Ousci
 

Is there a list of cars competing

Here's several of them, but they're mixed up with past year competitors.

http://www.pinterest.com/optimabatte...-invitational/

Thanks.

I just happened to have this pulled up already

http://www.optimabatteries.com/us/en...petitors/2013/

Thanks!! So is Mark running Mayhem again this year???

Yes, I believe so.

2013 OPTIMA® BATTERIES ULTIMATE STREET CAR INVITATIONAL
COMPETITORS

First Last Car # Vehicle

[1] Mark Stielow 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
[2] Matt Alcala 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
[3] Mike Holleman 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
[4] Stephen Kepler 2013 Nissan GT-R
[5] John Kundrat 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
[6] Damion Campbell 1963 Pontiac LeMans
[7] Brad Riekkoff 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
[8] Robert McGaffin 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass
[9] George Poteet 1969 Ford Torino
[10] Ken Edwards 1966 Ford Mustang
[11] Larry Woo 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
[12] Lynda Jacobs 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle
[13] Steve Mott 2003 Nissan 350Z
[14] Rick Hoback 2007 BMW M6
[15] Bruce Raymond 2006 Pontiac GTO
[16] Mark Capener 2013 Dodge Viper
[17] John Lazorack III 1988 Chrysler Conquest
[18] John Condren 1991 Porsche 965
[19] James Stancel 2014 Mercedes Benz SLS Black Series
[20] James Clay 1995 BMW M3 Wagon
[21] Chris Smith 1970 Chevrolet C10
[22] Todd Earsley 2003 Mitsubishi Evo
[23] Chris Moore 1972 Ford Maverick

Few usual people missing...

Pantera in Optima
 

I just joined the forum but have been lurking
for a few years
My Pantera is going to be in the Challenge
I received the call last week... Jimi Day.. he
mentioned there were approx 10 others they
called but were not on the list yet

Bob

Welcome Bob! Look forward to seeing your killer ride. :cheers:

Love Panteras! Welcome!

Can you share any info or pics of yours?

:bigun2:

Pantera
 

Thanks... it will be fun
Cleaning up a few things and getting
it prepped to run hard

Pantera
 

Not sure how to post pics.. my first pic was rejected
as it was too large

Car is a 1972.. has an Iron Dart block,411 inches, Brodix track 1 heads-ported,
comp solid flat tappet lifter cam, scat crank, La billet rods, 830 Nascar Holley,
180 exhaust- 3" straight thru.. I run the 4" out of state, approx 600hp,
roll cage,chassis braces, 18" Kinesis wheels, took the Kumo V 710's (my street tires) off and have BFG Rivals 245 and 315's.. Recaro seats,ect

Has run Silver State, Virgina City Hillclimb, autocrosses, Thunderhill, Laguna
on a 105 day, Sears, Pahrump- Pantera club used to race there, Firebird
Been on the Stage at the Italiano

Most important it is a driver.. I take it out at least twice a week
to cruise nights, over to the coast etc

Fun car and knock on wood.. more reliable than my 755 hp Trans Am

Can't wait to see it!

:king:

Bob,

Great news on you being invited with your Pantera. It is beautiful and people are going to love it!

The official list will grow soon. There is a group of familiar faces that will be there along with some newbies. As usual, a great mix of cars.

Brian

Send it to me and I'll get it resized and posted.

lateralgnet at gmail dot com

Now that will be hard core old school awesome sound right there. Looking forward to it.

Quick! someone get the new guy a photo bucket!!! sounds like a beast and welcome to the site.

Agree... No Finch?

No dse or ridetech?

Finch will be there running for Royal Purple

DSE will be there. I'm not sure about Ridetech but I suspect Bret will be there.

