IHRA Officially Acquires Atlanta Dragway, Bringing One of Drag Racing’s Most Important Tracks Back to Life

The International Hot Rod Association has officially acquired Atlanta Dragway in Banks County, Georgia, bringing one of the Southeast’s most historic drag racing facilities back under active motorsports ownership after years of uncertainty. Originally opened in 1976, Atlanta Dragway quickly established itself as a cornerstone of grassroots and national drag racing in the region. Built on land originally graded for an airport, the facility’s early infrastructure reflected its resourceful beginnin