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*mlee* · 03-04-2013, 04:01 PM

The Houston Camaro Club orgainized a Camaro Corral for the Grand AM race at Circuit of the Americas (COA). There were at least a dozen other car corrals around the track, but we had top billing for this event by far. Our corral parking was directly behind the main grandstands where we could see the video screens, leader board and easily migrate back and forth between our choice seats and our cars. The public got a first hand view of some very nice Camaros lined up along the walkway inside the facility.

Some of the highlights were:
- Friday time trials and tours inside the pits
- Elevator ride to the top of the viewing tower
-Trophies presented to 3 Camaro owners by Stevenson Driver Robin Liddell, CKS driver Lawson Aschenback and our COA Corral director Chas Sheffied.
- Private autograph sessions at our Corral
- Saturday & Sunday morning Parade Lap for Corral participants
- Hot Pit passes for 2 lucky individuals, John Stevenson welcomed them in the pits and even provided headsets to listen with.

Race Results - Both CKS and Stevenson teams 4 cars total put up some great competition in their respective classes. CKS lead most of their race until they had clutch problems and had to pit. Stephenson ended up 10th in the Contenental Tire Challenge even after an extended stop to change out a rear hub and associated parts.

Thanks to HTCC club President Jerry Johnson for orgainizing and to Phastek, Fastlane & Late Model Racecraft for sponsoring trophies and purchasing extra parade laps.

Hope we can do something similar for V8 Supercars but after others saw our parking spots it's going to be tough to match this one.

Enjoy the pics and videos

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*mlee* · 03-04-2013, 06:30 PM

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*mlee* · 03-04-2013, 07:40 PM

Friday time trials

SM0KE · 03-04-2013, 09:17 PM

Great thread! And Great pics!

camaro2lt · 03-04-2013, 09:25 PM

cool pics looks like a great time

68blk/yel396 · 03-04-2013, 10:06 PM

Nice pics and vid Mike !!! Can't wait for another chance to head over to COTA. A world class venue and sooo close to Houston !!! Was a BLAST !!!

*mlee* · 03-04-2013, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 68blk/yel396

Nice pics and vid Mike !!! Can't wait for another chance to head over to COTA. A world class venue and sooo close to Houston !!! Was a BLAST !!!

Videos of the parade lap are still processing and won't be done anytime soon..

Imdyinhere · 03-04-2013, 10:40 PM

Great Pics Mike. I really wish I could have gone. what a fun event. Ill be sure to go next time for sure. One question though.

Shouldnt the Pace Car have led the club around the track? Just sayin!! LOL

kenkartasasmita · 03-04-2013, 11:20 PM

had a blast. thanks mike.

tramtwo · 03-04-2013, 11:23 PM

Man the tower looks awesome, an E ticket ride!!

But here is the money shot for me...

Apex Motorsports · 03-05-2013, 05:15 AM

Awesome photos. I watched the races on Speed and can't wait to make it down to COA. It is an awesome facility.

Mutant Racer · 03-05-2013, 07:18 AM

That's amazing! I saw the race on TV as well and it was great!

03-04-2013, 04:01 PM	#1
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	HTCC Sponsors First Camaro Corral at COTA The Houston Camaro Club orgainized a Camaro Corral for the Grand AM race at Circuit of the Americas (COA). There were at least a dozen other car corrals around the track, but we had top billing for this event by far. Our corral parking was directly behind the main grandstands where we could see the video screens, leader board and easily migrate back and forth between our choice seats and our cars. The public got a first hand view of some very nice Camaros lined up along the walkway inside the facility. Some of the highlights were: - Friday time trials and tours inside the pits - Elevator ride to the top of the viewing tower -Trophies presented to 3 Camaro owners by Stevenson Driver Robin Liddell, CKS driver Lawson Aschenback and our COA Corral director Chas Sheffied. - Private autograph sessions at our Corral - Saturday & Sunday morning Parade Lap for Corral participants - Hot Pit passes for 2 lucky individuals, John Stevenson welcomed them in the pits and even provided headsets to listen with. Race Results - Both CKS and Stevenson teams 4 cars total put up some great competition in their respective classes. CKS lead most of their race until they had clutch problems and had to pit. Stephenson ended up 10th in the Contenental Tire Challenge even after an extended stop to change out a rear hub and associated parts. Thanks to HTCC club President Jerry Johnson for orgainizing and to Phastek, Fastlane & Late Model Racecraft for sponsoring trophies and purchasing extra parade laps. Hope we can do something similar for V8 Supercars but after others saw our parking spots it's going to be tough to match this one. Enjoy the pics and videos

03-04-2013, 06:30 PM	#2
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	Pictures

03-04-2013, 09:17 PM	#6
SM0KE IN THE CIRCLE Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IN THE CIRCLE Posts: 1,920 View My Garage	Great thread! And Great pics! __________________ Increasing Circle Size is not important. Worthiness will knock at the door on it's own accord

03-04-2013, 09:25 PM	#7
camaro2lt Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT VR/RS CGM Rally's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 5,675 View My Garage	cool pics looks like a great time __________________ Email: rdurso1@yahoo.com

03-04-2013, 10:06 PM	#8
68blk/yel396 Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 408	Circuit of Americas Nice pics and vid Mike !!! Can't wait for another chance to head over to COTA. A world class venue and sooo close to Houston !!! Was a BLAST !!! __________________

03-04-2013, 07:24 PM	#3
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage

03-04-2013, 07:37 PM	#4
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage

03-04-2013, 07:40 PM	#5
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	Friday time trials

03-04-2013, 10:40 PM	#10
Imdyinhere Keeper of the Gold Acorn Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 177	Great Pics Mike. I really wish I could have gone. what a fun event. Ill be sure to go next time for sure. One question though. Shouldnt the Pace Car have led the club around the track? Just sayin!! LOL __________________ 2011 RJT 2SS/RS - Kooks 1-7/8 Long Tubes, High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat Back Exhaust, MTI Short Throw Shifter, Vmax Ported Throttle Body, Fasster Billet Fuel Rails & Custom Braided Vapor and Fuel Lines, CAI Cold Air Intake, RX Catch Can, Nitto Invos, Hawk HPS, BMR Trailing Arms, 2x Zapco ST4x-SQ amps, ST850x-II Sub amp, Morel Tempo 6 componenets, Morel Maximo 6x9, Morel 124 Primo Sub, Zapco DSP8Z Processor... More to Come.

03-04-2013, 11:23 PM	#12
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Man the tower looks awesome, an E ticket ride!! But here is the money shot for me...

03-05-2013, 05:15 AM	#13
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Awesome photos. I watched the races on Speed and can't wait to make it down to COA. It is an awesome facility.

03-05-2013, 07:18 AM	#14
Mutant Racer Drives: 2015 2LT Torch Red C7 Stingray Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,807 View My Garage	That's amazing! I saw the race on TV as well and it was great!