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One Mean Chevy · 08-05-2009, 09:00 PM

The 2010 Camaro will NOT be in NASCAR like the 2010 Mustang. Because

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/05/w...scar-roundy-r/

Quote:

Originally Posted by From Article

GM's Mark Kent said that because of "the need to have templated bodies in that series, we felt that by forcing the Camaro into the Nationwide templates that we were compromising the body lines of an iconic car."

***Warning to those that have just Eaten NASCAR Stang Pic Below***

EDIT: Link to Ford Article.
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/28/f...tionwide-seri/

ProchargedSS · 08-05-2009, 09:05 PM

As much as I love Nascar..........good call GM! That stang looks horrible.

*The_Blur* · 08-05-2009, 09:05 PM

In other words, GM is basically stating that the NASCAR Mustang could not be uglier, even if it looked like a Nissan Cube.

Vash · 08-05-2009, 09:05 PM

Damn props to GM for not giving in.

If they want to promote it should just have Chevy stickers and maybe a Camaro sticker on the side.

But not the fake stuff.

Gentry78 · 08-05-2009, 09:06 PM

awesome GM great call

RedRaider · 08-05-2009, 09:07 PM

Stick to pace cars!

Camaro25thann · 08-05-2009, 09:08 PM

CloudXTC · 08-05-2009, 09:09 PM

i like when a company is so proud of thier product they never want to jump on a bandwagon for rep/marketing... gg GM

ShnOmac · 08-05-2009, 09:14 PM

Now Camaro in GT2 in American Lemans would be awsome.....

"prima"Donna · 08-05-2009, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CloudXTC

i like when a company is so proud of thier product they never want to jump on a bandwagon for rep/marketing... gg GM

AGREED!!!...

and BTW, I am a HUGE NASCAR fan and would love a NASCAR Camaro, however, I do not want to see a "modified" Camaro...love those Camaro Pace Cars!!!!...

Way to go, GM, good decision...

Scrapppy666 · 08-05-2009, 09:23 PM

wow that mustang...

ahart04 · 08-05-2009, 09:29 PM

A thread came up about this a some days ago, and I got the feeling that members here wanted the Camaro in NASCAR, I think some were saying it would be good publicity, worrying about the hoards of Mustang fans and the future of GM.

Here, I found the thread.http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=camaro+NASCAR

ncstatered21 · 08-05-2009, 09:30 PM

that is one ugly car. isnt that just a photoshopped picture thought? not as in like edited but like it was just created.

Unfair · 08-05-2009, 09:31 PM

looks like a photoshop but yea pretty ugly.

jpsuperman81 · 08-05-2009, 09:32 PM

I can't stand NASCAR at all but that stang does look horrible, glad they won't be doing that to the camaro.

SleepWarz · 08-05-2009, 09:35 PM

Call me when they actually use stock cars.

One Mean Chevy · 08-05-2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncstatered21

that is one ugly car. isnt that just a photoshopped picture thought? not as in like edited but like it was just created.

Sadly its for real. It is a Computer Rending by FORD.
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/28/f...tionwide-seri/

Rodrunner · 08-05-2009, 09:51 PM

Pretty poor depiction, especially of a NASCAR Car of Tomorrow. Nowhere near within specs and definitely not what it would look like.

ncstatered21 · 08-05-2009, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by One Mean Chevy

Sadly its for real. It is a Computer Rending by FORD.
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/28/f...tionwide-seri/

yeah computer render. that is the word i was looking for. i had a brain fart.

SlingShot · 08-05-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodrunner

Pretty poor depiction, especially of a NASCAR Car of Tomorrow. Nowhere near within specs and definitely not what it would look like.

The Pony cars are only being allowed in the NationWide Series. The Photoshop pic is rather close to the new cars for next year. I think another main reason Chevy declined the Camaro is the cost for their support. They already have the Impala in place, and after getting bailed out it wouldn't look good putting money in another direction.....

mikel441 · 08-05-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpsuperman81

I can't stand NASCAR at all but that stang does look horrible, glad they won't be doing that to the camaro.

Doing this to a Camaro would be a sin!

zebra · 08-05-2009, 10:10 PM

that mustang makes me wanna

even more than the regular ones!

thank-you, GM, for not succumbing to degrading our classic icon like that.

i agree with having a GT2 car using the BIWs

One Mean Chevy · 08-05-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodrunner

Pretty poor depiction, especially of a NASCAR Car of Tomorrow. Nowhere near within specs and definitely not what it would look like.

I hope you're right that the real thing will look 500 times better. That rendering is a disgrace to the Stang and America Muscle Cars.

Badger44 · 08-05-2009, 11:54 PM

I've said it for years now, NASCAR needs to adopt Grand AM Rolex GT rules. If Grand AM and figure out how to make tube chassis cars appear like stock, run production based engines and keep the field level surely NASCAR could. Rolex GT has Pontiac, BMW, Porcshe, and Mazda all running neck and neck with stock appearing and stock based engines. The true meaning of win on Sunday, sell on Monday!

Props to GM for not bastardizing the Camaro styling!!

KIMBERSSGIRL1 · 08-06-2009, 01:18 AM

Ewww... That render of a Nationwide Mustang looks horrid! But then all the NASCAR cars do since they are all basically using the same hand made body with different Manufacturer decals stuck all over them.
Agree! Would be great in the Rolex GT Class or some class with the Vette that the body would appear close to stock! That's what I want to watch!
Bring back the Trans-Am Series and International Race of Champions!

