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HOT RODDERS OF TOMORROW FEATURED AT NASCAR PREVIEW 2013!

HOT RODDERS OF TOMORROW FEATURED AT NASCAR PREVIEW 2013!

   Wow!  NASCAR is adding a February (8 thru 10) weekend to their schedule this year called “NASCAR Preview 2013”.   It offers fans a unique experience into NASCAR that they might not be able to get at the track each week. Fans will meet their favorite drivers, get autographs, take photos of team cars and see the Hot Rodders Of Tomorrow in the 2013 “NASCAR Preview Showdown”!…

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Added by Michael Thies on February 4, 2013 at 6:12am — No Comments

West GA Nova and Classic car Club Meet and Greet

we are having a meet and greet for potential new member today january 26th at arbor place mall in douglasville near bed bath and beyond from 3pm-6pm, bring your nova or classic car if more than ten arrive we will have to relocate to another location. if you'd like to join the club we are accepting new members from all across west Ga and east alabama, we do not believe that you need a show car to belong to our club, anything is welcome from restorations in progress, daily drivers, show cars,…

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Added by Jessee L Purvis on January 25, 2013 at 11:45pm — No Comments

ACCELERATION - Courtesy of Myron Christofferson

For those who love numbers, engineers, speed freaks and those who think they

have gone too fast at one time or another. This puts Corvette performance in

perspective. This article mentions Lingenfelter twin turbo powered Z06.…



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Added by Michael Thies on January 8, 2013 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Car show's to drag racing....PIC's

As always , I put together a lil slideshow of my favorite pic's each year . Mainly recent pic's but a few older cool edits also . The below link will start the show for you. For best playback view on a good size desktop computer Vs...3.5'' mobile phone screen haha. 

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Added by Jason Cole aka Bird on January 1, 2013 at 3:18pm — 9 Comments

Rolex 24 at Daytona

Will have the Slime GT at Daytona for the Continental Tire Challenge and the Rolex 24 Jan. 25-27, 2013. Also have a pace lap on the 26th at 11:00 am. Look me up if your there.

Added by Jeffrey Norris on December 31, 2012 at 1:20am — No Comments

Story of a 1952 Hudson owner written by Antique Automobile Club of America Member Martin Yespy

Survived by a 1952 Hudson Hornet Convertible

By AACA Member Martin Yespy

Our cousin, Eugene Smith, a member of AACA for decades, died recently after being disabled by a stroke 11 years ago. Gene, who had an encyclopedic knowledge of all cars from the 40s and 50s, was also an avid supporter of the museum and had planned to become a volunteer after his retirement.

In…

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Added by Michael Thies on December 21, 2012 at 5:13am — 1 Comment

Racing for Johnny...with a wild stand !

Short blog about the event in memory of Johnny Walker with one cool video of a wild pass ! 

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Added by Jason Cole aka Bird on December 14, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

I have a ford related question.......

 Can anyone tell me a good supplier for original style Ford bench seat covers? Looking for 69 Ford seat covers front and rear.

Added by Douglas Soisson on November 25, 2012 at 12:25pm — 1 Comment

The Whiff Test

This is my first classic car although I have accumulated years of anticipation and desire for one far sooner. I have very fond memories as a child of driving around in my grandfathers 63 Ford Falcon Ranchero as he ran errands around my hometown. When he would go inside a store I would stay outside and play with his CB radio, turn all the knobs and inevitably slip behind the huge steering wheel and go on a quick day dream drive while making motoring noises through my flapping lips. On…

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Added by John Ralph on November 25, 2012 at 5:17am — No Comments

Draggin' for Toy's ... racing for a charity

Mild to wild on the 1/8 mile . All for bragging rights ,all for a good cause ! 

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Added by Jason Cole aka Bird on November 7, 2012 at 10:38am — No Comments

Chrsitmas Angels Festival & Toy Drive1 day fundraiser/toy drive event Dec 1st at Jug Tavern Park & Winder Pavillion from 7 am til 7 pm

Angels with faith Ministries will be holding a 1 day fundraiser/toy drive  Christmas Angels festival & Toy Drive at the Jug Tavern Park&Winder Pavillion at 113 East Athens Street in Winder GA 30680 on December 1st. .We  have a cutest Kids  contest with an entry fee of 1 new unwrapped toy parents/grandparents etc will need to bring a canister decorated with your child or childrens pictures etc & a new toy to us before November 25th ,voting will be from 7 am until 5 pm on Dec 1st…

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Added by Angels with faith Ministries on October 30, 2012 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow - 'Out Front' at SEMA 2012

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow - 'Out Front' at SEMA

 

For those new to it, Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge is a national High School Engine Building Competition. A Team of five students disassemble and reassemble a small block under the clock for trophies and scholarships.  It is truly an exciting race with young people being introduced to the automotive hobby and industry. 

