WITH THE LOSS OF ATLANTA DRAGWAY, NHRA REPORTEDLY HAS NEW MARKET OPTIONS

by Bobby Bennett    Tue, 2021-03-23 23:08

 

An NHRA official could not confirm Atlanta Dragway has been sold, but sources close to the situation tell CompetitionPlus.com the process has reached the point where "it is as good as done."

With the loss of the drag strip located closer to the Greenville/Spartanburg [SC] market than Atlanta itself, it doesn't mean the NHRA loses the market altogether. The market with events in Charlotte [NC] and Bristol [Tenn.] was already bordering on oversaturation.

Oversaturation doesn't appear to be an issue now. Right now, there is no update on Bristol Dragway as NHRA and SMI, owner of Bristol Dragway, for this season's event.

According to NHRA VP of Communications Jeffrey Young, NHRA has options after losing Atlanta Dragway, a facility that has been sanctioned by NHRA since 1981.

We're looking to add some tracks to the schedule," Young admitted.

Young was mum on those options, but sources close to the situation have told CompetitionPlus.com that Tulsa Raceway Park remains in the cards, and even for a 2021 event.

Additionally, NHRA is considering a projected forthcoming facility in Mississippi, an existing facility in South Georgia, and the Miami market.

"There's still some things brewing, looking at future tracks," Young said.

Young wouldn't rule out there's a chance Wild Horse Motorsports Park could return with the lifting of COVID restrictions.

There's also talk the NHRA could create somewhat of a rotational schedule where some facilities alternate events every other season.

NHRA is said to have multiple irons in the fire for not only this season but the future. As many would conclude, having options is better than having none.

 

 

 

 
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