Any news from Optima??

[Rick D]

Just wondering what's going on out there??? Is it over yet?? How won???

[fleetus macmullitz]

Just wondering what's going on out there??? Is it over yet?? How won???

Agreed.

The lack of timely reporting is an issue. Who's assigned to cover it this year?


:lol:

[badmatt]

Some pictures popped up on Harrops FB page a few mins ago,

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.372128309541305.89005.112028962217909&type=1

[Sandbagger]

Who makes a good tire warmer these days ? These guys seem to be getting serious .:unibrow:

[Flash68]

Who makes a good tire warmer these days ? These guys seem to be getting serious .:unibrow:

Tires warmer appeared last year. :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Stielow FTW! :thumbsup:

[GrabberGT]

Umbrella girls are new I think

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/599697_372130982874371_2067029665_n.jpg

[ironworks]

Congrats to Mr Stielow. With a 275 front tire I might add.

[Sieg]

Stielow FTW! :thumbsup:
:woot: :woot: :woot:

Great work Mark! :thumbsup:

[slow4dr]

Stielow was a man on a mission. The fact that the chase/video car went off track trying to keep up pretty much says it all.

Here's some more FB pics.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.367960256619145.87221.108193125929194&type=3

[fleetus macmullitz]

Associated Press- GM engineer Mark Stielow ran his vintage 1967 Camaro equipped with a heavily modified Corvette LS9 motor for an extended period of time today in Nevada.

This environmentally altering event has cancelled out daylight savings time in parts of the U.S.

[Rick D]

:woot: :woot: :woot: :woot:
:woot: :woot: :woot: :woot:

Way to bring home Mark!!!

[garickman]

So is this confirmed, did Mark win OUSCI?

[ccracin]

Associated Press- GM engineer Mark Stielow ran his vintage 1967 Camaro equipped with a heavily modified Corvette LS9 motor for an extended period of time today in Nevada.

This environmentally altering event has cancelled out daylight savings time in parts of the U.S.


:yes:

[Flash68]

So is this confirmed, did Mark win OUSCI?

Yes. Posted by Optima Batteries on Facebook.

[garickman]

Yes. Posted by Optima Batteries on Facebook.

Very cool, congrats!

[WSSix]

Whose second gen TA?


Congrats Mark!

[DFRESH]

Associated Press- GM engineer Mark Stielow ran his vintage 1967 Camaro equipped with a heavily modified Corvette LS9 motor for an extended period of time today in Nevada.

This environmentally altering event has cancelled out daylight savings time in parts of the U.S.


LOL---that was way funny Skipper----LOL

[Formula43 Wheel]

Congrats Stielow!!! Tire warmers and umbrella girls...this is looking like an F1 paddock! :D

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd375/tjohnson151/StielowOUSCI2012Win.jpg

[Al Moreno]

Congrats Mark! Thats amassing, this car just got built and without a lot of testing and fine tuning, it won! :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

That's very impressive Mark.:thumbsup: I have to admit that part of me was really doubting your new car could win this year. Congrats

[96z28ss]

Mark has a lot if driving skill and he has a pretty nice recipe of making a 1st gen move and handle.

[skatinjay27]

yeah even on his warm up lap he was jamming!


but for some odd reason everything that i saw today has blanked from my mind and all i recall was a semi drifting around the "s" in front of the paddock!!!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

with no rear spoiler too boot. :thumbsup:

[96z28ss]

that's a pretty amazing feat for mark to kick the high tech late model vettes butt....congrats mark and thanks for all you've done to create the whole pro touring scene... you still da man. :thumbsup:

While watching the speed stop challenge, Mark was on the big track you could see him enter the long straight. The chase vette was not keeping up with him at all. The end of the big straight there very large flames coming from Marks exhaust. It was just bad a$$ watching it come down the back straight.

[Tom.A]

Great news:thumbsup: Looking forward to hearing lap times vs. his prior years

[Vince@Meanstreets]

yeah even on his warm up lap he was jamming!


but for some odd reason everything that i saw today has blanked from my mind and all i recall was a semi drifting around the "s" in front of the paddock!!!

LOL, was this emanating from the rigs cab at full blast?
"Keep your foot hard on the pedal. Son, never mind them brakes.
Let it all hang out 'cause we got a run to make. "
YEEEHAAAAAAAAA

:willy:

[WSSix]

What video do you guys keep referring to?

[jvike]

They need to have a production/livestream next year. I want to watch this!

[frankv11]

My first attended event ,
Got there a bit late but man I tell you it's nothing like hearing and seeing this cars run. Was a bit lost as far best times and what not but got to see all this cars up close. Like marks car , Dse squad , all the c10's.
Got to do it again.

[Rick D]

Anyone have the final results?? I looked on Facebook and twitter but didn't see where everyone finished.

[coolwelder62]

Mark Stielow Overall winner, Brian Hobuagh 2nd.,Bret Voelkel 3rd.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:And a big shout out too Karl Dunn For finishing 7th overall.He is prob. the nicest guy out there.

[GrabberGT]

They need to have a production/livestream next year. I want to watch this!

I'll 2nd that. At least let Chad and the Bangshift crew lose on it. It wont take anything away from the production shown on SPEED next year.

[214Chevy]

O = Optima's
U = Unparalled
S = Stielow
C = Camaro
I = Invention

[badmatt]

O = Optima's
U = Unparalled
S = Stielow
C = Camaro
I = Invention

LOL! awesome

[Spiffav8]

O = Optima's
U = Unparalled
S = Stielow
C = Camaro
I = Invention

That should be on a T-Shirt. :lol:

[Steve1968LS2]

Mark Stielow Overall winner, Brian Hobuagh 2nd.,Bret Voelkel 3rd.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:And a big shout out too Karl Dunn For finishing 7th overall.He is prob. the nicest guy out there.

I thought I was the nicest guy out there?? :(

lol

Great event and congrats to all the top finishers.. I was happy to have made a good showing and my car drove home without issue.. I call that a win/win.

Good seeing all of you out there.. even you Greg ;)

[MattO]

Congrats Mark :thumbsup:

[camcojb]

Mark Stielow Overall winner, Brian Hobuagh 2nd.,Bret Voelkel 3rd.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:And a big shout out too Karl Dunn For finishing 7th overall.He is prob. the nicest guy out there.

and our very own Steve Rupp finished sixth. :cheers:


1. Mark Stielow
2. Brian Hobaugh
3. Todd Earsley
3. Bret Voelkel
5. Travis Hill
6. Steven Rupp
7. Danny Popp
7. Kyle Tucker
7. Karl Dunn
10. Brian Finch
10. Jim Holloway
12. Phil Gerber
12. Ryan Mathews
14. Bob Bertelsen
15. Rob McGregor
16. Chris Smith
17. Joey Seely
18. Dale Akuszewski
18. Jeff Cleary
20. David Brandt
20. Todd Foust
22. Todd Rumpke
23. Curt Hill
24. Brad Coomer
25. Stacy Tucker

[GrabberGT]

and our very own Steve Rupp finished sixth. :cheers:


1. Mark Stielow
2. Brian Hobaugh
3. Todd Earsley
3. Bret Voelkel
5. Travis Hill
6. Steven Rupp
7. Danny Popp
7. Kyle Tucker
7. Karl Dunn
10. Brian Finch
10. Jim Holloway
12. Phil Gerber
12. Ryan Mathews
14. Bob Bertelsen
15. Rob McGregor
16. Chris Smith
17. Joey Seely
18. Dale Akuszewski
18. Jeff Cleary
20. David Brandt
20. Todd Foust
22. Todd Rumpke
23. Curt Hill
24. Brad Coomer
25. Stacy Tucker

I dont recognize a few of the name here so here is the list of competitors from the Optima site.

