romankimberly+FollowAtlanta Dragway rumors: What’s really happening?Big news for Georgia racing fans: while the IHRA hasn’t officially bought Atlanta Dragway, there’s a real push to bring racing back to Commerce. The property’s redevelopment plans were denied last year, and now, a formal application is in for racetrack use—with public hearings set for February. IHRA’s recent track-buying spree (like Memphis) has fueled rumors, but the facts show no confirmed sale yet. The buzz is real because the process is moving, but it’s not a done deal. What would you want to see if racing returns? Would a revitalized dragstrip change the local scene? #Sports #Racing #AtlantaDragway00Share
qglover+FollowAtlanta Dragway’s fate: Racing comeback or just more rumors?Atlanta Dragway in Commerce is back in the spotlight, and not just because of internet rumors. Banks County is officially considering a proposal to allow racetrack use on the old dragway site, with public hearings set for early February. While some folks are convinced the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is behind it, there’s no public record showing they’ve bought the property—yet. What’s fueling the buzz? IHRA’s recent track purchases elsewhere, like Memphis, make a Commerce return feel possible. But for now, it’s a waiting game. Would you want to see racing return to Commerce, or is it time for something new on that land? #Sports #Racing #AtlantaDragway00Share