All Blog Posts Tagged 'Road' (7)

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

The Value Of The Road Trip!! Thoughts on "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance"

Thoughts on "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig

I have read this book several times and whenever I am a bit lost on what is important, it is one of the places where I find direction. The novel, published in 1974, uses a long motorcycle trip to frame a prolonged…

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Added by Michael Thies on August 25, 2021 at 5:30am — No Comments

“Meet the Clock” – A Unique Road Rally to the North Georgia Seafood Festival - Instructions

“Meet the Clock” – A Unique Road Rally to the North Georgia Seafood…

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Added by Chuck Aaron on April 14, 2019 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Road Atlanta's 2016 Petit Le Mans! Wow!

SOUTH EAST USA WHEELS EVENTS-Car and Motorcycle Show Calendar

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

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

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

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

Nashville, TN (October 1, 2012) – The Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville is proud to host the 28th 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

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

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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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