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The Origins of American Concours d'Elegance Events and Their Love of Brass Era Cars

The Origins of American Concours d'Elegance and Their Love of Brass Era Cars by Mike Thies

Concours d'Elegance is a French term meaning "competition of elegance" and refers to a showcase of historic and/or classic automobiles. They have a long and rich history, with roots that can be traced back to France in the early 1700s. The first Concours d'Elegance was held in the gardens of Versailles, and it was a competition to determine which horse-drawn carriages were the most stylish and…

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Added by Michael Thies on January 30, 2023 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

A Name You'll Never Forget - Most Powerful Brass Era Car, pre-1916 by Rusty O.

Never mind your Trans Ams, your Boss Mustangs, even your Hemi Charger Daytonas.

For the most awesomely named performance car, I give you the Apperson "Big Dick" -

1907-1908 Apperson Big Dick, 96hp For those with $15,000 to spend, Apperson would put their race engine in a 50hp Jackrabbit runabout to create the Big Dick. A 96hp racing runabout, the Big Dick…

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Added by Chuck Aaron on February 24, 2019 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

The 2017 20th Annual Motul Petit Le Mans

The 2017 20th Annual Motul Petit Le Mans automotive endurance race, held on October 4–7, 2017, at the Road Atlanta was the 12th and final race of the 2017 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and the fourth since the Championship was formed in 2014. Saturday’s 20th Petit Le Mans was a milestone event…

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Added by Michael Thies on November 1, 2017 at 10:00am — No Comments

Loss of a good friend! - Team RFC News - Gerald Aldridge June 8, 2015

*This is a reprint of a Team RFC News report from June 8, 2015. According to Gwinnett Police Gerald died in a fatal motorcycle accident which occured just before 11 a.m. near 2283 Buford Dam Road in Buford, GA. We have lost a good friend. MET…

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Added by Michael Thies on June 9, 2015 at 1:30am — No Comments

One Of Our Favorite Photographers Has Died - Dave Williams

Our friend Dave Williams (one of our favorite car photographers) passed away Saturday of a heart attack. I thought you all would be interested in the many photos he has posted on www.SouthEastWheelsEvents.com. I have been friends with Dave for at least a decade. I am very saddened with his passing.

"Obituary for Dave Williams

David Williams, 63, of Braselton, passed away…

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Added by Michael Thies on November 17, 2014 at 1:22pm — 4 Comments

SEMA 2014 Features American V8's Special Camaro

This remarkable vehicle sits right up front at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association) annual meet in Las Vegas; literally under the monorail on Paradise Ave! A person has two more days to see it. It is a 1969 Camaro SS built by our friend Gary Higginbotham of American V8 & Classics in Alpharetta, GA.…

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Added by Chuck Aaron on November 6, 2014 at 10:00am — No Comments

Motor Trend picked the awesome Camaro Z/28 as Best Driver's Car! First American Car To Win!

Motor Trend picked the awesome Camaro Z/28 as Best Driver's Car! First Ever American Car To Win!

Porsche, Audit, Ferrari, Etc. but CAMARO? Wow! As a Porsche driver, I found this a true surprise, yet Motor Trend (my heroes) tested all the candidates and the Z/28 won out!

"Camaro Z/28 is Motor Trend’s Best Driver’s Car 2014-09-25

DETROIT –Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is Motor Trend’s 2014 Best Driver’s Car. It’s the first American-brand…

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Added by Michael Thies on September 27, 2014 at 5:30pm — No Comments

1969 Chevrolet Camaro -z16- Twin 427's

A Show Quality Car Built by American V8 Classics in Alpharetta, GA

American V8 Classics and Customs in Alpharetta, GA presents a one of a kind…

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Added by Michael Thies on November 6, 2013 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Farewell Phil Remington -Written by All American Racers, submitted by Myron Christoherson

All American Racers is sad to announce that Phil Remington passed away in his sleep Saturday morning, February 9th, just 2 weeks after his 92nd birthday.

"Rem” joined AAR in the fall of 1968 after an already stellar career in the motor racing world. He was universally admired and recognized as the greatest fabricator of…

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Added by Michael Thies on February 12, 2013 at 1:38pm — No Comments

Road to the All American 400 -by Melissa Smithson, PR Director Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville

Road to the All American 400 This Weekend – October 4^th – 6^th, 2012

Nashville, TN (October 1, 2012) – The Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville is proud to host the 28^th Annual All American 400 this weekend. We expect a record-breaking crowd, with 16 plus states being represented in the main event, including Canada. We will be hosting several charity events on Saturday, including supporting The Tennessee Breast…

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Added by Michael Thies on October 1, 2012 at 5:04pm — No Comments

From Highcroft Racing, Dan Gurney, Dr.Don Panoz and Ben Bowley Taking this unique concept to Le Mans

You snooze you may loose real big. This project was first offered to Indy Car, they turned it down. I love it! This is truly evolutionary. I will be sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the first test,…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 17, 2011 at 5:30am — No Comments

Looking for friends that are attending or want to attend this historic event

Intercontinental Le Mans Cup field Announced Making Petit Le Mans The 'Must See' Race of The Year

Simply put, fans attending the 14th annual Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda at Road Atlanta on October 1st, 2011 will witness the largest and most spectacular field in the history of this prestigious international endurance race, setting the stage for unprecedented excitement and a nail-biting season ending championship…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on May 18, 2011 at 5:13am — 2 Comments

This week we drive the new Fiat 500, review the Fast 5 movie and take a mind trip to Reno in the 80's.

WE drive the new Fiat 500 at Road Atlanta during the Mitty.

After the buy out of Chrysler by Fiat, it was only a…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on May 2, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments

The American Underslung Automobile & The American Motor Car Co.

When I was an early teen, I met Walt Seeley, the first professional auto restorer I had yet met, and he significantly altered my life. He had a very large machine shop, and out front he sold exotic and rare cars, many were antiques already in 1960. I sat in a 1936 Auburn Boat-tail and drove a Model T for the first time because he allowed me to (after a bit of pushing on…

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Added by Michael Thies on March 24, 2011 at 3:30pm — 4 Comments

The American Wheels Events Radio Hour

Monday was the inaugural weekly show for American Wheels Events Radio hour Glen Bain from Hagery Insurance, Georgia Turner from Daytona Bike Week and Steve Natale from examiner.com

Listen Now Here! http://www.radiosandysprings.com/podcasts/AWEFeb14.2011.mp3

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