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NEW BOOK! - Factory Lightweights: Detroit's Drag Racing Specials of the '60s by Charles Morris
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NEW BOOK! - Slingshot Spectacular: The Front-Engine Dragster Era by Steve Reyes
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NEW BOOK REVIEW! - Fire, Nitro, Rubber and Smoke: Bob McClurg's Drag Racing Memories by Bob McClurg
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January 2004

NHRA Southeast Division Banquet Awards
Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 by DavidDilbeck

I just received this list of NHRA Division 2 award winners from Julie Whitley ( NHRA Division 2 Office ):

SOUTHEAST DIVISION HALL OF FAME

Phil Bonner – Professional Driver

Amy Faulk – Sportsman Driver

Gary Brown – At Random

TRACK OF THE YEAR - Gainesville Raceway

SE DIVISION PERSON OF THE YEAR - Ed Swearingen

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - Jeffrey Barker

BEST SUPPORTING MANUFACTURER - Lucas Oil

NATIONAL DRAGSTER REPORTING AWARD - John Rollins

BUSTER COUCH AWARD - Don Garlits

BUD DAMRON AWARD - Bobby Brooks

NATIONAL DRAGSTER TEAM SPIRIT AWARD - Music City Raceway

Congratulations to all of the recipients!

"Blues for Becky" Benefit Concert
Posted Sunday, January 25, 2004 by DavidDilbeck

A benefit concert has been organized for Quick Times Racing News Editor Becky White on February 8, 2004. Becky was seriously injured in an automobile accident late last year and she has no health insurance. Please help if you can. More Information

Ronnie Davis Top Sportsman and 10.5 News
Posted Saturday, January 24, 2004 by DavidDilbeck

Check out this Ronnie "The King" Davis article.

2003 Old Drag Racers Reunion Video Available
Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2004 by DavidDilbeck

Frank Moye has completed the video of the 2003 "OLD DRAG RACERS REUNION ". The video is 2 1/2 hours long and is
$15.00 plus $3.50 packaging and shipping...A total of $18.50.

Frank Moye
61 Kennon Drive
Cataula, Ga. 31804

Bobby Watson has some 2003 Old Drag Racers Reunion
tee shirts left in sizes XL and XXL for $15.00 each including
shipping.

Bobby Watson ( squatlo@aol.com )
1700 45th Street
Phenix City, Ala. 36867

2003 East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame & Reunion Video
Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2004 by DavidDilbeck

The Vance County Tourism Department has a video available of the 2003 East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame & Reunion in Henderson, NC. Approximately 15 minutes long - Good stuff! $15.00 + Shipping. Contact Nancy Wilson at vctourism@gloryroad.net for more info.

Angie McBride New Pro Stock Bike Rider for Star Racing
Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by DavidDilbeck

George Bryce has announced that Angie McBride will be the new Star Racing Pro Stock Bike rider for 2004.Star Racing Announcement

2004 Drag Racing Reunion Dates Announced
Posted Monday, January 12, 2004 by DavidDilbeck

Sol and Anne Stewart's Old Drag Racer's Reunion will be held in Panama City, Florida October 1 & 2, 2004. 2003 Event Photos

Nancy Wilson's East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame & Reunion will be held in Henderson, NC October 15-17, 2004. 2003 Event Photos

Classic Thunder at Ware Shoals Video by Jim Amos ( Bee On Video )
Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2004 by DavidDilbeck

Jim Amos has another great video out. It is the Bee On Video Classic Thunder Nostalgia Drag Racing at Ware Shoals, SC ( 2003 ). If you're not familar with Jim's work, you're really missing out. He has a great catalog of videos including original early drag racing, nostalgia drag racing and related car shows. If you love early drag racing, you'll be thrilled with many of Jim's videos. See for yourself at Bee On Video

World Drag Expo
Posted Sunday, January 4, 2004 by DavidDilbeck

The World Drag Expo has one more day ( Sunday ) at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, GA. Fred Simmons, Ed Miles and I attended the expo on Saturday and had a great time catching up with old friends and meeting a few new ones, too. I'll post a few photos from the event asap.

Happy New Year!
Posted Thursday, January 1, 2004 by DavidDilbeck

GeorgiaDragRacing.com wishes everyone a safe, healthy, happy and prosperous 2004! Don't forget to check out the World Drag Expo in Atlanta this weekend.

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