This week, we remember some of the great race tracks in the Peach State over at Georgia Racing History.com .

Built in the early 80s by Georgia Racing Hall of Fame member Bud Lundsford, Lanier National Speedway has been a solid race place for over 30 years. But now, hard times have befallen the Braselton, Georgia track, as officials ended the season back on Sept. 24. Unfortunately, losing a track in Georgia is not an uncommon occurrence, as famed tracks such as Lakewood Speedway, the Peach Bowl, the Atlanta Motordrome and many, many more tracks that once thrived have faded into the dust.

This week, we look at some of Georgia's lost tracks over at Georgia Racing History.com .

In other news, the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame announced Thursday that Bubba Pollard, of Senoia, Georgia, has been named the inaugural GRHOF Driver of the Year. With 17 Late Model wins this season to date, along with the Sunoco Gulf Coast title and wins all over the southeast, Pollard is surely a great choice for the inaugural Driver of the Year award by the Hall. Pollard will be honored during the Oct. 21 GRHOF Induction Banquet on Oct. 21. You can read more at our sister site, Raceweek Illustrated .

Speaking of which, if you haven't gotten your tickets for the 2011 Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, they are now available online! They're expected to go fast, with this year's inductees being George Elliott, Mike Head, Harold Kite, Swayne Pritchett and Ken Ragan. Visit here for details on how to order your tickets, or call the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame today at (706) 216-RACE (7223).

Happy Birthday wishes go out this week on Oct. 8 to GRHOF member Bill Elliott.

Also, Happy Anniversary today to my lovely wife Suzanne Reed. Thank you for the best five years of my life...so far!!!!

Thanks everybody, and have a great week!

Brandon Reed
Georgia Racing History.com