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Zombie killer · 01-13-2015, 09:46 PM

Has any Camaro owners participated in any of the Optima Challeges last year ? I am looking for some insight on this type of event for 2015 as I am going to participate in a few of these events this year.

http://www.optimabatteries.com/en-us...te-street-car/

Chris1SS1LE · 01-17-2015, 01:51 AM

I was just looking into this and I think I am going to do a couple. I think my first will be at the corvette museum and then road america in wisconsin. I watched a couple on youtube and it looks fun. The one day for $300 minus the road course would be fine, but I figure for $200 more and get two days of event time, plus road course would be worth it.

Jstephen · 01-17-2015, 08:46 PM

You have probably seen this but MavTV network has a show about this on quite frequently. http://www.mavtv.com/shows/optima-se...treet-car.html.

Zombie killer · 01-17-2015, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris1SS1LE

I was just looking into this and I think I am going to do a couple. I think my first will be at the corvette museum and then road america in wisconsin. I watched a couple on youtube and it looks fun. The one day for $300 minus the road course would be fine, but I figure for $200 more and get two days of event time, plus road course would be worth it.

i was curious to find out how the road course part of the Optima challenge would work when some drivers would be a novice and others would not be. i would like to run the road course but I am betting that first timers would be limited to a slower course or some type of handicap system. Anybody with direct information on how this worked last year ???

Jstephen · 01-18-2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Zombie killer

i was curious to find out how the road course part of the Optima challenge would work when some drivers would be a novice and others would not be. i would like to run the road course but I am betting that first timers would be limited to a slower course or some type of handicap system. Anybody with direct information on how this worked last year ???

Found this on the web...
As in 2014, experienced drivers and first-timers are all encouraged to participate. Separate run groups will be organized to ensure that drivers of similar proficiency (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced) are on the track together. Driving instructors will be on hand at all events to assist those who would like to improve their driving skills.
http://www.optimabatteries.com/en-us...ates-announced

So Cal Camaro · 01-18-2015, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Zombie killer

i was curious to find out how the road course part of the Optima challenge would work when some drivers would be a novice and others would not be. i would like to run the road course but I am betting that first timers would be limited to a slower course or some type of handicap system. Anybody with direct information on how this worked last year ???

They use run groups based on driver experience, A is expert, B intermediate and C is novice...they have driving instructors familiar with the course you are at provided by one of the sponsors...Intermediate or Novice, the passing is by point by only...there is no slower course, they tell you to drive to your own skill level....both you and your car want to go home in one piece....

woodside783 · 01-20-2015, 11:51 AM

Signed up for NCM and Charlotte

comm17 · 01-21-2015, 11:55 PM

We hope to run at least 1 of these this year, if not more. We have lots of friends who ran last year!

Got this from Ultimate Street Car Association Facebook Page:

Registration opens Monday January 19th for all OPTIMA Search for the Ultimate Street Car events for 2015. We're expecting long lines with the new 1-day and 2-day entries. 1-day entry is $300 and includes autocross, speedstop, road rally and welcome party. The 2-day entry is $500 and includes everything in the 1-day entry plus design & engineering competition and all day road course action!

- *2015 promos for this year include:
group discounts - $100 each for groups of three or more (established clubs and shops, all entries must register together)
- 4 for 3 discount - register for three events prior to March 31st and receive a fourth event free (three events must be full price entries)
- 1st timers - receive a ½ price refund on your entry if you're participating with us for the first time (use promo code "first", and the USCA registrar will refund 50% of the entry fee)

*Only one promo per entry please and group discounts must be with an established club or shop. 4 for 3 discount expires March 31st, 2015.

So Cal Camaro · 01-24-2015, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by comm17

We hope to run at least 1 of these this year, if not more. We have lots of friends who ran last year!

Got this from Ultimate Street Car Association Facebook Page:

Registration opens Monday January 19th for all OPTIMA Search for the Ultimate Street Car events for 2015. We're expecting long lines with the new 1-day and 2-day entries. 1-day entry is $300 and includes autocross, speedstop, road rally and welcome party. The 2-day entry is $500 and includes everything in the 1-day entry plus design & engineering competition and all day road course action!

- *2015 promos for this year include:
group discounts - $100 each for groups of three or more (established clubs and shops, all entries must register together)
- 4 for 3 discount - register for three events prior to March 31st and receive a fourth event free (three events must be full price entries)
- 1st timers - receive a ½ price refund on your entry if you're participating with us for the first time (use promo code "first", and the USCA registrar will refund 50% of the entry fee)

*Only one promo per entry please and group discounts must be with an established club or shop. 4 for 3 discount expires March 31st, 2015.

