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jhyland87 · 11-18-2010, 01:26 PM

Im game, would be cool to be there and participate

Fleet1 · 11-18-2010, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbucknum

Hey Everyone,

I am the Pro-Driver of the Sunoco Camaro #6 that races in the Grand-Am Continental Tire Challenge Sports Car Series. I would really like to start going to all types of Camaro gatherings around the country to share some DRIVING TIPS!

Here are the couple of questions I have for everyone.

1. How many of you would be interested in having me out to do some driver coaching at track day events? (I can ride in the right seat giving you driver tips and I can also give you hot laps showing you the proper way to drive a Camaro FAST!!!)
2. How many of you would follow me if I did a video series on a blog that gives driving tips on and off race tracks?
3. How many of you would follow me if I did a video series on new after market Camaro products that I took to race tracks testing them and giving my feedback on how well they really perform?
4. What other things would you be interested in me covering if I had a Camaro Performance Driving Blog/video?

Btw....I am still working on my 2011 racing plans! At this point it looks good I will be back in the #6 Sunoco Camaro racing in Grand-Am.

I am a huge, huge fan of the Camaro and I really want to share my knowledge on what I have learned about the Camaro as I have raced it and done most of the development work on the Camaro Race Car.

Cheers!
Jeff Bucknum
www.sunococamaromerchandise.com

Jeff, H-Town Camaro Club would be VERY interested in working with you!!

Dreamer2430 · 11-18-2010, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbucknum

Hey Everyone,

I am the Pro-Driver of the Sunoco Camaro #6 that races in the Grand-Am Continental Tire Challenge Sports Car Series. I would really like to start going to all types of Camaro gatherings around the country to share some DRIVING TIPS!

Here are the couple of questions I have for everyone.

1. How many of you would be interested in having me out to do some driver coaching at track day events? (I can ride in the right seat giving you driver tips and I can also give you hot laps showing you the proper way to drive a Camaro FAST!!!)
2. How many of you would follow me if I did a video series on a blog that gives driving tips on and off race tracks?
3. How many of you would follow me if I did a video series on new after market Camaro products that I took to race tracks testing them and giving my feedback on how well they really perform?
4. What other things would you be interested in me covering if I had a Camaro Performance Driving Blog/video?

Btw....I am still working on my 2011 racing plans! At this point it looks good I will be back in the #6 Sunoco Camaro racing in Grand-Am.

I am a huge, huge fan of the Camaro and I really want to share my knowledge on what I have learned about the Camaro as I have raced it and done most of the development work on the Camaro Race Car.

Cheers!
Jeff Bucknum
www.sunococamaromerchandise.com

Definately #2 and #3. As far as #1, well, I would love to do that but I live out in the middle of no where so sometimes the drive is a little much, but if it were in the summer, I would try.

96/10SS · 11-18-2010, 04:39 PM

All of the above

n2oSS · 11-18-2010, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbucknum

Hey Everyone,

I am the Pro-Driver of the Sunoco Camaro #6 that races in the Grand-Am Continental Tire Challenge Sports Car Series. I would really like to start going to all types of Camaro gatherings around the country to share some DRIVING TIPS!

Here are the couple of questions I have for everyone.

1. How many of you would be interested in having me out to do some driver coaching at track day events? (I can ride in the right seat giving you driver tips and I can also give you hot laps showing you the proper way to drive a Camaro FAST!!!)
2. How many of you would follow me if I did a video series on a blog that gives driving tips on and off race tracks?
3. How many of you would follow me if I did a video series on new after market Camaro products that I took to race tracks testing them and giving my feedback on how well they really perform?
4. What other things would you be interested in me covering if I had a Camaro Performance Driving Blog/video?

Btw....I am still working on my 2011 racing plans! At this point it looks good I will be back in the #6 Sunoco Camaro racing in Grand-Am.

I am a huge, huge fan of the Camaro and I really want to share my knowledge on what I have learned about the Camaro as I have raced it and done most of the development work on the Camaro Race Car.

Cheers!
Jeff Bucknum
www.sunococamaromerchandise.com

1. yes
2. yes
3. yes
4. some of the auto guys i see at burn out contest need some tips on gettin the tires to spin instead of running over the chauks.

Mr Twisty · 11-18-2010, 08:13 PM

Rev matching the manual can be a hot topic... Like to hear your thoughts.

Power shifting thru the gears, or no lift shifting, would be a good topic for a pro to cover.

When brakes are not your friend in an emergency

(ehh maybe save that for hands-on training)

How to merge safely..... traffic control..... driving in rain/snow/ice, or... what to do when you find yourself sideways

You might throw in a story or 2 about instances in your career when you puckered, or, what I like to call, "How I know there really is a God!"

Silver Ice · 11-18-2010, 08:19 PM

Count me in

jdenotter · 11-18-2010, 08:32 PM

All of it sounds great! Im waiting to see more on the blogs.

Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

Redemption · 11-18-2010, 08:49 PM

Yes, count me in for any/all! Always ready to learn to drive better.

mcarney · 11-18-2010, 09:20 PM

Love the idea of a blog! Need any help? I run a production studio.

Reaper1a · 11-18-2010, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbucknum

Hey Everyone,

I am the Pro-Driver of the Sunoco Camaro #6 that races in the Grand-Am Continental Tire Challenge Sports Car Series. I would really like to start going to all types of Camaro gatherings around the country to share some DRIVING TIPS!

