Trailer loaded, Tow vehicle full of fuel, Headed to Gingerman!!!!!!??

[ProBell]

Went out for a test ride, All looks good for the trip. Found a cool place to take some pictures.

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We came up with a name the other night that I think fits the car. RAWHIDE from the Blues Brothers sound track. What do you think? Thanks Randy

[Young Gun]

sick!

[dropit69]

that looks kiler..

[Corn Nova]

Randy, for some reason this has to be one of the coolest pictures I've seen. Not sure why. Maybe because it's proof that these cars are DRIVEN, unlike show car trailer queens. I love the dirt on the tires, primer paint and trailer hooked up. Looks like you found a gravel pit!
Anyways, we'll see you in a few days.
Chad
Motor State/Lane Automotive

[ponchopwr70]

Thats awesome! Thats a nice shot of the car I like it.

[Charley Lillard]

Totally cool.....

[jimhamptons]

Randy's car is one of the coolest cars I have laid eyes on.

[Steve1968LS2]

Went out for a test ride, All looks good for the trip. Found a cool place to take some pictures.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

We came up with a name the other night that I think fits the car. RAWHIDE from the Blues Brothers sound track. What do you think? Thanks Randy

email me that photo STAT! (high res)

Then PM me you cell number.. I have an idea! :idea:

[Steve1968LS2]

Oh wait.. I forgot my joke..


"Trailer Queen... "

get it? ;)

[Rhino]

Great Pic!
slightly off topic, but how is your trailer hitch affixed to the car?

[Damn True]

Totally cool! Do the auto-x WHILE towing the trailer!!!!

I fully plan to have a little tire trailer for schlepping R-comps and such to auto-x's and track days.

[Larry Callahan]

Awesome!!! Video! We want video! LOL!

[MrQuick]

Oh wait.. I forgot my joke..


"Trailer Queen... "

get it? ;)

heyyyyyy who you callin a Queen???

Nice shot Pro....but I think you should have taken that left at Albuquerque. LOL

Have a great trip.

[tom_a]

Very cool.

[ProBell]

Thanks for all the nice comments.:) The trailer hitch was part of the winter project list. Here is a picture of how it attached to the fuel cell frame. You should see the looks I get loading the car at Home Depot. Thanks Again Randy
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[WILWAXU]

Awesome!

Good luck on the trip & event!

[Rick Dorion]

This is so great!

Safe trip and take lots of video/pics.Have to live this one through you!

[BA.]

Looking forward to seeing your car at the track Randy! it's been a long time since "The Burnout" at carlisle!

[68sixspeed]

The Rednecks are coming, the Rednecks are coming! For those of you that don't know Randy, well, he won't take offense! Too bad he didn't take pictures of the test run to get bark mulch on the snowmobile trailer!!

Have a fun run, and if it's raining, I fear for those behind you - the amount of WD40 that washes of that car can make the EPA stop by... it's going to get slick on the track boys and girls!

-Dan

[Vegas69]

Randy, for some reason this has to be one of the coolest pictures I've seen. Not sure why. Maybe because it's proof that these cars are DRIVEN, unlike show car trailer queens. I love the dirt on the tires, primer paint and trailer hooked up. Looks like you found a gravel pit!
Anyways, we'll see you in a few days.
Chad
Motor State/Lane Automotive
Knowing the car is actually beat on takes it up a couple rungs for me. Cool photo!

[poormans69]

Your on a mission from God.

[68sixspeed]

I just would love to put a camera on the side of the trailer to catch the looks of people... rolling along I-80 as he's passing everyone with that in tow! (or in the rare case that he slows down and gets passed...)

Shouldn't that trailer have cow horns on it or something?

[rogue]

nice to see a car thats actually driven ;)

[Chevrolaine]

Awesome, Simply awesome!
In my book you've won and the event hasn't even started yet.:smoke:

[ProBell]

Thanks Again for all the comments, (Except Dans :)) I have been lucky to run the car quite a bit. 17,000 miles since 05.
Like the Blues Brothers tie in poormans69.

Randy

[Jim Nilsen]

AWESOME!

Simply AWESOME

:cheers:

[paulk68]

i have been lucky to see this car at a few local shows and i have to say I LOVE IT. good luck have fun

[FirstGenZq8]

what kind of trailer is that? what all can you fit in there?

[stealth71]

Looks good. I've had similar ideas on a smaller scale. That size might kill my fuel economy.

[dadto2jays]

Really admire when someone actually drives their vehicle vs towing it...

[FabUThis]

I think you should do your trailer in the same theme you did the Lemons car

[cemick17]

I will be riding shotgun in Rawhide for 13 hours or more likely driving since Randy hasn't slept in 11 days getting ready for this event. When I am not driving I will be filming and taking pictures. Rollin, rollin, rollin, Keep them doggies rollin...Rawhide. By the way, we left room in the trailer for him to stretch out if he feels the need.

