Southeastern Classic 2026
September 17-20, 2026
Dahlonega, Georgia
Welcome to Southeastern Classic XXXIX. It’s hard to believe some of us have been doing this for 39 years! The Atlanta Chapter of the Austin Healey Club of America invites you to join us as we host this fabulous event in Dahlonega, GA!
Dahlonega is known for its beautiful small-town charm nestled all around by wonderful winding roads, shops and wineries. It is located just 4 hours from Nashville, TN and just 4 hours from Charlotte, NC.
Please join us for some of our traditional SEC favorite activities and events:
- Hospitality with old and new friends
- Car Show (held at Kaya Vineyard and Winery)
- Self-guided Wine Tours
- Awards Banquet (held at the historic Smith House)
- Fun Gimmick Rally
- Valve Cover Racing
- Regalia
- Silent Auction
- Tech Sessions and Tire Kicking
If you have any questions please contact Mark Leinmiller (Leinmiller@gmail.com), Charlie Moshell (charliemoshell@aol.com), Sheron Moshell (smoshell@aol.com) or Bill Nagel (Registration) at bhnagel@gmail.com.
Tentative Schedule and General Information
Our host hotel is the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 32 East Main Street, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533. It is walking distance to lots of shopping and dining. A special room rate has been negotiated at $149.00/night + tax. A login to book your room follows the event registration. We are limited to 75 rooms, and the cutoff is June 1, 2026. Trailer parking is off site. Event registration is required to obtain a room.
Thursday
As folks arrive on Thursday, we will begin our event by hosting Hospitality with beverages and snacks. Thursday evening dinner will be on your own. You can experience the many wonderful restaurants in historic downtown Dahlonega.
Friday
FUNday Friday begins with a Fun Gimmick Rally and Tech Sessions. Winding roads and self-directed driving tours will be available. There are 8 wineries to tour along with a couple of distilleries.
Valve Cover Racing will also be on Friday afternoon.
Friday dinner will be on your own. We are working on group reservations at local restaurants.
Saturday
SE Classic Car Show is scheduled for Saturday morning from 10 am to 2 pm at the Kaya Vineyard and Winery. Food will be available to purchase, and, of course, they will have wine tastings as well.
Saturday evening, we will be having our SEC Awards Banquet at the Historic Smith House. It is within walking distance of our host hotel.
Sunday
Goodbyes, safe travels home.