The first Thursday Thunder race of the season was held at Atlanta Motor Speedway last week and a number of local residents performed well.
In the Backyard Burgers Semi-Pro race, Senoia’s Tina Johnson placed seventh, while Brooks’ Billy Fulson placed 11th.

Ed Clark, President of Atlanta Motor Speedway and a Peachtree City resident, took second place in the John Deere Roadsters race, while placing sixth in the Tanger Outlet Center Masters race.
In the John Deere Outlaws race, Fayetteville’s Jonathan Chandler placed first, while former Fayetteville resident Trey Maughan placed third. Steve Fessler of Tyrone placed 11th in the McDonough Hospitality and Tourism Chargers race, while Brooks’ Leslie Cash placed 12th and Newnan’s Will Hannah placed 13th.

Tickets are just $5 for adults and $1 for children 6-12 (children under 6 are free) for each evening of fun and grass-roots racing on the paved quarter-mile track at AMS, the Thunder Ring. Drivers as young as 8-years-old come from all over the nation to battle each night in eight different classes for the right to be called champions at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

But the racing is only part of the fun and excitement at Atlanta Motor Speedway. On the concourse, there will be weekly themes and contests, exciting intermission activities merchandise and ticket giveaways. Group parties and children’s birthday parties are also available during Thursday Thunder. Gates open at 6 p.m., heat races start at 6:15 p.m. and feature races start at 7:30 p.m.

Don’t miss this summer’s most fun and affordable activity. Come see the region’s up and coming drivers each Thursday night at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Call 770-946-4211 for information or visit www.legendsofga.com or www.atlantamotorspeedway.com.

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