I know of one that will be there for sure... :_paranoid

Steve, Thanks for the update. :thumbsup:

And, i forgot to thank you for the ride at Costa Mesa GG event. That LS 402 is putting down some power. Thanks.

Good luck on Nov 7th. I can't wait for the spring mountain event...I will get some more video of your car from the grand stands.

Here's the link to the updated list.

http://www.optimainvitational.com/competitors/

Looks like a solid list...look forward to being there.

Looks like a lot of the same cars as last year.

Only sponsors were allowed to bring cars back for the competition.

Some cars from last year (Shipka's, etc) are being allowed to run as exhibition cars.

So, most of the "competitors" cars are new.. except mine, it's just old news :)

it says rodger lee 69 camaro and larry callahan 69 camaro... damn 67-68sget no respect! lol

Thank you for that list. Looks like some tough competition.

I had no idea they had a website for this event.

That might have to wait till next year when our very own superhero Flash Gordon hurls his body and his '68 down the track at high rates of speed.

:lol:

Note to self..have someone remind Flash not to look for a 'deal' on brakes! :mad:

Here's the updated list, sorry it's small...this is the list as of today. Just FYI - there will be a press conference in the OPTIMA booth at 10AM on Thursday to announce the final entries - there will be a couple of surprises so be sure to attend!

Jimi do need to atend the sema press conference. I was going leave thurs morning. so I would miss it.Scott.

Wow.. that list is tiny!!! lol

Email me the list and I will get it up in real size.

Scott, it's not a requirement but it's gonna be fun and you'll get some props if youre there.

I wish it was a "bit" later in the day but I will be there.. Leaving my house at 5am :)

Here is the list in all of its legible glory:

http://i35.tinypic.com/24err76.jpg

Jimi I am a nobody how do I get tickets to SEMA so I can get in. Its going to be at leased a 20 hr. drive haulin my clunker to vegas. I hate to leave earlier in the week then the powers that be tell me no at the door.Scott.

I updated the Competitors list and included images of of the cars (at least the images I was furnished with anyways)

www.optimainvitational.com/competitors

Come on.. I cant' believe you don't have a picture of my car... :rofl:

Use this one.. http://i34.tinypic.com/ejssas.jpg

:unibrow:

Sorry! Jimi didn't send a pic and I didn't want to just assume which pic of Penny you'd like on the site.

I added that pic. :cheers:

Motiv8r is DEFINITELY not a 69 Camaro. ;)

good point Dave. :yes:

Jody

I like that picture.. it has an intimidation factor.. :lol:

we inferior 67-68's gotta stick together :lol:

How do you think I feel? The only truck!!! :lol: oh and I hope to give some of you lot a run for your money. Brianne is going to kick butt in my truck, and I think we're all going to be pissed because the three chicks are gonna to cream everyone. :faint: no surprise there

Later
-Russell

This is the Duramax Chevelle.

http://image.popularhotrodding.com/f...hevelle_turbo_

more info here

Ok, I have to spill it, I didn't grow up as a GM guy, I was 20 before I even realized Camaro was made in 67 and 68!! :faint: Since then I have made amends and do know most of the subtle differences in the first gens - someone please tell me on the list who has what year and I'll correct those and pay proper respect to the 67-68 crowd. My apologies across the board.. :hail:

You seem truly sorry so well will give you a pass... THIS TIME!


Larry Callahan's Camaro is listed as a '69.. it's a 68

I don't blame you Jimi, I hold this nations school system responsible.



:D

I did go to public schools :beavis: I've made the change to Larry's car...

Even I would have paid attention if U.S. history courses in the public schools included 'Significant events in the history of the U.S. musclecar.' :cool:

I remember these "old cars".... but at my age it gets harder and harder...

Now... What were we talkin' about?

Wow. Someone was fired up about Optima.... :_paranoid

Who was testing at pahrump today?

DSE... Rupp... Pozzi...
Yeah....

DSE booked time on the track with their cars today... I guess they are in this to win! :yes:

Their cars looked very good.. we were all pretty jealous.

Mary, Dave, Mark, Charley and Myself were all there at the Corvette driving school.. nice, but no substitute for taking our cars around. Might be worse since we don't have ABS and now we are use to it! lol

Fun day though.. :thumbsup:

im bringing my pom-poms to head up the "bad penny" cheering section on saturday :thumbsup: not in like a weird way or anything tho...

This is a very short and poor quality clip. Sorry guy's. The Vette behind JA is a ZR1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-ScCSa0FEI

A few pictures until the good ones are put up
 

Not the best pics--but more will be coming

Doug

More Pics of Shootout
 

I have a few others to upload