COMPETITORS
First Last Car # Vehicle
Greg Davidson TBD 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
Karl Dunn TBD 2007 Saleen/Parnelli Jones S302 Ford Mustang
Dale Akuszewski TBD 1964 Sunbeam Tiger
Paul Welch TBD 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Cliff Elliott TBD 2011 Ford Mustang
Herb Stuart TBD 1967 Mercury Cougar
Brian Davis TBD 1999 Pontiac Trans Am
Pedro Gonzalez TBD 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Ron Schwarz TBD 1966 Ford Mustang
Dan Howe TBD 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Jeff Cleary TBD 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
Blue Offutt TBD 1993 Mazda RX-7
Mark Bowler TBD 1970 Ford Torino GT
Danny Popp TBD 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
Cole Quinnell TBD 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle
Grant Reierson TBD 1966 Chevrolet II
Matthew Collins TBD 2007 Audi RS4
Chris Smith TBD 1967 Chevrolet C10
Ben Therrien TBD 1995 Nissan Skyline
Albert Melchior TBD 1973 Pontiac Trans Am
Todd Earsley TBD 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Dennis McCarthy TBD 2012 Lucra LC470
Mark Stielow TBD 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Mark Capener TBD 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo
Jesse Vaughn TBD 1997 Nissan 240 SX
John Buttermore TBD 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Curt Hill TBD 1972 Chevrolet Blazer
Bob Bertelsen TBD 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
Zeke Peterson TBD 2002 Volkswagen Beetle
Steven Rupp TBD 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Brad Coomer TBD 1970 Chevrolet C10
David Brandt TBD 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Brian Finch TBD 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
Ian Baas TBD 2012 Volkswagen Golf MaxR
Kyle Tucker TBD 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
Bret Voelkel TBD 1933 Ford Coupe
Brian Hobaugh TBD 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
Stacy Tucker TBD 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Ryan Matthews TBD 1966 Ford Mustang
Todd Rumpke TBD 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
Jim Holloway TBD 2013 Ford Mustang RTR
Josh Barnett TBD 2009 Ford Mustang GT 500
Phil Gerber TBD 1970 Chevrolet C10
Travis Hill TBD 2013 Nissan GT-R
Joey Seely TBD 1986 Porsche Carrera
Richard Caleel TBD 2012 Cadillac CTS-V
Mike Ardito TBD 1967 Pontiac Firebird
Rob McGregor TBD 1970 Chevrolet C10
Nick Licata TBD 1940 Ford Coupe
Todd Foust TBD 1966 Ford Mustang
Chris Frick TBD 2012 Fiat Abarth
Dave Pulley TBD 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Fabryce Kutyaba TBD 2012 Audi RS5

[Steve1968LS2]

and our very own Steve Rupp finished sixth. :cheers:


Well hot damn! lol

Felt good about the speed/stop and autocross but never heard my time on the road course.

I look at it this way.. if I could wheel the car to 6th then a good driver could have even done better since there's no way i ran 10/10ths on the road course.. Makes me proud of the old girl.

And after the race I loaded it with all my stuff and drove her home.. Very happy with a "top 3" finish in the field of PT cars.

And a big congrats to Mark Stielow.. that boy sure knows how to kick some serious ass.. :)

[Payton King]

I do not see how that list is accurate. Danny Pop ran the autocross, but his car broke on the first timed lap of the road course so he posted a DNF. I do not believe that he ever ran the speed stop.

[Steve1968LS2]

I do not see how that list is accurate. Danny Pop ran the autocross, but his car broke on the first timed lap of the road course so he posted a DNF. I do not believe that he ever ran the speed stop.

I guess he got enough points in the autocross and Design parts to make the list.. or they took he warm up lap time for the road course?

Not sure until I see all the various bits.

[Sieg]

Lancer Evo and Nissan GT-R finishing 3 & T5..........with an all-wheel drive advantage. Say's a lot for the performance level of the old Chevy muscle cars and Bret's '33.

[Steve1968LS2]

Just heard that they did use the time from Popp's warm up lap.. I thought that if you didn't complete the whole segment you got a DNF for that part of the competition?

