Thanks Bill! Sounds like we'd have to install a big "OH ####!" handle for you. ;)

Cool! Maybe you'll get to see/hear the car in person again in the future. There are plans to get "around" a bit this next year. :popcorn2:

That's quite a bit of influence and great company! Thanks for including Big Red in the wheelhouse of Camaros that influenced you. :D

RJ

Mike,

We really tried to get out there and mix it up. There's a completely different setup for most types of events. Going from landspeed to track can take 3 weeks (it's a small crew and a working shop). For instance, we have multiple locations that we add lead ballast...about 1400 lbs total for Bonneville.

Thanks for watching and for your support!

Saw episode 3 last night about the Texas mile. Another great show.
As that was shot in 2011, have you returned there? (Maybe that is a future episode...)

Looking forward to more...



Bill

What I like about the show it the honesty.
All of us hacks out here working alone in our garage look at the cars in the magazines like Big Red and think how easy it must be with all that help to engineer and construct a great car. Then you watch the show, and a Transmission breaks - twice, then you see an engine dyno resulting in less than ideal results.

There is some comfort that even with high level cars like Big Red, problems still kick you in the ass and all you can do is work through it without drama just like we do.

I’m not even a Camaro fan and I’ve been a fan of Big Red from the beginning because to me it represents an amazingly well built, and hard driven hot rod. Even better that it was built in the 80’s and brought out of mothballs to still kick some tail.:warning:

yep! cool to see behind the curtain

Excellent work on these shows. In the past, I've had the opportunity to participate in the Silver State, Texas Mile, and events at Willow Springs. This TV series with Big Red at these venues portrays a true grassroots racing perspective on what it is really like to run these events. It's almost like being there (without all the work). It has been a great trip down memory road for me.

This series is right on the mark so far. The right amount of REALITY injected and a great mix of the people and the car and events themselves.

I got my wife to watch this 3rd episode with me and she enjoyed it more than she figured she would. She kept saying "Put in the MONSTER!" towards the end. :lol:

I must say I was in agreement with her. :D

RJ, how far out do you guys plan your schedule of events to attend?

RJ,
I agree with all the positive comments about the show, great work! As a car guy for over 50+ years this is exactly the kind of car show that I want to watch with no gratuitous drama.

One thing I'm curious about is have you considered installing a T56 Magnum in Big Red? I can tell you that after switching Dust Off to a T56 Magnum I now see just how limiting a four speed really is. The 6 speed gives you so many more options for rear end gearing. I would think the two overdrive gears would be the hot ticket for all of those high speed events.

Bill,

That was the last time for that event for the episodes. We may return there in the future. The Mojave Mile/Mojave Magnum (1.5 miles) is right in our back yard, so it's sometimes hard to justify going real far for a mile event unless we have more similar events we can hit while on the road.

However, Episode 4 is going to have some awesome footage of the Virginia City Hill Climb. We really pulled out all the stops while filming this one!

:)

Mike and Rodney,

It's great to hear that people like something that's a departure from typical made up drama trying to make a car program interesting. This is what we wanted, so we were able to make the series without all the Hollywood types making us add more than what is real.
Believe me, we've had our share of problems on the track and with failed parts. Why not make lemonade? :)

After finally getting to watch the Texas Mile episode last night one of the things that impresses me most about Big Red and all three episodes is the true grassroots nature of the crew/team and operations. :thumbsup:

David,
Love your Camaro!

Your wife is right; we should have put in the monster and I said so at the time. I can only push the team so far! ;)

We have not really planned much for next season. We have a few things tentatively planned, but a few things have to fall into place before we publicize them. ;)

Neil,
It's always good to hear from a fan that has a perspective of how much is involved with competing in these events. Thanks for watching!

Seig,

Thanks. That's the way it is, so it's easy to film it that way. :)

Well, I finally found the channel on my cable. Watched the hill climb last night. What an awesome show. Love the attitude, "Well we have no clutch, haul it back and we'll see what it is"

Not, "OMG, we have no clutch, what are we going to do, who can we call, there's not one within 1000 miles from here" type of show that we are forced to see these days.

This car is amazing. But what is more amazing is RJ's attitude and skill to drive this thing anywhere, anytime, as hard as he can.

Looks like I have found a Monday night show to watch.

Congrats on the 5th place finish.

Finally, a show with no bs. What an enjoyment! I've followed you guys, and you never disappoint. Awesome! The determination and experience is evident. I've always seen that in you guys. I love the real deal and thank you for sharing your experiences.
It's apparent it's a class act and so is everyone involved. Please answer me this: Why not a mechanical linkage clutch? Because heat, maybe? Or motor setback in chassis? One more thing, PLEASE open your show with a duet of Joan Jett and Billy Idol. They rock like you guys! :bitchslap:

Where can you order t-shirts ?


John

Thanks Bill! The hill climb was a great time. It's probably not our last hill climb.
I appreciate you liking something out of the ordinary and are okay without all the made up drama on our show.

RJ

Sean,
Thanks for your comments about the show. swapping out the mechanical linkage for the hydraulic unit was done for a few reasons. One of the top ones is the reduced pressure required to operate the clutch. It allows me to focus more on everything else important while in a longer race, instead of overworking my clutch leg when the clutch gets used a lot.
Thanks for the idea on the music. We're always open to suggestions.

RJ

John,
Unfortunately we're not set up for selling merchandise yet. If you sign up to receive our email newsletter, we'll enter you to win a prize pack that includes a shirt. You can PM us your email address. Or if you're on Instgram, you can follow us on @thebigredcamaro and sign up over there.

RJ, see if you can contact Jody here (chief admin aka camcojb) and you may be able to work something out with him on either here or maybe he can show you how on your'all's site....

Rj,

With supercharger being a direct drive, where is the radiator mounted? Do you have any pics you can share?

JR,

The setup for the Elephant (supercharged setup), uses a radiator mounted in the trunk. I post a lot of detail shots of items like this on my Instagram feed @thebigredcamaro Are you on Instargram?

:)
RJ

Yes, I'm on Instagram. I'll go through your post archive to find some pics. Tonight was a great show! Thank you.

Let me know your Instagram name and I'll follow you back. Most of those detail shots are a few weeks back. Look for more coming up in our feed...just for you. ;)

RJ,

Instagram name is 19orangecamaro67.

I can't wait to see how your team setup the trunk mounted radiator setup. Thank you.

RJ,

I saw a video on your facebook page that Big Red passed the 250 mph goal in the 1.5 mile event. To top it off, the engine was detuned to 1600 hp from 1900 hp.

Congrats and keep smashing records with Big Red.

251.8 mph! Congratulations!

Are you all planning on attending the Cook Shootout?

:thumbsup: