History Archive
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Six Time NASCAR West Champ Ray Elder Passes Away
Posted on November 26, 2011 | No CommentsRaymond (Ray) Elder, who won a record six championships in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, died Thursday at the age of 69. Elder – who won titles in 1969, […] -
Dave Wiley – A True Friend To Georgia Racing
Posted on November 25, 2011 | No CommentsIt’s not been very often that a good, solid friendship between the Georgia racing scene and television has come together. That has not been the case, however, when it comes […] -
World Crown 300 Rewind: Fleeman Fights Back For ’08 Win
Posted on November 8, 2011 | No CommentsRussell Fleeman had been very successful in 2008. The Dacula, Georgia driver was the defending Georgia Asphalt Series title, and going into November, he had a second straight title in […] -
World Crown 300 Rewind: Sanders Finally Triumphs In 2005
Posted on November 7, 2011 | No CommentsFor Ronnie Sanders, it was the one major event that had eluded him. He had lost the World Crown 300 at Peach State Speedway (now Gresham Motorsports Park) in Jefferson, […] -
World Crown 300 Rewind: Waltrip Wears The Crown In ’86
Posted on November 5, 2011 | No Comments1986 was a year to remember at the World Crown 300. Just three years into the running of the event at Georgia International Speedway (now known as Gresham Motorsports Park) […] -
World Crown 300 Rewind: In 1983, Trickle Was The King
Posted on November 3, 2011 | No CommentsIt came about as an idea for the ultimate short track event. All Pro Series head man Bob Harmon had been looking for a late season event to pit the […] -
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Honors 2011 Inductees
Posted on October 24, 2011 | No CommentsFriday night was truly a night to remember, as the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame inducted its 2011 class and honored other racing luminaries at the Hall of Fame in […] -
Bubba Pollard Has Had A Hall Of Fame Year In 2011
Posted on October 21, 2011 | No Comments2011 has been a Hall of Fame season for Bubba Pollard. The Senoia, Georgia native has turned in a performance on the short tracks around the south that many drivers […] -
Georgia Racing HOF Set To Induct 2011 Class On Oct. 21
Posted on October 14, 2011 | No CommentsThe time is almost here. On Friday, Oct. 21, fans, friends and family will gather at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame to honor the 2011 class of inductees. The […] -
Shirley Muldowney Has Fond Memories Of Firebird
Posted on October 10, 2011 | No CommentsThe last time NHRA raced during the month of October at Firebird International Raceway in Chandler, Arizona, Shirley Muldowney was at the top of her game. At the 1989 NHRA […]