Although were Fans of Dale Earnhardt Jr and Tony Stewart I hate the look of the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series cars.
Way to go GM for not disgracing the Camaro and make it something it is not just to be in NASCRAP! Pace cars are fine for now there!
I'd love to see a NHRA Pro Stock 2010 Camaro with old Bill Grumpy Jenkins!

08-05-2009, 09:05 PM	#2
ProchargedSS Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 149	As much as I love Nascar..........good call GM! That stang looks horrible. __________________ 2010 ABM 2SS/RS Sold: Summit White 2SS/RS

08-05-2009, 09:05 PM	#3
The_Blur Moderator, USN Drives: 2000 Firebird Formula NHRA SE Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Officer Candidate School Posts: 12,712	In other words, GM is basically stating that the NASCAR Mustang could not be uglier, even if it looked like a Nissan Cube. __________________ Get a good deal on your purchase. Read this. 117:123 RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. newborn gifts

08-05-2009, 09:29 PM	#12
ahart04 most bang for your buck Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM/BLK RALLYS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 653	A thread came up about this a some days ago, and I got the feeling that members here wanted the Camaro in NASCAR, I think some were saying it would be good publicity, worrying about the hoards of Mustang fans and the future of GM. Here, I found the thread.http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=camaro+NASCAR __________________ 2G1FT1EW8A9142133 Delivered to me 09/22/09!

08-05-2009, 09:32 PM	#15
jpsuperman81 That's Right 478whp450tq! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,335 View My Garage	I can't stand NASCAR at all but that stang does look horrible, glad they won't be doing that to the camaro. __________________ I would like to apoligize ahead of time if any of my posts bother you, I am quite a large smartass and very expressive of my opinion! I came here to chew bubble gum and kick ass and I'm all out of bubble gum! Ordered Feb. 13 2009: 2SS/RS/M6/Sunroof/ Rally Yellow built 8/7 Vin# 33534, Delivered 8/26/09!

08-05-2009, 09:51 PM	#18
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,333	Pretty poor depiction, especially of a NASCAR Car of Tomorrow. Nowhere near within specs and definitely not what it would look like. __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

08-05-2009, 09:05 PM	#4
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,128	Damn props to GM for not giving in. If they want to promote it should just have Chevy stickers and maybe a Camaro sticker on the side. But not the fake stuff.

08-05-2009, 09:06 PM	#5
Gentry78 HOOK'EM Drives: 97 c1500/92 olds Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,284	awesome GM great call

08-05-2009, 09:07 PM	#6
RedRaider Drives: 2000 Tahoe LT, 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 377 View My Garage	Stick to pace cars!

08-05-2009, 09:08 PM	#7
Camaro25thann Drives: 92 RS, 04 Silverado, 08 Malibu Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 7

08-05-2009, 09:09 PM	#8
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,828	i like when a company is so proud of thier product they never want to jump on a bandwagon for rep/marketing... gg GM

08-05-2009, 09:14 PM	#9
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: WA Posts: 11,940	Now Camaro in GT2 in American Lemans would be awsome.....

08-05-2009, 09:23 PM	#11
Scrapppy666 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black/Black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,277 View My Garage	wow that mustang...

08-05-2009, 09:30 PM	#13
ncstatered21 Drives: 2004 Chevy S10 Crew Cab Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 171	that is one ugly car. isnt that just a photoshopped picture thought? not as in like edited but like it was just created.

08-05-2009, 09:31 PM	#14
Unfair Banned Drives: 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 754	looks like a photoshop but yea pretty ugly.

08-05-2009, 09:35 PM	#16
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,259 View My Garage	Call me when they actually use stock cars.

08-05-2009, 10:10 PM	#22
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 11,305 View My Garage	that mustang makes me wanna even more than the regular ones! thank-you, GM, for not succumbing to degrading our classic icon like that. i agree with having a GT2 car using the BIWs __________________

08-05-2009, 11:54 PM	#24
Badger44 Drives: 2005 GTO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 11	I've said it for years now, NASCAR needs to adopt Grand AM Rolex GT rules. If Grand AM and figure out how to make tube chassis cars appear like stock, run production based engines and keep the field level surely NASCAR could. Rolex GT has Pontiac, BMW, Porcshe, and Mazda all running neck and neck with stock appearing and stock based engines. The true meaning of win on Sunday, sell on Monday! Props to GM for not bastardizing the Camaro styling!!

08-06-2009, 01:18 AM	#25
KIMBERSSGIRL1 2010 RS/SS Camaro Owner! Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salem/Derry,N.H. Posts: 149	Ewww... That render of a Nationwide Mustang looks horrid! But then all the NASCAR cars do since they are all basically using the same hand made body with different Manufacturer decals stuck all over them. Agree! Would be great in the Rolex GT Class or some class with the Vette that the body would appear close to stock! That's what I want to watch! Bring back the Trans-Am Series and International Race of Champions! Although were Fans of Dale Earnhardt Jr and Tony Stewart I hate the look of the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series cars. Way to go GM for not disgracing the Camaro and make it something it is not just to be in NASCRAP! Pace cars are fine for now there! I'd love to see a NHRA Pro Stock 2010 Camaro with old Bill Grumpy Jenkins! __________________

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