Ousci Pantera
 

I have had several offers to help with posting pictures
Will send something out later today.. thank you all

The 180 exhaust on the Car is what I love the best
No need for a stereo because the notes from the back
of the car are awesome. Car is great on the track but
a little bit of a handful Autocrossing... Suspension has
stock a-arms.. except the uppers in the rear, Eagle double
adjustable shocks with 550 springs in front and 750 out back,
graphite fittings- stock has 250/450

Brian,
I remember when you first started running your Dad's Vette
many years back.. you have come a long ways since then
Love both cars.. are you running the Vette this Year??

Bob

Bob,

I will be there representing Wilwood in the Hobaugh 1965 Corvette.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...pscb9d0985.jpg

Brian

A couple pics of Bob's car.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psfa8ad9d1.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps8fc8bc87.jpg

Bob's Pantera...great sound with that 180° exhaust.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps9b6d7e84.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...pse19a110c.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...psae4f7992.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps6457246e.jpg

Can't wait to tech that bad boy! EEEEEEEEHHHHHHAAAAAAAA

is that code?

Yeah its code for drooling.

Exactly..... and it'll be the one time in the day that I'll be able to actually look it over.

Pantera Tech
 

Been working on it the last week or so
new front rotors, new halfshafts-old ones were
worse than I thought, jetted it back down 4 points
on the primaries to put the snap back in it (left it higher
to make it easier to drive on the street).. new seat belts 5 point,
fixed the passenger door handle so now it works,
cleaned up a few bolts, trims etc, new plugs, filter etc

Getting is polished this weekend..

I need to double check the rules but since tech guy is responding
Are there noise limits- my car can make 105 at Laguna with my street exhaust
I used to run the straight 4" pipes at Pahrump.. but also
have my Thunderhill pipes that make 98

Race gas allowed? I usually run 30% to what my engined
builder states lube the valves.. leaded of course

Bob

No noise limit that I'm aware of and we've had some pretty loud cars out there!


Since this is an invite or "winner" ticket entry... the "tech" guys are just some volunteers picked by Jimi... but tech is "serious". You must have the proper equipment to pass tech. So seat belts - helmet - headlights - working brake lights - proper battery hold down - fire extinguisher - proper tire rating - no leaking fluids etc will all be checked. Gas is not checked and by the smell test during the day at past OUSCI events - you wouldn't be the first or only that's running "non" pump gas...

Windows are optional..... Okay -- laughing at this because it's a past discussion about what constitutes a race car vs a street car....

Run the loudest pipes you got. :)

And don't forget your tire warmers. :thumbsup:

Pantera Tech
 

yes the car is Track worthy
new 5 point harness, fire extinguisher, new helmet earlier this year,
fire suit, battery tied down, fuel cell, 4 point roll cage, no antifreeze,
new BFG tires, etc

4" exhaust will stay home this time as the 3" is almost as loud
but fits with the pretty bs screen at the rear of the car I just
put back in.. a pain as we had to swing the wing out to get the
screen back in.. it was out the last 4 years as I switch to the
4" straight pipes when we went to Reno, Firebird and Pahrump

Car passes tech at SCCA, Pantera events, Norcal Shelby, Checkered
Flag racing and American Autocross series

Bob

Several people that hang on Lat G have done tech for OUSIC.... and I think they'd all agree that you qualify.


It's funny to think of now -- but sometimes folks show up with no helmet etc.... and you kind of go "really"?? But then when you realize they came to SEMA and where asked AT SEMA to run... They didn't come to Las Vegas for a race... they brought their car for display! Some have never driven a track before.... and considering the quality of their cars - I'm always amazed that they're willing to go out and beat on them. KUDOS to those folks!

Since the subject has been brought up, I recently added a fire extinguisher to the car. Its mounted to the seat belt harness bar. Is this considered "within easy reach"? It was suggested that people who dont already have one, get this seat mount http://www.jegs.com/i/H3R+Performanc...M01BR/10002/-1 but if you are harnessed in, this is still not easy to reach. Thoughts?

Hey guys may have missed it on their site but is there a schedule of events for OUSCI including after parties and meet ups after the days events?
Thanks Shane