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Clifton Klaverweiden on February 22, 2012
It may be just an inch or so, but here we have video evidence of a M/T drag radial equipped but otherwise bone-stock ZR1 launching hard enough on several passes to actually pull the front wheels off the ground, on its way to effortless mid-10 second time slips. We talked with the driver to get all the details…
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Andrew Wolf on February 22, 2012
In seeking to answer some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the selection and use of performance racing oils and lubricants, the folks at Royal Purple have put together a section on their website dedicated solely to FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) regarding racing vehicles.
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Bobby Kimbrough on February 22, 2012
We followed Alice down the rabbit hole and found a real wonderland where classic style and modern performance meet. Let us introduce you to Jeff Schwartz’s 1972 Chevy Vega.
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Lindsey Fisher on February 21, 2012
Do you know if your brake fluid meets the proper specifications for your vehicle? If not, now you can find out the easy way with BrakeStrip ID from Phoenix Systems.
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Chris Demorro on February 21, 2012
We already know the Camaro ZL1 whooped some ass on the Nurburgring with a blisteringly fast time. As this final video about the ZL1′s journey shows, though, it blew away even the engineers’ expectations.
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Clifton Klaverweiden on February 21, 2012
With confirmation of the C7 Corvette, the new Alpha platform in the Cadillac ATS, and the news of a forthcoming Gen V Chevy small block, it’s no wonder that enthusiasts are already starting to speculate about what the 6th Gen Camaro might be like. How about a 2nd gen based retro look? Let us know what you think.
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Clifton Klaverweiden on February 20, 2012
Rather than racing for just a quarter of a mile, the quirky Russians kick it up a notch and pit cars in a full standing mile drag race. This video we found on YouTube from Drag Times Info features a Ferrari 458 Italia versus the world; as it takes on a Lingenfelter ZR1, Nissan GTR, and an Audi RS6.
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Lindsey Fisher on February 20, 2012
Thanks to the new Maximizer 4 Nitrous Controller from Nitrous Express it doesn’t matter if your engine is naturally aspirated, forced induction, gasoline or diesel, the Maximizer 4 Nitrous Controller gives you the precise control over the nitrous system you want.
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Clifton Klaverweiden on February 20, 2012
Who doesn’t love some C6 tail-sliding action? In this video we came across on YouTube, the lucky guys at the French performance magazine “MotorSport” get to take a Yellow Z06 centennial Edition out and give it a good flogging around the track, all in the name of enthusiast entertainment…
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Clifton Klaverweiden on February 20, 2012
In spite of its name, Dutch automaker Savage Rivale’s new GTR “Roadyacht” actually has very little in common with luxury boats, or behemoth GM sedans. Instead, it’s yet another light weight, rear wheel drive supercar that gets its go from an LSX powerplant.
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Andrew Wolf on February 20, 2012
Pete Berner, the 2006 IHRA Pro Stock Stock World champion, recently took delivery of his sharp new Summit Racing Equipment ZL1 Camaro from the Rick Jones Race Cars shop chocked full of modern innovations that may very well set the bar for mountain motor Pro Stock racing this season.
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Lindsey Fisher on February 20, 2012
Although the OUSCI was open to spectators for the first time last year, many of you missed experiencing the action first hand. But lucky for you, Optima Batteries just announced the air dates of the official 2011 Optima Invitational TV special set to air on the SPEED Channel. Check out the promo video inside.
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Clifton Klaverweiden on February 20, 2012
Its been established that a bone stock Corvette ZR1 can run as fast as 10.33 with help from a grippy set of drag radials. Well, how about a modified ZR1? Can a few bolt-ons and some tuning get a ZR1 into single digit E.T.’s? Thanks to this YouTube video we can answer that question with a firm “yes”.
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Lindsey Fisher on February 20, 2012
You’ve heard it compared to supercars like the Lamborghini and Ferrari, as well as potent European contenders like the Nissan GT-R and Porsche 911, so what is it that really makes the Corvette ZR1 as remarkable as it is? To find out, Autoblog recently took hold of the keys to a 2012 and found out!
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Lindsey Fisher on February 17, 2012
The release of the ’12 ZL1 is fast approaching. If you’re planning to make your ZL1 more consistent at the track by swapping in an automatic transmission, look no further than TCI Automotive’s LSA Flexplate. With this new flexplate, you’ll get the strength you need for racing and protection against damage.
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Clifton Klaverweiden on February 17, 2012
This video we found on YouTube features some four-deep-4th-Gen-donut-craziness as an SS convertible and a Z28 simultaneously slide sideways around two other parked 4th Gens. Remember kids, please don’t try this at home…
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Clifton Klaverweiden on February 17, 2012
Back in December we showed you the progress pictures of a Hennessey HPE650 Camaro that was undergoing invasive cosmetic surgery in pursuit of the widebody look, but with a twist. The rear quarter panels were being rebuilt wider with real carbon fiber. We talked with the owner to get all the details of the project.
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Clifton Klaverweiden on February 17, 2012
This past weekend, the first of two Swedish Camaro Cup races scheduled to take place on American soil went down at the Sebring International Raceway, where spectators were privileged enough to watch the driving dominance of ALMS driver and Swede, Jan Magnussen, first hand.
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Andrew Wolf on February 17, 2012
NHRA Top Sportsman regulars Gary Forkner and Greg Lair recently took delivery of immaculate new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro’s, which will compete in the fast bracket class in both the NHRA and ADRL this season.
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Chris Demorro on February 17, 2012
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and in this case the beholder has a thing for widebody kits on 5th-gen Camaros. Called “Guyver” after an obscure anime reference, does this $18,000 body kit look good enough for a Dubai oil millionaire?
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