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A Shunpiker's Journal, hosted by Steve Purdy, covers the stories of its host and others who shun the turnpikes and freeways of America to better enjoy the businesses and life that revolve around the automobile.

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Recent Posts

Back to the Bricks® Is Excited to Announce This year’s 19th Annual Car Show & Cruise official Grand Marshal, Victor E. George II.

A Shunpiker's Journal
June 12, 2023 1:00 PM

When the Back to the Bricks® Executive Committee met this year to discuss this year’s Grand Marshal, they knew that this year's recipient would be one that had ties to the community, the automotive industry, and a Veteran. Nominations were accepted, then organized and presented to the Executive Committee. This year, there were so many very deserving candidates, there are truly hundreds of deserving individuals in the community.

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2023 Detroit Auto Show Announces New Experiences, More Brands, EV Track and Inaugural Global Forum - Show Returns to Detroit Sept. 13 - 24

A Shunpiker's Journal
June 12, 2023 11:00 AM

2023 Detroit Auto Show Announces New Experiences, More Brands, 

EV Track and Inaugural Global Forum

Show Returns to Detroit Sept. 13 - 24

  • Detroit Three committed with all brands participating
  • Double the number of brands participating
  • New Powering Michigan EV Experience indoor track 
  • Multiple vehicle debuts confirmed; more street course ride-and-drives 
  • Inaugural Mobility Global Forum
  • 200 startups/technology displays projected for MEDC-supported AutoMobili-D
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The Automotive Hall of Fame | 🚦Meet Our 2023 Inductees

A Shunpiker's Journal
May 31, 2023 10:00 AM

2023 AHF INDUCTEES

The annual Automotive Hall of Fame  Induction & Awards Ceremony  will be held on July 20, 2023.

 

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The Automotive Hall of Fame | 🚦Reminder Don't Miss the Second Annual Women in Racing Event

A Shunpiker's Journal
May 19, 2023 4:00 PM

You're Invited to the Second Annual Women in Racing Event

AT THE AUTOMOTIVE HALL OF FAME

THURS. JUNE 1, 2023: 4 - 9 PM EST
 
FEATURING: LISA BOGGS - SABRE COOK - KATIE HETTINGER  
PAM MILLER - CINDY SISSON - LYN ST. JAMES - VICTORIA THOMAS

 

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The Automotive Hall of Fame | 🚦Don't Miss the Second Annual Women in Racing Event

A Shunpiker's Journal
May 17, 2023 6:00 PM

You're Invited to the Second Annual Women in Racing Event

AT THE AUTOMOTIVE HALL OF FAME

THURS. JUNE 1, 2023: 4 - 9 PM EST
 
FEATURING: LISA BOGGS - SABRE COOK - KATIE HETTINGER  
PAM MILLER - CINDY SISSON - LYN ST. JAMES - VICTORIA THOMAS

 

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The Automotive Hall of Fame | 🚦Don't Miss AHF Second Annual Women in Racing Event

A Shunpiker's Journal
May 9, 2023 1:00 PM

SECOND ANNUAL WOMEN IN RACING EVENT AT THE AUTOMOTIVE HALL OF FAME

THURS. JUNE 1, 2023: 4 - 9 PM EST
 
FEATURING: LISA BOGGS - SABRE COOK - KATIE HETTINGER  
PAM MILLER - CINDY SISSON - LYN ST. JAMES - VICTORIA THOMAS

 

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ICYMI: Back to the Bricks® Press Conference This Week Shares 2023 Summer Schedule

A Shunpiker's Journal
April 22, 2023 9:00 AM

April 20th, 2023 - FLINT, MI - Back to the Bricks® is getting tuned up for its returning summer schedule of fun and Main Event in downtown Flint
August 19th, 2023.

The party officially starts the week prior to Main Event Week with Tune Up Week, August 7th to 12th, 2023 a week full of Fun, Cars, and Music that takes over six different communities. Car owners and enthusiasts travel to a different city for each of
the six nights where there is a chance to win one of the coveted FREE Collectors T-Shirts, opportunities to get concessions, eat and shop at local businesses, see the vendors, enjoy live music, and win giveaways each evening.

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Back to the Bricks® Press Conference This Week Shares 2023 Summer Schedule

A Shunpiker's Journal
April 21, 2023 7:00 AM

April 20th, 2023 - FLINT, MI - Back to the Bricks® is getting tuned up for its returning summer schedule of fun and Main Event in downtown Flint
August 19th, 2023.

The party officially starts the week prior to Main Event Week with Tune Up Week, August 7th to 12th, 2023 a week full of Fun, Cars, and Music that takes over six different communities. Car owners and enthusiasts travel to a different city for each of
the six nights where there is a chance to win one of the coveted FREE Collectors T-Shirts, opportunities to get concessions, eat and shop at local businesses, see the vendors, enjoy live music, and win giveaways each evening.

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Landmark Legislation to Ensure Long-Term Stability for National Heritage Areas Signed into Law

A Shunpiker's Journal
January 11, 2023 5:00 PM

January 11, 2023 Landmark Legislation to Ensure Long-Term Stability for National Heritage Areas Signed into Law

Last week, on January 5, 2023, President Biden signed the National Heritage Area Act (S.1942) into law. This action followed the December 22, 2022 passage of the legislation by the U.S. House of Representatives by a bi-partisan vote of 326-95, after the Senate passed the bill by unanimous consent two days earlier. It was one of the last bills passed in the 117th Congress.

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The Automotive Heritage Foundation | 🚦Industry Updates - AHF Bulletin #6 December 2022

A Shunpiker's Journal
December 6, 2022 12:00 PM

Update December 2022

Happy Holidays

TO THE FRIENDS OF THE AUTOMOTIVE HERITAGE FOUNDATION & AUTOMOTIVE HERITAGE AWARDS

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