Local and Southeast Regional News Archives

Regional News: July 1, 2009
Fireworks, jets and speed light up Powerade Night of Fire
(Commerce, GA) A surprise rainstorm turned the track into a sauna, but racers and fans were unfazed while the Atlanta Dragway crew worked to dry the track, for the annually anticipated Powerade Night of Fire event. The delays continued with car troubles and an extreme oil-down, but the show went on, giving the fans what they craved most ' an action-packed experience loaded with exhibitions and entertainment. There was something for everyone - inflatable playgrounds for the kids, a midway for potential customers, the thrill of jet cars for adrenaline-seekers, and North Georgia's largest fireworks show for the whole family.

National News: July 3, 2009
Atlanta Motor Speedway's Thursday Thunder Week Five Results
HAMPTON, GA (July 2, 2009) - Atlanta Motor Speedway's fifth week of Thursday Thunder featured fireworks on the track and six repeat feature winners, in addition to a spectacular fireworks show to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend. Seemingly a statistical anomaly, six Thursday Thunder classes featured repeat winners - Luke Behnke (J.J. Morley Outlaws), Evan Bell (Young Guns), Jonathan Chandler (Semi-Pro), Chad Finchum (Young Lions), Austin Hill (Pro) and Kyle Weatherman (M&S Auto Bandits). Behnke's win marked his fifth-straight.

See the pix & story of the unveiling of the grand prize trophy for the event!

Attn: Bikers sign up for:
The 8th Annual Bike Show
presented by the Sons of AmVets Post 118.
Saturday, August 15, 2009.
Entry fees: $10 before the show, $15 day of.
Ten classes of judging. Awards for each class, raffles & door prizes! Food, fun and live entertaiment by the Douglasville's own GLORY HOUNDS - Good rock 'n roll music. Sons of AmVets T-shirts available for only $10. It's all for a good cause - come out and join the fun. For more info call 770-745-4217. AmVets Post 118 is located at 4225 Veterans Memorial Hwy (aka Bankhead Hwy/Hwy 78) Lithia Springs, GA. See you there!

4th Annual Bikers for Boobs:
July 25-26, 2009
They raised awareness for boobies! West Georgia bikers got together for a good cause. They had riders and bikes numbering by the hundreds and raised a considerable amount of cash for the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer and local breast health programs. Take a look at the babe & bike photos!