Super Chevy Show Returns to Memphis International Raceway April 12, 13 & 14
March 21, 2013 by Super Chevy Show
Filed under Events, Feature Story, Latest News
MILLINGTON, TN, (March 18, 2013) – After a phenomenal return to the series in 2012 when Memphis International Raceway (MIR) hosted one of the largest Super Chevy Show event in the series, MIR is counting on Super Chevy Show fans and participants in the Mid-South to break last year’s historic records this April 12, 13 & 14 when The Super Chevy Show presented by Chevrolet Performance makes a stop at Memphis International Raceway – Where the Racing Rocks. “We can’t wait for the return of the Super Chevy Show to Memphis International Raceway. It is the premiere national event for all Chevrolet enthusiasts. I guarantee the family friendly event offers something for everyone,” said Pam Kendrick, Vice President and General Manager Memphis International Raceway. “The attendance in 2012 was incredible, but we intend to break those attendance records this year. Mark your calendars now for extraordinary drag racing, car show, swap meet and pro shows all Super Chevy style,” said Kendrick.
Festivities crank up at Memphis International Raceway on Thursday, April 11th with a Super Chevy Show Kick Off Party featuring Chevy vs. The World Test & Tune racing action. If you have a Chevy, bring it out and see what it can do on MIR’s historic dragstrip. If you are the proud owner of a Ford, Mopar or any other car you think can put a Chevy to shame, here’s your chance to prove it at MIR’s Chevy vs. The World Test & Tune. At noon on Friday, the three-day car show starts with a Show & Shine Festival of Cars, with specialty awards on Saturday. Sunday’s car show activities conclude with the coveted class awards. The midway featuring the best in new Chevy aftermarket performance parts and the gigantic swap meet for those hard-to-find restoration treasures will be open all weekend. The drag racing action begins Friday night with Test & Tune racing action, the launch of the weekend’s Pro Mod and Mean Street qualifying runs plus the first look at one the most exciting Pro Shows you’ll ever see. On Saturday, the 5th generation Camaros will go head-to-head in the CamaroGuys.com Gen 5 Challenge trophy class, and the True Street and Bonus Races. While all three days MIR will host the DriveDuracell.com Bracket 1, Bracket 2, R.T. Turbines D.O.T., R. T. Turbines Jr. Dragster and Run for the Money eliminations.
“The racing action will be intense with three days of Pro Mod and Mean Street Eliminations,” said Paul Cartwright Director of Operations at Memphis International Raceway. MIR is thrilled to welcome back the crowd pleasing Pro Show attractions by Hanna Motorsports, with the Top Secret Jet Car driven by Ken Hall and Rich Hanna’s GOJO Firebird, Pontiac Jet Car, as well as the popular Super Winch Wheelstander, driven by Danny O’Day.
Tickets are available at the gate or in advance at www.racemir.com. Spectator pricing for adults is $35 – 3 day pass, $10 – Friday only, $22– Saturday only, $15 – Sunday only. Spectator pricing for children 6-12 years of age is $15 for a 3 day pass, $5 per day, children 5 and under are FREE. For the best deals on Stay and Race Packages, visit www.racemir.com in cooperation with MIR’s host hotel and other valued hotel partners.
About Super Chevy Show Series:
Super Chevy Show is a 12-event North American series owned by each host track and is a member of the Manufacturers Series events. The Series showcases the best in car show, drag race, swap meet, car corral, in addition to autocross at select events. The 2013 season kicks off in March at Palm Beach International Raceway in Jupiter, Fla., and closes in October at Rockingham Dragway in Rockingham, N.C. The Series will make its debut at Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif., May 31 – June 2. The Super Chevy Show is widely considered the best brand-specific event in the country; for more information, visit:www.superchevyshow.com
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About Memphis International Raceway:
Memphis International Raceway is a multi-faceted venue and one of the most popular raceways in the Mid-South for racers andspectators alike. As a leader in its operating form and function, MIR seeks to provide its drivers with a higher level of challenge,excellence and opportunity. MIR boasts three complete tracks, including a high- performance road course, an historic drag strip and a3/4 mile paved tri-oval. The 1.8 mile road course features fast and challenging corners all set up by long straight-a ways and isconsidered one of the most competitive in the Mid-South. MIR is sanctioned by the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA). TheIHRA is one of the largest motorsports sanctioning organizations in North America and is a leader in sports entertainment. For moreinformation on MIR, please visit the venue’s website at www.RaceMIR.com like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RaceMIR andfollow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/racemir.
