April 10-11
Atlanta Dragway, Commerce, GA

AMA DRAGBIKE returns to Atlanta Dragway for the 19th Annual MTC Elmer Trett Nationals, the second stop in the eight-race motorcycle drag racing championship series. The top motorcycle drag racers in the country will battle it out for the coveted AMA Dragbike #1 plate. Competition will be held in four professional classes (Top Fuel, Funnybike, Pro Mod, Pro Street) two semi-pro classes (SuperSport and Real Street) and five sportsman classes (Top Gas, Super Comp, Street Fighter Pro ET, Street ET). Saturday night will also feature an all-motorcycle Grudge Racing session.

The MTC Elmer Trett Nationals is named in honor of Elmer Trett, considered to be the father of the modern Top Fuel bike. Trett lost his life in a racing accident in Indianapolis in 1996 while trying to eclipse the elusive 5-second barrier which has since been broken by Larry McBride. Trett still holds the 1/8 mile speed record of 190.43 mph.

Note to Pro Competitors, Pro Qualifying sessions have been adjusted for Atlanta to allow more time between rounds. Please continue to give us your feedback.

Note to ET Competitors, The new ET format will stay in place for the Atlanta event as we had a lot of good feedback and suggestions. We have changed the times a little bit to see if it improves the overall day. Thank you for your support and continued feedback.

Pre Registered Rcers: Please be aware that telephone pre-registration may not be available the week of March 29th. Anyone wanting to Pre Register for Atlanta is encouraged to do it online or over the phone prior to March 25th. We apologize for this inconvenience.

PRO CLASSES

SEMI-PRO CLASSES

SPORTSMAN CLASSES:

SPECIAL EVENTS:

PRE REGISTRATION CLOSES THURSDAY APRIL 1st at 5pm
Be prepared that telephone Pre-registration my not be available this week. Please register online to make deadline.

Weekend Schedule - Subject to Change!

THURSDAY
Vendors and Pre-Registered Racers Only. Gates will only be open on Thursday between 12pm and 6pm. You must be Pre Entered to get in the gate on Thursday, no exceptions. The gates will be locked on Thursday at 6pm, so once you are in, you are in for the night. If you arrive prior to 12pm, please stage trailers in one line to the left of the main racer gate. DO NOT BLOCK both lanes into the gate.

FRIDAY
Gates 9:00am – 8:00pm
Tech & Registration 10:30am - 8:00pm
Track Tune & Test* 3:00pm – 8:00pm
*Atlanta Dragway operated test session – Lanes close at 7:30pm

SATURDAY
1st Rd PET/SET Time Runs 9:00am
1st Rd Sportsman (SC/SF/TG) Qualifying 10:00am
1st Rd PET/SET Eliminations (Race1) 11:00am
1st Rd Pro Qualifying (TF/FB/PM/PST) 12:00pm
1st Rd Semi-Pro (SS/RST)

2nd Rd Sportsman(SC/SF/TG) Qualifying 1:15pm
2nd Rd PET/SET Eliminations (Race1) 2:00pm
2nd Rd Pro Qualifying (TF/FB/PM/PST) 2:30pm
2nd Rd Semi-Pro (SS/RST)

3rd Rd PET/SET Eliminations (Race1) 3:45pm
round robin until 4:45pm

3rd Rd Pro Qualifying (TF/FB/PM/PST) 5:00pm
Remaining rounds of PET/SET Eliminations (Race1) 6:00pm
Grudge Session 6:30pm

*Schedule will be adjusted for excessive downtime, please listen for calls.

SUNDAY
Gates Open 7:30am
Chapel Service 8:15am
1st Rd PET Tim Runs (Race 2) 8:45am
1st Rd SET Time Runs(Race 2) 9:15am
1st Rd Sportsman Eliminations (SC/SF/TG) 10:00am
2nd Rd PET/SET Eliminations 10:45am
Opening Ceremony 12:30pm
1st Rd Pro Eliminations 12:45pm

PRE REGISTRATION CLOSES THURSDAY APRIL 1st at 5pm
Be prepared that telephone Pre-registration my not be available this week. Please register online to make deadline.

Directions to Track:
The Atlanta Dragway is located approximately 60 miles NE of Atlanta near the intersection of I-85 and Highway 441 in Banks Crossing.

Track Information:
Atlanta Dragway.com
706-335-2301 • 500 E Ridgeway Rd • Commerce, GA 30529
Track Elevation - 1002 Feet Above Sea Level
Track P.A. on Frequency 96.7 FM

Hotel Information:

Best Western Commerce Inn
157 Eisenhower Drive • Commerce, GA 30529 • 706-335-3640
Rates Start at $76.00

Americas Best Inns and Suites Commerce
30537 US HWY 441 S. • Commerce, GA 30529 • 706-335-5191
Rates Start at $39.99

Hampton Inn
153 Hampton Court • Commerce, GA 30529 • 706-335-6161
Rates Start at $99.00

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
30539 US HWY 441 S. • Commerce, GA 30529 • 706-336-8666
Rates Start at $75.00

Comfort Inn Commerce
165 Eisenhower Dr. • Commerce, GA 30529 • 706-335-9001
Rates Start at $89.99

Spectator Tickets:
Tickets sold on site only, no reserved seating

Weekend Adult Pass: $35.00 (Friday-Sunday)
One Day Adult Pass: $20.00
Kids 12 and Under: Free

Club/Group Discount (8 or more) Weekend Pass: $25.00
Club/Group Discount (8 or more)One Day Pass: $15.00

Military Free at Spectator gate only with ID

Camping: $20.00

Comfort Suites Commerce

The nearly brand Comfort Suites hotel is the absolute closest hotel to the Atlanta Dragway!

At only about 53 weeks old, you could call the Comfort Suites Commerce brand new and not be lying. Bill Pippard stumbled upon it last year and I for one am REALLY glad he found it.

For 2010 they have teamed up with AMA Dragbike and are offering us a very special group rate of only 79.95 per night, which is a substantial discount off their normal room rates. This is a top notch, first class property. It is corporate owned.

Any racer who has had the "pleasure" of staying at any of the family "along with three generations of them living there too" owned, rates jacked up for race weekend, run down, absolute dumps located at this Commerce exit will appreciate the fact this is a "corporate owned" property. You can be assured of a great stay here. Each of their Suite rooms has a pull out sofa so it can easily sleep up to three, some up to six, so you may be able to "bunk up" to even more so cut down on your rooming costs.

This Comfort Suites boasts the following racer friendly and usable amenities;
Free deluxe continental breakfast
Free wireless high-speed Internet access
Free USA Today
Free local calls
Free coffee
indoor heated pool
indoor hot tub
fitness center
business center
public computer with Internet access
copy & fax service
Give then a call at 706-336-0000 to reserve your room today. They have only set aside 20 rooms for AMA Dragbike and will accept reservations at our group rate only until the 1st of April. So, it's first come, first serve here - get yours booked today! You must request the AMA Dragbike group discount to qualify for the 79.95 rate.

Each and every one of their spacious guest suites have microwaves, refrigerators, flat-screen televisions, coffee makers, curved shower rods, hair dryers, work desks, irons, ironing boards, pillow-top mattresses, sofa sleepers, voice mail and cable television.

Select suites have hot tubs. Handicap accessible and connecting rooms can be requested.

For added convenience, they are a pet-friendly hotel; fees apply.

See you there!

Jay Reagan
MRE