In any event, that's why he still made it into the 7th slot.

[Rybar]

Honestly, congrats to Steilow for the win like others have said. But I'm extremely impressed with Brian's 2nd overall finish and road course win as he is down quite a bit on power from Steilow. And also VERY impressed with your 6th place finish Steve. That is huge, I would be very proud of yourself!! :cheers:

[Steve1968LS2]

Lancer Evo and Nissan GT-R finishing 3 & T5..........with an all-wheel drive advantage. Say's a lot for the performance level of the old Chevy muscle cars and Bret's '33.

And they are both killer drivers.. the Lancer guy does the big-time SCCA autocross stuff and I heard the GT-R owner is a driving instructor in Canada.

In the top 10 for the speed-stop there were only three non-ABS cars.. one was Bret's kit-car roadster.. the other two were Brians car (8th) and my Camaro (9th).

There's something to be said for launch control, AWD, and ABS :)

[Steve1968LS2]

Honestly, congrats to Steilow for the win like others have said. But I'm extremely impressed with Brian's 2nd overall finish and road course win as he is down quite a bit on power from Steilow. And also VERY impressed with your 6th place finish Steve. That is huge, I would be very proud of yourself!! :cheers:

Thanks, I was pretty happy with how the day went, especially since I don't consider myself a really good road course driver.

And after the race I loaded up all my crap and drove her home to CA.. ;)

[sik68]

Honestly, congrats to Steilow for the win like others have said. But I'm extremely impressed with Brian's 2nd overall finish and road course win as he is down quite a bit on power from Steilow. And also VERY impressed with your 6th place finish Steve. That is huge, I would be very proud of yourself!! :cheers:

+1 on all counts!

[phillym5]

Howd the lady in the ZR1 chasing you guys do?

Was she a decent diver....?

[camcojb]

Howd the lady in the ZR1 chasing you guys do?

Was she a decent diver....?

looked pretty good until she drove off the track at turn one, trying to keep up with Stielow. :lol:

[SCEMO]

looked pretty good until she drove off the track at turn one, trying to keep up with Stielow. :lol:

Really guys? I want to say a few things ... I hit oil that one of the cars dropped on the track, lost grip and almost saved it!

As for not keeping up with Mark on the straight ... Marks car is super fast! But I was only suppose to only do one lap so I let out, but decided at the last minute to do one more for the simple fact that I love to chase fast drivers! They make me better. All in all ... people gonna hate on the girl. Boo. But to say one thing ... that was my FIRST time out there! not too bad. Just sayin.

Congrats Mark ... you were killing it out there! Good times. :thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Really guys? I want to say a few things ... I hit oil that one of the cars dropped on the track, lost grip and almost saved it!

As for not keeping up with Mark on the straight ... Marks car is super fast! But I was only suppose to only do one lap so I let out, but decided at the last minute to do one more for the simple fact that I love to chase fast drivers! They make me better. All in all ... people gonna hate on the girl. Boo. But to say one thing ... that was my FIRST time out there! not too bad. Just sayin.

Congrats Mark ... you were killing it out there! Good times. :thumbsup:

I don't think anyone was intending to be negative. Maybe throwing out the old "You got beat by a girl" kind of joke but just in the name of fun. You are one heck of a driver and you proved it every lap.

My wife wants to take a few lessons, perhaps when that time comes you can offer some advice and direction. I'll need a few to. :lol: It's nice to see you here on LG and I hope you'll post regularly. We could benefit a lot from a professional like yourself.

Welcome to :lateral:

:cheers:

[GregWeld]

Really guys? I want to say a few things ... I hit oil that one of the cars dropped on the track, lost grip and almost saved it!

As for not keeping up with Mark on the straight ... Marks car is super fast! But I was only suppose to only do one lap so I let out, but decided at the last minute to do one more for the simple fact that I love to chase fast drivers! They make me better. All in all ... people gonna hate on the girl. Boo. But to say one thing ... that was my FIRST time out there! not too bad. Just sayin.

