#6 Sunoco Camaro in-car video from Watkins Glen. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MBellRacing · 06-20-2010, 06:45 PM

As featured on CAMARO5 HOMEPAGE.

Watkins Glen was another up and down weekend, but every day is a school day and all the experiences now will make us stronger in the future! I usually don't like to post my in-car videos, but I think the purity of the fans here deserve it! To save my fingers I'll just repost the descriptions from YouTube.

Chapter 1: Start of the CTSCC race at the Glen in the Stevenson Motorsport Sunoco Camaro. Right off the bat I hit a fellow competitor when (I assume) he mis-shifted-- there is no way I should be able to hit him that hard without something like that happening. Moments later, another M3 spun in front of me. As I slowed (not taking any chances), I get hit from behind quite hard. I drop down the order, once again, and start playing catchup! Car had slightly misaligned suspension but was good enough to make some passes, though I gave some up, not willing to take too many risks.

Chapter 2: Just starting to get into the thick of the ST traffic. Minor damage to the alignment of the car from the start of the race didn't seem to hinder the mighty Sunoco Camaro too much. My goal, as always, was just to keep out of trouble, make as many places up as possible, and give Jeff a good, clean car. Despite avoiding most gambles in traffic, I still was hit quite hard right on the left rear wheel (6:55) by an ST Mazda MX5. This caused some really odd handling issues that existed til the rest of the race.

Chapter 3: Toward the end of my stint, the tires and alignment issues were definitely hurting the performance of the big Camaro. I still got to have some fun fighting through traffic, though! I tried my best not to take too many risks and just play strategically. The Sunoco Camaro worked very well considering all its battle damage!

"prima"Donna · 06-20-2010, 07:00 PM

thanks for sharing!!!...

BackinBlackSS/RS · 06-20-2010, 07:02 PM

Matt THANK you SO much.

This is such cool stuff. Man, I can't tell you how jacked I am to have you on Camaro5.com.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 06-20-2010, 07:08 PM

Matt, that footage is amazing. That straightaway HP is bad ass!!!!

MBellRacing · 06-20-2010, 07:09 PM

Very glad to be here! Enjoy the videos!

wer2foxs · 06-20-2010, 07:14 PM

Thanks Matt, the vids were awesome! I definetly want to come see you guys race. We will be behind you 100%. Keep in touch with the race schedule and where you will be.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 06-20-2010, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wer2foxs

Thanks Matt, the vids were awesome! I definetly want to come see you guys race. We will be behind you 100%. Keep in touch with the race schedule and where you will be.

Here's the 2010 Schedule:

http://www.grand-am.com/schedule/ind...es=k&cat_id=91

MBellRacing · 06-20-2010, 07:20 PM

Will do! It's always fun to meet fans face to face and get to know them more personally. Next race is at New Jersey Motorsport Park, July 16-17. The Stevenson Motorsports Camaro GT.R Rolex GT cars will be racing next in Daytona, July 2-3.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 06-20-2010, 07:21 PM

Here's a little love to car #9 too!!!

"prima"Donna · 06-20-2010, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBellRacing

Very glad to be here! Enjoy the videos!

'be still, my heart'.....thank you so much for keeping your fans in the racing action!!!...

MBellRacing · 06-20-2010, 09:12 PM

The #9 did GREAT at Mid-Ohio but found their own bad luck! I'm sure I could convince them to give me some of their in-car footage as well. Keep posted, I'll keep sending up some video as soon as I get it.

johndawg · 06-20-2010, 10:09 PM

remember... If you ain't first, you're last.

Good luck!

severianb · 06-20-2010, 10:45 PM

This is fantastic, thank you so much for taking the time to post here. I love watching GT racing because they are cars that I can buy and drive. My Civic Si dominates it's class the past couple of years, and by the time I get a Camaro, I hope to see you guys win your class!

I could watch these in-car videos all day, the skill you folks have is just humbling to wannabe racers like me.

Doc · 06-20-2010, 11:42 PM

Those videos are absolutely fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing these!!!

The car looks and sounds strong. Looks like the handling is solid and predictable; I noticed you were able to go deeper into the corners without drama compared to the cars ahead of you. The Mustangs and Porsches in particular looked twitchy in the back while your car was tracking it very well. Up until that guy hit you when I could see the back of the car behaving squirrelly, you looked very solid and even after he hit you it was still impressive! This car definitely has the beans to win!

Great job!

