History of Bill Thomas Raceway

On July 3, 1995, an exhibition race was held in the parking lot in downtown Cumming, GA. This event was a huge success. The following week, Bill Thomas and several others went before the City Council meeting and received approval to build a quarter midget track in Cumming, GA. The grading began in August 1995 at the Cumming Fairgrounds. North Georgia Quarter Midget Association was incorporated in Sept. 1995. NGQMA had around 12 members and built the tower and other ammenities themselves. Bill and Janis Thomas flew to Las Vegas in Feb. 1997 and asked for The Grands- the largest event in quarter midgets. They were awarded The Grands for 1999. Everyone supported their efforts and had a successful Grands race. Bill Thomas was given a plaque and presented the title of "Bill Thomas Raceway" during the 1999 Grands. Today NGQMA has about 125 members and holds about 20 races per year. Admission is always free to the public.

Bill Thomas

President Emeritus