The final round of Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Friday Night Drags Series is set for this Friday, Sept. 8 and a number of drag motorcycles are on the card for the final drag event of 2006.

The high speed motorcycles will be demonstrating the incredible spectacle of professional drag bike racing with a combination of street, top gas and pro-mod bikes.  The fastest class is expected to travel the entire AMS eighth-mile drag strip in under five seconds.

“The professional riders we are bringing to the show Friday should hit close to 140 mph in an eighth-mile run,” said Southeastern Motorcycle Drag Racing Association coordinator Doug Frierson.  “These guys are some of the best in the southeastern United States and have been racing competitively for years.”

The evening will carry a motorcycle theme as a variety of stunts will be performed by two local super bike acrobats. The professional stuntmen will dazzle the crowd with wheelies, front wheel stands and more.

“We wanted to give the fans more entertainment value for their dollar,” said Atlanta Motor Speedway vice president of events Brandon Hutchison.  “It’s $7 worth of non-stop fun for all ages. This final night for 2006 will set the tone for next year’s Friday Night Drags Series.”

Fans will also have the opportunity to visit the “Show-N-Shine” arena to see the many restored and original vehicles from years past. Several NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series replica stock cars will be on display Friday night as the Richard Petty Driving Experience and Charity Laps join the family fun. All the entries will once again be invited to participate in the ‘speedway cruise’ during the break in drag racing action.

Friday Night Drags divisions include the Domestic, Import, Trucks, Pro Street and Pro classes.  The Show-N-Shine offers Stock Vintage, Stock Current, Street Rod, Hot Rod, Modern, Current and Motorcycle classes. Winners in all classes receive trophies and plaques while second and third place winners at the “Show-N-Shine” also receive a commemorative plaque.

Infield gates open this Friday night at 6:00 p.m. for the competitors with grandstand gates opening at 6:30 p.m. Drag practice runs are slated for 7:00 p.m.  The ‘speedway cruise’ and motorcycle stunt show will take place at 9:00 p.m. with drag elimination rounds to start at 9:20 p.m.  Spectator tickets are $7 with children five and under admitted for free.  Competitor entry into the drags or the “Show-N-Shine” is $20 and includes the admission ticket for the driver.

For additional information, contact the Atlanta Motor Speedway at 770-946-4211 or at www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.