I double dog dare you and that guy with the Camaro that sounds like a drag boat to come out and race at one.....

comm17 · 01-27-2015, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

I double dog dare you and that guy with the Camaro that sounds like a drag boat to come out and race at one.....

Hopefully Fontana.

KaBoom1701 · 01-28-2015, 02:07 PM

I plan on heading to Fontana this year....

woodside783 · 02-05-2015, 06:02 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1423180933

Zombie killer · 02-05-2015, 09:14 PM

Oh hell. The challenge has been made. Lol !!

lsaterz28 · 02-06-2015, 01:05 PM

Ken
I'll sign up for your pit crew.

01-13-2015, 09:46 PM	#1
Zombie killer Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2013 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Pensacola Fla. ~Mike & Kym~ Posts: 656 View My Garage	OPTIMA's Search for the Ultimate Street Car Has any Camaro owners participated in any of the Optima Challeges last year ? I am looking for some insight on this type of event for 2015 as I am going to participate in a few of these events this year. http://www.optimabatteries.com/en-us...te-street-car/ __________________ Last edited by Zombie killer; 01-13-2015 at 10:01 PM. Reason: Added web link

01-17-2015, 08:46 PM	#3
Jstephen Drives: 2012 Camaro RS LT2 45th Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Des Plaines, Illinois Posts: 167 View My Garage	You have probably seen this but MavTV network has a show about this on quite frequently. http://www.mavtv.com/shows/optima-se...treet-car.html. __________________ JSTEPHEN 2012 45th Camaro RS LED DRL - RX CATCH CAN - VTC - ROTOFAB CAI

01-20-2015, 11:51 AM	#7
woodside783 Casey Woodside Drives: a very fun car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 1,906	Signed up for NCM and Charlotte __________________ Instagram @caseywoodside http://youtu.be/CSc9aPh_X_w

01-21-2015, 11:55 PM	#8
comm17 Racing Byrds Drives: '16 BVM 2SS '10 IBM 2SS RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	We hope to run at least 1 of these this year, if not more. We have lots of friends who ran last year! Got this from Ultimate Street Car Association Facebook Page: Registration opens Monday January 19th for all OPTIMA Search for the Ultimate Street Car events for 2015. We're expecting long lines with the new 1-day and 2-day entries. 1-day entry is $300 and includes autocross, speedstop, road rally and welcome party. The 2-day entry is $500 and includes everything in the 1-day entry plus design & engineering competition and all day road course action! - 2015 promos for this year include: group discounts - $100 each for groups of three or more (established clubs and shops, all entries must register together) - 4 for 3 discount - register for three events prior to March 31st and receive a fourth event free (three events must be full price entries) - 1st timers - receive a ½ price refund on your entry if you're participating with us for the first time (use promo code "first", and the USCA registrar will refund 50% of the entry fee) Only one promo per entry please and group discounts must be with an established club or shop. 4 for 3 discount expires March 31st, 2015. __________________ 2SS Manual, Blue Velvet Metallic, MRC, NPP, Black Bowties, Hotchkis Springs and Sway Bars, Borla S-type Cat-Back Exhaust Thank you BECKY!!!

01-28-2015, 02:07 PM	#11
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	I plan on heading to Fontana this year.... __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

01-17-2015, 01:51 AM	#2
Chris1SS1LE Drives: 2014 Camaro Red Hot 1LE NPP Recaro Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 639	I was just looking into this and I think I am going to do a couple. I think my first will be at the corvette museum and then road america in wisconsin. I watched a couple on youtube and it looks fun. The one day for $300 minus the road course would be fine, but I figure for $200 more and get two days of event time, plus road course would be worth it.

02-05-2015, 06:02 PM	#12
woodside783 Casey Woodside Drives: a very fun car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 1,906	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1423180933 Attached Images __________________ Instagram @caseywoodside http://youtu.be/CSc9aPh_X_w

02-05-2015, 09:14 PM	#13
Zombie killer Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2013 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Pensacola Fla. ~Mike & Kym~ Posts: 656 View My Garage	Oh hell. The challenge has been made. Lol !! __________________

02-06-2015, 01:05 PM	#14
lsaterz28 the vetteman Drives: 68Z/28,09G8/GT,11RS/SS VT,13GMC PU Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: plainfield indiana Posts: 201 View My Garage	Ken I'll sign up for your pit crew. __________________ Yanko style side strips,BBK Long Tube headers no cats,Maggie 2300,Ported trottle body,58 lb injectors,Pedder's sub frame bushings,QTE cut outs,Corsa Performance Ex., Volant Cold Air Kit,catch can, SLP 20" Red Line Wheels, Raymond's Performance Tune RAYMOND'S PERFORMANCE BUILT. Plainfield Indiana.