This week, we have a brand new story at Georgia Racing History.com from Mike Bell. Mike has worked had to chronicle the history of the famed Peach Bowl Speedway in Atlanta, from it's beginnings in 1949 to it's final years in the early 70s. Mike looks at the drivers, the cars, the wins and the tragedies that occurred at the corner of Brady Avenue and Howell Mill Road. You can read all about it over at Georgia Racing History.com .

Sad news from the Flock family this week, as Margie Flock, widow of Georgia Racing Hall of Fame member Fonty Flock, passed away June 7. We've received no word yet on services, but once we do, we'll be sure to pass them along to you. Please keep the entire Flock family in your thoughts and prayers.

Also, we've received an update on Buck Simmons, who was hospitalized last week. Word is the 2009 Georgia Racing Hall of Fame inductee was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. We understand he's still on a respirator. Simmons, the winner of over 1,000 feature events in his career, reportedly suffered from pneumonia and congestive heart failure. We'll make sure to keep you posted on the latest. You can also check the GARHOFA website for updates. Please keep Buck and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Happy Birthday wishes go out this week on July 9 to Mark Thompson, on July 10 in memory of Adam Petty (1980-2000) and on July 12 in memory of Jimmy Crawford (1944-2007).

Thanks to all, and have a great weekend!

Brandon Reed
Georgia Racing History.com