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Tom Henry Racing · 03-13-2012, 03:03 PM

(Start of Press Release)

DETROIT – The countdown to the debut of Chevrolet’s next NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racecar is underway. Chevrolet announced today that for the 2013 season, Team Chevy will be racing a vehicle based on a new nameplate to the brand’s lineup.

Taking advantage of the new NASCAR rules, which allow manufacturers to integrate more of their brand identity in their racecars, the new Chevrolet racecar will closely resemble the production version. Both cars will be unveiled in the coming year.

“We are keeping the wraps on the new car for now and will continue to prepare for next season by testing camouflaged vehicles,” said Jim Campbell, vice president, Chevrolet Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. “We know that Chevrolet fans are anxious to see the new racecar and we hope that the prospect of being able to own one just like it will make the wait a little more bearable.”

The current Chevrolet racecar, the Impala, took three out of top five spots at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday including the win by Tony Stewart. Since 2007, the Impala has dominated the series, taking the checkered flag 79 times. Chevrolet drivers have also won five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Manufacturers' Championships, and Jimmie Johnson (4) and Tony Stewart (1) have collected five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver's championships in the Impala.

“The Impala has been a critical part of Chevrolet’s success in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and we are confident the new racecar will allow us to remain the most successful name in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series history,” Campbell said.

A legacy of racing competition runs deep in Chevrolet’s 100-year history, dating to co-founder Louis Chevrolet’s passion for racing automobiles. Chevrolet has won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Manufacturers’ Championship 35 times. Chevrolet Corvette Racing has taken seven class trophies at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A Chevrolet-branded V-8 racing engine won the Indianapolis 500 seven times between 1988 and 2002.

As Chevrolet continues to define itself as a 21st Century global automotive leader, motorsports remain integral to the plan. The racing version of the Chevrolet Cruze, which since its 2009 debut has become the bowtie brand’s best-selling car globally, claimed the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) Cup in 2010 and 2011, and is the first ever General Motors-branded vehicle to win such honors in a FIA-organized series.

BowtieBelle · 03-13-2012, 03:06 PM

It's Camaro Time!

Overflow · 03-13-2012, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

It's Camaro Time!

I hope!!

cowjazz · 03-13-2012, 03:13 PM

I think it is the next generation Malibu.

RollaMo · 03-13-2012, 03:20 PM

It won't be Camaro based.
The wheelbase is too short for NASCAR cup cars.

There have long been rumors that they will bring a re-designed Monte Carlo back, with a new rear drive platform like the Charger.

BowtieBelle · 03-13-2012, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollaMo

It won't be Camaro based.
The wheelbase is too short for NASCAR cup cars.

There have long been rumors that they will bring a re-designed Monte Carlo back, with a new rear drive platform like the Charger.

It'll have to be one that anyone can buy, and I think they would have brought the Monte back by now; at least shown a prototype if it was going to be in production in the next couple of years. Malibu is more likely I'm afraid :(

The Bullet · 03-13-2012, 03:25 PM

if i had to guess - i'd say the cruze or that new malibu, but it says a new nameplate ?

FenwickHockey65 · 03-13-2012, 03:29 PM

It'll probably end up being 2013 Malibu or 2014 Impala.

Rick Hendrick says Impala.

Joebot8484 · 03-13-2012, 03:41 PM

Their bringing back the Chevelle SS!

Rogue Leader · 03-13-2012, 03:47 PM

it won't be the Camaro, but that said In had heard they were gonna do the Camaro for Nationwide??

dcarlos55 · 03-13-2012, 03:50 PM

I wish they would bring back the Monte Carlo. My '05 SS is getting a little long in the tooth. A new Monte with some serious HP and RWD. Sign me up.

Bad news is, I agree that if they really were going to bring back the Monte in the next year or 2, it would be a poorly kept secret at best. Sure would like to be wrong about that though.

doubletap407 · 03-13-2012, 03:51 PM

Chevelle SS ! Hell Yes !

papawattz · 03-13-2012, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joebot8484

Their bringing back the Chevelle SS!

