The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has officially acquired Atlanta Dragway in Banks County, marking what a news release calls “an important step” in bringing one of the Southeast’s most historic drag racing facilities back to life.
Originally opened in 1976, Atlanta Dragway became a cornerstone of grassroots and national drag racing. Built on land originally graded for an airport, with its first timing tower repurposed from the airport’s control tower, the facility represents the “ingenuity and heart” of American motorsports.
After its closure in 2021, the future of the track remained uncertain until the local community and leaders worked to preserve it for racing. A recent unanimous vote by the Banks County Commission cleared the way for its reopening. EARLIER STORY. POSTED FEB. 11: Dragsters’ return to Banks Co. OK’d by BOC
Plans call for the facility to be ready in time for the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series World Finals in October.