HR1040: HR1040 Echo Park Speedway; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Echo Park Speedway, a 1.54 mile raceway in Henry County built in 1960 that has hosted NASCAR and IndyCar races. The resolution lists reasons for the recognition: the speedway is Henry County's top tourism attraction, generates an estimated $250 million in economic impact, supports more than 2,800 jobs, and draws over one million visitors annually from all 50 states and more than a dozen countries. It also notes that Speedway Children's Charities Atlanta has given almost one million dollars to area charities over the past decade, and that the speedway serves as a hurricane evacuation location. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it simply directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to the public and the press.

• Formally honors Echo Park Speedway and extends the House's best wishes for its continued growth and success.
• States findings about the speedway's economic impact, including $250 million in annual impact and over 2,800 supported jobs.
• Recognizes Speedway Children's Charities Atlanta for giving almost one million dollars to local charities over the past decade.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, as a resolution of this kind is purely ceremonial.

The resolution directly names Echo Park Speedway, its operators, and Speedway Children's Charities Atlanta. It also references Henry County's tourism sector and the surrounding community that benefits economically from the speedway's operations.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of the speedway and formal distribution of the honor through the Clerk of the House.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Echo Park Speedway's history, size, and event hosting, including NASCAR and IndyCar races.
• It states the speedway's estimated economic impact at $250 million and more than 2,800 jobs supported.
• It notes the speedway draws over one million visitors annually from all 50 states and more than a dozen countries.
• It credits Speedway Children's Charities Atlanta with nearly one million dollars in charitable giving over ten years.
• The resolving clause has the House honor the speedway and wish it continued success.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House 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
• tourism
• economic impact
• motorsports
• ceremonial resolution