Jul 19, 2017 we finished 40,000 miles of fury in the chevrolet camaro ss. We finished 40,000 miles of fury in the chevrolet camaro ss. And with modular underbody bracing, youll experience the same sharp, nimble handling that you get with the coupe. First up is the multimatic dssv lowering and handling suspension. Unveiled at the 2010 sema show, the camaro ssx concept car is a variant of the camaro ss converted into a closedcourse track car, built to showcase new performance parts. Most people i know their camaro put them down a long time ago, but my cars just stood the test of time. Chevrolet performance offers most of the parts required to complete the assembly. In the nationwide series, two richard childress racing drivers. The cab continues to be chopped and extended, and it really is run by a 327 carbureted modestblock ideal for a race car driver.
While we dont support test drives likes at gates chevy. What we wanted for this test were cars that any enthusiast could duplicate with factory parts and yet. Will he have a different opinion after he takes it for a test drive. Aug 12, 2014 hot lapping a 1969 camaro z28 trans am series race car. Nascar s jeff gordon pranks used car salesman with. Box is 1012 wide, 7 deep, and 912 tall and will accept. Who was the best female race car driver of all time. Racetrackready handling prowess, plenty of powerespecially for a v6. Jeff gordon takes an unsuspecting car salesman on the test drive of his life.
It will be great to see camaro compete on the track against its showroom competition starting with the 20 season opener at daytona. Find out how the car held up, get our impressions, and see photos at car and driver. Camaro was redesigned for 2016, so the 2017 camaro lineup brings on the birthday bangles. Car enthusiasts love watching drag races and, at times, enjoy experimenting thrilling top speeds in their vehicles. Oddly, the ford doesnt move when the green light drops, but the corvette rocketed off the line. As of now, tatiana is a test driver for the alfa romeo sauber formula one team, so she still has a foot in the racing department. Nov 07, 2016 the camaro ss 1le is more of a track car that you can drive on the street. Courtney force test drives the new chevrolet zl1 in pomona. Deaths among racers and spectators were numerous in the early years of racing. Oct 26, 2019 to be good at this sport, you need to be more than just a good female driver. Kaz grala returns to richard childress racing for 2020 nascar xfinity. Driver chase elliot had the honor of taking chevys new nascar cup series representative, the camaro zl1, to the what are the rules for drag racing cars.
Have my own tools, experience working on cars and race day experience. With a minimum weight of 3,1 pounds 1,420 kg, the camaro gt4. Watch tony kanaan drive the hell out of the 2019 chevrolet. Heres what the readers of super chevy are up to with their own super chevys. Check out this hillarious test drive of a chevy camaro by nascar driver jeff gordon. Camaro convertible offers a fully automatic softtop that seamlessly disappears beneath the hard tonneau cover with the push of a single button even at speeds up to 30 mph or remotely using the key fob. Ford will share mustangs philosophy with upcoming crossovers and suvs.
First instrumented test of the 580hp chevrolet camaro zl1. During his career, he has participated in 473 monster energy nascar cup series races over 15 years. Jeff really likes a black 69 camaro, but is not sure if its a sure thing. Hot lapping a 1969 camaro z28 trans am series race car. Nhra certified camaro rolling chassis chevrolet performance. Apr 14, 2016 brent austin is the owner, driver, and builder of a 69 camaro known as megalodon that has become a regular sight at major no prep events. After years of hints and rumors, the show is finally over. Requesting to test drive a 2009 chevrolet camaro, gordon gets in the driver seat with an unsuspecting used car salesman. If it were a guy it would kick your ass, take your girl, and not work up a sweat doing it.
Brent austins badtothebone 69 procharged camaro megalodon. Richard childress racing names andy street as xfinity series crew. We test, then race one of the fastest roadracing camaros of its. In the intervening years, gm engineers worked hard to make the camaro and its pontiac firebird sibling worldbeating performance cars. New car test drive on the 2012 camaro by john coyle october 1, 2012 our buddies over at new car test drive get to check out everything from econoboxes like the toyota matrixyup, they still make itto hot hardware like aston martin s rapide and porsches panamera. Taking note of the camaros success stateside, in 1970, bill shaw racing would ship the muscle car to the u.
Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2017 chevrolet camaro ss 1le around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2016 best drivers car powered by mothers. Amazing chevy camero test drive by jeff gordon nascar pilot. Obviously a lot of work went into setting this test drive up for jeff as he had a fun course to drive the car on. Due to an executive order from the state of michigan we have modified our hours but are still available remotely to answer for. Meet ryan preece, driver of the krogersponsored chevy camaro for the 2019 nascar season. Jun 01, 2009 pro touring cars are the perfect melding of going fast and being comfortable, but for milt burleson it meant a change from 1992 vette to a completely reworked first gen 1967 camaro pro touring. Submodel base 8 berlinetta 3 indianapolis 500 pace car 4 irocz 4 ls 4 lt 6 rs 5 rs heritage edition 3 sport 3 ss 10 z28 1 z28 8 z28 30th anniversary edition 2 z28 heritage edition 3 z28 indianapolis 500 pace car 3 z28 irocz 2 z28 ss 4 z28 ss 30th anniversary edition 2 zl1 6.
Click here for more details or check out the june 20 issue of hot rod magazine. Its anger and attitude wrapped in steel, riding on fat, sticky goodyear race rubber. As fire hardens steel, long drives and hotlap turnarounds test engines, transmissions, axles, cooling, fuelingevery component of a car, in fact, including the driver. The 2016 chevrolet camaro engineering mule that was available for track tests is much more engaging to drive then than 2015 camaro. Is there a best time of year to buy a by jim kazliner. Monteiro drives hondas civic race car in the world touring car championship and is a former formula one driver, so hes. What ended up happening was a very funny video of gordon test driving a camaro with the car salesman. Under the hood, the race car is actually a stock camaro on the other hand, the chassis benefits from a number of zl1 1le upgrades. During our test the gt500 was quicker than the dodge challenger hellcat redeye in the quartermile test, hitting 150 mph in 15. From there, we tested a fullsize model of the cup car, utilizing clay and rapidprototyped parts across hundreds of body variations until we hit aero targets. Due to the inherently dangerous nature of auto racing, many individuals, including drivers, crew members, officials and spectators, have been killed in crashes related to the sport, in races, in qualifying, in practice or in private testing sessions. We offer a full line of new chevys, commercial vehicles, service, express service, parts, accessories, collision center. How penskes infamous lightweight z28 racer lives on in the. Introduced for 67, it was designed to be a mustang killer.
Apr 14, 2016 a v6 camaro that roars one of my favorite aspects of my 2016 chevrolet camaro 1lt convertible test car was the optional dual mode exhaust which i would strongly recommend for anyone buying the. The chevrolet blazer is back for 2019, but its not like you remember it says fox news autos editor gary gastelu. The 200 miles per hour barrier is a thing of the past for lambo. Outside the track, hes also a longestablished camaro. The camaro rolling chassis is a gmassembled dragrace car body, chassis, and suspension system. Drive axles for 2017 chevrolet camaro gm parts one. While we dont support test drives likes at gates chevy world, we do have a great selection of new and pre. Rusty wallace racing experience drive a nascar style. Off to sebring to drive this sweet ride with jriii racing.
Its faster, louder, and stiffer, and, of course, it has that luscious roar lacking in the v6 model. Mar 22, 2018 these arent rattle traps and they wont just last one year or one race, theyll last 10 years and 100 races. Ryan preece will drive the jtg daugherty racing no. While all surviving examples are highly desirable, this le mans blue 1969 chevrolet camaro z28 is a particularly outstanding numbers matching car, equipped with a 4.
The chevrolet camaro zl1 1le is a trackfocused monster with all the tech wizardry youd expect from something designed to throw down crazy quick times at any circuit you take it to. Chevrolet currently leads the manufacturer championships in nascars top three tours. I arrived at buttonwillow raceway park during a hot, spring day to find two pony cars in stock form ready to play. I imagine somebody getting in their car in their garage in the morning and going to work or for a drive on the weekend, or going to dinner with their wife.
The guys take a test spin in the valvoline giveaway camaro, and swing by the. The 2017 camaro ss is the sixth generation camaro and. The genial brazilian has racked up 16 race wins in the indycar series during his lengthy career, including a win at the indy 500 back in 20 and an overall indycar championship title. Aug 17, 2018 drag week is a torture test, says tom bailey, who has won the event in two different 6second camaros. Allstar battery box ss dropout all76105 the perfect battery box where battery mounts under floor. Drive a dragster, compete in a camaro side by side race competition, drive an exotic car, drive a dirt race car or drive an open wheel formula car. Jan 06, 2016 turn 9 is always more of a test of driver than machine, whether you have the bones to stay flat, but the new camaro serves up so much confidence, you can carry the wide righthander at full throttle. Formula russell for advanced racing courses and racing series. Unfortunately, the chevy dances towards the center line and the driver has to lift. Meet ryan preece, driver of the krogersponsored chevy. Austin lives in virginia and is no stranger to the racing scene, as hes built many fast cars. Quick test with the palmers to get them up to speed for the imsa race next month.
