Drive Strong Atlanta Adds New BMW Fleet
Drive Strong Atlanta recently updated its fleet of BMW’s to the new 2019 3 Series. All the cars feature upgraded M-Series Brakes along with other handling improvements to help withstand the punishment of teen drivers. If you are unfamiliar with Drive Strong Atlanta, you can learn more about the teen driving program, or follow them […]
The 2018 AMP Car Championship Series kicked off the first weekend in March
Another great season of racing at Atlanta Motorsports Park started on March 4 with Round 1 of the AMP Car Championship Series. Round 2 will take place on April 15, 2018. Here is the full list of winners from Round 1: Spec Miata 1. Jason Bergstrom 2. Jose Garcia 3. JR Kaney Spec E30 1. […]
Buick brings journalist to AMP for stunt driving with Bobby Ore Motorsports
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.
Lexus Performance Driving School selects AMP as one of two track locations for 2018
Lexus Performance Driving School took over Atlanta Motorsports Park for two days to offer an immersive driving experience in Lexus’s high-performance vehicles. Lexus hosts this program twice a year at different tracks across the country. The program includes instruction of driving dynamics, the concept of grip and track safety. Drivers also practice slalom, breaking and […]
How to start racing at AMP in 2018
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 […]
Twenty five teams completed a rainy four hour endurance race at AMP Kart Racing
AMP Kart Racing’s first endurance race of 2018 was wet one. Twenty five teams conquered the four hour race in AMP’s Sodi rental karts despite the rain. However, by 1 p.m. only six teams were left standing victorious on the podium. Light: 1. No Name 2. 3 Guys 1 Kart 3. Good Shift Heavy: 1. […]
Highlights from the AMP member Christmas party
Atlanta Motorsports Park’s annual Christmas party was held at MADE Kitchen & Cocktails on Dec. 6, 2017. Guests were treated to Spanish style tapas, cocktails, etched wine bottles from Kaya Winery, live music and performance art through out the night. Members also brought over 50 winter clothing donations for Kare for Kids to this year’s […]
AMP Kart Racing Centre Construction Progress Update
UPDATE April 6, 2018: Work on the interior of the building has begun! There will be more pictures of the flooring, countertops, and other features within a few short weeks. UPDATE Jan. 24, 2018: The walls are officially up and the windows are going in on the AMP Kart Racing Centre. A lot of progress […]
Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec visits Atlanta Motorsports Park to talk business, cyber security and fast cars.
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 […]
2017 AMP Kart Championship Series Round 6 Recap
Round 6 of the 2017 AMP Kart Championship Series took place on Saturday, Aug. 19 at AMP Kart Racing. Registration for Round 7 on Sep. 9 is now open. Tag Cadet: 4 Racers Tag Cadet class Spencer Lofton qualified on pole and was able to maintain his 1st place position during the pre-final and the […]