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Columbo to Peugeot then onto the Carrera Pan Americana.

I know some of my Georgia friends may be surprised that I have a long history with European cars I hope you too can enjoy this aspect of me most of  you do not know.

It is interesting how certain events can trigger memories and the angst of how to put…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 30, 2011 at 1:00pm — 6 Comments

New Camaro Book

Here is my review of the new book on Camaros... Camaro: Five Generations of Performance. Check it out : http://www.examiner.com/vintage-transportation-in-national/camaro-five-generations-of-performance-review…

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Added by Steve Natale on June 29, 2011 at 12:20am — No Comments

1965 Ford Mustang Station Wagon



by Miguel Caparros 

This article was prompted by a posting from Sam Fiorani, another automotive historical journalist on his website,…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 26, 2011 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments

Atlanta Motorsports Park nears opening

By Ryan R Rees



The subtitle on the promotional booklet for the Atlanta Motorsports Park says it all: “The country club for people who live in the fast lane.”

The new park, currently under construction just outside the Dawsonville city limits, is expected to open later this year.

Much like a golf country club, AMP offers members exclusive use of the facility. Future plans include a clubhouse with restaurant, fitness room, swimming pool and tennis courts.

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Added by Ryan Rees on June 21, 2011 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

From Highcroft Racing, Dan Gurney, Dr.Don Panoz and Ben Bowley Taking this unique concept to Le Mans

You snooze you may loose real big. This project was first offered to Indy Car, they turned it down. I love it! This is truly evolutionary. I will be sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the first test,…
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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 17, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Rotten Apples Spoil Caffeine & Octane and Meet Darlene and Richard Scott

by Miguel Caparros

Testosterone running poor decisions has been the undoing of many men and women. Poor judgement in the effort to show off, rears its ugly head. At some point it happens to us all, it…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 16, 2011 at 12:30pm — 14 Comments

Cars & Extras Needed For New Bill Bob Thornton Movie!

I found this article on the On Location Vacations website. The cars are need for a shoot set for Cedartown, GA later this month (June).  This is taken right from the site at http://www.onlocationvacations.com.  Good luck and please let us know if you all get a part in the show!

Cedartown, GA, a small town north…

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Added by Michael Thies on June 16, 2011 at 10:01am — 1 Comment

Earnhardt Jr. to Raffle Very Own 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Mooresville, N.C. (Wednesday, June 15, 2011) – Earlier this year Dale Earnhardt Jr. traveled to General Motors' assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, not only to take ownership of a brand new 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible but also drive it off the line in grand debut of its heavily anticipated arrival. Amid cheering workers and flashing cameras, Earnhardt Jr. climbed behind the wheel of his victory-red Camaro with black rally…

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Added by Michael Thies on June 15, 2011 at 5:35pm — No Comments

Meet Jason Cole Photographer. Car Shows, who is driving and where are we going?

Meet the contributors. Jason Cole, Photographer.

Text by Miguel Caparros Photos by Jason Cole

I am the luckiest editor in the world. I some how manged to get some of the best photographers to…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 14, 2011 at 9:16am — No Comments

EXPERIENCE MONTEREY CLASSIC CAR WEEK BY WINNING A TRIP FOR TWO

 

Monterey, California (June 1, 2011) – The idea for an opportunity to provide automotive enthusiasts a chance to experience Monterey’s Classic Car Week was born from the continued amazement by many lifelong automotive enthusiasts proclamations that they’ve never been to Monterey, CA during this time before.  So,…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 13, 2011 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Record Breaking Crowd At Caffeine & Octane June 5 2010. Alpharetta Georgia

Easy to get to and the support of Barnes and Noble Book seller and Starbucks coffee has turned this venue into the

largest monthly Cruise in the South. The truly incredible thing is not just the sheer numbers but the quality and rarity of some of the cars that show up. Every first Sunday of the month this incredible gathering happens. All the parking lots around…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 6, 2011 at 7:30am — 7 Comments

Chevrolet Re-Inventing The Corvette With The C-7 To Lure Younger Buyers

By Miguel Caparros GM file Photos

In a bold move Chevrolet is opening up a Pandora's box by announcing a new power plant package to debut with the upcoming C-7.  Not wanting to shun the Corvette faithful, Initially the current engine…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 4, 2011 at 7:58am — 1 Comment

Flying in a B-24 Liberator

I had the honor and prilivage to fly in a B-24 Liberator last weekend.  Check out the story and in-flight photos here: http://www.examiner.com/vintage-transportation-in-national/a-flight-a-b-24-liberator… Continue

Added by Steve Natale on June 1, 2011 at 10:58pm — No Comments

Street Racing hits the strip !

View the full story of the Rusty Bridges Street Car Challenge here...

http://jasoncolephoto.blogspot.com/2011/06/legalstreet-racin.html?spref=bl

 

Added by Jason Cole aka Bird on June 1, 2011 at 9:53am — No Comments

14,000 1953 Cadillac a black beauty

Amazing 1953 Cadillac Fleetwood has only 14,000 miles on the clock.....You have to see this: http://www.examiner.com/classic-car-in-oakland/19… Continue

Added by Steve Natale on May 28, 2011 at 11:19pm — No Comments

Memorial Day Celebrations, The Indy 500 Controversy

Editorial

by Miguel Caparros

Memorial Day. In the United States this is the Official Start of Summer, graduation time, the Indy 500, car shows, weather permitting we all head down to the lake, the boardwalk, the beach, get together with friends and neighbors, barbecue, fireworks and observance for those that made the ultimate sacrifice so that…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on May 26, 2011 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Money Can Buy Everything........

Ah yes, it's May. The flowers are blooming in Indianapolis by the thousands, as will thousands of race fans attending the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500.  The familiar names will be on hand, Andretti, Foyt, Castroneves, Penske, Ganassi, and the list goes on. There are plenty of Rookies in this years race, four women have made the field,(GO PIPPA!), and a host of former race winners and veterans alike. Bruno Junqueira, driving for four time winner A.J.Foyt, qualified very respectably…

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Added by Dave Farley on May 25, 2011 at 10:40am — 4 Comments

"The Riverside Meet", Weekly Gwinnett Thursday Night Meet.

There might be handful of people or less that might be able to trace weekly Thursday night Gwinnett Meet to its roots, before it started at or got known as "Riverside Meet."

 

It was a simple idea of holding a private public meet, which would only be known among people invited, and their friends. As in everyone knew somebody or mostly everybody, having a meet where everyone could easily strike a conversation, feel right among…

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Added by Sunny Malhotra on May 25, 2011 at 3:00am — 2 Comments

California Car Spotting: 1969 Chevelle SS396

Check out the latest car spotting! Click here : http://californiacarspotting.blogspot.com/2011/05/19… Continue

Added by Steve Natale on May 22, 2011 at 10:42pm — No Comments

David Farley Reporting From The 100th Aniversary Of The Indy 500, Pole Day

David is the Wheels Events Mid America Regional Director.

 

Day one qualifying from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was interesting to say the least. Being born, bred and raised next to this world famous track and all the crazy things that go along with the month of May, (Don't ask, it would take a week), you think you've seen it all.

But never fear,…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on May 22, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments

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