This week, weremember a Georgia racer who was a true trailblazer over at GeorgiaRacingHistory.com .

Louise Smith, of Barnesville, Georgia, was known as the "First Ladyof Racing". Along with Sara Christian and Ethel Flock, Smith racedalong the best of the day and stood on her own, recording 38 modifiedwins through her career. She learned driving tricks from Curtis Turner,and competed against some of the biggest names of the early days ofNASCAR. After leaving the cockpit, she remained around racing, and was afirm supporter of the history of the sport.

In 1991, she became the first lady to be inducted into theInternational Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega, Alabama. When shepassed away in 2006, she left a legacy that can't be denied. Weremember Louise Smith, and you can read all about it at Georgia RacingHistory.com .

In other news, the clock is ticking as we closein on the cutoff date to get your nominations in for the 2010 class ofInductees into the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. The cutoff is April15. For more info and for forms, go to GeorgiaRacingHOF.com .

Speaking of the Hall, we have big news to share! GreshamMotorsports Park will host Georgia Racing Hall of Fame night on May 15.Some of the greatest drivers in thehistory of Georgia - and racing - will be on hand for this great nightof racing and remembering. Legendary Drivers, a Vintage Car show, PaceLaps, and 50-50 raffle to benefit the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. Don'tmissthis very special event. For more on this event, go to GreshamMotorsports Park.com . Plus, we hope to have some more announcementson this event in the near future!

Happy Birthday wishes go out this week on April 5 in memory of HerbThomas (1923-2000), on April 6 in memory of George Elliott (1924-1998),on April 7 in memory of T.C. Hunt (1926-1995) and on April 8 to JunieDonlavey and in memory of Nero Steptoe (1921-1985).

Thankseverybody, and have a great weekend!

Brandon Reed
Georgia Racing History.com