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What does Road Atlanta and Mick Jagger Have in Common?
Hey movie and racing trivia enthusiasts – What do Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones and Road Atlanta have in common? Not much. But there is a strange connection… In 1992 the movie “Freejack” was...
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Le Mans Tough on ALMS Teams
This year’s edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans proved to be a tough task for ALMS teams traveling to France for the famous twice-around-the-clock race. GT heavyweights Corvette and Viper both failed to...
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The First Road Atlanta Runoffs
In 1970 the recently opened Road Atlanta circuit hosted the SCCA Runoffs, the prestigious National Championship event for the amateur organization. Called the “American Road Race of Champions” with the...
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Drift Atlanta – A Novice Wrap Up
It has been just over a week since I was able to attend my first professional drifting competition at Drift Atlanta. In the weeks leading up to the event I spent a considerable amount of time watching...
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When Sebring moved to Road Atlanta
In 1974 the 12 Hours of Sebring was cancelled due to the fuel crisis brought on by the OPEC oil embargo (the 24 Hours of Daytona had also been cancelled earlier in the year). Sebring at Road Atlanta...
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Several Le Mans Teams and Drivers Coming to Petit Le Mans
The 24 Hours of Le Mans runs this weekend at the famous French circuit. In four months the 16th Annual Petit Le Mans runs at Road Atlanta, featuring several of the same teams competing at Le Mans. At...
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Local Road Racing SuperStar Johnny O’Connell To Drive For Dale Jr This Weekend
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 30, 2013) – Accomplished sports car racer Johnny O’Connell will drive for JR Motorsports in the June 22 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Road America, general manager Kelley...
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10 Petit Le Mans Memories to Remember
Over the past 15 years there have been many thrilling moments at the Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda. This year’s race runs October 16-19 and will certainly be another classic as Road Atlanta bids...
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The WSC era at Road Atlanta and the Ferrari 333SP
Following the demise of the IMSA Camel GT series in 1993, the new World Sports Car (WSC) concept began the following year. The WSC formula emphasized open cockpit prototypes, unlike the out-going GTP...
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