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Added by Michael Thies on October 28, 2012 at 6:30am — No Comments

IT’S A RENAISSANCE FOR CAR RESTORATIONS! By Mike Thies

We live in interesting times. Thanks to the growth of car shows and even car related networks on cable television, car enthusiasts get to see restorations and hot rod creations that were not easily witnessed even a few years ago.  Thanks to the magic of television, a number of designers and builder personalities have taken on true “star status”.  There is a long line at a number of World of Wheels events, with folks…

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Added by Michael Thies on October 24, 2012 at 7:08pm — No Comments

“Hot Rodders of Tomorrow” has its schedule set for 2012 SEMA!

 

“Hot Rodders of Tomorrow” has its schedule set for 2012 SEMA!

 

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge is an exciting program for high school students that sets teams of students from around the country against each other to see…

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Added by Michael Thies on October 15, 2012 at 3:43am — No Comments

A LOCAL'S GUIDE TO ROAD ATLANTA by Brian Sellers, Falken Team

A LOCAL'S GUIDE TO ROAD ATLANTA

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Added by Michael Thies on October 14, 2012 at 7:30am — 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

WBHS Band Benefit Show

I would like to extend a personal invitation to all members to come out and show support for the Winder Barrow High School Bulldogg Band. It will be this Saturday, the 29th, from 12:00 to 6:00 with awards at 5:30. We'll have the concession stand open and will be selling t shirts and raffle tickets. We will also be listening to the oldies from DJ Tommy Landrum. Entry fee is still only $10.00 per entry.

Added by William O. Reidling on September 27, 2012 at 8:01am — No Comments

Grandpa's Old Ford Garage - The Automotive Art of Dean Weller -copyright 2007-2010 by Keith Stokes

Grandpa's Old Ford Garage 

The Automotive Art of Dean Weller

33015 W. 83rd Street 

DeSoto,…

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Added by Michael Thies on September 18, 2012 at 7:30pm — No Comments

RARE AND COLLECTIBLE FERRARI CARS TO BE DISPLAYED AT 2012 INTERMOUNTAIN CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

RARE AND COLLECTIBLE FERRARI CARS TO BE DISPLAYED AT 2012 INTERMOUNTAIN CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE  by Cindy Meitle - CarPRUSA.com

“Owners and Collectors from Utah and Beyond Gather to Display Italian Exotics While Supporting Charity”

Ferrari California Spyder, valued at well over…

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Added by Michael Thies on September 12, 2012 at 1:39pm — No Comments

Georgia Beginnings of NASCAR

Georgia Beginnings of NASCAR

by Mike Thies www.SouthEastWheelsEvents.com

Free Calendar for Car and Motorcycle Events

Get a glimpse of what it was like being a “Moon Runner” driver in the heyday of moonshine and prohibition by visiting a true Georgia treasure; the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame! It is located in Dawsonville, GA, a town that makes a serious bid for the right to be considered the primary birthplace of NASCAR…

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Added by Michael Thies on August 15, 2012 at 8:05am — No Comments

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Judge Spotlight: Honoring the People Behind the Awards, by Mike Thies

Judge Spotlight: Honoring the People Behind the Awards, by Mike Thies

I believe my Blog provides an excellent platform to recognize the dedicated, long-term judges who support the car hobby and events throughout the country. Some have contributed decades of service while judging several major events every year. Their knowledge, fairness and willingness to share what they have learned help preserve the integrity of concours judging. I invite…

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Posted by Michael Thies on September 15, 2026 at 5:36am

A Bite of the Market -Collector Car Trends for the Next Six Months by Mike Thies

A Bite of the Market -Collector Car Trends for the Next Six Months by Mike Thies

As I am appraising vehicles, many folks ask me what the future holds. I tell here what I tell them. So often I am too close to the "real metal" to have much of a crystal ball and it's not my strength, anyway. However, when I stand back and do the research, sometimes a cloudy picture does come through. It seems to me that the last…

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