06-20-2010, 06:45 PM	#1
MBellRacing Wheel Jockey For Hire Drives: Stevenson Motorsport Sunoco Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 48	#6 Sunoco Camaro in-car video from Watkins Glen. As featured on CAMARO5 HOMEPAGE. Watkins Glen was another up and down weekend, but every day is a school day and all the experiences now will make us stronger in the future! I usually don't like to post my in-car videos, but I think the purity of the fans here deserve it! To save my fingers I'll just repost the descriptions from YouTube. Chapter 1: Start of the CTSCC race at the Glen in the Stevenson Motorsport Sunoco Camaro. Right off the bat I hit a fellow competitor when (I assume) he mis-shifted-- there is no way I should be able to hit him that hard without something like that happening. Moments later, another M3 spun in front of me. As I slowed (not taking any chances), I get hit from behind quite hard. I drop down the order, once again, and start playing catchup! Car had slightly misaligned suspension but was good enough to make some passes, though I gave some up, not willing to take too many risks. Chapter 2: Just starting to get into the thick of the ST traffic. Minor damage to the alignment of the car from the start of the race didn't seem to hinder the mighty Sunoco Camaro too much. My goal, as always, was just to keep out of trouble, make as many places up as possible, and give Jeff a good, clean car. Despite avoiding most gambles in traffic, I still was hit quite hard right on the left rear wheel (6:55) by an ST Mazda MX5. This caused some really odd handling issues that existed til the rest of the race. Chapter 3: Toward the end of my stint, the tires and alignment issues were definitely hurting the performance of the big Camaro. I still got to have some fun fighting through traffic, though! I tried my best not to take too many risks and just play strategically. The Sunoco Camaro worked very well considering all its battle damage!

06-20-2010, 07:00 PM	#2
"prima"Donna HWAY STR Drives: 2010 RJT VIN#7085 & 2014 CRT C7 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 13,118 View My Garage	thanks for sharing!!!... __________________ ~ HWAY STR ~

06-20-2010, 10:09 PM	#12
johndawg I'd rather be shooting... Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black/Black Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 1,116 View My Garage	remember... If you ain't first, you're last. Good luck! __________________ Follow Us on The Official Photographer of the 2010, 2011 & 2012 Camaro5 Fests!!! www.theshuttergroup.com

06-20-2010, 10:45 PM	#13
severianb Drives: Civic Si Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 33	This is fantastic, thank you so much for taking the time to post here. I love watching GT racing because they are cars that I can buy and drive. My Civic Si dominates it's class the past couple of years, and by the time I get a Camaro, I hope to see you guys win your class! I could watch these in-car videos all day, the skill you folks have is just humbling to wannabe racers like me. __________________ 1987 Porsche 928s4 -set land speed record for a production car 1996 Eagle Talon TSi AWD - 12.7sec quarter mile 2008 Civic Si sedan - fun daily driver 5th Gen Camaro LS3... still researching, deciding on upgrades and color, etc.

06-20-2010, 11:42 PM	#14
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	Those videos are absolutely fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing these!!! The car looks and sounds strong. Looks like the handling is solid and predictable; I noticed you were able to go deeper into the corners without drama compared to the cars ahead of you. The Mustangs and Porsches in particular looked twitchy in the back while your car was tracking it very well. Up until that guy hit you when I could see the back of the car behaving squirrelly, you looked very solid and even after he hit you it was still impressive! This car definitely has the beans to win! Great job! __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

06-20-2010, 07:02 PM	#3
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Matt THANK you SO much. This is such cool stuff. Man, I can't tell you how jacked I am to have you on Camaro5.com.

06-20-2010, 07:08 PM	#4
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Matt, that footage is amazing. That straightaway HP is bad ass!!!!

06-20-2010, 07:09 PM	#5
MBellRacing Wheel Jockey For Hire Drives: Stevenson Motorsport Sunoco Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 48	Very glad to be here! Enjoy the videos!

06-20-2010, 07:14 PM	#6
wer2foxs Drives: 2010 VR SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 722	Thanks Matt, the vids were awesome! I definetly want to come see you guys race. We will be behind you 100%. Keep in touch with the race schedule and where you will be. __________________ http://www.indynexgen.com

06-20-2010, 07:20 PM	#8
MBellRacing Wheel Jockey For Hire Drives: Stevenson Motorsport Sunoco Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 48	Will do! It's always fun to meet fans face to face and get to know them more personally. Next race is at New Jersey Motorsport Park, July 16-17. The Stevenson Motorsports Camaro GT.R Rolex GT cars will be racing next in Daytona, July 2-3.

06-20-2010, 07:21 PM	#9
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Here's a little love to car #9 too!!!

06-20-2010, 09:12 PM	#11
MBellRacing Wheel Jockey For Hire Drives: Stevenson Motorsport Sunoco Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 48	The #9 did GREAT at Mid-Ohio but found their own bad luck! I'm sure I could convince them to give me some of their in-car footage as well. Keep posted, I'll keep sending up some video as soon as I get it.

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