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Hotchkis · 04-19-2011, 01:05 PM

Hotchkis had a great time and a big win at Camaro5 Fest

Rob Byrd driving his Hotchkis, Nitto and BBS equipped 2010 Camaro destroyed the competition and won the modified class at the Camaro5 Fest Autocross. This event held at Firebird Motorsports Complex (AZ) April 15-16 featured hundreds of new Camaros modified with a large variety of aftermarket suspension, engine and wheel/tire combinations. Initially Rob and Trish bought their special order 2010 Camaro to attend shows and never dreamed about driving in competition. That all changed after attending the Hotchkis Track Day in 2010. Now the enthusiastic couple seeks out autocross and track events whenever possible. They still keep their Camaro in immaculate condition and attend the occasional static car show.

Rob likes this track stuff!

Rob’s Camaro running the autocross

Rob’s big win!

Rob and Trish Byrd’s 2010 Camaro with Hotchkis Sport Suspension, Nitto Invo Tires and BBS Wheels

The Hotchkis F-11 Camaro was the surprise in Super Modified field

The Hotchkis Sport Suspension project F-11 Camaro surprised many by qualifying third in the “Top 5 Super Modified shootout”. This unlimited class was comprised of 2010-’11 Camaros built for Track day and autocross events. The F-11 Camaro was placed in the class due to its supercharger. The Hankook race spec drift Camaro qualified just ahead of the Hotchkis car. The pressure was on because the five finalists had just one lap to determine the winner. Aaron Ogawa, Hotchkis Chief Engineer was pushing hard, going for the win and just nailed some cones in the final corner to finish 5th. The Hotchkis team is proud of their street spec Camaro being competitive with the race spec versions. This proves that a well developed street car using the finest from the performance aftermarket has huge track potential.

Hotchkis F-11 Camaro in the Autocross

We even went Drag Racing

Drew Oliver, Hotchkis Sales, wheeled our Magnuson Supercharged F-11 Camaro down the strip Friday night. With help from Will and Team Centerforce, we think he's now a drag racer! 12.8 @ 111mph for Project F-11.

Hotchkis F-11 Camaro at Firebird dragstrip

Rob Byrd at Firebird dragstrip

We’d like to give special thanks to Nitto Tires, BBS Wheels, Centerforce Clutches, JBA Headers/ Exhaust and Magnuson Superchargers for helping our F-11 Camaro be such a great performer.

We took a lot of photos at Camaro5 fest so keep checking our FaceBook page for updates.

*Mindz* · 04-19-2011, 01:23 PM

Congrats hotchkis for all the performances you guys put out.

Rob, I know you eat/sleep/breathe driving the wheels off that car. Congrats on your win!

Iwantone2 · 04-19-2011, 01:45 PM

Hell Yeah!!!! Representin' California!!!! Congrats, Rob!!

ElManny · 04-19-2011, 02:04 PM

congrats rob!!!

Hotchkis · 04-20-2011, 08:55 PM

Thanks! We had a blast. The Camaro5 group is good people.

Rob was born to autocross! He's got a natural talent and he's going to be even more experienced next year. We can't wait to see Trish take a win as well, she's nearly as fast as Rob!

VR Baron · 04-20-2011, 09:04 PM

Way to go Rob!!Great job!!

WadeWilson · 04-20-2011, 09:10 PM

Congrats Rob!!

comm17 · 04-20-2011, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotchkis

Thanks! We had a blast. The Camaro5 group is good people.

Rob was born to autocross! He's got a natural talent and he's going to be even more experienced next year. We can't wait to see Trish take a win as well, she's nearly as fast as Rob!

What a great time, even though I didnt drive i had a blast playing photographer and cheerleader!!

Not sure about the fast as Rob part but definately have been turned into a track junkie thanks to you guys!!!

IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 · 04-20-2011, 09:54 PM

Congrats Rob & Trish.

Way to represent IBM!!

ddunerider · 04-20-2011, 10:21 PM

YEA!!BABY!!!

:headban g:

6DEAN9 · 04-20-2011, 10:54 PM

Great job!!!!!

Congrats on a great finish to a great weekend

Doc · 04-20-2011, 10:59 PM

Way to go Rob!!!

Inferno LSX · 04-20-2011, 11:03 PM

Congrats #1. I'll be more prepared next year. I think you won because of your lucky pressure gauge!

comm54 · 04-20-2011, 11:15 PM

All I can say is THANKS!!! I couldn't have don't it without the inspireration from John Jotchkis, our Hotchkis Suspension, and my Wife!!! Love You Baby

04-19-2011, 01:23 PM	#2
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 hotchkis for all the performances you guys put out. Rob, I know you eat/sleep/breathe driving the wheels off that car. Congrats on your win! __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

04-19-2011, 01:45 PM	#3
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	Hell Yeah!!!! Representin' California!!!! Congrats, Rob!! __________________

