2010 Camaro now in NHRA Class Guide

Michael Beard · 06-16-2010, 07:18 AM

All steel, runs 8.70's....

W J · 06-16-2010, 07:25 AM

A number of the 5th gen "body in white" cars are out there....is this a Top Sportsman car, or??? WJ

Michael Beard · 06-16-2010, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by W J

A number of the 5th gen "body in white" cars are out there....is this a Top Sportsman car, or??? WJ

Tube chassis bracket car. He had ordered a body in white, but the delivery date kept getting pushed back, so he bought all of the parts separate. Here's some of the story and buildup pics.
http://www.zoocrewracing.net/newage/...eno=2&pageno=3

Lew Silverman · 06-16-2010, 08:57 AM

The Classification Guide lists one model - SS (Super Sport) and one engine! There couldn't have been a whole lot of thought put into this - did they scale a car right off the assembly line to come up with that weight?

It kind of makes you wonder if GM even cares if anyone races a new Camaro or not!

Lew

Alan Roehrich · 06-16-2010, 09:08 AM

Sure, it can happen, and it happened back then, but why would it happen now? Other than someone who is loaded and will pay whatever it costs to build a "new Camaro", because they just have to have one, who even wants it? Relatively slow, heavy, and no real advantage to the HP factor, it doesn't inspire anyone to go spend big bucks to have one. The Mustang and the Challenger have it covered easy. Where's the incentive?

W J · 06-16-2010, 10:24 AM

Once things are sorted out, and with some fair classification for ALL the new Camaro models/combo's, I think you'll see a good amount of the 5th gen Camaros running in Stock and Superstock classes. The heavier convertible models could also end up ok, as well as the V-6 models in stock classes. Body-in-White-built cars will show up and be impressive, especially in Superstock. Another positive--- it's new and needed work for racecar fabricators and engine builders.... Some have been chomping at the bit to get these cars in the guide...Chevy finally has a new dog in the hunt and everyone's wondering if it'll be a good hunter, or just a plain dog....well, they've been pretty good hunters in the past, so let's see what they've got this time around....Soon they will be raced---just like all the other new cars we're seeing trackside, pricey or not..... Actually looking forward to their appearance at coming events, just like many others here as well. Good luck to anyone putting one of these cars together....This is my .02 cents only.... WJ

X-TECH MAN · 06-16-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by W J

Once things are sorted out, and with some fair classification for ALL the new Camaro models/combo's, I think you'll see a good amount of the 5th gen Camaros running in Stock and Superstock classes. The heavier convertible models could also end up ok, as well as the V-6 models in stock classes. Body-in-White-built cars will show up and be impressive, especially in Superstock. Another positive--- it's new and needed work for racecar and engine builders.... Chevy finally has a new dog in the hunt and everyone's wondering if it'll be a good hunter, or just a plain dog....well, they've been pretty good hunters in the past, so let's see what they've got this time around....Soon they will be raced---just like all the other new cars we're seeing trackside, pricey or not..... Actually looking forward to their appearance at coming events, just like many others here as well. Good luck to anyone putting one of these cars together....This is my .02 cents only.... WJ

They couldnt cost more than a fast SS/AH hemi car.....could they?

06-16-2010, 07:18 AM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 2010 Camaro now in NHRA Class Guide All steel, runs 8.70's.... __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

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W J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paxton, Massachusetts Posts: 638 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2010 Camaro now in NHRA Class Guide A number of the 5th gen "body in white" cars are out there....is this a Top Sportsman car, or??? WJ

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Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: 2010 Camaro now in NHRA Class Guide The Classification Guide lists one model - SS (Super Sport) and one engine! There couldn't have been a whole lot of thought put into this - did they scale a car right off the assembly line to come up with that weight? It kind of makes you wonder if GM even cares if anyone races a new Camaro or not! Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

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Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,113 Likes: 1,571 Liked 1,825 Times in 414 Posts	Re: 2010 Camaro now in NHRA Class Guide Sure, it can happen, and it happened back then, but why would it happen now? Other than someone who is loaded and will pay whatever it costs to build a "new Camaro", because they just have to have one, who even wants it? Relatively slow, heavy, and no real advantage to the HP factor, it doesn't inspire anyone to go spend big bucks to have one. The Mustang and the Challenger have it covered easy. Where's the incentive? __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

06-16-2010, 10:24 AM	#6
W J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paxton, Massachusetts Posts: 638 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2010 Camaro now in NHRA Class Guide Once things are sorted out, and with some fair classification for ALL the new Camaro models/combo's, I think you'll see a good amount of the 5th gen Camaros running in Stock and Superstock classes. The heavier convertible models could also end up ok, as well as the V-6 models in stock classes. Body-in-White-built cars will show up and be impressive, especially in Superstock. Another positive--- it's new and needed work for racecar fabricators and engine builders.... Some have been chomping at the bit to get these cars in the guide...Chevy finally has a new dog in the hunt and everyone's wondering if it'll be a good hunter, or just a plain dog....well, they've been pretty good hunters in the past, so let's see what they've got this time around....Soon they will be raced---just like all the other new cars we're seeing trackside, pricey or not..... Actually looking forward to their appearance at coming events, just like many others here as well. Good luck to anyone putting one of these cars together....This is my .02 cents only.... WJ Last edited by W J; 06-16-2010 at 03:31 PM. Reason: add a bit......