Forum Activity for @harvey-tollison

Do you remeber Tommy Porter

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Tommy Porter of Savannah Ga started his racing carrer in at Big Daddy Don G built, Hemi Pwered Hot Rod . Later he converted to round track racing having been sucessful in both forms. Now retired he will be inducted in the Augusta International Raceways Hall of Fame on Sept. 17th and then be at the racing reunion and car show at Diamond Lakes in Augusta Ga. on Sept. 18th Harvey Tollison AIRPS 706-829-6825
updated by @harvey-tollison: 12/05/16 08:51:12AM

Don't be a Drag

Drag Racing History

Join us for the 50th Anniversary Racing Reunion at Augusta' s Diamond Lakes on Sept 18th. This is the site of Augusta International Speedway. Trom 1960 to 1970 we had a 1/4 mile drag strip, 1/2 mile paved oval, micro midget track, go cart track, motorcye scramble track and a 3.2 mile road course. All race cars welcome . For more info contact Harvey Tollison at 706-829-6825
updated by @harvey-tollison: 12/05/16 08:51:11AM

Old days vs today

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In the pictures posted by others and myself there is a lot of difference in the 60's and today . Not only in the cars but the tracks. Wish Augusta International Speedway drag strip was still around 40 yrs after it closed to see what it would be today. Jackson Drag strip (Carolina Dragway) is a prime example
updated by @harvey-tollison: 12/05/16 08:51:11AM

Get your Hero cards ready

Drag Racing History

All drivers and former drivers are welcome to bring their hero cards and sharpies to the 50th Anniversary of Augusta International Speedways opening at Diamond Lakkes in Augusta Ga Sept. 17

Be with us as we remember racing as the track closed 40 years ago. Contact Harvey Tollison at 706 829-6825

updated by @harvey-tollison: 12/05/16 08:51:09AM

Looking for former racers and cars

Drag Racing History

Augusta International Speedway and Sports Center had the only Drag Strip in Augusta GA . The Augusta track opened 50 yrs ago and closed 40 yrs ago. Jackson Drag Strip now known as Carolina Dragway is still running. Sean Bush said:

I'm confused, Harvey. The first post here says that Augusta International Speedways Drag Strip is celebrating the 50th anniversary, but you said in your reply to my post, that you had the only drag strip in Augusta and it was named Jackson Drag Strip, across the river. I assume you mean North Augusta? Please set me straight.

Thanks for the reply.

Sean Bush.


Harvey Tollison said:

Hi Sean
We had the only Drag Strip in Augusta , Jackson Drag Strip was across the River. Will keep looking at old photo for your dad. Come see us ya hear.
Harvey

Looking for former racers and cars

Drag Racing History

Hi SeanWe had the only Drag Strip in Augusta , Jackson Drag Strip was across the River. Will keep looking at old photo for your dad. Come see us ya hear.Harvey

Looking for former racers and cars

Drag Racing History

Looking for former racers and cars that raced at the Augusta International Speedways Drag Strip. This is the 50th Anniversary of the track opening and 40th of it closing. We will be holding a reunion on September 18th and all are invited For more information call Harvey Tollison at 706-829-6825
updated by @harvey-tollison: 12/30/16 01:04:26AM

Love them old photo's

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Not only do I upload old pictures I really enjoy the other old pictures posted. That was the days when racing was racing , no computers just man/woman and car. Long live the memory of Augusta International Speedway Drag Strip. ,Covington Ga. ,Pelion SC, Donaldson AFB Drag Strip and the Jackson Drag Strip now known as Carolina Dragway.
updated by @harvey-tollison: 12/05/16 08:51:05AM

I have a Question thats haunting me on this weekeds racing

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Nascar also reguates engines to keep the speed down . Who cares if the go 200 or 250 if it's not a good race . Back in the 60's they ran under 200 and still put on a good show. Nowdays you are lucky to see both cars make it down the strip .

Hello is anybody there

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Roger a friend of mine took lots of pictures so as he digs them out I post them for others to enjoy. My friend ,Joe Cawley, mainly does vintage cars now. I posted some from Pelion today. Jackson is still operating and is called Carolina Dragway check out their web site. Roger Backman said:

I'm here Harvey. I grew up in the midlands of SC. The first thing I do when I log on to RR is check your album for new pics. I specially like the Pelion (Palmetto Raceway) and Jackson photos as I spent a lot of time there in the 60's & 70's. Did you ever get to Blaney? I'm trying to get some photos from someone who used to take a lot there and Jackson. I'll post them if I'm sucessful.