Speedway Motors CAM Challenge Powered by SCCA

[indydave]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Additional Information Contact:
January 23, 2015 Damon Lee
402.323.3259
[email protected]


Speedway Motors Announces 2015 Classic American Muscle Challenge
Speedway Motors is building on the success of the new SCCA® Classic American Muscle (CAM) class to introduce the 2015 Speedway Motors CAM Challenge.
The 2015 Speedway Motors CAM Challenge will consist of three autocross events across the country, kicking off with a western regional event on March 6-8 at Crows Landing near San Francisco. This will be followed by an eastern regional on August 7-9 at Grissom Air Force Base near Indianapolis, and then the Invitational Championship event on September 4-6 at the Tire Rack SCCA Solo® National Championships in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Each CAM Challenge event will run the three SCCA CAM classes, with the first two events using the SCCA Match Tour format to determine class winners and an overall winner. The top two drivers in each class at the regional events will earn invitations to the Championship in Lincoln, which will use the SCCA Pro-Solo® format to determine class and overall champions. The top finishing CAM-T or CAM-S drivers at each of the three events will get invitations to compete at the Goodguys AutoCross Finals November 20-21 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The SCCA CAM classes are designed for both traditional and contemporary American muscle car sedans and coupes with front-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration, along with classic American sports cars from the ’60s and ’70s. Cars must be street legal, licensed and insured, have interiors, and use 200 tread wear street tires. There are no restrictions on engines and drivetrains.
“We are pleased that Speedway Motors has decided to create the CAM Challenge specifically designed for muscle cars and that these exciting events will be powered by the SCCA’s rules and administration,” said Raleigh Boreen, SCCA Region Development Manager. “SCCA also provides CAM enthusiasts opportunities to autocross locally at over 1000 Solo events nationwide.”

Speedway Motors President Clay Smith echoed Boreen’s enthusiasm. “It’s exciting for Speedway Motors to present the 2015 CAM Challenge,” Smith said. “These events align perfectly with Speedway’s longtime commitment to racing safety, our involvement in autocross competition, and our expanding line of muscle car performance parts. We look forward to working with SCCA to stage this focused series of special events.”

For more information on Speedway Motors, America’s Oldest Speed Shop®, visit SpeedwayMotors.com or call 800.979.0122. For information on SCCA, visit SCCA.com

[indydave]

For anyone interested in the CAM Challenge East being held at the Grissom Aeroplex in Peru Indiana on August 7, 8, & 9 like and follow the following Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/camchallengeeast

[65_LS1_T56]

For anyone interested in the CAM Challenge East being held at the Grissom Aeroplex in Peru Indiana on August 7, 8, & 9 like and follow the following Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/camchallnegeast

Link doesn't work Dave ^^ I haven't tried in FB yet, but I'm assuming its a typo "challengeeast".

Yep, found it: www.facebook.com/CAMchallengeeast

[indydave]

Link doesn't work Dave ^^ I haven't tried in FB yet, but I'm assuming its a typo "challengeeast".

Yep, found it: www.facebook.com/CAMchallengeeast

Thanks man! I fixored it!

[65_LS1_T56]

Thanks man! I fixored it!

:lol:

[SSLance]

Here is the weekend schedule for the first CAM Challenge at Crows Landing Airport, Crows Landing, CA 95313.

From what I understand the first two events will be run in the Match Tour format and the final event in Lincoln will be a Pro-Solo format.


Event Schedule
Friday, March 6

7:30 – 11:30 am Site Setup
11:00 - 6:00 pm Vendors on site with displays
11:30 - 3:30 pm Test n Tune
11:00 - 6:00 pm Event Tech Inspection
3:30 - 6:00 pm Registration Check In
4:00 - 6:00 pm CAM Challenge Course open for walking
6:15 pm Chiefs Meeting

No New Entries allowed after 6:00 pm

Saturday, March 7

6:30 am Site Opens
6:45 – 7:45 am Late Check-in/Tech**
8:00 - 9:30 am SCCA Worker Runs
8:15 am CAM Challenge Drivers Meeting
9:15 am CAM Cars to Grid
9:30 - Noon CAM Challenge Session 1 (3 Runs)
Noon - 1:30 pm SCCA Worker Runs
2:00 - 4:00 pm CAM Challenge Session 2 (3 Runs)
4:00 - Dark SCCA Worker Runs
6:30 pm Wilwood Dinner & Trophies in Livermore, CA

Dinner is allowed for all CAM and SCCA Workers and their family

Sunday, March 8
6:30 am Site Opens
7:30 am Course closed for walking
8 - 9:30 am SCCA Worker Runs
9:30 - Noon CAM Challenge Session 3 (Shootout Qualifying) 3 runs
12:15 pm CAM Challenge Shootout Drivers Meeting
Noon - 1:00 pm SCCA Worker Runs
1:30 - 3:30 pm CAM Challenge Session 4 (Shootout)
4:00 pm Awards presentation following Challenge Competition

Scheduled times and run orders are subject to change due to local restrictions and conditions.


So there will runs on a test course from 11-3 on Friday. On Saturday 3 runs guaranteed in the morning on a 55-60 sec. regular solo course. In the afternoon you will get a minimum of 3 more runs. The fastest morning and afternoon times added together will determine Saturday class winners. Top 2 in each class get an invite to Lincoln Invitational.

