Donald Tyson brought his beautiful 1957 Chevy racer out to the track.

Billy and Les Hemby brought their dad's car out for the special event. HOF member Bill Hemby raced at GMP several times over the years, including a wild "run what you brung" event that saw cars hit 140 mph in the corners.

2009 HOF inductee Buck Simmons smiles for the camera during the autograph session.

Emcee Capt. Herb Emory (left) listens as Dawsonville City Administrator Kim Cornelison speaks during the pre-race ceremony honoring the 2009 Hall of Fame members as GMP General Manager Dan Elliott (right) looks on.