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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A Bite of History: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

A Bite of History: by Mike Thies

1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

Introduced in late 1966 for a short, single-year production run, the 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL holds a special place in the “Pagoda” lineage (W113 series) as the rarest variant, with only about 5,196 units built. Positioned between the earlier 230SL and the later 280SL, the 250SL…

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Posted by Michael Thies on August 14, 2025 at 7:30pm

A Bite of History: American Bantam “Woody” Station Wagon by Mike Thies

A Bite of History:  by Mike Thies

American Bantam “Woody” Station Wagon

The American Bantam Car Company was a small but innovative automaker based in Butler, Pennsylvania. Originally established as American Austin in the 1920s to produce miniature cars under license from the British Austin Motor Company, the firm reorganized…

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Posted by Michael Thies on August 2, 2025 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

A Bite of History: 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster

A Bite of History: by Mike Thies

1958 Porsche 356 Speedster

The 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster marks the swan song of one of Porsche’s most iconic and minimalist models. Originally introduced in 1954 at the urging of U.S. importer Max Hoffman, the Speedster was designed to be a low cost, lightweight, stripped-down entry sports car that could double as a weekend racer, especially for the California sports car scene. With its low windshield,…

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Posted by Michael Thies on July 14, 2025 at 5:22pm

A Bite of History: 1948 Rover P3 Saloon

A Bite of History: by Mike Thies

1948 Rover P3 Saloon

The 1948 Rover P3 Saloon marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of British motoring. Introduced in the immediate aftermath of World War II, the P3 was a bridge between prewar craftsmanship and the modern engineering ethos that would come to define Rover’s future. Although its styling retained many traditional elements, including an upright grille, separate fenders, and rear-hinged front…

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Posted by Michael Thies on July 14, 2025 at 8:39am

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