Here are some of the registered participants going on the tour.....
DRIVER: Erik Vandermey
CAR: 2007 Mazda MX-5 MS-R
DETAILS: Upgraded 2.5-liter engine, OE 5-spd trans; Koni yellow DA shocks, MazdaSpeed MS-R springs, Hotchkis swaybars
DRIVER INFO: Erik has been autocrossing since 1994 and doing track events since 1999, and attended his first OSUSC event last year. He’s owned his car since 2007, and says it handles great, is light weight, and as close as you can get to a motorcycle on 4 wheels! He’s looking forward to going to places he’s never been before with friends and other auto enthusiasts.
DRIVER: Todd Earsley
CAR: 1969 Camaro
DETAILS: 350 small block with Tremec 5-speed; stock suspension
DRIVER INFO: We’ve met Todd many times at events, but we’ve never seen him outside of an EVO! Todd has owned this car for 16 years; it was his first car, and he spent time in high school restoring it with his father (who would disown him if he ever sold it!). Todd is looking forward to driving the car to various locations and participating with the other enthusiasts.
DRIVER: Edward Michalak
CAR: 1969 Camaro
DETAILS: ZZ4 350, Edelbrock top end & Holley Terminator EFI, TKO500 trans; RideTech 4-Link, Moser 12-bolt, Wilwood disc brakes, SPC & Chassisworks control arms
DRIVER INFO: A Marine with a history in stock car racing, owning a ’69 Camaro was a dream of Ed’s since childhood. He finally got a chance to make that dream a reality in 2010, when he purchased this car and began his build. Ed has taken this car on 3 Hot Rod Power Tours, including one with a family of 4 including a 3 & 4-year old stuffed in the car…he says “It was not ideal, but it was a trip we’ll never forget!”! Ed is looking forward to meeting new people and enjoying his ride on the Road Trip.
DRIVER: James Vanhoose
CAR: 1967 Camaro
DETAILS: LS1 & T56; TCI Engineering suspension, torque arm 3-link in rear, full subframe up front, RideTech SA Coilovers, 9″ 3:89 gear, Wilwood brakes, RideTech TigerCage, Forgeline wheels, Falken tires
DRIVER INFO: James is a big fan of the 1st gen Camaro, but is also building a ’72. He has owned the ’67 for 5 years and enjoys the pro-touring performance and ride. This event will be his first time on the autocross track, and he’s hoping to win a few door prizes that might help with the build of his ’72!
DRIVER: Christine Crutcher
CAR: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS
DETAILS: 6.2L; Ported & shaved head – changed cam – 3.91 gear swap, upgraded suspension mix of 1LE & Hotchkis, Corsa exhaust, Eibach lowering kit
DRIVER INFO: Christine’s favorite detail about her car is the increased HP courtesy of RedStar Performance. She is looking forward to time with friends and autocrossing on the Road Trip.