Brainerd Optimist Dragstrip

at 745 Scruggs Road, Ringgold

Brainerd Optimist Drag Strip opened its doors for the first time in 1957. The track was located in Hixson, Tennessee and it was the Chattanooga area's first official drag strip. It had a great following, but nearby residents complained, and forced the track to move its operation to the current location, just off I-75 near the Tennessee/Georgia state line. The current location opened in 1964, as a 1/4-mile drag strip, but was later shortened to 1/8-mile due to safety concerns. It was home to many major events, including IHRA Points Meets, Quick 8, Pro Mod and Outlaw style events. Now, we're continuing Brainerd Optimist Drag Strip's great reputation by making major improvements to the facility.  We plan to hold regular bracket racing on a weekly basis, as well as a monthly heads up race, and a number of special events throughout the year. We are open to the public, and offer a family-friendly environment, so come see what we're all about!

Address and contacts of Brainerd Optimist Dragstrip

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Brainerd Optimist Dragstrip
745 Scruggs Road
Ringgold , GA 30736
Email
info@newbrainerdoptimistdragstrip.com

General Info

1/8-mile Drag Strip with lots of History

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Summary

Brainerd Optimist Dragstrip is Ringgold based place and this enity listed in Speedway category. Located at 745 Scruggs Road GA 30736. Contact phone number of Brainerd Optimist Dragstrip: (706) 891-9831

Sports category, Ringgold United States

Boyd's Speedway
1481 Scruggs Road Ringgold , GA 30736 null

1/3 mile banked clay oval. Classes include Steelhead Late Models, Crate Late Models, A-Hobby, B-hobby, Front Runner (front wheel drive). Special events with Super Late Models and others to be announced. First opened in as a clay oval in 1952 by its namesake, E.A. Boyd. Operated as a paved track from 1962 through 1976, with several NASCAR legends such as the Allisons and the Pettys making laps and scoring victories here. Converted back to dirt track in 1977. Through the years Boyd's has seen several owners and promoters, including the founders son Butch Boyd. Boyd's has also had it's name changed many times: (Chattanooga International Raceway, Chattanooga Raceway Park, Tennessee-Georgia Speedway, Stateline Speedway, Tennessee Georgia Raceway), but it seems the original name was favored by the racers and fans no matter what official name it wore at the time. That's why when the track was purchased in 2006 by George Shaw and Russ Ruskin the Boyd's name was again used, and the Harveys have chosen to go with the sentimental favorite for the same reason.

Brainerd Optimist Dragstrip
745 Scruggs Road Ringgold , GA 30736 null

Brainerd Optimist Drag Strip opened its doors for the first time in 1957. The track was located in Hixson, Tennessee and it was the Chattanooga area's first official drag strip. It had a great following, but nearby residents complained, and forced the track to move its operation to the current location, just off I-75 near the Tennessee/Georgia state line. The current location opened in 1964, as a 1/4-mile drag strip, but was later shortened to 1/8-mile due to safety concerns. It was home to many major events, including IHRA Points Meets, Quick 8, Pro Mod and Outlaw style events. Now, we're continuing Brainerd Optimist Drag Strip's great reputation by making major improvements to the facility.  We plan to hold regular bracket racing on a weekly basis, as well as a monthly heads up race, and a number of special events throughout the year. We are open to the public, and offer a family-friendly environment, so come see what we're all about!