On Sunday everyone will get 3 runs again. The fastest 64 go into the Challenge Shootout to determine an overall winner. Top CAM S or CAM T driver gets an automatic invite to Good Guys Finale.


That sounds like quite a bit of good seat time on a quality high speed autocross course for a $75 entry fee.

Sure wish it was closer to me, I know I'd be there.

[Panteracer]

I plan on going if the bird does not
cause me any issues at optima thunderhill
If it does I may just bring the Pantera

Bob

[pro71bird]

I plan on going if the bird does not
cause me any issues at optima thunderhill
If it does I may just bring the Pantera

Bob

Come on out Bob, I'm taking the Camaro.

[Panteracer]

George
I will be there. Used to run Crows many
years back. Lots of big tracks going from
one runway to another. Last year they were
hitting over 100 at the Park Memorial
I took the Pantera for a spin to see some buddies
Almost went home to change my tires and run

Bob

[SSLance]

Here is an example of the type of course that will be setup for the CAM Challenge...

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Does that look fun or what?!?! It's more like a Solo Trials event than an autocross.

If I was anywhere near...I'd be doing anything I could to attend just to run a course like that.

Here's another one...

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:drive:

[SSLance]

Looks like there are 28 CAM cars entered so far in the first event this coming weekend.

http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.status/uidEvent/F7824D49-9A61-70C1-194EBA408D00251F#.VPXjnXyjOSo

Wishing them the best, really sounds like it'll be a fun event.

[Cris@JCG]

Just registered for this event.. bringing my new car.. Should be lots of fun!!


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20140809_Solano_RnGrp_3_259_zpsodau4dzn.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20140809_Solano_RnGrp_3_259_zpsodau4dzn.jpg.html)

Looks like there are 28 CAM cars entered so far in the first event this coming weekend.

http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.status/uidEvent/F7824D49-9A61-70C1-194EBA408D00251F#.VPXjnXyjOSo

Wishing them the best, really sounds like it'll be a fun event.

[Tomswheels]

Just registered for this event.. bringing my new car.. Should be lots of fun!!


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20140809_Solano_RnGrp_3_259_zpsodau4dzn.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20140809_Solano_RnGrp_3_259_zpsodau4dzn.jpg.html)

Looks awesome Chris, see ya there!

[Solid LT1]

Just registered for this event.. bringing my new car.. Should be lots of fun!!


http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/jcgrestoration/20140809_Solano_RnGrp_3_259_zpsodau4dzn.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/jcgrestoration/media/20140809_Solano_RnGrp_3_259_zpsodau4dzn.jpg.html)

Is that Speedy & Jan Knudsens 1970 LT-1 Vette? Thought they wouldn't ever sell that....that Vette has a long history in Nor-Cal autocross. I used to watch Denny Greenwood run that car in BS then BSP way back in the 80's.

[Cris@JCG]

Yes sir! That is Speedy & Jans car.. I got lucky that I was able to buy this car.. One of the reason that I bought it is because of all its history in NoCal.. & because Jan & Speedy are some of the nicest people that I have meet..


Is that Speedy & Jan Knudsens 1970 LT-1 Vette? Thought they wouldn't ever sell that....that Vette has a long history in Nor-Cal autocross. I used to watch Denny Greenwood run that car in BS then BSP way back in the 80's.

[SSLance]

Sweet, any updates from the event?

[dontlifttoshift]

Why not results yet?

[Tomswheels]

All I have is the results from CAM-T from Saturday, cool course, long Slalom at the beginning, sweeper, then some technical switchbacks at the end. Fastest times of the day I saw were from a dead stock new C7 corvette convertible 54.9, then the Cobra with a 55.4 then Mary and Mikes 55.7s....

[DBasher]

Maier equipped cars, 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th in class, very nice! I saw pictures of Hobaugh's corvette but it looks like he was running a 65 Mustang as well, anyone have the details?

:thumbsup:

Congratulations to Mary as well.
Nice work Tom! Any details on the Valiant?

[SSLance]

Why not results yet?


Don't get me started...

[Tomswheels]

Maier equipped cars, 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th in class, very nice! I saw pictures of Hobaugh's corvette but it looks like he was running a 65 Mustang as well, anyone have the details?

:thumbsup:

Congratulations to Mary as well.
Nice work Tom! Any details on the Valiant?

Thanks! Hobaugh was shaking down the Maier prepped Wilwood Mustang. Brianne and Mike dominated in ol blue. Had my best battle with a young guy named Jonathan in a white Maier prepped Mustang, beat him for 5th best time on the last lap. Chasing the Giants is never easy, and my Valiant probably has 1/2 the horsepower. But it pushes me to improve as a driver... I have a quick build/race thread on the Valiant here...

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=8413931&page=0&fpart=1&vc=1

[DBasher]

Very cool Tom! I'll have to check out the build and see exactly how you got the rubber to fit, looks great!
:thumbsup:

[dontlifttoshift]

Results

http://www.scca.com/assets/results/CAM%20Challenge%20Class%20Results.pdf

http://www.scca.com/assets/results/CAM%20Challenge%20Shootout%20Bracket.pdf

Apparently workers were allowed to run at some point, here is a vid from a guy in a stock Focus ST

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gVFiU8pNck

the insert doesn't seem to be working on my end.... here's a link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gVFiU8pNck