USCA Drivers Invited to the 2014 Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational- Closer Look

[Trackside-Brandy]

With USCA Pittsburgh in the books, the official Invite List (based on the Ultimate Street Car Association events) has been released.

Here are your 2014 Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational Invitees:



RETURNING 2013 OUSCI CHAMPION
Brian Hobaugh 1965 Chevy Corvette


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GT2K CLASS:
Mark Frazier 1971 Datsun 240Z
Robert Jackson 1967 Volvo Amazon
John Lazorack III 1988 Chrysler Conquest
Karl Dunn 2002 Chevy Corvette
Jeff Montgomery 1963 Chevy Corvette
Dan Livezey 1964 Chevy Corvette
Andy Smedegard 2001 Honda S2000
Douglas Wind 2004 Dodge SRT4
Bradley Yonkers 2002 Chevy Corvette


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GT3K CLASS:
Mike Maier 1966 Ford Mustang
Terry Fair 2011 Ford Mustang
Kyle Tucker 1970 Chevy Camaro
Jake Rozelle 1969 Chevy Camaro
Ken Thwaits 2014 Chevy Camaro Z28
Danny Popp 2003 Chevy Corvette Z06
Duke Langley 2012 Chevy Corvette
Bryan Johnson 2013 Chevy Camaro
Todd Rumpke 2006 Chevy Corvette Z06
Billy Utley 1972 Chevy Nova

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[Trackside-Brandy]

AWD CLASS:
Ricky Kwan 2012 Nissan GT-R
Betim Berisha 2011 Porsche 911TT
Steve Kepler 2013 Nissan GT-R
Todd Earlsey 2003 Mitsubishi Evo 8
Casey Wallace 2011 Nissan GT-R
AJ Santiago 2011 Nissan GT-R
Brandon Ranvek 2006 Mitsubishi Evo RS
Dieter-Heinz Kijora 2014 Mercedes CLA45
Ronnie Soliman 2006 Mitsubishi Evo RS
Larry Woo 2012 Porsche 911



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SPIRIT OF THE EVENT:
Martin Pond 1980 Ford Fairmont
Jakey Sampson 2010 Chevy Camaro
Dan Howe 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo
Wes Drelleshak 1959 Chevy Apache
Deb Farrington 1964 Chevy Chevelle Wagon
Rodney Prouty 1968 Chevy Camaro
Jane Thurmond 1964 Chevy Corvette
Bob Bertelsen 1969 Chevy C10
Matt Alcala 2012 Ford Mustang
Andrew Nier 2012 Ford Mustang


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MOTORSTATE OUSCI INVITE:
Mike Werner 2008 Mercedes CLK65


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LS FEST OUSCI INVITE:
Randall Farless 1996 Nissan 240SX


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[Trackside-Brandy]

TOP 20 NON-QUALIFYING POINTS LEADERS
***Some participants listed below have already qualified in other vehicles and now get to choose which vehicle to participate in.
We have included the additional invites granted to the next highest points earner in this list.***

Ken Thwaits 2014 Chevy Camaro 1LE***
Justin Stone 2015 Subaru WRX
James Shipka 1967 Chevy Camaro
Ryan Matthews 2012 Chevy Camaro
Chris Porter 1986 Porsche 948
Joe Escobar 1974 Ford Pinto
Chris Smith 1967 Chevy C10
Bret Voelkel 1967 Chevy Camaro
Sam Farrington 1966 Chevy Chevelle
Ryan Volk 2014 Ford Mustang
Cris Gonzalez 1970 Dodge Challenger
Dan Ballard 1972 Chevy Nova
Greg Schnieder 1966 Chevy Chevelle
Rick Hoback 1999 Chevy Corvette
Jordan Priestley 2011 Chevy Camaro
Steve Loudin 2008 Dodge Viper
Karl Dunn 1999 Chevy Corvette***
Brian Hobaugh 1973 Chevy Camaro***
Danny Popp 2010 Chevy Camaro***
Rob MacGregor 1969 Chevy C10
Shawn Carroll 2008 Mitsubishi Evo X
Randy Johnson 1973 Chevy Camaro
Herman Porter 1985 Porsche 911
Tim Strange 1968 Chevy Camaro



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The preparation both physically and mentally starts NOW. These drivers have only 26 days before their vehicles must be at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. After showcasing their vehicles at the four day event, each driver will head out to compete in one of the toughest pro-touring races of the year. Not only will their vehicles be pushed to the max, but beauty and streetability are also important factors in their overall score. See who has what it takes and who falls short while battling it out at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Check back for complete coverage as we go live at SEMA in less than four weeks. Plus watch the build-up continue as we wait to see just who will prove to be Optima's Ultimate Street Car. Live coverage of SEMA and OUSCI can be found right here on our forum and Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/ProTouring

We want to thank Optima Batteries for providing the photos above. To see these more photos of these participants plus full recaps of each USCA event visit:
https://www.facebook.com/optimabatteries

[martin71gt]

This is going to be fun. Can hardly wait.

[tommycomfort]

I've just got to say that it is really exciting to see my son's name on the list!!!

[Rod]

YES!! It will be GREAT!! to see all my friends in one big place!!!

[Martin71RS]

It will be fun and great to see everyone there ! :-)

[SSLance]

That's one AWESOME group of cars and drivers right there!!

[Bad94]

I can't wait.

[1coolC2]

I've just got to say that it is really exciting to see my son's name on the list!!!


When a boy becomes a man!!!!

Tom, I believe the entire Pro Tour group shares your pride of Sam and his amazing accomplishment. Thanks for letting us all be part of the Farrington family!! GO SAM!!!

R/
Jeff