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Atlanta Motor Speedway Adds Dirt Late Model Race to the October 2008 Sprint Cup Weekend
22 cars. 100 laps. $10,000. One Winner.

HAMPTON, Ga. (September 12, 2008) - Atlanta Motor Speedway has partnered with the Fastrak Racing Series to bring upwards of 70 dirt late models to the asphalt 'Thunder Ring' during the Pep Boys Auto 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race weekend.

The 100-lap shootout will happen after Hot Shot NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying on Friday, October 24. As many as 70, 700-horsepower dirt late models can be expected for the event. Heat races will determine the final 22 cars that will run 100 laps on the asphalt, quarter-mile 'Thunder Ring' to decide the winner. Read more >>>

Sons of AmVets Annual Bike Show: Lithia Springs, GA

Saturday, September 13 was the date for the annual bike show at AmVets Post 118 in Lithia Springs. Entertainment by the Glory Hounds, food, beer and a whole lot of folks and bikes made for a great afternoon. The proceeds of the event will benefit local charities and projects so that the good men and women of Post 118 can give back to the community.

To see are pix of the action, taken by Fred Hanyon, Sons of AmVets Commander - Click here to see more pix >>