Our Founder
Meet Michael Hobbs, the certified specialist behind The Motorsport Hobby Center.
Michael spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force working in aircraft structural maintenance, refinishing, corrosion control, and quality assurance. That inspection-driven mindset now guides every detailing and appraisal project.
As a Certified Auto Appraiser since 2015 with extensive automotive and marine experience, Michael treats each vehicle as an asset that deserves disciplined, enthusiast-level care and honest, defensible documentation.
Our Mission
To apply military-grade inspection standards and genuine enthusiast care to every vehicle we touch.
We focus on preserving appearance, protecting structure, and documenting value with certified, defensible appraisals. Every service is guided by integrity, clear communication, and practical benefit for the owner. Join us in preserving the vehicles and memories that matter most to you.
A Foundation In Precision
Our story begins in the U.S. Air Force, where Michael spent two decades in aircraft structural maintenance, refinishing, corrosion control, and quality assurance.
Every task required strict adherence to procedures and inspection standards, since lives depended on doing the job correctly. That discipline now shapes how we inspect, protect, and document every vehicle entrusted to us.
From Aircraft To Vehicle Care
After years caring for aircraft, Michael expanded his skills into automotive and marine detailing, restoration, and valuation work.
He has spent more than a decade performing appraisals, damage assessments, and preservation-focused detailing. That blend of structural insight and enthusiast experience helps owners protect appearance, prove value, and make smarter decisions about their vehicles.