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 Royalty-free Image: https://unsplash.com/photos/6SSNbkFLBsw 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:
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,
At age 8, Luke Giglio isn’t old enough to stay at home by himself, but he is old enough to drive. A competitive karter with multiple trophies under his belt, you might even say he’s better at driving than most people multiple times his age.
Imagine you’re living in a luxurious condo. It’s the weekend. You finally have a well-earned day off, but in the morning, there’s absolutely no temptation to hit the snooze button. In fact, you may even be up before your alarm goes off. That’s because getting up bright and early means getting in some exhilarating laps around a world-class racetrack
A group of 34 journalist got to take the Buick Regal GS for a test drive this week in Atlanta Motorsports Park’s south paddock with the help of stunt performers at Bobby Ore Motorsports. Buick also showed off a 1965 Buick Grand Sport and Riviera that have never been driven or repainted in AMP’s state-of-the-art showroom.
Famed Formula One driver Ayrton Senna once referred to karting as the “purest form of motorsport,” and many successful racers have started their careers out on a karting circuit. Karting is safe and family friendly, but still an incredibly thrilling sport to get into at any age. However, it can seem less accessible than other mainstream sports like baseball
Six engineers from Georgia Tech’s SAE team tested a Chevrolet Camaro that they converted into an electric vehicle on Atlanta Motorsports Park’s road course. This car is part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s EcoCAR 3 competition.
Atlanta Motorsports Park is accepting winter clothing donations through the end of December. Members and guests can bring in items including coats, sweaters, hats and gloves for children, teens and adults to AMP’s front office. New items for children and teens will be donated to Kare for Kids, a Dawson County non-profit that provides children from low income families
The promo for the 2019 Aston Martin Vantage was released this past week. Aston Martin filmed the promo for the 2019 Vantage in September 2017 across four days on a private track at Atlanta Motorsports Park. Video and photos via Aston Martin.
Everyone has that one tangible item that signifies success and tells them that they have made it, and for Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec that thing is fast cars. He fell in love with cars at a young age after immigrating to Canada from Croatia and seeing his first Ferrari. That passion for all things automotive was a recurring theme
Fall has finally arrived! With beautiful scenery, small town charm and high speed thrills, Dawsonville is the perfect destination for an autumn getaway. Here are some of the seasons best attractions and events: Fausett Farms Sunflowers: Visit Fausett Farms to see rows and rows of beautiful sunflowers and get the perfect family photo. $10 per car / $35 photographers per session.
When season 3 of “Cars That Rock” staring AC/DC’s Brian Johnson premieres this fall on Quest TV, some of the scenery may look familiar to Atlanta Motorsports Park members and guests. AMP served as the filming location for several episodes the brand new six part series, which will air on Thursday Sep. 28, 2017 at 9 p.m. on Quest. Johnson spent several
Four lucky fathers got to spend a day on track at Atlanta Motorsports Park in a Ferrari California T with United Autosport driver Sean Rayhall. The event was result of a Father’s Day contest run by 104.7 The Fish and Kevin Avery of Kevin & Taylor In The Morning with Ferrari of Atlanta. Check out some highlights from this special day:
A select group of guests were given a private test drive experience of the new Acura NSX at Atlanta Motorsports Park on Aug 10, 2017. Following their day on track, visitors were able to attend a tech talk from NSX Chief Engineer Jason Widmer. Via: Malone Media Group and Acura