Are Collector Cars a Good Place to Park Your Money?  By Mike Thies

In the world of investments, the idea of parking your money in tangible assets has always held a certain allure. Among these, collector cars stand out, blending the excitement of ownership with the potential for financial gain. But are these automotive treasures…

“The Voice” & His Vehicles

Frank Sinatra was called “The Voice” from early in his career.   He was heard on his first recording with the Harry James Band singing “All Or Nothing At All” which sold about 8,000 copies that year, later to sell millions as he became better known. As he became famous with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, we have few hints on his growing interest in classy cars. He and his wife Nancy…

Twenty-thirteen has been an eventful year for the automotive world. We've seen birthdays: The iconic Porsche 911 hit 50, and Aston Martin has made it to 100.

Many interesting cars have been released, from the nippy Ford Fiesta ST, through the breathtaking Jaguar F Type range, right through to the next generation of hypercars. Mclaren, Ferrari and Porsche have proven that a hybrid is no longer the exclusive preserve of the eco-hatchbacks, whilst setting blisteringly fast Nurburgring…

TORRS, or The Off-Road Racing Series is the CORRA national off-road racing championship based on the spectacular US Short Course Off-Road Racing. TORRS is a combination of the Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series (LOORRS) and Stadium Super Trucks with even more classes added for more superb racing. TORRS utilises the classes, rules and regulations of CORRA.

SRV Sports Promotions is bringing this unique style of racing to Europe and also putting a European twist on the racing. These…

Hello everyone,I'm Ray from sunny Lancashire,UK & I'm the proud new owner of a lovely 1970 P5B Coupe. I bought it a couple of weeks ago from Padiham & it has had a 5 year restoration by a previous owner which must have been a labour of love! They are beautifully made & finished,possessing that exclusive cache of sexiness coupled with restrained elegance…

Breedlove guns for ‘1,000 mph car’

Craig Breedlove drives his jet-powered Spirit of America during its first test run on the Black Rock Desert in Gerlach, Nev., Saturday Sept. 6, 1997. Breedlove hit 227 mph on the run.(AP Photo/Eric Risberg)…

New TVR range ready for 2015

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Today I am boarding the plane at Manchester Airport for a direct flight to Atlanta this morning May 12th.

I am being met by Mike Thies - CEO of Globalwheels events and will be under taking 7 days  of meetings, visits to car dealers and car shows in around Atlanta. In this blog I hope to chronicle my trip out lining my experiences , the car owners I meet and provide photos and video of some of the amazing vehicles i hope to see.

I hope to capture the essence of the American Car…

On Sunday 28th April, a group of TVR owners and enthusiasts took a trip to Derbyshire for the annual TVR Chatsworth House gathering. 

Organised by the TVR car club, the event is the largest of it’s kind with hundreds of Blackpool-built cars attending. 2013 was the 8th year, and approximately 595 TVRs made the trip…

He sank a 25 footer for birdie on the 18th hole of the final round of golf's most storied tournament, The Masters, only to be matched minutes later by Angel Cabrera, forcing a playoff at Augusta National. After trading pars on the first hole of the playoff, he then rolled in a birdie from 12 feet out to win The Masters.

The rest, as they say, is history.

With that,…

This is the big one! For years it has been discussed about taking hot rods to Pendine Sands, but until now it has not been a reality. The Vintage Hot Rod Association will be hosting the First Annual Hot Rod Races at Pendine Sands on Saturday, 7th September 2013.

Pendine Sands is a seven mile long, arrow straight beach in South West Wales and was the go to place in the 1920’s for land speed record attempts. Back then it drew big names such…

My car passion as with many originated as a young boy. At the age of 3 a was able to name the cars we past on the road. Lego and meccano as well as a fleet of dinky and match box cars were played with.but i have always a passion for custom Hot rod and american cars.. I got drawn to the Buick as my first car. Not sure why.

The cars landed on these shores from…

This is the car that in 1954 could have 'killed' the Corvette. 

So, Chevrolet, being GM's big sales and profit division, campaigned to GM to 'kill' this car.  



When Chevy was coming out with its 6-cylinder sports car with its 2-speed 'powerglide' transmission  and side curtains, there was a sports car from  Olds with a…

HOT RODDERS OF TOMORROW FEATURED AT NASCAR PREVIEW 2013!

   Wow!  NASCAR is adding a February (8 thru 10) weekend to their schedule this year called “NASCAR Preview 2013”.   It offers fans a unique experience into NASCAR that they might not be able to get at the track each week. Fans will meet their favorite drivers, get autographs, take photos of team cars and see the Hot Rodders Of Tomorrow in the 2013 “NASCAR Preview Showdown”!…

Georgia Beginnings of NASCAR  by Mike Thies www.SouthEastWheelsEvents.com

Free Calendar for Car and Motorcycle Events

Get a glimpse of what it was like being a “Moon Runner” driver in the heyday of moonshine and prohibition by visiting a true Georgia treasure; the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame!  It is located in Dawsonville, GA, a town that makes a serious bid for the right to be considered the primary…