[ProBell]

OK a response to a few things. 1 - the trailer is a small box built 1986, It has ben in the back yard for the last 10 years untouched. New wheels and bearings and away we go. You can fit more than you think. The horn comments are driven from are 24 Hour of LeMons car. It is painted like a cow. As far as sleep goes, 3 hours a night is plenty when it is near race time.

[JEFFTATE]

Do you have electric trailer brakes ????
They're safer .....

Anyway , See ya there !

[ProBell]

No trailer brakes. I do not have much luck with them in general. I have not had them on my 24' enclosed for years. See you up north. Randy

[ProBell]

A - HI HO SILVER -- A -- CLOUD OF BLUE SMOKE --- THE Squeaking of the windshield wipers and -- AWAY WE GO. See you all soon. Lets all be safe. Randy

[SinisterSHO]

So, where does the line start to get a ride in that this weekend?

[sik68]

I might never paint my car now...

[Zanie]

That is AWESOME!
That is NOT what I was expecting after reading the thread title.
Very Stylish!!!

Hope to see you there!
Dan Swanson

[Larry Callahan]

Oh man! You need a great big Pro-Touring.com sticker for that thing. LOL!

[68sixspeed]

Randy and Chris left town this morning in the pouring rain, one of my co-workers caught a picture of him going through the drive-thru at Dunkin Donuts with the car and trailer... we'll post later. -Dan

[Jim Nilsen]

I tried my best to get the Cormaro ready to fire up but I ran out of enough energy to get er done. About 100 hrs left to get to that point. I will have plenty of pics to show the progress.

I am leaving out about 6am tommorow and should be there by noon at the latest.

Is ther any construction to slow things down on 90-94 ?

This is going to be so much fun I can hardly wait
:woot:

[Larry Callahan]

Jim, did you get your box?

[Ron S]

Mine is just loaded,accept mine is on the trailer not pulling it.Ron

[Jim Nilsen]

Yes, I will be blending in with my new black sweeatshirts when I arrive.

Thanks

[TonyHuntimer]

That Camaro is awesome! I hope the trip is fun! What's in the trailer? Tires? Spare engine? MoonShine? :) Watch out for Roscoe!

[ProBell]

OK we made it. 894 miles in 14 HRS. It rained a lot early on but got nice as we got close. Their are 12 or so cars in the parking lot already. This is going to be a great event. Their will be a lot of big iron here.
Here are a few pictures we took along the way.

[dropit69]

glad to hear ya made it ok..thats a haul..see ya tomm..

[venturabeachpup]

Awesome Camaro and what a really cool post! Keep updating as you go... it feels like we're on a road trip with ya! Have fun!

[Bill Howell]

Nice car and two cool dudes in it. This is what the hobby is all about guys, come join the fun next year.

[ProBell]

Rainy day that cooporated when we needed it to. Started with some minor adjustments (pinion seal) and a fresh coat of WD40. Toured Lane Automotive and felt like a kid in a candy store. Did a 60 mile cruise with lots BIG Iron. Following the cruise we did a quick retouch on Rawhides WDF40 coat. Evening ended with a lightening show hanging out at Surfari Joes. Last minute excitement was a Mustang electric door opener electrical short that could have gotten bad. Mets lots of good people and will see them all at Gingerman.

Rollin, rollin, rollin

[68sixspeed]

Looks great, but did those other cars come in trailers instead of towing their own? Wimps! :)

I'm so jealous I only just got the motor back in a couple weeks ago!

[Larry Callahan]

Rainy day that cooporated when we needed it to. Started with some minor adjustments (pinion seal) and a fresh coat of WD40. Toured Lane Automotive and felt like a kid in a candy store. Did a 60 mile cruise with lots BIG Iron. Following the cruise we did a quick retouch on Rawhides WDF40 coat. Evening ended with a lightening show hanging out at Surfari Joes. Last minute excitement was a Mustang electric door opener electrical short that could have gotten bad. Mets lots of good people and will see them all at Gingerman.

Rollin, rollin, rollin


Too cool! Thanks for the pics!

[ProBell]

OK just got back from over eating. I had a blast today. Got to see a lot of nice cars going fast. Got to talk to and hang out with some fun people. I was very happy with how my car ran. Their were a few incident but nothing tragic. The Orange Air Ride car lost a motor,that was pretty much the worst thing I saw. Bill Howells Vet spon in front of me, so I took the grass to stay out of his way. Should have it on Y Tube some time soon. Here are some more pictures from yesterday and today. Randy. PS Allot of cones may meet their maker tomarow.......

[rogue]

The Orange Air Ride car lost a motor,that was pretty much the worst thing I saw.

Great pix. That car seems to have bad luck...

You've inspired me to drive my car to the next track day.

[68sixspeed]

Awesome! Seeing that c6 vette, damn, I'm kicking myself for not going to this event. I wasn't even thinking of newer cars.

Good luck Sunday, remember Randy- it's not a contest of how many cones you can get stuck under the car! :) (I'm speaking from experience, they generally don't give a bonus for this...)

