Some highlights from our even “Slingshots on the Slingshot” showcasing the beautiful scenery of the Appalachian Region in both Kentucky and Virginia. Many thanks to the drivers who attended with nearly 100 Slingshots from as far as Florida!
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Rally partnership pike county
https://www.wymt.com/2021/08/01/backroads-appalachia-partners-with-local-tourism-bring-car-rallies-meets-region/ PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) – On Saturday, July 31st, the non-profit group Backroads of Appalachia made a pit stop in Pikeville at Pike County Central High School which featured exotic supercars, classic hotrods, and All-American muscle cars. All as an effort to boost the economy and bring a passion to children in the region. “If…
Backroads of Appalachia see amazing turnout for “Rumble on the Mountain” event
https://www.wymt.com/2021/07/25/backroads-appalachia-see-amazing-turnout-rumble-mountain-event/ HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – Hosted by Backroads of Appalachia, the event “Rumble on the Mountain” had its last day Sunday. Beginning Friday, the event welcomed any and all motorcyclists to come into the Harlan County area to ride and enjoy each other’s company. Food was provided as well as a chance to win…
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Appalachian Autobahn
Deep in the hills of Harlan County you will find some of the most dangerous curves, some delicious eats and the nicest folks you’ll ever meet.
WKYT Investigates | The future of coal country
https://www.wkyt.com/2021/05/17/wkyt-investigates-the-future-of-coal-country/ LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – The entire city of Lynch, Kentucky once centered around coal. In fact, it still does – much of the town remains intact, with the portal to its underground mine now serving as an exhibition – but not in the way it once did. Lynch was a company town built in…
‘This is a dream come true’: Pine Mountain Hillclimb kicks off in Bell County
https://www.wymt.com/2021/05/01/this-is-a-dream-come-true-pine-mountain-hillclimb-kicks-off-in-bell-county/?outputType=apps BELL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – Sounds of revving engines and screeching tires were just a few highlights from an event that has long been in the making. “We’ve been working on this for a long time,” Tim Suddard said. “The minute my friends at the SCCA said ‘hey we need some help with this,’…
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