Official Press Release Conrad Grunewald Racing and Blu808 2010 Camaro

[blu808]

Official press release:

Custom 2010 Camaro Constructed for Competition in 2010 Formula DRIFT Championship

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LOS GATOS, CA – BR Racing by Luke Lonberger in partnership with Conrad Grunewald Racing reveal they are in the process of building a 2010 Camaro SS in preparation for the 2010 Formula DRIFT Championship competition.

“I am very excited to be able to drive such an iconic American muscle car in the Formula DRIFT Championship,” said Conrad Grunewald, driver and owner of Conrad Grunewald Racing. “Our main goal is to have the Camaro ready for the 2009 SEMA show but our preseason testing should start immediately after the show. I have a great amount of confidence that BR Racing and Luke Lonberger can build this Camaro into a highly competitive car and I look forward to getting back out on the track."

Hankook Tire Corporation will provide tire sponsorship for the 2010 Formula DRIFT season. Grunewald announced the Camaro will use Hankook Ventus R-S3 tires on custom Forgeline aluminum 3-piece wheels. The car is to be controlled by Eibach’s Multi-Pro-R2 two-way adjustable dampers and coilovers. A GM Performance LS-A supercharged 6.2 liter V8 controlled by the AEM Universal EMS and expected to make over 600 RWHP will power the Camaro. All body work will be constructed with carbon fiber from Seibon Carbon.

The car will also be on display the 2009 SEMA Show at Las Vegas Convention Center, Nov. 3 to Nov. 6, 2009. The Camaro build can be followed at Conrad Grunewald Racing, LLC (http://www.conradgrunewald.com).

Entering its sixth season, Formula DRIFT is recognized as the North American professional drifting championship. Established on the streets of Japan, drifting has evolved into a worldwide competitive sport that challenges each driver's driving ability and vehicle control. Formula DRIFT provides a forum for professional drifters to compete in 7 events nationwide for the coveted Formula DRIFT Championship crown. As the first official series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken competitive motorsports to the extreme attracting fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life and establishes itself as the global focal point for the Sport. For a race schedule and ticket information, visit: Formula Drift - Professional Drifting Championship (http://www.formuladrift.com).

More info and pictures here: Conrad Grunewald Racing, LLC (http://www.conradgrunewald.com/)

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[ThatGuy]

Congrats Luke!

I'm anxiously awaiting the build pictures.

[illvialuver]

this should be much better than the falken 69 camaro.

[AznDrftr.]

wow this awesome. i was awaiting this and only to wait that someone would pick this up and do some business.

Great, cant wait for the build pics as well.

[meteorite_flo]

Congrats Luke!

I'm anxiously awaiting the build pictures.

It's there at the website he posted; looking good so far!

[simmode1]

I must say, American sports cars certainly are coming with it these days...:yum:

[SexPanda]

well hot damn. Can't wait to see this one.

[DALAZ_68]

fucking luke, you go man...i wish u luck and prosperity on this...

[blu808]

Thanks guys. I haven't been posting lately because this has been taking up most of my time.

[exitspeed]

Dude that is fuckin sick.

[Daniel.]

Congratulations buddy! I know you'll create something amazing as always. :)

[zenki.life]

haha oh shit i always thought the charger was a crazy drift car.

this camaro should be very interesting

[ThatGuy]

It's there at the website he posted; looking good so far!

I couldn't access them at work. :D

Now I have seen them though. Top notch as always Luke. :rawk:

[blu808]

Thanks guys.

We got a release on autoblog.

800,000 viewers.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS comes to Formula D — Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/21/2010-chevrolet-camaro-ss-comes-to-formula-d/#comments)

[bloodangels13]

make me happy in my pants ;P

[derux]

Did the car come with no interior??

[blu808]

No it was a complete car.

[ManoNegra]

Very nice, going to keep an eye on this

[ryguy]

Sicktight dude, the new Camaro is the tits.

[DRIFTER-M]

Congrats Luke!

Your a baller, I look forward to seeing this thing tear up some pavement.

Later man!

[ericcastro]

Right on man.
really interested to see how the car handles out there.



BTW, heard you love Adams Track, lmao!!

[turboboost12004]

dam i bet its going to make crazy torque and power.....

[GSXRJJordan]

Just got back from 4 days of intense wiring work on the Camaro, and it's unbelievable. The engine's still on a stand, but I was able to create a harness from scratch with parts of an AEM harness and the rest with Mil-spec wire, and of course, Mil-spec circular connectors going through the firewall.

As soon as Luke emails me the pics from his D-SLR, I'll post 'em up :)

[blu808]

Right on man.
really interested to see how the car handles out there.



BTW, heard you love Adams Track, lmao!!

I wasn't down with the ditches off the corners. I thought the track was coo though. First time there at night + car i had never driven + 700 hp = fun time.

[blu808]

big update coming tomorrow.

Carbon fiber, cool engine, sparco stuff, brembo stuff, gm performance stuff, all sorts of win. Hennessy even did some magic on the blower.

[exitspeed]

AWESOME. Can't wait. I totally love the new Camaro.

[GSXRJJordan]

Sick, can't wait to see the progress this weekend.

[ZilviaKid]

i dont want to wait!

[sub9lulu]

Hennessy even did some magic on the blower.

lol Hennessy is not out scamming people ?

[GSXRJJordan]

lol Hennessy is not out scamming people ?

Yeah, Hennessey's doing just fine. From what I hear, they're slammed with 2010 Camaros actually. Talked to Dave the other day, said he's got 80 in the parking lot lol.

[blu808]

Camaro has finished final assembly after having the entire interior, engine bay, trunk, and wheel wells repainted by Los Gatos Auto Body. The car went together beautifully.

Here are some teaser shots showing some goodies provided by Seibon Carbon.

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs259.snc1/10629_314592680257_874025257_9527460_8227923_n.jpg

Here is all the carbon bodywork scuffed and blocked. Ready to paint tomorrow.

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs038.snc3/12535_316493055257_874025257_9563725_396482_n.jpg

That is all we will show until the unveiling at SEMA

[GSXRJJordan]

The car looked amazing with all the carbon, Seibon did a fantastic job. It was so funny this weekend looking at the carbon bodywork and thinking it was all getting scuffed/painted.

Luke's fab work on this car is to die for, and the wiring is pimp as shit. This car's gonna rock some socks.

[Daniel.]

Are you actually up here in Norcal right now with Luke and crew?

[GSXRJJordan]

Are you actually up here in Norcal right now with Luke and crew?

Nah, drove up Friday night, worked 36hrs or so, and drove back yesterday lol. :w00t:

[wangan_cruiser]

i want to see it in action.

[blu808]

Thanks. Here is another article on lsxtv with more pictures.

Conrad Grunewald's 2010 Drift Camaro - Part Two - LSX TV Forums (http://www.lsxtv.com/forum/conrad-grunewalds-2010-drift-camaro-part-1866.html#)

[exitspeed]

So awesome! Can't wait to see if all done.

[fckillerbee]

super dope! I was wondering when chevy would take a leap into drifting. Blue, I'm glad you get to build this into a monster withought worrying about your personal expenses...at least too much. Conrad.....give JR a run for his money! FUCK YEAH!