All Blog Posts Tagged 'Atlanta' (11)

A Memorable 30th Anniversary at The Amelia by Philip Carroll

We have the pleasure of a contributing writer this year. Philip Carroll, an enthusaistic car guy of many decades made the trip. Thank you Philip, Mike

A Memorable 30th Anniversary at The Amelia

I recently had the distinct honor of attending The Amelia as media. While I’ve been to this event nearly a…

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Added by Michael Thies on March 22, 2025 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Nostalgia, Speed, and Family Fun: Exploring the Historic Sportscar Racing's Mitty Event at Road Atlanta

Nostalgia, Speed, and Family Fun: Exploring the Historic Sportscar Racing's Mitty Event at Road Atlanta

Nestled in the heart of Georgia's countryside, Road Atlanta stands as a beacon for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. For decades, this iconic racetrack has been home to some of the most exhilarating racing events, but none are quite as celebrated as the Historic Sportscar Racing's Mitty event. In this comprehensive review, we'll delve into the rich history of the Mitty, exploring…

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Added by Michael Thies on April 26, 2024 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

GSRA Member Does Unique Restorations! byMarilyn Pearlman

Our clients come from all over the U.S.-- and as far as the Virgin Islands,” says Henry County resident and business owner Mark Engel, who started Atlanta Auto Restoration in Hampton, Georgia 11 years ago. After two years of conversation about the meticulous process he and his staff of eight go through to restore a car, that client shipped his car.

Many of his clients have become friends and…

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Added by Chuck Aaron on July 4, 2017 at 10:21am — No Comments

Road Atlanta's 2016 Petit Le Mans! Wow!

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2016! How did it get here so fast! But here we are in Braselton, GA! Starting in 1998, the Petit Le Mans is the premier event of the American Le Mans Series.  Sports car teams plan for years to compete in this 10 hour endurance race held at Road Atlanta in North Georgia. This year is clearly a record breaking spectator attendance, likely almost 115,000 people!…

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Added by Michael Thies on October 6, 2016 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

NE Georgia Swap Meet March ’15 @ Atlanta Dragway by Jeff Southard

Ed. Note: Thank you Jeff Southard for helping us celebrate a great Georgia tradition with Brad Ocock's Swap Meet at the Dragway! 

NE Georgia Swap Meet March ’15 @ Atlanta Dragway

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Added by Michael Thies on July 30, 2015 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Atlanta Auto Restoration—Mark Engel’s Dream Came True

“Our clients come from all over the U.S.-- and as far as the Virgin Islands,” says Henry County resident and business owner Mark Engel, who started  Atlanta Auto Restoration in Hampton, Georgia nearly nine years ago.  After two years of conversation about the meticulous process he and his staff of five go through to restore a car, the client shipped his car.    

 

Engel believes that his process of entirely disassembling a car makes Atlanta Auto Restoration unique.      Since the…

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Added by Marilyn Pearlman on March 19, 2014 at 5:49am — 1 Comment

United SportsCar Racing To Debut In 2014 -by Road Atlanta

United SportsCar Racing To Debut In 2014

  • Organization Brings Together GRAND-AM, ALMS
  • IMSA Retained As Sanctioning Body
  • 2014 Class Names Announced

With uniqueness and modernity at the forefront, the new United SportsCar Racing platform was revealed (#TheReveal) today at Sebring International Raceway,…

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Added by Michael Thies on March 29, 2013 at 8:40pm — No Comments

Hot Rodders Returns to Atlanta, GA for 2nd Year (March 21-22 2013).

Hot Rodders Returns to Atlanta, GA for 2nd Year (March 21-22 2013).
 

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow will be returning to Atlanta, GA for the second year in a row as the…

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Added by Michael Thies on March 20, 2013 at 12:45am — No Comments

Great Support for Hot Rodders

 

I recently bought a cherry '93 Ruby Corvette (the 40th Anniversary model) which had been stored all its life.  In recent years it was garaged, and driven very little.  Even though it has fairly new good quality Nito tires, I noticed a very serious shimmy in the balance at about 60 to 70 mph on the Interstate highways.  I took it over to Butler Tire in…

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Added by Michael Thies on January 23, 2012 at 2:30am — 1 Comment

Ford’s Power of Choice Tour at Atlantic Station

Ford Motors came to Atlanta in partnership with the City of Atlanta to present the Ford’s Power of Choice Tour.  We met in Atlanta, GA, on a cool Thursday morning, November 10, 2011 at The Charging Spot in Atlantic Station to hear highlights of Ford’s fuel efficient lineup and the new electrified vehicles that will be available in…

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Added by Michael Thies on November 11, 2011 at 11:30am — No Comments

"The Riverside Meet", Weekly Gwinnett Thursday Night Meet.

There might be handful of people or less that might be able to trace weekly Thursday night Gwinnett Meet to its roots, before it started at or got known as "Riverside Meet."

 

It was a simple idea of holding a private public meet, which would only be known among people invited, and their friends. As in everyone knew somebody or mostly everybody, having a meet where everyone could easily strike a conversation, feel right among…

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Added by Sunny Malhotra on May 24, 2011 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments

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A Bite of History - Marcos  By Mike Thies

A Bite of History - Marcos 

By Mike Thies

The Marcos was one of those wonderfully unconventional British sports car companies that could only have come from the postwar racing world. The company was founded in 1959 by Jem Marsh and aerodynamicist Frank Costin, with the name Marcos coming from Marsh and Costin. Costin brought serious aircraft and racing design experience to the project, and that influence showed up immediately in the cars: low frontal area, light weight,…

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Posted by Michael Thies on June 1, 2026 at 4:41pm

A Judge’s View from Pinehurst: Sandhills Motoring Expo 2026 by Mike Thies

A Judge’s View from Pinehurst: Sandhills Motoring Expo 2026 by Mike Thies

The 2026 Sandhills Motoring Expo Concours in the Village was one of those days that reminds you why we do this. Held Sunday, May 24, in the historic Village of Pinehurst, the event brought together more than 130 judged automobiles representing over 40 manufacturers, and from this judge’s point of view, it was a first-class field, a well-run operation, and a genuinely enjoyable day with owners who were proud to…

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Posted by Michael Thies on June 1, 2026 at 1:00pm

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