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Time: February 2, 2012 from 4pm to 9pm
Location: The Varsity in Atlanta
Street: 61 North Avenue
City/Town: Atlanta, GA
Website or Map: http://www.varsitymeet.com
Phone: 404-881-1706
Event Type: cruise, in
Latest Activity: Jun 22, 2012
Every first Thursday at the Varsity in Atlanta.
There at least a thousand stories about how the Varsity Meet actually got started. It all just depends on who’s telling the story. Some would tell you that it started off as part of a biker rally more than 20 years ago. Others might tell you that a local Volkswagen club or websites like Si Atlanta started it and it grew from there. We are willing to bet that the Varsity Meet has been around just as long as the Varsity itself has—and each generation loves to lay its claim as to how it all started.
Varsity Meet Today:
Who cares what the real story is? Today the Varsity Meet is what you might call a “just plain huge” car and bike meet. Not only does it fill the Varsity’s own parking lot, but also has recently began to take over the surrounding paid lots. It is rumored that this humongous meet, which faithfully commences on the first Thursday of every month, is one of the Varsity’s highest grossing revenue days each month.
A Bite of History: by Mike Thies
1958 Porsche 356 Speedster
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A Bite of History: by Mike Thies
1948 Rover P3 Saloon
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The Volunteer Gap: Thoughts on Why Car Clubs Are Struggling to Fill Leadership Roles, and What to Do About It
With car shows, cruise-ins, tours, parades and varied events across the country, car clubs continue to bring enthusiasts together for camaraderie, preservation, and celebration of automotive history. But behind the scenes, many of these clubs are hitting a serious speed bump: no one wants to take the wheel. Volunteer-run clubs are facing an increasingly common…
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Why It’s Hard to Recruit Younger Members to Volunteer Car Clubs, and How to Fix It
Car clubs have long been the social engine of the collector car world, bringing people together to swap parts, plan road trips, attend shows, and preserve automotive history. But in recent years, many volunteer-run car clubs have struggled with a pressing problem: recruiting and retaining younger members. The concern isn’t just about numbers, it’s about sustainability. As the…
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