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As the winter months come to an end and the spring season begins, the weather starts to warm up, and it’s time for racetrack season! We’ve got an incredible roster of fun events lined up for our members in April of 2023. So, gather your friends and family, pack your sunscreen and your favorite snacks, and head AMP for
In Georgia, there are many ways that parents and guardians can encourage safe driving amongthe youth. One of the most important things to remember is that it is never too early to teach yourchildren about safe driving practices. Here are some tips for keeping your kids safe on the road. Instill Safe Driving Habits While it’s important to instill
By: Tim Setterfield Everyone wants to shrink their carbon footprint. As people across the globe become more aware of the problems created by climate change, more individuals and organizations are making choices that help reduce their environmental impact. One eco-friendly invention that has exploded in popularity over the last decade is the electric vehicle. Electric Vehicles: the Basics Today,
F1 Racing Surges Ahead in Popularity in the States Formula 1 racing currently rides at an all-time high of popularity in the United States, the likes of which may not have been seen since the days of Mario Andretti. The growth of spectator interest in the sport has already led to renewed investment in F1’s presence in the US,
Every year, Porsche engineers find themselves in the unenviable position of having to improve upon near-perfection. They agonize over minute changes in gear ratios or daytime running light shapes with full knowledge that even the smallest adjustment will cause an explosion of controversy. And yet, they soldier on, adding more impressive features year after year — and usually more
Owning a sports car is an exciting venture into a new world fraught with speed, intrigue and tongue-swallowing g-forces. Unfortunately, it is also a world filled with waiting weeks for a part, waxing canopies on humid days, and wondering why your passenger window decided to get stuck right before a rain storm. Yes, owning a sports car is like
2016’s Top Cars of the Year — Part I 2015 was a banner year for things that go vroom. Sales were up 6.1 percent over the year before, Chevy got nasty with the rebirth of the Z06 and Volkswagen got caught exaggerating fuel mileage, presumably to justify chipping in less for gas money. And, of course, we saw lots
Though few would admit it, sometimes the process of buying an exotic car can be more exciting and fun than the actual ownership experience. For a few months, all of your options are open, and considering any new possibility means blissfully imagining what it would be like behind its wheel. Of course you will not be happy if all
Faces & Fenders of AMP: Sean Groer and His 2014 Porsche GT3 AMP Member Spotlight We had the pleasure of sitting down with member Sean Groer and getting the nitty gritty details on his experience first moving from road to track, his relationship with his GT3 and what he enjoys most about AMP. Sean is lucky enough to be
“I’m not real fond of Florida.” With many of our staff being University of Georgia alumni, those first words spoken during our conversation with Greg Guerrettaz were music to our ears. This guy knows how to make new friends. In reality, Greg’s preference has little to do with collegiate rivalries and a lot more to do with climate. As
Taking your Porsche to the track is about the closest thing a human can feel to the exhilaration a dog must experience when they get to go for walkies. After being cooped up and playing by so many rules — don’t go too fast! don’t get in anyone’s personal space! stop chewing up that asphalt! — we get to
We feel your pain. You got the V8 model, the sport suspension and Brembo brakes. You may have even got the race-ready spoiler, although it’s not doing you much good going 80 mph down I-285. You got all these toys that make your car hungry to tear up the road and bury your speedometer, but you have nowhere to
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]2.6 million dollars could buy you a lot of things. It’s enough money to send 13 kids to Harvard, or buy 61,000 car moustaches (arguably the more sensible choice). Now, thanks to the fine French folks at Bugatti, $2.6 million can buy you undisputed bragging rights. After providing a high benchmark with the release of their 1,000 hp, $1.7
As much as our 12-year-old selves wanted to believe it was true, sticking flame decals on the side of your vehicle will not provide a noticeable performance boost. However, you can get more oomph out of your car for around the same amount of effort using these seven vehicle performance upgrades that won’t break the bank: Aftermarket Short-Throw Shifter

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