{"id":3367,"date":"2025-08-06T13:38:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T13:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/DragCoverage.com\/?p=3367"},"modified":"2025-08-06T14:17:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T14:17:03","slug":"keeping-drag-racing-alive-raul-and-jennifer-torres-vision-for-sgmp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/DragCoverage.com\/?p=3367","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Drag Racing Alive: Raul and Jennifer Torres\u2019 Vision for SGMP"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the sun rises over the flatlands of southern Georgia, the gates of South Georgia Motorsports Park (SGMP)<\/strong> open to the sound of high-horsepower machines and the buzz of anticipation. For many racers, this track is more than asphalt\u2014it\u2019s a sanctuary where memories are made and legends are born. The track also has some of the best sunsets you have ever seen. For owners Raul and Jennifer Torres<\/strong>, it\u2019s a dream they never planned on chasing\u2026 until destiny called.<\/p>\n

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Three years ago, the Torres family was preparing to retire after decades of hard work running an automotive shop and a landscaping business. Racing had been in their blood for over 30 years, but they were ready to slow down\u2014until the phone rang.<\/p>\n

On the other end was Ozzy Moya<\/strong>, the previous owner of SGMP, asking if they\u2019d consider buying the track.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAlthough we wanted to retire, how often do you have the opportunity to own a nice race track and keep drag racing alive in the South?\u201d<\/em> Raul recalls.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

They gave up retirement to pursue something they thought they would love to do. And love it, they do.<\/p>\n

Racer-Owned, Racer-Minded<\/strong><\/h2>\n

From day one, the Torres family approached SGMP not as \u201cbean counters,\u201d but as racers who understand what racers and their families need.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhen a racer buys a facility, they have good intentions. They\u2019re not just there to crunch numbers\u2014they\u2019re there for the racers and the fans. Sometimes you have to put numbers aside and do what\u2019s right for the industry,\u201d<\/em> Raul explains.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

That philosophy has resonated. Under their ownership, SGMP has been well-received by racers, fans, and the local community<\/strong>, with strong support from the county and city. Their presence is felt at every event\u2014at the gate, in the tower, walking the pits. They\u2019re not absentee owners; they\u2019re part of the SGMP experience.<\/p>\n

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Building More Than a Track<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Torres family has already invested heavily in making SGMP a multi-use motorsports destination:<\/p>\n