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Two-year-old Landon Young pretends he's a drag boat driver at Augusta Common during the Night of Fire.

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Michael Taylor (right) and Doniever Cole, of Ocala, Fla., look at the drag boat Bad Habit at Augusta Common during the Night of Fire. Drag boat racers began testing Friday morning, and the festivities continued into the night.

IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE RIVER TODAY

WHAT: 23rd annual Augusta Southern Nationals, a drag boat racing event sanctioned by the International Hot Boat Association

WHEN: Today-- Qualifying races start at 9 a.m. and gates close at 6 p.m. Sunday-- Elimination rounds begin at 9 a.m., end at 5 p.m.

WHERE: Augusta Marina, Savannah River

ADMISSION: $15 for the day at the gate ($25 for the series)