We got word this week that former Cornelia, Georgia racer Wilt Watkins is having some health issues. Please keep Wilt and his family in your thoughts and prayers this week.

We also got word this week that Georgia Racing Hall of Fame member Rex White has been named as the 2011 grand marshal for the 44th annual Dawsonville Mountain Moonshine Festival in October. White was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame earlier this year. So it's a well deserved honor, and we look forward to seeing Rex in October! You can get more information on the Moonshine Festival and KARE for Kids here.

Saturday, May 28 will mark the Grand Reopening of the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in Dawsonville. Festivities will take place all day, with a pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and lunch by the famous Dawsonville Pool Room. There will be a driver autograph session, ribbon cutting, car show and, of course, tours of the Hall of Fame. The Hall is located at 415 Hwy 53 East in Dawsonville. For directions, go to www.georgiaracinghof.com or give us a call at (706) 216-RACE for more info. We can't wait to see you there.

Happy Birthday wishes go out this week on May 6 to Tammy Jo Kirk and on May 11 to Gene Felton and in memory of Tim Flock (1924-1998).

Thanks everybody, and have a great weekend!

Brandon Reed

Georgia Racing History.com