04-20-2011, 08:55 PM	#5
Hotchkis Drives: 1st through 5th gen Camaros Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sante Fe Springs, CA Posts: 458	Thanks! We had a blast. The Camaro5 group is good people. Rob was born to autocross! He's got a natural talent and he's going to be even more experienced next year. We can't wait to see Trish take a win as well, she's nearly as fast as Rob! __________________ Toll Free: 877-466-7655 www.hotchkis.net Follow Hotchkis on Facebook or YouTube Join us June 21-22 for the Hotchkis Autocross at the NMCA West event in Fontana, CA

04-20-2011, 09:54 PM	#9
IBM/2SS/RS/LS3 NorCal Camaro➎ Member Drives: Bowties ONLY!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor☆Cal Posts: 1,768 View My Garage	Congrats Rob & Trish. Way to represent IBM!! __________________

04-20-2011, 10:21 PM	#10
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	YEA!!BABY!!!:headban g: __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

04-19-2011, 01:05 PM	#1
Hotchkis Drives: 1st through 5th gen Camaros Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sante Fe Springs, CA Posts: 458	Congratulations to H-Team member Rob Byrd for his Camaro5 Fest win! Hotchkis had a great time and a big win at Camaro5 Fest Rob Byrd driving his Hotchkis, Nitto and BBS equipped 2010 Camaro destroyed the competition and won the modified class at the Camaro5 Fest Autocross. This event held at Firebird Motorsports Complex (AZ) April 15-16 featured hundreds of new Camaros modified with a large variety of aftermarket suspension, engine and wheel/tire combinations. Initially Rob and Trish bought their special order 2010 Camaro to attend shows and never dreamed about driving in competition. That all changed after attending the Hotchkis Track Day in 2010. Now the enthusiastic couple seeks out autocross and track events whenever possible. They still keep their Camaro in immaculate condition and attend the occasional static car show. Rob likes this track stuff! Rob’s Camaro running the autocross Rob’s big win! Rob and Trish Byrd’s 2010 Camaro with Hotchkis Sport Suspension, Nitto Invo Tires and BBS Wheels The Hotchkis F-11 Camaro was the surprise in Super Modified field The Hotchkis Sport Suspension project F-11 Camaro surprised many by qualifying third in the “Top 5 Super Modified shootout”. This unlimited class was comprised of 2010-’11 Camaros built for Track day and autocross events. The F-11 Camaro was placed in the class due to its supercharger. The Hankook race spec drift Camaro qualified just ahead of the Hotchkis car. The pressure was on because the five finalists had just one lap to determine the winner. Aaron Ogawa, Hotchkis Chief Engineer was pushing hard, going for the win and just nailed some cones in the final corner to finish 5th. The Hotchkis team is proud of their street spec Camaro being competitive with the race spec versions. This proves that a well developed street car using the finest from the performance aftermarket has huge track potential. Hotchkis F-11 Camaro in the Autocross We even went Drag Racing Drew Oliver, Hotchkis Sales, wheeled our Magnuson Supercharged F-11 Camaro down the strip Friday night. With help from Will and Team Centerforce, we think he's now a drag racer! 12.8 @ 111mph for Project F-11. Hotchkis F-11 Camaro at Firebird dragstrip Rob Byrd at Firebird dragstrip We’d like to give special thanks to Nitto Tires, BBS Wheels, Centerforce Clutches, JBA Headers/ Exhaust and Magnuson Superchargers for helping our F-11 Camaro be such a great performer. We took a lot of photos at Camaro5 fest so keep checking our FaceBook page for updates. __________________ Toll Free: 877-466-7655 www.hotchkis.net Follow Hotchkis on Facebook or YouTube Join us June 21-22 for the Hotchkis Autocross at the NMCA West event in Fontana, CA

04-19-2011, 02:04 PM	#4
ElManny Drives: 2010 CGM SS/RS COTW 7/5/2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Salinas, ca Posts: 1,817 View My Garage	congrats rob!!!

04-20-2011, 09:04 PM	#6
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	Way to go Rob!!Great job!!

04-20-2011, 09:10 PM	#7
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,156 View My Garage	Congrats Rob!!

04-20-2011, 10:54 PM	#11
6DEAN9 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alta Loma Posts: 191 View My Garage	Great job!!!!! Congrats on a great finish to a great weekend __________________

04-20-2011, 10:59 PM	#12
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	Way to go Rob!!! __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

04-20-2011, 11:03 PM	#13
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	Congrats #1. I'll be more prepared next year. I think you won because of your lucky pressure gauge! __________________

04-20-2011, 11:15 PM	#14
comm54 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2SS/RS IBM M6-when she lets me Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 854 View My Garage	All I can say is THANKS!!! I couldn't have don't it without the inspireration from John Jotchkis, our Hotchkis Suspension, and my Wife!!! Love You Baby __________________ Not all Show Cars are Race Cars... But ALL Race Cars are Show Cars Hurst Short-throw Shifter, CAI Intake, Borla ATAK Cat-Back Exhaust, Hotchkis Race Pack Sport Suspension

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