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Larry Callahan
08-02-2009, 08:03 AM
This year Optima Batteries has given Pro-Touring.com two spots to represent us in the 2009 OPTIMA Batteries Ultimate Street Car Invitational presented by Ridetech (https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58188&)

I am proud to announce Bill Howell's 1972 Charger stuffed with some cool goodies will be one of the cars.

Among many other parts Bill's Charger is sporting the following

6.4 Hemi Mopar crate engine producing 540 HP
TKO 600 5 speed
Moser Dana rear
XV Motorsports Front clip with C-5 spindles, etc.
XV Motorsports three link rear setup
14" Wilwood brakes
Forgeline wheels/bfg KDW tires
Vintage Air

Watch for for updates on Bill's car here https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58662

https://www.pro-touring.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=25579




The second car will be non other than Pro-Touring.com's official car built by Prodigy Customs known as MotiV8r

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

Watch for updates on both cars as the date approaches.
Bill Howell
08-04-2009, 09:14 PM
Thanks Larry. It will be an honor to represent Pro-touring.com with the charger at the Optima Challenge.

There are a couple other pieces to this announcement coming soon too so stay tuned guys. :)
Steve1968LS2
08-05-2009, 06:48 AM
Ummm.. fresh meat.. :yum:


j/k ... can't wait to see them at the event!
Finch
08-05-2009, 07:43 AM
Great news Bill,

It is time to throw some mopar muscle around and shake up the chevy boys.
monza
08-05-2009, 07:54 AM
Congrats Bill, looking forward to seeing that car run, looks great!
protouring70
08-05-2009, 12:02 PM
I am glad to hear it!!! I couldn't think of a better duo!:enguard: Best of luck to both of you.:1st:
parsonsj
08-05-2009, 12:16 PM
Congrats to both of you! I'm proud to call you both my friends.

Good luck! See you in September.

jp
Damn True
08-05-2009, 12:19 PM
Gonna be a serious challenge to do this event with a brand spanking new car. Good luck to ya Billy!
Vegas69
08-05-2009, 12:42 PM
Best of luck to both of you.
Ralph LoGrasso
08-05-2009, 02:15 PM
Very cool. Represent!
Steve1968LS2
08-05-2009, 03:15 PM
Great news Bill,

It is time to throw some mopar muscle around and shake up the chevy boys.

I heard they taste like chicken... :yum:


lol


Should be a great event this year..
YancyJohns
08-05-2009, 06:31 PM
Congrats Bill, Hurry up and get it done so we can have some fun....lol
zbugger
08-05-2009, 07:30 PM
Congrats guys!!! Bill, best of luck to you at the event. I know you will represent us well. Larry, let's hope you've got all the bugs worked out so you can wheel penny to the fullest!!!
Larry Callahan
08-05-2009, 08:01 PM
I don't care how many bugs I kill I don't for a second think I will get close enough to even see Penny.

Steven and the Penny clan have done an awesome job and has a big head start but, I will go for broke, beat the snot out of it and have a great time.