Elliott reminisces old childhood playground, EchoPark challenge

HAMPTON, Ga. — Since its opening in 1960, EchoPark Speedway near Atlanta has undergone numerous changes, not the least of which is its name (originally Atlanta International Raceway).In 1997, the track‘s frontstretch and backstretch were “flipped,” and the original dedicated oval shape was transformed into a quad-oval with “hinges” on the new frontstretch. In 2021, the layout was modified again, increasing the track‘s banking and trimming the racing surf