Classic Motorsports Mitty - A Brief History of The Mitty

A Brief History of The Mitty

The Mitty began in 1978 with a handful of Atlanta-area road racing enthusiasts who were looking for a safe place to exercise their cars at speed. Road Atlanta offered just the venue.

The formula was an immediate success. After observing the enthusiasm for that first event, Martha Turner, then editor of the Jaguar Marque, dubbed the proceedings the great Walter Mitty Challenge after the James Thurber short story.

Originally published in 1939, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” centers on a quiet man with vivid daydreams in which he is far more dashing than in his day-to-day life. In the 1947 film adaptation, Mitty—played by Danny Kaye—fantasizes about being a race car driver.

Through the years, The Mitty has become a spring tradition in Atlanta. In 2004 Classic Motorsports magazine became the title sponsor and event co-promoter and Kumho Tires and Moss Motors became platinum partners. Mazda became a presenting sponsor in 2005.

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