot, Gunslinger, T-Maxx, War Wizard, Madusa, Samson, Avenger and others. Pre-event pit party, driver autographs and more will be offered to fans purchasing tickets.
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19th Annual NOPI Nationals - September 20 - 21
The nation's largest car show celebrates it's 19th birthday this year at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Nearly 7,000 show vehicles on display throughout the speedway infield. Hundreds of vendor displays and fan interactives. National championship competition in drifting, hydraulics, stereo, swimsuit and burn-out. National recording acts in concert each day of the event and lots, lots more. www.nopi.com/
Super Chevy Show- October 3 - 5 The South's Biggest Street Race! A full weekend of ‘bowtie' fun and excitement! Drag racing! Show-N-Shine! Swap Meet and Car Corral! Vendor Midway! Match Race Madness with the Queen of Diamonds Jet Car; two of the fastest jet funny cars with Hanna vs. Keese; the King of the Wheelstanders, Bob Hall, and his Airbourne Express Chevy Astro Van; Nostalgic 409 Super Stocks; and more of the biggest and baddest Chevy powered dragsters in the nation! Plus, open street drag races for any dragster, bracket car or street car (GM only) in straight up races! Huge GM Show-N-Shine with hundreds of trophies and awards! Huge vendor midway and lots, lots more! For more information and entry forms visit http://www.superchevyshow.com/.
Classic Auto Auction & Car Corral (NASCAR Sprint Cup garage) - October 4 Cars and trucks from all eras will be available to the highest bidder. Classics, customs, restorations and show room vehicles from all over the southeast will venture through the auction line. This event is the east coast version of the famous Barrett-Jackson Auto Auctions seen on ESPN and Speed TV. www.pottsauction.com/
March of Dimes "Ride to the Speedway' - October 12 The annual ride includes a large display of vendors, live entertainment, food and beverage along with the opportunity to ride the high banks of Atlanta Motor Speedway on your favorite motorcycle. Plus, tethered balloon rides, helicopter rides and motorcycle show. All proceeds benefit the March of Dimes and saving Georgia's babies.
Pep Boys Auto 500 NASCAR race weekend - October 24-26 Hot Shot NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying under the lights - October 24
ATLANTA 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series - October 25
Pep Boys Auto 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series - October 26
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Great American Auction (NASCAR garages and infield) - November 14 - 16 Automobile dealers from all over Atlanta fill the massive infield of Atlanta Motor Speedway for a weekend of the best deals available. New and used vehicles will be available for sale prices and by auction. Purchasers will be allowed to drive their new purchase on the famous high banks of Atlanta Motor Speedway. |