Congrats Mark ... you were killing it out there! Good times. :thumbsup:


Are you kidding? You were AWESOME!


You just have to understand that Mark is "our boy" --- and if there was ever a time NOT to go in the dirt - it was chasing him..... 'cause we are all rooting for him to "kill" the smokin' fast 'Vette.


Lap after lap you did a fantastic job!


BTW -- I was the guy that told you to hang the tail out - go opposite lock - and punch it... :cheers:

[FETorino]

Really guys? I want to say a few things ... I hit oil that one of the cars dropped on the track, lost grip and almost saved it!

As for not keeping up with Mark on the straight ... Marks car is super fast! But I was only suppose to only do one lap so I let out, but decided at the last minute to do one more for the simple fact that I love to chase fast drivers! They make me better. All in all ... people gonna hate on the girl. Boo. But to say one thing ... that was my FIRST time out there! not too bad. Just sayin.

Congrats Mark ... you were killing it out there! Good times. :thumbsup:

The only thing I saw you doing wrong was driving a Chevy :D

[Steve1968LS2]

Really guys? I want to say a few things ... I hit oil that one of the cars dropped on the track, lost grip and almost saved it!

As for not keeping up with Mark on the straight ... Marks car is super fast! But I was only suppose to only do one lap so I let out, but decided at the last minute to do one more for the simple fact that I love to chase fast drivers! They make me better. All in all ... people gonna hate on the girl. Boo. But to say one thing ... that was my FIRST time out there! not too bad. Just sayin.


Hey, we all spin out one time or another.. for whatever reason.. it's not really a guy/gal thing.. Good driving out there, but I will say I was distracted with you in my mirror.. lol.. (would rather have chased you, helps me with my line)

Sorry about the windshield.. bet that puckered you up a bit. :)

[phillym5]

Really guys? I want to say a few things ... I hit oil that one of the cars dropped on the track, lost grip and almost saved it!

As for not keeping up with Mark on the straight ... Marks car is super fast! But I was only suppose to only do one lap so I let out, but decided at the last minute to do one more for the simple fact that I love to chase fast drivers! They make me better. All in all ... people gonna hate on the girl. Boo. But to say one thing ... that was my FIRST time out there! not too bad. Just sayin.

Congrats Mark ... you were killing it out there! Good times. :thumbsup:

Haha...

I knew i was opening up that can of worms. :lol:

Everyone.... this is Steph... Steph... this is everyone. :cheers:

[Flash68]

Haha...

I knew i was opening up that can of worms. :lol:

Everyone.... this is Steph... Steph... this is everyone. :cheers:

I thought it looked a little.... fishy. :lol:

Well played Josh.

[nicks67ca]

I was watching that Zr1 stay on everyone's bumper and thought wow that's one fast car and driver.....I would have paid for a ride along in that! Nice driving and I can't think of a better way to get seat time then to follow drivers that participated in OUSCI. Nice Job.

[DOOM]

The only thing I saw you doing wrong was driving a Chevy :D

Did someone hit this guy in the head?:D

[bret]

Really guys? I want to say a few things ... I hit oil that one of the cars dropped on the track, lost grip and almost saved it!

As for not keeping up with Mark on the straight ... Marks car is super fast! But I was only suppose to only do one lap so I let out, but decided at the last minute to do one more for the simple fact that I love to chase fast drivers! They make me better. All in all ... people gonna hate on the girl. Boo. But to say one thing ... that was my FIRST time out there! not too bad. Just sayin.

Congrats Mark ... you were killing it out there! Good times. :thumbsup:

AND...AND...AND, she was mere feet off the bumper of cars [and drivers] of unknown ability. I can't do that. I just..can't! At the speeds we were going, if someone brakes a micropube early...she would have punted them off the track! Someone needs to make her a carbon fiber jockstrap.

As far as being distracting in my mirror....not much to be seen out the back of a 33 Ford. I typically have to spin the car to see what was behind me. :)

[camcojb]

Really guys? I want to say a few things ... I hit oil that one of the cars dropped on the track, lost grip and almost saved it!

