DRIVER: Kerry Kirkpatrick
CAR: 1966 Chevelle
DETAILS: LQ9 & T56; Front SC&C Upper Arms/Springs with DA Varishocks, Rear RideTech HQ’s, BBS wheels
DRIVER INFO: Kerry’s Chevelle was with him in high school but had to be sold in college; luckily, a few years later, he was able to get her back and she’s been with him ever since! The pair had quite a bit of fun at the dragstrip, but some changes had to be made when Kerry found an obsession with curvy roads. With advice from friends and a class from Ron Sutton, Kerry began the upgrading process that he looks forward to sharing with his daughter as she gets older. Kerry’s favorite details about his ride are the BBS wheels and the Dakar Yellow color; he’s excited about socializing with other like-minded individuals, receiving tips to improve both the car and driver, and just driving & enjoying the experience!
DRIVER: Robert Green
CAR: 2014 Camaro Z/28
DETAILS: LS427 w/ Tremec 6spd; stock suspension
DRIVER INFO: Robert has owned this car for 6 months, and loves the awesome track capabilities with a factory warranty
. He has participated in road rally, track, and autocross events in another 5th Gen Camaro for the last 6 years, and was on a rally when he came across this car for sale in South Dakota. He finished the rally in Vegas, his teammate drove the car back home to Tennessee, and Robert flew back to SD to grab this beauty! He thinks the Road Trip event will be the perfect combination of travelling, autocross, and visiting the best aftermarket companies in the country; plus, Robert is a CPA, so the Road Trip will also serve as a chance to unwind behind the wheel as tax season comes to a close.
DRIVER: Mark Rife
CAR: 1963 Corvette
DETAILS: LS7 with Tremec 5spd; RideTech coilovers, Wilwood brakes
DRIVER INFO: Mark has had this car for many years and has quite a bit of track time under his belt, including an OUSCI. Mostly stock, this little car still puts out some impressive numbers! Mark is looking forward to new adventures in a car that has already brought him many countless memories.
DRIVER: Jeffrey Darbig
CAR: 1983 Mustang GT
DETAILS: Stock 302 and T5 5spd; Koni DA’s, Maximum Motorsports coilovers/torque arm/panhard bar, stock brakes
DRIVER INFO: Jeffrey’s uncle bought this car new in 1983 and drove it for years; Jeffrey got the car in the early 90’s before totalling it in 2000. The restoration process was long, but it was finally back on the road in 2013! Jeffrey began autocrossing in 2014 and has attended quite a few premium driving events. He is looking forward to enjoying the cars and the sport he loves with like-minded people in a fun atmosphere.
DRIVER: Dan Ballard
CAR: 1972 Nova
DETAILS: LS7/T56; RideTech Level 3 suspension
DRIVER INFO: Dan has owned “Grandma”, this clean, original-paint Nova, since 2011. He’s looking forward to hanging out with friends and having fun just driving the car.