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BMR Sales · 09-26-2011, 05:14 PM

BMR Suspension would like to congratulate Ed Timmerman on his Holley LS Fest victory on the Speed Stop Challenge.

Not familiar with a Speed Stop Challenge? That’s ok. Most people have never seen this event before. The Speed Stop Challenge occurs on a drag strip. The driver launches the car from a dead stop at the starting line like a normal drag race. The car is driven at max speed for an 1/8 mile. However, rather than crossing the finish line at top speed, the driver must hit the brakes and come to a complete stop at the finish line. The car must stop in a 40 foot area. Too far and the driver is disqualified. Too close and the driver is DQ’ed also.

Ed was competing against shop cars and customer cars from most of the top suspension companies. A BMR-equipped car has won the Speed Stop Challenge at every Holley LS Fest. Ed uses off-the-shelf suspension parts from BMR Suspension on his 1999 Chevy Camaro.

Great job Ed!!!

GQ4Life · 09-27-2011, 12:34 AM

Would Like to see video of this.. sounds cool

BMR Sales · 09-27-2011, 10:15 AM

Here is a link to last year's Holley LS Fest where BMR won the ABS Comp tire class and Ted Timmerman won the ABS street tire class. It kind of shows you what the speed stop challenge is all about.

1BADZL1 · 09-27-2011, 03:43 PM

different but kinda cool. Looks a tad more dangerous than regular drag racing..
Can you comment. Does the driver have a point to reference such as crossing a line on where he has to start applying brakes? Or are the cones the only reference point leaving everything up to the driver as to when to apply the brakes?

BMR Sales · 09-27-2011, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MY68RS

different but kinda cool. Looks a tad more dangerous than regular drag racing..
Can you comment. Does the driver have a point to reference such as crossing a line on where he has to start applying brakes? Or are the cones the only reference point leaving everything up to the driver as to when to apply the brakes?

It is definitely a bit different then your average deal but it is fun and pretty exciting to watch. The only reference point is the cones that line the lane they are running in.

GQ4Life · 09-27-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

It is definitely a bit different then your average deal but it is fun and pretty exciting to watch. The only reference point is the cones that line the lane they are running in.

Now that looks like fun.. wish it would catch on more.. you would see more street cars. Not just huge slicked cars with skinny's and tiny brakes..
Where this at? wish it was near me..

BMR Suspension · 09-29-2011, 02:47 PM

The Holley LS Fest is held every year in Bowling Green, KY. The turnout was very strong this past year, so I suspect that they will hold this event next year also.

09-26-2011, 05:14 PM	#1
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	BMR Suspension Congratulates Ed Timmerman for LS Fest Speed Stop Challenge Victory BMR Suspension would like to congratulate Ed Timmerman on his Holley LS Fest victory on the Speed Stop Challenge. Not familiar with a Speed Stop Challenge? That’s ok. Most people have never seen this event before. The Speed Stop Challenge occurs on a drag strip. The driver launches the car from a dead stop at the starting line like a normal drag race. The car is driven at max speed for an 1/8 mile. However, rather than crossing the finish line at top speed, the driver must hit the brakes and come to a complete stop at the finish line. The car must stop in a 40 foot area. Too far and the driver is disqualified. Too close and the driver is DQ’ed also. Ed was competing against shop cars and customer cars from most of the top suspension companies. A BMR-equipped car has won the Speed Stop Challenge at every Holley LS Fest. Ed uses off-the-shelf suspension parts from BMR Suspension on his 1999 Chevy Camaro. Great job Ed!!!

09-27-2011, 12:34 AM	#2
GQ4Life Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fishkill, NY Posts: 5,197 View My Garage	Would Like to see video of this.. sounds cool __________________ 2015 Corvette Z06.. Lime Rock Park 1:01; Watkins Glen 2:14; Thompson Speedway 1:21

09-27-2011, 03:43 PM	#4
1BADZL1 THE CAMARO KING Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 on order #PZSD7S Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Out Somewhere Driving My 'BADZL1' Posts: 2,281	different but kinda cool. Looks a tad more dangerous than regular drag racing.. Can you comment. Does the driver have a point to reference such as crossing a line on where he has to start applying brakes? Or are the cones the only reference point leaving everything up to the driver as to when to apply the brakes? __________________ 2012 Camaro ZL1 Car Name: Bruce ZL1, LSA, MN6/MG9, DSX, RTQ, VR, Current Status: 2030 1000 Initial Order 11/11/2011 Chevyland 1100 Order accepted at dealer: 11/11/2011 - PZSD7S 2000 Order accepted by GM: 12/14/2011 3000 Accepted By Production Control: 00/00/2011 - TPW 00/00/2011 3100 Sequenced: 00/00/2011 3300 Scheduled For Production:0/0/2012 3400 Broadcast: 0/0/2012 3800 Produced: 0/0/2012 4000 Available To Ship: 0/0/2012 4200 Shipped: 0/0/2012 5000 Delivered To The Dealer: 0/0/2012 6000 Delivered To Customer:0/0/2012

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09-29-2011, 02:47 PM	#7
BMR Suspension Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 498	The Holley LS Fest is held every year in Bowling Green, KY. The turnout was very strong this past year, so I suspect that they will hold this event next year also.