HR 1040: Echo Park Speedway; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that regulates anything. It honors Echo Park Speedway, a 1.54 mile raceway built in 1960 that hosts NASCAR and IndyCar races, for its role as Henry County's top tourism draw. The resolution recites facts about the speedway's impact, including an estimated $250 million in economic activity, support for over 2,800 jobs, more than one million annual visitors, charitable giving through Speedway Children's Charities Atlanta, and its use as a hurricane evacuation site. It closes by directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally honors Echo Park Speedway on behalf of the Georgia House of Representatives and wishes it continued growth and success.
• States that Echo Park Speedway generates about $250 million in economic impact and supports over 2,800 jobs annually.
• Notes that the speedway attracts more than one million visitors a year from all 50 states and multiple countries.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.

The resolution directly names Echo Park Speedway and its operators, Henry County, Georgia, and Speedway Children's Charities Atlanta. It also references the speedway's visitors, employees whose jobs it supports, and area charities that receive its donations.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or rules for Georgians. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition that becomes part of the official legislative record and can be shared publicly by the speedway and Henry County.

• The whereas clauses recite background facts: the speedway's 1960 construction, 1.54 mile length, and history hosting NASCAR and IndyCar races.
• The resolution cites specific figures, including $250 million in economic impact, over 2,800 jobs supported, and over one million annual visitors.
• It notes almost one million dollars donated to local charities over the past decade through Speedway Children's Charities Atlanta.
• It mentions the speedway's use as an evacuation site during hurricanes and other natural disasters.
• The resolving clauses state the House's commendation and direct the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies to the public and press.

1. 2026-01-16House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-01-16House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-01-16House Hopper (House)

• Robert Flournoy (D, HD-074)Primary sponsor
• El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)
• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)
• Noelle Kahaian (R, HD-081)
• Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)

• Henry County
• motorsports
• tourism economic impact
• ceremonial resolution