Georgia Racing History Archive
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![With the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Camping World Truck series heading into the legendary Martinsville Speedway in Virginia this weekend, it makes one think about the history of such a […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Rex-White-feature-3-31-115x115.jpg "Martinsville Was A Great Place For The Georgia Gang")
Martinsville Was A Great Place For The Georgia Gang
Posted on March 31, 2012 | No CommentsWith the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Camping World Truck series heading into the legendary Martinsville Speedway in Virginia this weekend, it makes one think about the history of such a […] -
![Georgia’s Billie “Sunday” Hester was named after the famous American evangelist Billy Sunday, whose preaching against the selling of liquor made him a major player in the passage of the […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Billie-Hester-feature-3-24-115x115.jpg "Billie Hester And The Cherokee Garage")
Billie Hester And The Cherokee Garage
Posted on March 24, 2012 | No CommentsGeorgia’s Billie “Sunday” Hester was named after the famous American evangelist Billy Sunday, whose preaching against the selling of liquor made him a major player in the passage of the […] -
![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, […] -
![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 […] -
![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. […] -
![The short but daring career of Lloyd Seay began somewhere around the summer of 1934 in the hills of Dawsonville, GA. When he was as young as 13 years old, […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Lloyd-Seay-1938-feature-115x115.jpg "The Legacy of ‘Lightning’ Lloyd Seay")
The Legacy of ‘Lightning’ Lloyd Seay
Posted on January 13, 2012 | No CommentsThe short but daring career of Lloyd Seay began somewhere around the summer of 1934 in the hills of Dawsonville, GA. When he was as young as 13 years old, […] -
![According to a group of motorsports journalists and racing aficionados recently polled, Bubba Pollard’s stellar Late Model season has been chosen as the top historic event in Georgia Racing History […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Bubba-Pollard-Feature-1-6-115x115.jpg "Pollard’s Season Chosen As Most Historic Story Of 2011")
Pollard’s Season Chosen As Most Historic Story Of 2011
Posted on January 6, 2012 | No CommentsAccording to a group of motorsports journalists and racing aficionados recently polled, Bubba Pollard’s stellar Late Model season has been chosen as the top historic event in Georgia Racing History […] -
![For years, Hugh Blackstock has told me about getting with Bobby Whitmire and Charles Probst. Not thinking that I am getting any older, I figured these guys would be around […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Bobby-Whitmire-feature-12-2-115x115.jpg "Bobby Whitmire Raced And Won Against Georgia’s Best")
Bobby Whitmire Raced And Won Against Georgia’s Best
Posted on December 2, 2011 | No CommentsFor years, Hugh Blackstock has told me about getting with Bobby Whitmire and Charles Probst. Not thinking that I am getting any older, I figured these guys would be around […]
