Road Atlanta to host charity race

BRASELTON - Road Atlanta will host the Miller Lite Charity Grand Prix Race Saturday and Sunday benefiting the United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia. <br> <br> More than 20 teams comprised of businesses representatives from Georgia and Florida <br> will compete against each other in this charity event, which will be contested on the autocross course in the infield at Road Atlanta. <br> <br> UCP Racing simulates the excitement of road car racing and allows drivers of all skill levels to experience the thrill and challenge of performance driving. <br> <br> The racecar is a one-third-scale replica of an Indy Car. The chassis are tubular steel with a one-piece fiberglass body, automatic <br> centrifugal clutch with a chain drive sprocket. <br> <br> A 6 HP Tecumseh 4 cycle engine with a recoil start powers the car. <br> <br> This two-day event features team practice, tune-up clinics, time trials, heat races and specialty races. <br> <br> All races lead up to the final championship <br> race on Sunday. <br> <br> The public is invited to join the competitors at the Race Party at Château Élan, sponsored by Outback Steakhouse, on Saturday, March 9th. <br> <br> Food, dancing, raffle prizes and an awards presentation will be part of this <br> party. <br> <br> Miller Brewing, Outback Steakhouse, Chris Volvo, Earth Tech, Hertz Equipment <br> Rental and many others raise funds to help UCP provide vital services for children and adults with developmental disabilities living in Georgia.

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