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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

RacnJsn95 · 03-13-2012, 03:57 PM

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

jd10013 · 03-13-2012, 04:03 PM

I'm not a big nascar fan, but when they went with that car of tomorrow thing, didn't they pretty much go to a standardized platform?

Toasty · 03-13-2012, 04:08 PM

The presser says NEW nameplate... Can't be Malibu. The Chevy 'SS' (holden commodore or caprice) has long been said (and confirmed by execs) to be coming for 2013 MY. Chevelle or some other new name, most likely.

jd10013 · 03-13-2012, 04:12 PM

If they were bringing back the chevelle I don't think they'd have been able to keep it so quite.

KidKilowatt · 03-13-2012, 04:21 PM

Explain the Mustang version then?

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.

Wakemaker89 · 03-13-2012, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papawattz

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

God I hope so! I love the old 70's Chevelle

FenwickHockey65 · 03-13-2012, 04:29 PM

Won't be Chevelle...

VF Commodore won't be ready for next year.

Malibu or Impala will be.

Toasty · 03-13-2012, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Won't be Chevelle...

VF Commodore won't be ready for next year.

Malibu or Impala will be.

I don't understand the "new nameplate" comment then, as it indicates new to the mfg, not NASCAR

doubletap407 · 03-13-2012, 04:41 PM

Malibu and Impala arent new Name Plates !

Obzen · 03-13-2012, 04:42 PM

"In keeping with the retro theme that has brought so much success to the brand, Chevrolet has announced the NEW 2013 Chevrolet Chevette. Chevrolet also announced it will be bringing the spirit of the 1976 Chevette into this years NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racecar."

ok maybe not

StangKiller-SS · 03-13-2012, 04:45 PM

In cup it'll probably be the Malibu or the new Impala replacement. In Nationwide series probably Camaro or Cruze. The Mustang and Challenger can race Nationwide series because there are basic COT cars w/ Mustang & Challenger fascias on the front. It was an initiative by NASCAR to help make the Nationwide series a little more distinct from Cup series. It'd be interesting if Chevy went with the Camaro in nationwide series because then it'd only be Toyota that would run a sedan based car.

Cam2011 · 03-13-2012, 04:46 PM

I'm thinking Caprice.

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: 767	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: 13,641 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: 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 662	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 2011 Camaro SS Convertible 2011 Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide

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: Carbon Metallic 2003 GMC Envoy SLE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 25,748 View My Garage	It'll probably end up being 2013 Malibu or 2014 Impala. Rick Hendrick says Impala. __________________ FenwickHockey65's GM Thread! 2013 GMC Terrain SLE 2003 GMC Envoy SLE 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Extended Cab

03-13-2012, 03:13 PM	#4
cowjazz Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 155 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 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Central New York Posts: 1,426 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: 3,582 View My Garage	it won't be the Camaro, but that said In had heard they were gonna do the Camaro for Nationwide?? __________________ I'm Brick Tamland. People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks. Years later, a doctor will tell me that I have an I.Q. of 48 and am what some people call mentally retarded. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - Daily Driver 1996 GMC Sierra 2500 SLT - Tow Vehicle 1993 Volkswagen Fox - Race Car (yes seriously) "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

03-13-2012, 03:50 PM	#11
dcarlos55 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 786	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: 308	Chevelle SS ! Hell Yes ! __________________

03-13-2012, 03:57 PM	#14
RacnJsn95 Drives: 2010 1SS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 1,961 View My Garage	2013 Malibu... They've been putting a lot of eggs in that basket for quite a while now.. __________________ *Specializing in attractive "no drill" front license plate brackets for the 2010+ Camaro* *Check out our new website! www.jacfab.com* 2010 Camaro 1SS RJT w/ SIM Stripes; M6. 12.535 @ 112.33mph JacFab No-Drill front license plate bracket, Dynomax Axleback, JacFab CAI System, JacFab HFC's, Bo White ported TB., DIY short throw shifter

03-13-2012, 04:03 PM	#15
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 1,742	I'm not a big nascar fan, but when they went with that car of tomorrow thing, didn't they pretty much go to a standardized platform?

03-13-2012, 04:08 PM	#16
Toasty Custom User Title :D Drives: 2011 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 1,940	The presser says NEW nameplate... Can't be Malibu. The Chevy 'SS' (holden commodore or caprice) has long been said (and confirmed by execs) to be coming for 2013 MY. Chevelle or some other new name, most likely. __________________

03-13-2012, 04:12 PM	#17
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 1,742	If they were bringing back the chevelle I don't think they'd have been able to keep it so quite.

03-13-2012, 04:29 PM	#20
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: Carbon Metallic 2003 GMC Envoy SLE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 25,748 View My Garage	Won't be Chevelle... VF Commodore won't be ready for next year. Malibu or Impala will be. __________________ FenwickHockey65's GM Thread! 2013 GMC Terrain SLE 2003 GMC Envoy SLE 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Extended Cab

03-13-2012, 04:41 PM	#22
doubletap407 Drives: 2011 ls v6 blacked out Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Trinity , texas Posts: 308	Malibu and Impala arent new Name Plates ! __________________

03-13-2012, 04:42 PM	#23
Obzen Pull up Cougar! Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,862	"In keeping with the retro theme that has brought so much success to the brand, Chevrolet has announced the NEW 2013 Chevrolet Chevette. Chevrolet also announced it will be bringing the spirit of the 1976 Chevette into this years NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racecar." ok maybe not

03-13-2012, 04:45 PM	#24
StangKiller-SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,574	In cup it'll probably be the Malibu or the new Impala replacement. In Nationwide series probably Camaro or Cruze. The Mustang and Challenger can race Nationwide series because there are basic COT cars w/ Mustang & Challenger fascias on the front. It was an initiative by NASCAR to help make the Nationwide series a little more distinct from Cup series. It'd be interesting if Chevy went with the Camaro in nationwide series because then it'd only be Toyota that would run a sedan based car.

03-13-2012, 04:46 PM	#25
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 1,823	I'm thinking Caprice.

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