Catch an Adrenaline Rush at the North Georgia Speedway

As Covid-19 restrictions relax, people start looking for ways to escape the blahs of quarantine by going out. If you seek an event that is a little off the beaten track (pun intended), look no further than the North Georgia Speedway race track in Chatsworth.

Partake in GA Racing History

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According to “The History of America’s Speedways: Past and Present” by Alan Brown, Georgia has allowed drivers to race cars on tracks since the 1930s. There have been various incarnations of the modern North Georgia speedway, many of which have been lost to time.

These old dirt track racing spots include, but are not limited to:

• Turner County Speedway near Ashburn
• Rome Speedway, built in 1949
• The Columbus Super Speedway
• Pov or Patton Speedway in South Georgia
• Albany Speedway and Suicide Circle
• Dunn’s speedway in Baxley

There were also several famous speedways in Savannah, Georgia. One of the most visited and well-known racing tracks today remains the North Georgia Speedway.

North Georgia Speedway: Come out for the Weekend

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The family-friendly race track provides grandstands that stay well away from the action but allows you and your brood to sit close enough to witness the action.

North Georgia Speedway is only open on Saturday nights and is closed for most major holidays.

Reasons to Check out North Georgia Speedway

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Do you love fast cars and an outdoor atmosphere? Then call up your friends and family members to watch tons of sleek, gorgeous sprint cars battle it out for supremacy on one of Georgia’s oldest, operating oval clay tracks.

You’ll also be able to see who takes home The Ultimate Super Late Model, which offers $4000 to the winning driver. Past winners were Donald McIntosh from Dawsonville, Georgia in 2020, and Zack Mitchell in 2019.

After a series of qualifying events, some former Ultimate Super Late Model Series winners have climbed up the motor speedway junket to become relatively well-known in the sport. Many racers travel to places like Alabama and Tennessee on the pathway to winning the southern nationals.

These minor celebrities never forget their clay oval motorsports roots and still visit the North Georgia speedway from time to time.

If you’re lucky enough, North Georgia Speedway racers may just stop for a photo op or give you their autograph.

The Glory of Dirt Track Racing

Unlike the Atlanta Motor Speedway In Hampton, Georgia, which boasts a 1.5-mile paved racetrack, the North Georgia Speedway track is a -mile-long clay oval track.

 

Old school racing fans prefer clay dirt racing for several reasons. It’s a bit like playing in the mud, but for grown-ups who like to drive sprint cars.

There are also other appealing aspects of motor speedway racing that attract true enthusiasts.

Get Back to Racing Roots

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There’s something very earthy and homegrown about seeing cars race around a clay oval track. It’s natural, warm, and inviting. Fans like the ones found at the North Georgia Speedway are among the friendliest folks you’re ever likely to meet.

Put the Heart Back in the Game.

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Once any sport becomes corporate, it loses some of its original heart. Many of the paved race tracks belong to commercialized speedways with tons of sponsors.

People who flock to the red clay North Georgia Speedway know they will have a more relaxed, casual experience.

No Glitz or Celebrity Hype

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There hasn’t been a famed dirt track at the highest level raceways since the 70s. This is because paved raceways are more polished and sophisticated, while dirt tracks are considered more “rural.”

You’re also more likely to see famous racers of the Greg Hancock or Shane Clanton variety at a NASCAR-style event. However, getting an autograph or selfie with such celebrities may not be in the works.

At the smaller clay oval speedways, you are more likely to catch an up-and-comer via a meet and greet, which alone would be worth the price of admission.

The Adrenaline Rush of Mud and Stone

Child-friendly NGS provides the kind of real-world chills and thrills that your kids will likely never get from watching a tablet or smartphone screen.

With the roar of engines heavy in their ears, they can engage with racing athletes and fans alike. After the race, your family might even be able to see a few racing cars up close and personal.

To get the whole adrenaline-pumping experience of a motor speedway, make sure you lock the phones and tablets in the car trunk.

You'll thank us later.