[zbugger]

Very cool. I hope there's an event like this here on the west coast when I get my car on the road again. It looks like a blast and I really wish I could have been there.

[awr68]

That's too cool! I love it!!

Looks like a great weekend...be safe on the way home guys!!

[Bill Howell]

Awesome! Seeing that c6 vette, damn, I'm kicking myself for not going to this event. I wasn't even thinking of newer cars.

Good luck Sunday, remember Randy- it's not a contest of how many cones you can get stuck under the car! :) (I'm speaking from experience, they generally don't give a bonus for this...)

Thanks, that was my vette, the unofficial pace car of the event. You could tell when I was driving it, it was in the weeds. Now, when it was pacing the field, the driving duties were split up between Mark S. and Kyle T. They turned much better times than I did. We burned a tank of fuel out of it at the track, fun times indeed.

[dropit69]

wow what a great time..can't thank the guys from Motorstate enough they put on a great event..and met alot of new guys ..was awesome.i had never road corsed and was slower than everyone but did ok for just buying the car 7 days prior..

[ProBell]

The last day at the auto cross was just as much as the first day at the cruise. I was very hot out. They did a great job with the course and getting us all a lot of runs. 8 each. I can not thank all the people who put this event on enough. They did a great job all the way around. And all the sponsors were just as great, Lane Automotive., Air Ride ,Detroit Speed, Twist Machine and Bear Brakes just to name the ones I can think of now. Thanks Again Randy
PS Congratulation to my copilot Chris for getting 2ND in the touring class.

[srh3trinity]

Got any more pics/info on the blue late model second gen camaro?

[WILWAXU]

Got any more pics/info on the blue late model second gen camaro?
Yeah.. what he said :D

[eldogg]

Great photo & very cool car.

[Bow Tie 67]

Yeah.. what he said :D


I have some, but there still on my camera. The car has a bigblock and is basically a 2nd gen over a nascar frame / suspension setup. I had asked about his front springs and they were around 1,000 lbs. I'll get pics up in the next couple of days.

Randys pic of the car on jacks was my first sighting of probell. I pulled into the hotel parking lot and it was up with all four wheels off. Great guys, and one he*l of a driver.

[ProBell]

Made it home with no problems other than one 4 mile miscalculation on fuel.
Thanks again to all the people who made the event so much fun. That includes participants, vender's and spectator's.
Matt, Congratulations on your awards. Job well done. Randy

[70camaro406]

Awesome! Glad you had a good time Randy. Your car looks mean with the new wheels on it.

So does this mean your not driving down to Carlisle this weekend??

[ProBell]

Hi Wayne
Thanks for the comment. Regretfully I will not be going to Carlisle. Let us know how the show is. How is your car doing? Still drag racing it?
Randy

[70camaro406]

Well we'll miss you there. Is Dan going? We're not taking anything. Just going up for Saturday.

My car is on a rotisserie...waiting to get blasted. It ended up going 11.05 at 121, in the heat, but when I tried it in cooler weather, with poor track conditions, I broke the driver's side axle. So I figured it was time to tear it all apart and start the "SLOW" process of resurrecting it into a badass pro-touring car (thanks to you and Dan).

I have all the plans layed out, just waiting on more funds for the execution. I'm going to do Pro-touring F-body suspension (race), adjustable shocks, T-56 magnum, 3.73's, C5 brakes, 17" VWW V48's with 285/40-17's rear and 275/40-17's front tires, full chassis stiffening, and lightweight driveline (aluminum flywheel and driveshaft).

I think I'm going to keep my engine as it is, but quiet it down with a smaller, full exhaust (remember the dyno at Carlisle? I think everyone at the fairgrounds heard it!). Now if I can only get to the point of assembly!

[slenning]

Hey Randy, glad to hear you guys made it home OK. I sure had a blast hanging out with you and Chris last weekend!! Thanks for letting Chris take me for a ride at Gingerman. Your car is set up very well and both of you guys can flat out drive.:cheers:

Chris, thanks for going out with me on my first pass, giving me the pointers , and for the ride along. It helped a LOT, and god knows I need it.

Thanks again guys!!!!

PS.Randy, how are we gonna get Chris out of that M3 and into an old Camaro???:rotfl:

[cemick17]

Steve, the pleasure of riding with you in that awesome ride was all mine. I still remember my first day at the track and having somebody that has been there helps a lot. I really am starting to enjoy that old 67 on the track. I just wish it had more motor. It sure would make passing the pace car easier!
Keep doing those track events and if you have a white M3 in your rear view, its me wishing I had more motor too!

Chris

[realtime]

Very cool guys!! That car gets cooler everytime I see it.

Kevin L.

[68sixspeed]

Keep doing those track events and if you have a white M3 in your rear view, its me wishing I had more motor too!

Chris

Chris- we have ways of fixing that m3 horsepower issue... can you say ls7? ls9? :yum:

Congrats on 2nd in the auto-x... you'll have to give me some tips for my next venture out with the camaro.

-Dan