Michael Thies's Blog – October 2012 Archive (5)

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

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When Concours Was About More Than the Car by Mike Thies

When Concours Was About More Than the Car by Mike Thies

The Concours d’Elegance did not begin as a car show in the way most people think of one today. The idea goes back to Europe, where the word simply meant a “competition of elegance.” Long before automobiles, wealthy owners paraded fine carriages, fine horses, and fine clothes. When automobiles replaced carriages, the same idea carried over. The…

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Posted by Michael Thies on June 23, 2026 at 10:30am

The Class Host at a Concours d’Elegance by Mike Thies

The Class Host at a Concours d’Elegance by Mike Thies

The Person Who Keeps the Field Working

A Concours d’Elegance may look simple from the outside: beautiful cars, polished chrome, fresh grass, well-dressed owners, judges with clipboards, and spectators enjoying the day. But anyone who has worked behind the scenes knows better. A…

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