Henry
And a 1960 aerial photograph:
http://forums.eog.co...rack-14862.html
1972 (believe track closed in 1971). Looks like a figure "8" track had been added.
Terry, this was approximately at corner of Brady Avenue and Howell Mill.
Peach Bowl Speedway - Atlanta, Georgia
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HistoricMustang
, Apr 07 2008 21:28
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HistoricMustang
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 21:28
Gentleman, I believe this is the Peach Bowl Speedway in 1949. It was located northwest of Georgia Tech Football Stadium (Grant Field) shown with red arrow. Peach Bowl Speedway under the "49" indicated by yellow arrow.
Henry
And a 1960 aerial photograph:
http://forums.eog.co...rack-14862.html
1972 (believe track closed in 1971). Looks like a figure "8" track had been added.
Terry, this was approximately at corner of Brady Avenue and Howell Mill.
Henry
And a 1960 aerial photograph:
http://forums.eog.co...rack-14862.html
1972 (believe track closed in 1971). Looks like a figure "8" track had been added.
Terry, this was approximately at corner of Brady Avenue and Howell Mill.
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MPea3
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Posted 07 April 2008 - 21:43
I attended races there and remember it well. The site became a MARTA (Atlanta Transit) facility.
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Terry Walker
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Posted 08 April 2008 - 01:40
Yes, the track is completely paved over:
