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CGR · 04-09-2011, 11:17 PM

For Immediate Release

April 8, 2011

Long Beach, CA – On a day filled with surprises and upsets, Hankook Camaro driver Conrad Grunewald managed to find himself in the first qualifying position for tomorrow’s competition. It’s quite a bit different from Long Beach last year, where Grunewald qualified – and finished – 18th his first time competing in the freshly built car. 2010 was a building year, so to speak, and Grunewald paid close attention to the car’s deficiencies. Changes for 2011 include most notably a new LS7 from GM Performance Parts, but also an OS Giken LSD and BC Suspension coilovers.

“The car performed very well today,” Grunewald said. “The whole package has been improved this year and the hard work is starting to show.”

Hard work indeed. Grunewald spent most of the off season driving an hour each way to work on the Camaro at Blu808 in Campbell, CA, where most of the changes to the car were made.

Hankook’s role can’t be overstated either. Without their support, Grunewald might not be where he is today. And as Hankook’s sole remaining driver from last season, Grunewald has proven his value to the company.

Here's a video of the top qualifying run.

bob vogel · 04-09-2011, 11:20 PM

nice

Redemption · 04-10-2011, 02:42 AM

Great job Conrad. Looked like a great event overall!!

Jason

Blu808 · 04-10-2011, 06:20 PM

*Mindz* · 04-10-2011, 06:36 PM

Congrats Conrad and Blu808!!

MJanowich · 04-10-2011, 11:05 PM

I'm liking this year's livery! Good luck at the competition.

pyr0b0y · 04-12-2011, 12:14 AM

congratz on qualifying first for the next round!

04-09-2011, 11:17 PM	#1
CGR Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 52	CGR/Blu808 Camaro Top Qualifier at Formula Drift Long Beach For Immediate Release April 8, 2011 Long Beach, CA – On a day filled with surprises and upsets, Hankook Camaro driver Conrad Grunewald managed to find himself in the first qualifying position for tomorrow’s competition. It’s quite a bit different from Long Beach last year, where Grunewald qualified – and finished – 18th his first time competing in the freshly built car. 2010 was a building year, so to speak, and Grunewald paid close attention to the car’s deficiencies. Changes for 2011 include most notably a new LS7 from GM Performance Parts, but also an OS Giken LSD and BC Suspension coilovers. “The car performed very well today,” Grunewald said. “The whole package has been improved this year and the hard work is starting to show.” Hard work indeed. Grunewald spent most of the off season driving an hour each way to work on the Camaro at Blu808 in Campbell, CA, where most of the changes to the car were made. Hankook’s role can’t be overstated either. Without their support, Grunewald might not be where he is today. And as Hankook’s sole remaining driver from last season, Grunewald has proven his value to the company. Here's a video of the top qualifying run.

04-10-2011, 02:42 AM	#3
Redemption Just Because! Drives: 2010 SIM 2SSRS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 6,909	Great job Conrad. Looked like a great event overall!! Jason __________________ My Build Thread

04-10-2011, 06:36 PM	#5
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Congrats Conrad and Blu808!! __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

04-10-2011, 11:05 PM	#6
MJanowich Door ding magnet Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 288 View My Garage	I'm liking this year's livery! Good luck at the competition. __________________ "When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting."

04-12-2011, 12:14 AM	#7
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	congratz on qualifying first for the next round! __________________ BUILD THREAD BUILT AND MAINTAINED BY BLU808 Mast Motorsports Built LS3 Stroker 418, IPS GT35R Twin Turbos, Exedy GTO4XD Twin Disc Clutch, Aeromotive A1000 Eliminator Stealth Fuel Pump, AEM Meth Injection, DSS 1400hp Axels, BC Coilovers, Pfadt & BMR Suspension, Hawk HPS Pads, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hurst Shifter, Custom Roll Cage by Blu808, T3 Ports, 22" Custom Concave Mesh Rims

04-09-2011, 11:20 PM	#2
bob vogel Drives: 2010 rs ss Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: calif Posts: 796	nice

04-10-2011, 06:20 PM	#4
Blu808 Drives: Hankook Formula Drift Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose Posts: 453

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