The Mitty—Something For Everyone

Back in 1977, a group of Atlanta car folk had a need for speed but didn’t want to end up in the local jail. They came upon the perfect location in Braselton, Georgia. Road Atlanta. The 2.54-mile, 12-turn course was the perfect place to have some high-speed fun. The event was an immediate hit. At that first event, it was dubbed The Walter Mitty Challenge.

Now in its 44th running, the name has been shortened to The Mitty, but it has grown to be one of the largest classic racing events on the east coast of the U.S.