Why are there no more Southern Nationals?
It will be the 40th Southern Nationals at the Atlanta Dragway after last year’s event was postponed due to the new coronavirus pandemic. The dragway was built in 1975 out of what was originally planned to be a runway. The track was sanctioned by the NHRA in 1980 and was bought by the non-profit in 1993.
Who won the 2021 Southern Nationals?
Antron Brown
Antron Brown couldn’t have dreamed of a better way to close out the famed Atlanta Dragway on Sunday, becoming the winningest Top Fuel driver at the historic facility with his fifth victory at the 40th and final Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals.
Where are the 2022 NHRA Southern Nationals held?
Atlanta Dragway
As this chapter of drag racing history comes to a close, Atlanta Dragway invites racegoers to take in the final NHRA Southern Nationals. “This year’s NHRA Southern Nationals is the capstone on four decades of racing at this track,” said Kasey Coler, NHRA Vice President of Track Management & Operations.
What time is the NHRA drag race today?
NHRA, FOX Sports announce 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing TV schedule
| Date | Event | Start Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 13 | *AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals | 7 p.m. |
| Apr. 3 | NHRA Four-Wide Nationals | 7 p.m. |
| Apr. 24 | Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil | 7 p.m. |
| May. 1 | NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals | 7 p.m. |
Why are drag strips closing down?
The dragstrip, which closed in 2020 for the pandemic, did not reopen at all in 2020, and officials at the speedway chose not to reopen it in 2021, citing “a number of tough decisions with respect to our business structure and operations due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.”
How old is Justin Ashley NHRA?
27-year-old
Justin Ashley is a 27-year-old professional racecar driver and business owner. He is currently the youngest driver competing in NHRA’s premier Top Fuel Dragster category.
Is the Atlanta Dragway closing?
Search for: Competing in its fourth event of 2021, Bongiovanni Racing headed to Atlanta Dragway for the NHRA Southern Nationals. This was a special event, as the track is closing after a storied 40-plus-year history.
Is Atlanta Dragway closing for good?
Atlanta Dragway was a drag racing facility located in Banks County, Georgia, just north of Commerce, Georgia….Atlanta Dragway.
| Location | Banks County, near Commerce, Georgia, United States |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1975 |
| Closed | 2021 |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | .402 km (.25 mi) |