Fun. It’s what we all strive for, when it comes to spending time behind the wheel of a hot rod. Lucky for us, there are still a bunch of great drag strips that offer a relaxed atmosphere and an extremely high fun factor. One such place is Paradise Drag Strip, located in Calhoun, Georgia. The track crew, along with B.B. Brown host five nostalgia drag racing events per year, and they call it the Paradise Show ‘N Go.
While Paradise Drag Strip has a weekly bracket racing program, the Show ‘N’ Go events are geared toward nostalgia drag cars and always draw a crowd. The relaxed atmosphere means that even if you roll into the beams with a 1980’s Mustang, you’ll be welcomed with a smile from Lee Timms and the crew at Paradise Drag Strip. The fall 2017 edition of the Paradise Show ‘N’ Go featured a special group of cars from the Southeast Gassers Association. This was not a SEGA-sanctioned race, but a run-for-fun match race that offered plenty of excitement for the spectators. Other gassers, front engine dragsters (including a 1965 Gilmore-chassis Jr. Fueler), altered roadsters and other types of vehicles participated in the fun runs. You might notice that some of the drivers and/or passengers are not wearing helmets and it’s important to note that these photos were taken during the track’s special warm up laps, before the cars start making time trials.
With racers traveling from Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and Kentucky, the event continues to grow in popularity, thanks to lots of action on the track, as well as a great car show and swap meet. Take a look at 100 of our favorite photos from the fall 2017 Paradise Show ‘N’ Go, and be sure to support your local drag strip, so that hot rodders can have fun for years to come.