Most of you are well aware by now that the NHRA had put the property up for sale that is known as Atlanta Dragway. NHRA announced today that this will be the final national event at the track.

Per NHRA:

NHRA and Atlanta Dragway have announced that the 2021 NHRA Southern Nationals, April 30-May 2, will be the final NHRA national event at the historic track. 

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. “We know that our 40th will be a celebration of the track’s renowned drag racing history and will be an event fans won’t want to miss.” 

Atlanta Dragway will continue to host its weekly event schedule through the fall, including the Summit E.T. Bracket Series events and the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series National Open, May 21-23, along with the NHRA Division 2 Summit E.T. Series Finals, September 30 – October 2. 

NHRA continues to consult with tracks in the Southeast to enhance their relationship with sportsman racers.  

On the heels of a successful Gatornationals, NHRA officials are confident the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season will consist of 22 events. Negotiations are continuing to fill coveted slots on the 2022 schedule.  

We have also received an official statement from NMRA/NMCA. They have been holding a joint event at the facility for many years. Here is what their statement said:

The Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals Presented by MAHLE Motorsport will run as-scheduled at Atlanta Dragway April 8-11, 2021. Recently the NHRA announced the sale of Atlanta Dragway, but the Holley NMRA Ford Nationals and NMCA Muscle Car Nationals will complete its national event one last time at the historic facility. 

“Come out and witness history as we help close out the legendary drag strip with one of our biggest events on the schedule. We thank Kasey Coler, Jodi Kennedy, and the rest of the Atlanta Dragway staff for their years of dedication and hard work as the host of the NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals,” said Rollie Miller, National Event Director and General Manager at ProMedia Events. 

The Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center All-Star Nationals Presented by MAHLE Motorsport is a special event where you can witness awesome NMRA and NMCA action the same weekend. With its close proximity to many of the South’s premier racers, Atlanta Dragway pulls in the local competitors along with NMRA and NMCA regulars, making it one of the most exciting stops on the tour. In addition to the championship drag racing categories, the NMRA and NMCA host the QA1/TorqStorm Superchargers True Street, Dodge//Mopar HEMI Shootout, NMRA/NMCA Open Comp Challenge, and the HEMI-infused Arrington Performance Quick 8 Presented by Red Line Oil special eliminator.