As for not keeping up with Mark on the straight ... Marks car is super fast! But I was only suppose to only do one lap so I let out, but decided at the last minute to do one more for the simple fact that I love to chase fast drivers! They make me better. All in all ... people gonna hate on the girl. Boo. But to say one thing ... that was my FIRST time out there! not too bad. Just sayin.

Congrats Mark ... you were killing it out there! Good times. :thumbsup:

It was a joke.............. ;)

[nicks67ca]

As far as being distracting in my mirror....not much to be seen out the back of a 33 Ford. I typically have to spin the car to see what was behind me. :)

I think the lingering smoke from the drift truck was a bigger distraction for you in the front straightaway. Talk about not seeing your hand in front of you face!

[clill]

Really guys? I want to say a few things ... I hit oil that one of the cars dropped on the track, lost grip and almost saved it!

As for not keeping up with Mark on the straight ... Marks car is super fast! But I was only suppose to only do one lap so I let out, but decided at the last minute to do one more for the simple fact that I love to chase fast drivers! They make me better. All in all ... people gonna hate on the girl. Boo. But to say one thing ... that was my FIRST time out there! not too bad. Just sayin.

Congrats Mark ... you were killing it out there! Good times. :thumbsup:

I'm sure glad Mark missed that oil.:D

[sik68]

I'm sure glad Mark missed that oil.:D
HAHA!

To corroborate SCEMO's explanation, she was in fact 1.5 to 2 car widths inside Stielow entering T1. At the time, it looked like she moved off-line for a reason, like a better camera shot or something...and then the car looked all funky as soon as she turned in on the tighter radius.

For the rest of the day we were calling it a beige ZR1. :P

That car and SCEMO were seriously hauling, lap after lap all day long.

[badmatt]

Anybody have a video of this happening?

:_paranoid

[Steve1968LS2]

Did the ZR1 start off on race tires and them more to treaded tires? Seems to me like it did..

Anyways, I sure couldn't shake it.. then again I'm a hack on the road course :)

[Sieg]

I'm sure glad Mark missed that oil.:D

Didn't want to see your new car yard-saled huh? :unibrow:

[Ron in SoCal]

Did the ZR1 start off on race tires and them more to treaded tires? Seems to me like it did..

Anyways, I sure couldn't shake it.. then again I'm a hack on the road course :)

I saw what looked like the ZR1 taking the race wheels off at the end of the day. Not sure if there was another wheel/tire swap prior?

[Richio1]

Steph, great job chasing all day. You are bad ass!

I sure hope you got some video of Marks car at the end of the back straight away as it way shooting big flames out the exhaust.

There was a whole group of us watching the speed stop event when Mark was running and we were all distracted each time Mark flew by with flames coming out as he braked hard for the next turn.

I sure cant wait to see the broadcast and any spy videos.

[SCEMO]

HAHA!

To corroborate SCEMO's explanation, she was in fact 1.5 to 2 car widths inside Stielow entering T1. At the time, it looked like she moved off-line for a reason, like a better camera shot or something...and then the car looked all funky as soon as she turned in on the tighter radius.

You are exactly correct! I was trying to get a side shot in the corner that ended with me picking up oil from someone that was offline. All good ... I did my best out there to get some good footage of everyone ... fast and slow.

Thanks guys for all the props. I had a great time. It was worth the cracked windshield ... Mr. Popp! lol It did scare the living hell out of me tho. :thumbsup:

[SCEMO]

Steph, great job chasing all day. You are bad ass!

I sure hope you got some video of Marks car at the end of the back straight away as it way shooting big flames out the exhaust.

There was a whole group of us watching the speed stop event when Mark was running and we were all distracted each time Mark flew by with flames coming out as he braked hard for the next turn.

I sure cant wait to see the broadcast and any spy videos.
Those flames were INSANE!!! Caught me off guard on the first ... I was like "OH ****!" lol

Does anyone know when the show will run and on what network?