Pages public figure marc weinberg videos race car driver scares car salesman during test drive. Jimmie johnson 1949 stepside chevy pickup truck the only driver in nascar background to win 5 consecutive sprint cup series championships and 6 overall jimmie johnson likes to drive speedy on the track in a car. Gm limiting chevrolet camaro z28 parts for exclusivity. Transcript for jeff gordon pranks car dealer in test drive pepsi ad reporter. Pepsi max and jeff gordon present test drive with a chevy camaro. Positions employment, driver for sale on racingjunk. All the important parts are new and the car is in great shape with only 15 passes at the track.
One critic says that the camaro ss 1le can even outhandle rivals like the ford mustang boss 302, though others counter that in other trim levels, the mustang is still more capable on a twisty stretch of road. Check out the production model of the camaro zl1, a powerhouse designed to dominate on the street, strip or track. The base camaro may not be the quickest affordable sports car, but test drivers are surprised by how well it handles. You add the powertrain, rear axle drive gear, and a few final details, and youre ready to take on the track. The 2017 chevrolet camaro celebrates its 50th anniversary. A beginners guide to fast streetcar racing hagerty media. Race car driver scares car salesman during test drive. Camaro test drive a use car salesman lets a car shopper take a chevy camaro on a test drive and gets the ride of his his life from nascar driver jeff gordon. Oct 25, 2017 the camaro zl1 1le is the greatest track car gm has ever made with a 650horsepower supercharged v8 and suspension and aero built for the racetrack, the zl1 1le is the weapon weve been waiting. Advertisement its got some power, so just get a feel for it, the. For many, the 1969 z28 marks the ultimate evolution of the firstgeneration camaro series with its incomparable styling and race bred engineering.
Mar 12, 20 we offer a full line of new chevys, commercial vehicles, service, express service, parts, accessories, collision center, commercial service, certified pre owned and a comprehensive used vehicle. Honda racing driver tackles spa in the mph mean mower. The launch shows the potential of this blown chevy race car. The video begins with the 1963 vette making a test run against a fox body mustang. We suggested that the engines have the racing two 4 barrel intake system. Ford drivers react to 2019 mustang fords top drivers weigh in on what they expect from the ford mustang in its first year in the monster energy nascar cup series. The camaro ss 1le is more of a track car that you can drive on the street. The camaro is a bigengine, heavymetal throwback to another time.
Tony kanaan, as it turns out, knows how to drive rather well. I am looking for a race team in ohio that needs a driver. Study finds people prefer driver assist to self driving tech. The 2020 ram 1500 is the luxury car of pickup trucks, while also being one of the strongest in workday chores 2020 mitsubishi outlander sport the 2020 mitsubishi outlander sport is a subcompact crossover that spars with some of the bestselling crossovers in the market. However advances in safety technology, and specifications designed. Here are some of the specs of the cars as they came from the factory. Pepsi max and jeff gordon present test drive with a. The car was developed with input from pratt and miller, chevrolets partner in corvette racing, and riley technologies using parts proven in the grand am racing series. Nascar ace jeff gordon is behind the wheel apparently taking an unsuspecting car salesman on a test drive like no other. Dec 16, 2016 the 2017 camaro zl1 gets the mighty 650hp 6. May 11, 20 paul caselas built a 1990 corvette and this 1967 scca solo racer gulf camaro for owner milt burleson. Classic test drive camaro z28 it was one of the most popular muscle cars to pound the pavement, the chevrolet camaro z28. The camaro zl1 1le is the greatest track car gm has ever made. The mustang has also competed in scca, transam, imsa, nhra, formula.
The almighty 638horsepower corvette zr1, the quickest car around laguna seca by a full five seconds an eternity, in race terms was not voted best driver s car. Jeff gordon test drives a camaro disguised nascar driver jeff gordon takes an unsuspecting car dealer for a spin in a camaro. Jeffery michael gordon born august 4, 1971 is an american former professional stock car racing driver, currently an announcer for fox nascar, and a top. Jeff gordon chevrolet camaro test drive prank youtube. Is the c5 corvette z06 the ultimate bang for your buck track and street car. Clint bowyer is a professional stock car racing driver who competes fulltime in the monster energy nascar cup series. These are the bestselling us cars and trucks so far in 2018. The camaro and mustang first met on these pages in march of 1968, but the. Jeff gordon pranks car dealer in test drive pepsi ad. Diagnosing and repairing a vacuum leak by jerry renshaw. Rs aerodynamics have all been developed and tested on a. Allstar chromoly drag link and tie rod 46in black all5593246 drag link tie rod, 118 in od, 46 in long, 58. The race car driver took one car salesman on the ride of his life.
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