OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car to air on SPEED

[Vegas69]

He wouldn't last 5 minutes trying to drive around my town.. too loud.

Add in that they took it OFF the street back in '70 (plus the driver deal)... like I said, bad ass car but in a whole other class..

I guess we could now argue that Big Red is a "street car".. lol

In any event it was a GREAT time and I can't wait for next year.. like I said in the show "great people and badass cars".. What's not to love?

I hear ya, I doubt it would be pulled off the road here. I still think the weight is the only argument. It had 500-750lbs on most competitors. Most of us have back seats, stereos, AC, and a ROOF LOL....

[79-TA]

Halloway races with Speedsource in NASA.

[gearbanger]

Pump gas and full exhaust should be manditory. Vehicles need to be street legal. Other than that, you are going to ruin the fun if you start trying to lock it down to some horsepower or weight deal. If it is required by law to have a windshield, then you should have a windshield. If not, heck with it.

I just don't want to see this turn into a deal like Nascar where when the Chevys win the Ford complain and get the rules changed and vice versa. I'm sure if the Cobra had a windshield and muflers, and even pump gas, it would have still won.

[wicked68]

Pump gas and full exhaust should be manditory. Vehicles need to be street legal. Other than that, you are going to ruin the fun if you start trying to lock it down to some horsepower or weight deal. If it is required by law to have a windshield, then you should have a windshield. If not, heck with it.

I just don't want to see this turn into a deal like Nascar where when the Chevys win the Ford complain and get the rules changed and vice versa. I'm sure if the Cobra had a windshield and muflers, and even pump gas, it would have still won.

Proper safety equipment is also a must. I saw very fast full out road race lap times being turned in by people with no firesuits or gloves on. We represent the sport and there are a lot of people who will look to us as the standard and as such we have a duty to make sure we are also portraying the latest safety as well. I dont think cars should be able to go out and turn in 1:50 lap times with a 3 point seat belt and no roll bar and only a helmet.

That is a regular street car and has no place on the track placing the driver at risk like that.

[JEFFTATE]

Maybe they should just limit the entries to cars that were originally four passenger ( or front and back seat ) sedans .
Like , no two seaters or roadsters.
This would rule out cobras and vettes..
It would be like a "Sedan" competition ( like the original Trans-Am series).
It's nice to have the late models , Bentleys , Nissans , Lexus , and cars with ABS , traction control , and AWD in there for comparison too.

[1offwizard]

Very fun to watch! Hopefully I can stay out and watch in person this year!

[xxxturbo6]

Maybe they should just limit the entries to cars that were originally four passenger ( or front and back seat ) sedans .
Like , no two seaters or roadsters.
This would rule out cobras and vettes..
It would be like a "Sedan" competition ( like the original Trans-Am series).
It's nice to have the late models , Bentleys , Nissans , Lexus , and cars with ABS , traction control , and AWD in there for comparison too.

Jeff,

The problem with that is the 2 seaters are street cars too and should be allowed to race just because of that alone! I think it should be like this:

1) ALL cars "Must" have license, registration and insurance!
2) ALL cars "Must" be limited to the same compound tire!
3) Classes split into some type of catagory to keep things on an equal playing field.

A 700 lb difference is a HUGE advantage in my book! Easier to move and Easier to stop! You take that away and have the Cobra add weight, The outcome would of been 100% different!!

Now on the other hand i'm sure it was fun for DSE, Bad Penny and others to actually go against the Cobra to see how they compared and they done an awesome job too! I give props to Everyone who raced and beat on there cars. That is a neat thing to watch as a spectator and even more fun to actually do. All it needs now is some simple rules to even things out a bit and I think Everyone will be happy.

Scot W.

[chevyhector]

Hey guys, great show ! Gotta love this new dirver sport. I do have a question. Larry, maybe you can answer. Where can we view the premier party pics?

[jon72vega]

Great Coverage!
It was good to put some faces & names together.

[Scott Parkhurst]

Wow Great Show. My favorite part was the wagon skidding into the dirt during the 0-60-0 competion.

You're welcome?

[Scott Parkhurst]

I think the formation of 'classes' is due. "Sports" 2-seaters and "Ponycar" 4-seater 2-door coupes seem fair. Vettes vs. Cobras is a classic matchup, as are Camaros vs. Mustangs vs. E-body Mopars. Then a 'Sedan" class for the mid-size cars (GM A-bodies, Fairlanes, Mopar B-bodies) that were offered as 4-doors/wagons (as opposed to Ponycars).

This would put similar cars in competition with each other. It won't be hard to compare results, but no one with any Chevelle/Fairlane/Satellite will ever beat a Cobra/Vette at the same level of development. It's just a matter of how badly you get beat.

Even putting the big bodied sedans in the same class as the Ponycars is tough. But, not all of us want a Ponycar either. They're cool and all, but just not my preference.

(I'm also all for a "4-door station wagon" class, but I'm silly like that)

Overall- still a killer event and a great TV show! The P-T community was well represented on all fronts, from style to performance to sportsmanship. Congrats to all for a job well done.

[Ron S]

The cars were super cool, but next year I think they need to get a group of more attractive drivers (Mary & Stacy excluded of course).LOL. Seriously, I am amazed what a high quality show it was, really first class. Ron

[DYNODANNY]

I was abel to catch the last 15 minutes of the coverage, man these cars are bad ass. It rearlly modivates me to re-do my car. Was this event only for high dollar cars or cars with sponsers? Could any one be invited like a small time like me?

[Danny Thomas]

One thing is for sure..it is an awesome event. Just hate that I was working on the road course all day..you may have seen my big butt on several clips on TV..( course that is my better side..LOL) The idea of getting a whole spectrum of people at a facility like that is awesome. I do agree that there were several disadvantages, but those will be addressed as time goes on, if the event is to survive. Otherwise we are going to see more lightweight cars and professional drivers and that is not what this all about. Street machines that can do double duty--no trailer Queens...Remember trailers are for boats. We want to hear more..Stick you Bitch..thanks Mary, you started a trend. Better hurry and copyright that before we all get rich on it..LOL

[Steve1968LS2]

The cars were super cool, but next year I think they need to get a group of more attractive drivers (Mary & Stacy excluded of course).LOL. Ron

We will miss you driving at the event :(

[BA.]

Great show, finally able to put faces with names.


If they had a more in-depth DVD of that event, I'd buy it!

[BonzoHansen]

Dammit, my DVR did not record. they better reshow it!!!!!!!!!!

[buickfunnycar.com]

I'm sure we can get you a copy Scott,PM Dave P...I know he made one.

[shortrack]

Great Coverage!
It was good to put some faces & names together.

X2.....saw it last night......pretty awesome!

nothing like a V8!

[tazzz25906112]

The cars were super cool, but next year I think they need to get a group of more attractive drivers (Mary & Stacy excluded of course).LOL. Seriously, I am amazed what a high quality show it was, really first class. Ron

Hey Hey I resemble that comment ROFLMAO.... Ron you've got be there this coming year pal!!! No excuses buddy Ok....