History Archive
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![Georgia racing historian Mike Bell has been doing a lot of research into a couple of stories that have connections to the old Atlanta Motordrome, which was located just south […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Ontario-Motor-Speedway-feature-115x115.jpg "Could Tracks Like ‘The Big O’ Still Disappear Today?")
Could Tracks Like ‘The Big O’ Still Disappear Today?
Posted on March 3, 2012 | No CommentsGeorgia racing historian Mike Bell has been doing a lot of research into a couple of stories that have connections to the old Atlanta Motordrome, which was located just south […] -
![With the Daytona 500 scheduled to take the green flag Sunday afternoon, many people have been talking about the rich history not only of the 500 and the speedway, but […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Daytona-Beach-Course-feature-115x115.jpg "The Georgia Gang Were Kings Of The Beach")
The Georgia Gang Were Kings Of The Beach
Posted on February 25, 2012 | No CommentsWith the Daytona 500 scheduled to take the green flag Sunday afternoon, many people have been talking about the rich history not only of the 500 and the speedway, but […] -
![Some say it may be something in the water. Other say it has something to do with what they make out of the water. Regardless, the little town of Dawsonville, […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Gober-Sosebee-feature-115x115.jpg "Drivers From Dawsonville Have Dominated Daytona")
Drivers From Dawsonville Have Dominated Daytona
Posted on February 24, 2012 | No CommentsSome say it may be something in the water. Other say it has something to do with what they make out of the water. Regardless, the little town of Dawsonville, […] -
![Though it occurred over two decades ago, I can still remember how it all unfolded like it was yesterday. It was February 14, 1988. My family and I had gathered […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Petty-Crash-1988-feature-2-17-115x115.jpg "Petty’s 1988 Crash Marked Memorable Daytona 500")
Petty’s 1988 Crash Marked Memorable Daytona 500
Posted on February 17, 2012 | No CommentsThough it occurred over two decades ago, I can still remember how it all unfolded like it was yesterday. It was February 14, 1988. My family and I had gathered […] -
Before The Speedway, NASCAR Raced On Daytona’s Beach
Posted on February 16, 2012 | No CommentsYou could call Daytona’s Beach & Road Course one of America’s first off-road competitions. At least part of it. More than half of the temporary track was sand, a pair […] -
![Just over two years ago, we posted a story at Georgia Racing History.com about various interesting and odd cars that have competed in NASCAR over the years. Far and away […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/NASCAR-Tucker-feature-2-10-115x115.jpg "Long Lost NASCAR Tucker Lost No Longer")
Long Lost NASCAR Tucker Lost No Longer
Posted on February 10, 2012 | No CommentsJust over two years ago, we posted a story at Georgia Racing History.com about various interesting and odd cars that have competed in NASCAR over the years. Far and away […] -
![For the 23rd straight year, former drivers, officials, fans and racing aficionados gathered together to remember and reminisce about one of the most important and historic tracks in Georgia racing […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Peach-Bowl-feature-2-3-115x115.jpg "Racers, Friends Gather To Remember The Peach Bowl")
Racers, Friends Gather To Remember The Peach Bowl
Posted on February 3, 2012 | No CommentsFor the 23rd straight year, former drivers, officials, fans and racing aficionados gathered together to remember and reminisce about one of the most important and historic tracks in Georgia racing […] -
![One of the victims of the New South and the ever-expanding boundaries of the New South “Capital” was the Peach Bowl Speedway on Brady Avenue in Northwest Atlanta, Georgia. It […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Peach-Bowl-feature-1-29-115x115.jpg "The Legend Of The Peach Bowl")
The Legend Of The Peach Bowl
Posted on January 29, 2012 | No CommentsOne of the victims of the New South and the ever-expanding boundaries of the New South “Capital” was the Peach Bowl Speedway on Brady Avenue in Northwest Atlanta, Georgia. It […] -
![The Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in Dawsonville, Georgia has seen its share of “hero” cars. And the newest addition to the list is currently on exhibit at the GRHOF. […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Dixie-Twister-feature-1-27-115x115.jpg "Platt, Dixie Twister Receive Hero Recognition At GRHOF")
Platt, Dixie Twister Receive Hero Recognition At GRHOF
Posted on January 27, 2012 | No CommentsThe Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in Dawsonville, Georgia has seen its share of “hero” cars. And the newest addition to the list is currently on exhibit at the GRHOF. […] -
![“A legend for everyone” describes the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s third class of inductees enshrined Friday night, Jan. 20. Here’s the versatile list. Dale Inman – an eight-time champion, he’s […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/NASCAR-Hall-of-Fame-2012-feature-1-22-115x115.jpg "Variety Spices NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Third Class")
Variety Spices NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Third Class
Posted on January 22, 2012 | No Comments“A legend for everyone” describes the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s third class of inductees enshrined Friday night, Jan. 20. Here’s the versatile list. Dale Inman – an eight-time champion, he’s […]