Here are the couple of questions I have for everyone.

1. How many of you would be interested in having me out to do some driver coaching at track day events? (I can ride in the right seat giving you driver tips and I can also give you hot laps showing you the proper way to drive a Camaro FAST!!!)
2. How many of you would follow me if I did a video series on a blog that gives driving tips on and off race tracks?
3. How many of you would follow me if I did a video series on new after market Camaro products that I took to race tracks testing them and giving my feedback on how well they really perform?
4. What other things would you be interested in me covering if I had a Camaro Performance Driving Blog/video?

Btw....I am still working on my 2011 racing plans! At this point it looks good I will be back in the #6 Sunoco Camaro racing in Grand-Am.

I am a huge, huge fan of the Camaro and I really want to share my knowledge on what I have learned about the Camaro as I have raced it and done most of the development work on the Camaro Race Car.

Cheers!
Jeff Bucknum
www.sunococamaromerchandise.com

#1 unfortunately I could not take advantage of this
#2 definitely, especially putting track experience on the road (think defensive driving, adapting to weather conditions, etc., not street racing)
#3 Hell yes!
#4 pretty much anything that improves or compliments the performance of the car. Everyday drivers that double as track cars without killing the bank could be interesting
Just throwin out my $.02

Good luck with series!

toehead93 · 11-18-2010, 09:28 PM

I love the idea and I'd love to see everything happen!

Mr Twisty · 11-19-2010, 11:40 AM

Racing Brake has lightweight rotors for the car now... CTS-V brakes have been used on the car as well. There are other brake upgrades, but they get pricey.

How and where the car can shed a few pounds.

Which is more important for a corner carver wannabe? On track training, or parts upgrades?

..... I have more

jbucknum · 11-19-2010, 11:50 AM

Well MisterCamaro69....I like all the ideas you are coming up with.

Let me give you one quick answer to the driver training vs car upgrades.

Driver training is by far the most important thing. I will say when you get proper driver training, you must upgrade your brakes. That is almost always the weakest link to driving a car hard and fast! There is nothing worse than loosing your brakes, just when you start wanting to push is harder to go faster....

11-18-2010, 08:13 PM	#20
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	Rev matching the manual can be a hot topic... Like to hear your thoughts. Power shifting thru the gears, or no lift shifting, would be a good topic for a pro to cover. When brakes are not your friend in an emergency (ehh maybe save that for hands-on training) How to merge safely..... traffic control..... driving in rain/snow/ice, or... what to do when you find yourself sideways You might throw in a story or 2 about instances in your career when you puckered, or, what I like to call, "How I know there really is a God!" __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin

11-18-2010, 08:19 PM	#21
Silver Ice Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss-rs Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: RI Posts: 845 View My Garage	Count me in __________________ Pfadt drop springs, Pfadt sway bars Pfadt end links Pfadt rear tie rods Pfadt rear trailing arms Pfadt rear lower control arm reinforcement bracket Kooks Long tube headers and high flow cats Airaid Cold air intake Magnaflow catback exhaust Mti short throw shifter Jannetty tune

11-18-2010, 08:32 PM	#22
jdenotter Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,M6,Black w/CGM Stripes Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nashville, NC Posts: 1,778 View My Garage	All of it sounds great! Im waiting to see more on the blogs. Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk __________________ 3" RDP Motorsports aggressive cat-back exhaust w/ x-pipe, Vararam CAI, Hurst's short throw shifter, Gary's Customs painted bowties, Ofer's HID DRL/Fog Light wiring harness, Kelvin 8K HID DRL bulbs, ZL1 grille. Johnson's window tint film, LSR lowering springs, Metra dash kit with Pioneer In-Dash DVD head unit.

11-18-2010, 09:20 PM	#24
mcarney Drives: SSRS CGM LS3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 433	Love the idea of a blog! Need any help? I run a production studio. __________________ When you're really good in a past life, you come back as yourself.

11-18-2010, 09:28 PM	#26
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	I love the idea and I'd love to see everything happen! __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

11-18-2010, 01:26 PM	#15
jhyland87 Drives: 2011 2ss rs, black Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 248	Im game, would be cool to be there and participate

11-18-2010, 04:39 PM	#18
96/10SS Drives: 2010 2SS Orange w/ Grey stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SFL Posts: 372	All of the above

11-18-2010, 08:49 PM	#23
Redemption Just Because! Drives: 2010 SIM 2SSRS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 6,909	Yes, count me in for any/all! Always ready to learn to drive better.

11-19-2010, 11:40 AM	#27
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	Racing Brake has lightweight rotors for the car now... CTS-V brakes have been used on the car as well. There are other brake upgrades, but they get pricey. How and where the car can shed a few pounds. Which is more important for a corner carver wannabe? On track training, or parts upgrades? ..... I have more __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin

11-19-2010, 11:50 AM	#28
jbucknum Drives: Chevy Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 24	Well MisterCamaro69....I like all the ideas you are coming up with. Let me give you one quick answer to the driver training vs car upgrades. Driver training is by far the most important thing. I will say when you get proper driver training, you must upgrade your brakes. That is almost always the weakest link to driving a car hard and fast! There is nothing worse than loosing your brakes, just when you start wanting to push is harder to go faster....

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