I think you hit the nail on the head! I heard they were gonna bring that name back

Jason@JacFab · 03-13-2012, 03:57 PM

2013 Malibu... They've been putting a lot of eggs in that basket for quite a while now..

03-13-2012, 03:03 PM	#1
Tom Henry Racing Drives: 98 Brickyard,The latest THR build Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bakerstown Pa Posts: 784	Press Release (NASCAR related) (Start of Press Release) DETROIT – The countdown to the debut of Chevrolet’s next NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racecar is underway. Chevrolet announced today that for the 2013 season, Team Chevy will be racing a vehicle based on a new nameplate to the brand’s lineup. Taking advantage of the new NASCAR rules, which allow manufacturers to integrate more of their brand identity in their racecars, the new Chevrolet racecar will closely resemble the production version. Both cars will be unveiled in the coming year. “We are keeping the wraps on the new car for now and will continue to prepare for next season by testing camouflaged vehicles,” said Jim Campbell, vice president, Chevrolet Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. “We know that Chevrolet fans are anxious to see the new racecar and we hope that the prospect of being able to own one just like it will make the wait a little more bearable.” The current Chevrolet racecar, the Impala, took three out of top five spots at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday including the win by Tony Stewart. Since 2007, the Impala has dominated the series, taking the checkered flag 79 times. Chevrolet drivers have also won five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Manufacturers' Championships, and Jimmie Johnson (4) and Tony Stewart (1) have collected five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver's championships in the Impala. “The Impala has been a critical part of Chevrolet’s success in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and we are confident the new racecar will allow us to remain the most successful name in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series history,” Campbell said. A legacy of racing competition runs deep in Chevrolet’s 100-year history, dating to co-founder Louis Chevrolet’s passion for racing automobiles. Chevrolet has won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Manufacturers’ Championship 35 times. Chevrolet Corvette Racing has taken seven class trophies at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A Chevrolet-branded V-8 racing engine won the Indianapolis 500 seven times between 1988 and 2002. As Chevrolet continues to define itself as a 21st Century global automotive leader, motorsports remain integral to the plan. The racing version of the Chevrolet Cruze, which since its 2009 debut has become the bowtie brand’s best-selling car globally, claimed the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) Cup in 2010 and 2011, and is the first ever General Motors-branded vehicle to win such honors in a FIA-organized series.

03-13-2012, 03:06 PM	#2
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	It's Camaro Time! __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

03-13-2012, 03:20 PM	#5
RollaMo Drives: 2017 2SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 1,106	It won't be Camaro based. The wheelbase is too short for NASCAR cup cars. There have long been rumors that they will bring a re-designed Monte Carlo back, with a new rear drive platform like the Charger. __________________ 1996 Corvette - LT4 2017 Camaro 2SS 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 2015 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited

03-13-2012, 03:25 PM	#7
The Bullet Drives: 2013 Mustang Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Buena Park, Ca Posts: 75	if i had to guess - i'd say the cruze or that new malibu, but it says a new nameplate ? __________________ 13 Mustang - Current 10 Camaro - Gone

03-13-2012, 03:29 PM	#8
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	It'll probably end up being 2013 Malibu or 2014 Impala. Rick Hendrick says Impala. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

03-13-2012, 03:13 PM	#4
cowjazz Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 154 View My Garage	I think it is the next generation Malibu.

03-13-2012, 03:41 PM	#9
Joebot8484 ZL1 # 1307 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1, 2008 Hummzilla H3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Central New York Posts: 1,911 View My Garage	Their bringing back the Chevelle SS! __________________ Click on my signature for my build thread

03-13-2012, 03:47 PM	#10
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	it won't be the Camaro, but that said In had heard they were gonna do the Camaro for Nationwide?? __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

03-13-2012, 03:50 PM	#11
dcarlos55 Drives: 2017 HBM A10 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,205	I wish they would bring back the Monte Carlo. My '05 SS is getting a little long in the tooth. A new Monte with some serious HP and RWD. Sign me up. Bad news is, I agree that if they really were going to bring back the Monte in the next year or 2, it would be a poorly kept secret at best. Sure would like to be wrong about that though. __________________ My build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224342 Go is good. Stop is better.

03-13-2012, 03:51 PM	#12
doubletap407 Drives: 2011 ls v6 blacked out Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Trinity , texas Posts: 318	Chevelle SS ! Hell Yes ! __________________

03-13-2012, 03:57 PM	#14
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	2013 Malibu... They've been putting a lot of eggs in that basket for quite a while now..

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