World’s Richest Drag Boat Race Returns on the Savannah River in Augusta, GA for 23rd Year.

The Savannah River is going to boil on July 18-20, 2008 as the 23rd Annual Augusta Southern Nationals Drag Boat Races brings fun and excitement for the entire family. Over one hundred racing teams from twenty-five states will compete for $140,000 in purse and prizes as they try to beat the record of 252.94 MPH in the ‘World’s Richest Drag Boat Race”! Come see the fastest and loudest boat racing action in the country as competitors race down the liquid quarter mile!

The race is part of the IHBA Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series and is sanctioned by the International Hot Boat Association. The event benefits the Augusta Chapter of the Georgia Special Olympics.

Tickets are available at www.tixonline.com or charge by phone at 803-278-4849. Advanced series tickets for the weekend are $18 and patron tickets are $50. Check it out at www.augustasouthernnationals.org For more information call 706-823-0440 ext. 1