Big Red Event Suggestions

[BigRedCamaro]

Hello All,

We are going to have some time between land speed races this summer. Do you have any suggestions of events we should attend? We are open to different types of racing and even some "cars and coffee" events. We are based out of Southern California, but are open to travelling to a cool event.

Maybe we'll get to see you all out there somewhere!

[LS7 Z/28]

It's a long shot but I figured why not. The Optima Face Off at Road America. They don't allow race fuel and the car has to have current registration and insurance, but I am about 1,000% sure they will let you run all the events in the exhibition class and I'm quite certain everyone at the event would be happy to have you guys there.

http://www.roadamerica.com/buy-tickets/optima-faceoff-at-road-america.html

http://driveusca.com/events/road-america-2015/

[Aficionado]

Not an event suggestion, butttt....when will the film be out and about? Been dying to see it ever since the trailer showed up....

[BigRedCamaro]

Not an event suggestion, butttt....when will the film be out and about? Been dying to see it ever since the trailer showed up....

Good news for those, like yourself, who have been patiently waiting... With 100% certainty, we'll be on cable starting in July. Look for an announcement coming very soon with more specific details. :)

[BigRedCamaro]

It's a long shot but I figured why not. The Optima Face Off at Road America. They don't allow race fuel and the car has to have current registration and insurance, but I am about 1,000% sure they will let you run all the events in the exhibition class and I'm quite certain everyone at the event would be happy to have you guys there.

http://www.roadamerica.com/buy-tickets/optima-faceoff-at-road-america.html

http://driveusca.com/events/road-america-2015/

This is a great suggestion. We did run in the first Optima Batteries OUSCI back in '08. Maybe it would be fun to run again.

[Richio1]

Good news for those, like yourself, who have been patiently waiting... With 100% certainty, we'll be on cable starting in July. Look for an announcement coming very soon with more specific details. :)

AWESOME. I have watched the youtube promo at least 50 times. Cant wait.

[JEFFTATE]

Run Thru the Hills in Pigeon Forge, TN.
The grandaddy of all pro-touring events.

[TheJDMan]

Run Thru the Hills in Pigeon Forge, TN.
The grandaddy of all pro-touring events.

I thought that had become Crusin the Smokies yes/no?

[CarlC]

There is a USCA / OUSCI qualifier at Fontana this fall.

[BigRedCamaro]

There is a USCA / OUSCI qualifier at Fontana this fall.

Carl,

We'll check that out. Big Red is still a registered street car.

[cactuss4]

Carl,

We'll check that out. Big Red is still a registered street car.

If that's the case maybe a trip across america, and you can swing by my house for a steak and a drink and I can play around inside of Big Red :) So add Livermore, CA on your short list (hahahaha)

Tory

[71RS/SS396]

It's a long shot but I figured why not. The Optima Face Off at Road America. They don't allow race fuel and the car has to have current registration and insurance, but I am about 1,000% sure they will let you run all the events in the exhibition class and I'm quite certain everyone at the event would be happy to have you guys there.

http://www.roadamerica.com/buy-tickets/optima-faceoff-at-road-america.html

http://driveusca.com/events/road-america-2015/

Since when do they not allow race fuel? I've run several of their events, used race fuel and so have others, never seen or heard of an issue with it.

[JEFFTATE]

I thought that had become Crusin the Smokies yes/no?

I think they may be sister events at some point.
Cruisin the Smokies in the Spring.
Run thru the Hills in the Fall.
Run thru the Hills is just on haitus.

[Garymac69]

Seeing Big Red in person is on my bucket list! So PLEASE come to some event on the East Coast some day.

[LS7 Z/28]

Since when do they not allow race fuel? I've run several of their events, used race fuel and so have others, never seen or heard of an issue with it.

Tim, I thought it specified in the rulebook they don't allow it, but I guess it's open to interpretation. I know at the actual events they don't care if you run 98 from the track pumps. I'm not one of the people that care about any of the "street car" rules, but you know full well there are all kinds of people on these forums that do. I didn't mean anything by the comment. I was just stating some of the things other people would probably bitch about if Big Red ran and others would probably protest. I didn't know the car was still registered and licensed. I really hope to see or hear about RJ running a USCA event. I didn't intend on the comment starting a debate. I just hope to see Big Red once in my life.

[struck by Lightning]

The American Graffiti Car Show & Festival in Modesto, CA. Several events held in June. http://www.visitmodesto.com/calendar/specialevents/graffiti/calendar.asp

Hot August Nights in Reno, NV. is a must do for all gear heads with drag racing and autocross as part of the experience. https://www.hotaugustnights.net/pages.php?var=event-schedule
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[cluxford]

Bring it to Australia...we'll make an event to accommodate it, more camaro's per person down here than anywhere else in the world !!!!

[BADNBLK]

This is a great suggestion. We did run in the first Optima Batteries OUSCI back in '08. Maybe it would be fun to run again.

Pikes Peak USCA would be a good one to get out of Cali for a bit, and I would love to see this monster in person. There is also the Sandhills open road event in Nebraska this summer, but I don't remember the specifics on that.

[shortrack]

Big Red....stock car. Thumbs up man! People call my car "Big Black" haha. Wish you guys weren't on the other side of the continent love to see that thing up close. D

[BigRedCamaro]

Big Red....stock car. Thumbs up man! People call my car "Big Black" haha. Wish you guys weren't on the other side of the continent love to see that thing up close. D

Shortrack,
You've got to know that we love the vibe of your Chevelle! You never know, we may be covering some ground over the next year.
Maybe we'll get to see your car up close too.

[BigRedCamaro]

Hey all,

Thanks for your suggestions. The whole team will discuss the venues. Keep the suggestions coming!

Anyone here attend the Columbus, Ohio Goodguys event in July? We've never been to a Goodyguys event. We hear that the Columbus event is the largest of them all. It would be a bit of a haul for us. Will any Pro-Touring.com members be out there?

[PT Sportwagon]

Pikes Peak USCA would be a good one to get out of Cali for a bit, and I would love to see this monster in person. There is also the Sandhills open road event in Nebraska this summer, but I don't remember the specifics on that.

Brandon, unfortunately the SORC in Neb is Aug 5-8 and Pikes Peak USCA is Aug 8-9. Would love to see Big Red in person also.

Tim

[BADNBLK]

Brandon, unfortunately the SORC in Neb is Aug 5-8 and Pikes Peak USCA is Aug 8-9. Would love to see Big Red in person also.

Tim

Easy solution is to race SORC first two days, drive 7 hours through the night and be at USCA in the morning of the 8th, all fresh and ready to race LOL! Hope you boys like Red Bull!

[71RS/SS396]

You have send your entry form into SORC in the fall of previous year, even doing that does not guarantee you will get a spot. They allow a very limited number of entries.

[BADNBLK]

You have send your entry form into SORC in the fall of previous year, even doing that does not guarantee you will get a spot. They allow a very limited number of entries.

Its BIG RED though... lol Ok looks like Sand Hills is completely off the table.

[79-TA]

Maybe Big Red could run a time attack event.

http://www.redlinetimeattack.com/events/event-schedule

http://globaltimeattack.com/2015-schedule/

[72BBSwinger]

Yeah I'm bummed, my car will be ready for Pikes but I'm already committed to SORC as co-dash. The 8th is the actual "road race" and the OUSCA guys told me the one day deal is only for the first day not the second. I might drive up Sunday morning in my wife's Charger if I get a wild hair.