CHANDLER, Ariz. (Oct. 24, 2011) – Total Cost Involved, Wilwood Disc Brakes and Currie Enterprises will continue to be heavily involved in the Super Chevy Show series presented by GM Performance Division as they sponsor the autocross event this weekend at Phoenix Firebird Raceway near Phoenix. This event will be the fourth Super Chevy Show to feature autocross, and the final show for the 2011 season tour.
Autocross is a single car, timed course competition where drivers use mainly skill in the handling of the car instead of speed to maneuver a vehicle around a road course lined by traffic cones.
The autocross festivities are open to amateur and professional participants in a Chevy-bodied or Chevy-powered vehicle. There will be several categories for autocross participants of different levels to enter including a ladies category, novice and pro class.
Winners will receive plaques for each category at the end of both Saturday and Sunday.
“At our 2010 Super Chevy event we had great interest and response regarding our autocross set up. For this years’ event we will be using the same area and basic layout for the course, but will be stepping up the professionalism by using the local region of ASA sports car racing to help us design, set up, and run the course for both days. They will be using a computerized timing system which will give the drivers the option of receiving an actual printout of every run they make. We will be handing out awards each day for the fastest time around the course in three different categories: Novice, expert and fastest female driver,” said Chuck Sundstrom, director of operations at Firebird International Raceway.
AUTOCROSS DETAILS:
Who: Open to amateur and competitive participants in a Chevy bodied or Chevy powered vehicle
What: Single car, timed course competition
Where: Firebird International Raceway 20,000 Maricopa Rd. Chandler, AZ 85226
When: 10:30am – 3:30pm Saturday and Sunday October 29 & 30, 2011
Entry Fee: $45 two-day entry for Saturday & Sunday competition (includes Car Show entry)
Classes: Spectre Performance Novice class, Expert class for skilled participants, and Ladies class.
Awards: Given out at the end of each day of competition (Sat & Sun) in the Awards tent
Publicity: Super Chevy Show Editors will be on site for Autocross event coverage, results, and highlights to appear at www.superchevy.com and in SUPER CHEVY magazine
Safety: Helmet (open or closed face required), and seat belts for driver and passenger. (Must be a minimum of 16 years old. If 16-18 yrs. old, parental consent required)
Tires: Must meet 100 UTQG tread wear rating and above
Inspection: Includes secured battery tie-down, removal of loose objects in the car or trunk, check of all proper fluid levels, no leaks or worn out belts or hoses.
Autocross is just one of many exciting elements that make up each Super Chevy Show event. The event-filled weekend will consist of:
- Drag Racing – Many classes of bracket racing including specialty classes.
- Car Show – One of the largest annual car shows in Phoenix with plaques and jackets for class winners on Sunday, and special awards for Editors Choice picks on Saturday
- Swap Meet – A large selection of used, antique and hard to find parts for Chevrolet and GM vehicles
- Autocross – One of the hottest attractions for the Super Chevy Shows in the U.S. Many 1960’s muscle cars will face off again current production Camaros, Vettes and other bowtie models to see who will take home the prized awards each day. The autocross course, sponsored by Total Cost Involved, Wilwood Disc Brakes and Currie Enterprises is open Saturday and Sunday, 1030a.m.– 3:30p.m.
- Revell Make N’ Take activity – Available to families both Saturday and Sunday from 12:00-2:00p.m. This activity provides a free Revell snap-together model kit for children and families to have fun putting together a classic 1969 Camaro Z28 model in the car show awards tent.
- Vendor Midway – The vendor midway will be full of national vendors surrounding the Car Show area with display units providing all of the latest original equipment and aftermarket performance and restoration parts for all Chevrolet cars and trucks. The midway will include some of the latest from presenting sponsor GM Performance Division, to Duracell, Speedway Motors and others.
CAR SHOW FEES - Includes Car & Driver
** ALL ENTRIES MUST BE CHEVY BODIED OR CHEVY POWERED
** Car Clubs - Call 602-268-0200 for a discount with 10 or more club members.
