Atomic Speedway - Tenn. Archives

Scott Bloomquist Tribute Wrap: The Story Behind the Design

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024 J.A. Ackley

The design of the wrap paying tribute to Scott Bloomquist at Eldora Speedway harkens back to 1986. Back then, Bloomquist wasn’t a national force to

Want to Keep Short Tracks? Make Them Worth More.

Dirt, PavementAugust 6, 2024August 6, 2024 J.A. Ackley

The sale of 411 Motor Speedway in Tennessee sent shockwaves through the Eastern Tennessee racing community. How could a track that five years ago attracted

Wartburg Speedway: The Neighborhood Racetrack

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditMay 6, 2022May 6, 2022 J.A. Ackley

While some tracks rely only on specials and the visitors that come with it, Wartburg Speedway focuses on its local community. As a result, the

Outside Groove Racing Show Is a Hit

Dirt, National, Outside Groove News, PavementFebruary 28, 2022February 28, 2022 J.A. Ackley

In less than two months, show organizers put together the Outside Groove Racing Show Presented by the U.S. Motorsports Association. Despite the limited time to

Gracie Duggan: Carrying on the Family’s Legacy

Dirt, Dirt Sport Compacts/FWDs/Mini StocksFebruary 10, 2022February 10, 2022 Mike Adaskaveg

Four cylinder driver Gracie Duggan showed them how’s it done at I-75 Raceway outside of Sweetwater, Tennessee. At 14 years old, she took home eight