Sowo 2015

[puzzlemaster94]

So, this was my first year attending SOWO in Helen, Georgia. Let me just start off with the town itself. The town is beautiful, so many old buildings that reminds you a small German town. Because that's exactly what it is. The food is amazing, the scenery is great, and then you throw a car show in there with an estimated 20,000 people in the mix. It was a great show.

Now if you've seen the news or anything about SOWO, you've seen two things. One: It's probably cancelled next year, at least in Helen, because of all the burnouts/recklessness. Which is true, but again that's to be expected with 20k people in a 5 mile radius.
Two: It's a Volkswagen/German show. I drove the Accord down and wanted to cruise the strip. I got quite a few insults for just the make of my car, but also quite a few complements. So all in all, not too bad.

But I highly recommend going to this town or this event. It was an incredible time.

Most of my pictures are of Japanese/USDM, not VW's, because most of them look the same to me. But just know that these cars were in a minority while I was there.


https://flic.kr/s/aHsk94gcyr


Work Evo X by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Widebody BRZ by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Widebody BRZ 2 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Wide LS400 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Weds E46 M3 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


VIP GS300 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Tubing by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


TSX by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Thing by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Static by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Sky RaceCar by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Shaun Probe by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


S2000 WCI by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


S70 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


S10 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Rust Bug by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Rotiform 911 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Rotiform 911 2 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Red Roller by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Rat Rod Bugs by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Rabbit Truck by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


purple Porsche by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Probe Roller by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Probe Front by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Porsche Wheel Shot by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Porsche Wheel Shot Full by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Pink CTSV by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Passat WCI by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Papa John MK4 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Nature by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


MK6Kulka by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


MK5 Jetta by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


MK4 VIP by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


MK4 Supra by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


MK4 Coupe by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


MK3 Supra by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


MK2 BBS VR6 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


MK1 Trailer by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


MK1 Art Car by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Miata and Evo X by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Merc by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Matte RSX by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Matte Bug by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


M6 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Lotus by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Lexus F Sport SSR by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Lexus F Sport Full by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Legacy Wagon by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


IS 250 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


I8 Pizza by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Helen Sunset by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


GTO and Probe by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


GS300 Wide by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


GS 300 326 Power by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Green E36 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Graffiti 6GA by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


G37 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


g35 ag by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


FRS SSR by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Evo X by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Evo 8 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


E92 M3 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


E46 Equip by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


E36 Black by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


E36 Black Sedan by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


E30 Burnout by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


E28 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Denny GTO by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Custom Miata by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Crowd by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Crowd 3 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Crowd 2 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Cobalt SS Nue by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Cobalt and TSX by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


BRZ VIP by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Blurple Jetta by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Black Bug by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Big Wing 911 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Baja by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Bagged BRZ CCW by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Audi VSKF by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Audi Quattro by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


A3 TDI by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


240 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


135 by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


3G TL by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Booska Evo by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr


Andrew Roller by Evan Aschbacher, on Flickr

 

[CG6Lemon]

Thanks for sharing Evan.

 

[RedRyder]

I was on a couple forums reading about this, sounds like a crazy time. It's too bad people have to give car enthusiasts a bad name by acting out and putting down others and their cars. That town does look really cool though, glad you enjoyed it.

 

[305S0L]

thanks for sharing! I read about the Japanese vs Euro crap going on; ridiculous.

 

[Sil2DrV6]

So, this was my first year attending SOWO in Helen, Georgia. Let me just start off with the town itself. The town is beautiful, so many old buildings that reminds you a small German town. Because that's exactly what it is. The food is amazing, the scenery is great, and then you throw a car show in there with an estimated 20,000 people in the mix. It was a great show.

Now if you've seen the news or anything about SOWO, you've seen two things. One: It's probably cancelled next year, at least in Helen, because of all the burnouts/recklessness. Which is true, but again that's to be expected with 20k people in a 5 mile radius.
Two: It's a Volkswagen/German show. I drove the Accord down and wanted to cruise the strip. I got quite a few insults for just the make of my car, but also quite a few complements. So all in all, not too bad.

But I highly recommend going to this town or this event. It was an incredible time.

Most of my pictures are of Japanese/USDM, not VW's, because most of them look the same to me. But just know that these cars were in a minority while I was there.

All cars are looking good! Thanks, buddy!