"Tenacity" no longer just a trailer queen!
 

As some of you may know, we will be competing in OUSCI with Tenacity after a week in the K&N booth at SEMA. I've been pampering the car for the most part all summer but with OUSCI on the agenda we decided we better push things a bit and took it to Sonoma Raceway yesterday. The owner of the car, who will have driving duties at Pahrump does alot of trackdays in his EVO, but hasn't really driven the Camaro much at all since completion due to business commitments and our show schedule with it.
With SEMA coming up as well as a video shoot at K&N and a magazine shoot the day before SEMA, we spent about $40 in tape trying to protect the paint. ( I didnt dare tell the K&N guys about our plans yesterday,they would have been more nervous than me! lol)
Well we had a blast with it! I was extremely pleased at how well balanced the car is, considering the baseline suspension tuneup. Its very predictable and all we really messed with is tire pressures.(Although we will probably upgrade from the Strange shocks at a later date)
The owner was thrilled and I have a feeling he will be tracking this car on a more regular basis next year.


I'll have some on track pics later, meanwhile check out the awesome graphics job...

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Looks great Steve! Any videos? :unibrow:

I love that track! I can only imagine how much fun it would be in that car.

That's what I'm talkin about.... really looking forward to seeing this at Optima, Steve. :cheers:

Nice, and BTW that thing looks badass :thumbsup:

Saw the car in person the other day. For all of you who have not, it's a tired old line, but pictures do not do this car justice. Awesome quality, hundreds of subtle mods that take a while to see, very, very nice car.
Make a point of going to see it at K&N if you are at SEMA, it will be worth your time!
Tim

(Although we will probably upgrade from the Strange shocks at a later date)

What is it that you are looking for from the shocks? We can adjust and revalve the shocks, we just need to know what you're looking for.
Strange is aware that the Pro-touring segment is growing and needs to be addressed. We would love some feed back on what you need.
By the way I love this car, it's been my background for a few weeks now, great work.

Wil.

Steve, really bad ass and great to hear! I saw the car in person at the last GG in Ptown and the amount of work and detail you guys poured on the car is unreal!

Great to hear that the car will actually be used for what it was meant to as well :)

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

my favorite 1st gen just got better ! :thumbsup:

thats a hell of a track to break the flap on but its good to hear he has turn time under his belt. :thumbsup:

Awesome Steve... Great to hear things went so well. I kinda like the new graphics.

Wish I would of known, I drive by Sears Point twice a day on my way to and from work and would of loved to stop by and watch. But understand you are being stealth and keeping thing under wraps.

I cant wait to see it at SEMA and the OUSCI.

An awesome car being driven. :thumbsup:

Thanks Everyone! Although I'm going to be cleaning the car all day tomorow it was well worth it and we got some good info and seat time.

Heres a few pics.....
http://www.gotbluemilk.com/web121011/bc/index.html

Hope to have some video in the next couple days.

Steve, great pics man! I'll bet everyone was shocked to see such a mint car out there running with them. :thumbsup:

Yeah it was definitely a little out of place, but there were also alot of crazy exotics out that day as well, not too crowded, and mostly a whole lot of fun!:D

After a huge cluster getting out of SEMA, dealing with Las Vegas traffic, driving to Shelby museum and cruising the strip Friday night, We had a blast at Optima! It was a stressful morning wondering if the owner/driver was going to show up on time, he had a wedding he was in Friday night and didnt fly in until Sat morning! We made it, and In my opinion, considering we probably had the least track experience with the car of anyone (The owner/driver has literally less than 15 miles seat time total with the car!) and a pesky sticking front caliper, I think we did quite well. The big highlight was our first place finish in the performance design challenge portion. Truly an honor! Thanks K&N for inviting us and to all of the sponsors for putting on the event. It was also great meeting some new friends:thumbsup:



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Loved that car! :thumbsup:

Steve the car looked awesome in person. Great showing for a "trailer queen" Congratulations on the design award. :D

It was good to get a chance to meet you.

:cheers:

Steve - excellent job. With some killer cars there that's a big deal. Congrats! :thumbsup:

I agree. That is a great car.

Steve it was great to meet you during SEMA and I really enjoyed watching you put the car through the paces. You proved it just isn't all looks.

:thumbsup:

Thanks guys, It was a blast even if I didnt get to drive! It was good putting some faces to the names at SEMA as well. I'll be running the cones at DelMar in a couple of weeks. Hope to see you there. Heres a preview what to expect......:lol:


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That car should be seen....

and heard. :cool:

Thanks everyone!:thumbsup:
Heres the press release from Optima:

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Congratulations to David Brandt on winning the Lingenfelter Performance Design Challenge at the 2012 OUSCI
November 07, 2012 at 8:03 AM
by OPTIMA Jim
Year after year, some of the most-amazing cars and the most-well respected builders bring their very best to the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational, presented by Royal Purple and K&N. As an important component of each OUSCI, the field is judged on style, design and execution- form in addition to function. This year's top car and the winner of the Lingenfelter Performance Design Challenge was David Brandt's beautiful 1969 Chevrolet Camaro.
Unlike the other competitions in the OUSCI, Brandt's Camaro was the clear choice of the judges, scoring 190 points on a 210-point scale. The next closest competitor was Chris Smith and his 1967 Chevrolet C10 pickup, scoring 174 points. The finishing order for the rest of the field is as follows:
3. Bob Bertelsen
4. Todd Foust
5. Mark Stielow
6. Curt Hill
7. Steven Rupp
8. Jeff Cleary
9. Brian Hobaugh
10. Jim Holloway
11. Nick Licata
12. Rob McGregor
13. Bret Voelkel
14. Kyle Tucker
15. Danny Popp
16. Dave Pulley
17. Zeke Peterson
18. Grant Reierson
19. Travis Hill
20. Mark Bowler
21. Brian Finch
22. Dale Akuszewski
23. Mike Ardito
24. Cole Quinnell
25. Todd Rumpke
26. Mark Capener
27. Phil Gerber
28. Karl Dunn
29. Herb Stuart
30. Ryan Mathews
31. Ron Schwarz
32. Fabryce Kutyba
33. Joey Seely
34. Dennis McCarthy
35. Greg Davidson
36. Stacy Tucker
37. Brian Davis
38. Cliff Elliott
39. Josh Barnett
40. Jesse Vaughn
41. Brad Coomer
42. Dan Howe
43. Ben Therrien
44. John Buttermore
45. Albert Melchior
46. Chris Frick
47. Paul Welch
48. Richard Caleel
49. Blue Offutt
50. Pedro Gonzalez
51. Todd Earsley