UPCOMING MIR EVENTS:
March
21 – Test N Tune
23 – Spring GRUDGE Fest
28 – Test N Tune
29 – Midnight Madness
30 – Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams
30-31 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
April
4 – Test N Tune
6 – Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams
6-7 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
7 – BMW Autocross
11 – Chevy v The World Test N Tune
12 – 14 – Super Chevy Show
13-14 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
18 – Test N Tune
20 –Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams
20 – Porsche Club of America Autocross
25 – Test N Tune
26 – Midnight Madness
27 – Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams
27 – KMS Drift
May
2 – Test N Tune
4 – Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams
9 – Test N Tune
9-11 – F-Body Rental
11 – Put Up or Shut Up Bike Night
11 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
16 – Test N Tune
17-18 –Memphis Fuel & Gas Nostalgia Drags
18 – Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams
18-19 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
19 – BMW Autocross
23 – Test N Tune
24 – Midnight Madness
25 – OUTLAWS – THE COMEBACK – Heads Up Havoc
25 – Cars & Coffee Test N Tune
30 – Test N Tune
June
1 -2 – Porsche Club of America Driver’s Ed
1-2 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
4 – Hot Rod Power Tour – Cruise Stop
6 – Test N Tune
7-8 – Fun Ford Weekend
8-9 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
13 – Test N Tune
14-16 – IHRA Pro Am Division 4
20 – Test N Tune
22 – Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams
22 – All American Auto Show
23 – Traction Optional Drift
27 – Test N Tune
28 – Midnight Madness
28-30 – National Auto Sports Association Road Course
29 – Put Up or Shut Up Bike Nite
29-30 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
July
4 – Test N Tune
5-6 – Mopars in Memphis
11 – Test N Tune
13 – Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams
18 – Test N Tune
20 – Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams
25 – Test N Tune
26 – Midnight Madness
27 – Put Up or Shut Up Bike Nite
27 – 28 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
31 – Test N Tune
August
1-4 – ADRL
8 – Test N Tune
10 – Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams
15 – Test N Tune
17 – Bracket Racing Series presented by COMP Cams / IHRA Iron Man Classic
17 – Porsche Club of America Autocross
17-18 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
22 – Test N Tune
24 – Summer GRUDGE Fest
29 – Test N Tune
30 – Midnight Madness
31 – Put Up or Shut Up Bike Nite
September
1 – Traction Optional Drift
5 – Test N Tune
6-8 – Great American Bracket Race
12 – HotRod Drag Week
12 – Test N Tune
14-15 – SEJRA 4th Annual Tommy’s Used Cars Back To School Drags
19 – Test N Tune
20-22 – Porsche Club of America
21-22 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
26 – Test N Tune
27 – Midnight Madness
27-29 National Auto Sports Association Road Course
28-29, Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
October
3 – Test N Tune
4-6 – IHRA Summit Bracket Racing Team Finals
10 – Test N Tune
11-13 – IHRA Nitro Jam & Summit World Finals
17 – Test N Tune
19 – Fall GRUDGE Fest
24 – Test N Tune
25 – Midnight Madness
26 – Put Up or Shut Up Bike Nite
31 – Test N Tune
November
2 – KMS Drift
2-3 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
8-10 – National Auto Sports Association Road Course
9-10 – Rusty Wallace Racing Experience
9 – Test N Tune
16 – Test N Tune
29-30 – Thanksgiving Bracket Brawl $5K
DECEMBER
1 – Thanksgiving Bracket Brawl $5K (Cont.)
7 – Test N Tune
14 – Test N Tune
21 – Test N Tune
*Schedule Subject to Change
Season Kickoff Activities Shine at the Super Chevy Show presented by Chevrolet Performance at Palm Beach International Raceway
March 21, 2013 by Super Chevy Show
Filed under Events, Feature Story, Latest News
JUPITER, Fla. (March 21, 2013) – Palm Beach International Raceway is revved and ready for the “Super Chevy Show presented by Chevrolet Performance” to roll into Florida for the season opener on March 22-24, 2013.
The accelerating and enjoyable weekend includes exhilarating drag races, an incredible car and truck show, plus a time-honored swap meet.
Super Chevy Magazine is gearing up for a memorable weekend at PBIR, “Super Chevy Magazine is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and it’s only fitting that we kick off the Super Chevy Show season at Palm Beach International Raceway,” said Editor Jim Campisano. “After all, some of the earliest Super Chevy events were held here. On top of that, Palm Beach International will have something for everyone—drag racing, car show, autocross, and our AMSOIL Best of the Best car show competition.” –Jim Campisano, Editor Super Chevy Magazine.
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary, Super Chevy Magazine is hosting a special Triathlon for participants, including drag racing, autocross and a brake stop challenge on Saturday.
In addition to the Triathlon, Super Chevy Magazine is giving Super Chevy Show fans a limited-edition poster on Saturday at 2:30pm. Hurry they are limited-edition and limited in quantity!
Donnie Hancock from South East Rods & Customs car club will host the Car Show & Truck on Saturday with registration starting at 9:00 a.m.
Famed Harry “The Hat” will host the Swap Meet again this year. Harry LaPlatte has been attending drag races around the country since 1964 and plans to have, what has become traditional fresh coffee for the early risers again this year. Harry said, “Saturday morning coffee is a must, vendors love it and I don’t want anyone to have to drive ten miles to get something I can easily offer them.”
The Super Chevy Show’s action packed weekend is great for auto and race enthusiasts of all ages. This year the kids will have the opportunity to build a Corvette at noon in the Car Show Awards tent on Saturday and Sunday as part of the Revell Make ‘N Take activity. Revell, the authentic model-building experience since 1945, looks to re-introduce model-building to families attending the Palm Beach International Raceway’s “Super Chevy Show presented by Chevrolet Performance” this year.
The Midway will boast a variety of vendors, such as: Lively Lights, Muscle Express, Lashway Motorsports, Horsepower Sales, Extreme Performance, Costco, Jupiter Welding, Kemco Tire & Auto, Solar Life, Line First, Eddie Deubel, Resurrection Muscle Cars, Miranda Built, Trans American Musclecar, Palm Beach RV, Auto Elites, Ink Link Tattoos, MCI Institute of Technology, Performance Center Auto Repair, Pro Automotive, South Florida Chevrolet Dealers, Speed & Truck World, So Fl Custom & Collision and Deals on Wheels. Be sure to stop by and check them all out!
More information on the “Super Chevy Show presented by Chevrolet Performance” at Palm Beach International Raceway can be found on www.RACEPBIR.com.
SPECTATOR PRICING Fri Sat Sun
Adult $10 $20 $20
Children 6-12 yrs FREE $5 $5
Children 5 & under FREE FREE FREE
RACE CLASSES
Friday test & Tune (open to all) $20
Saturday Bonus race (Box or No Box) $40
Saturday CamaroGuys.com 5th Gen Challenge $30
Sunday DriveDuracell.com Bracket 1 $65
Sunday Bracket 2 $65
Sunday D.O.T. $65
All classes must be Chevy bodied or Chevy Powered and includes all GM brands.
See RACEPBIR.COM for payout information
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
8am- 5pm Vendor & Swap Meet Load In
2pm Tech
6pm- 11pm Test & Tune (Open to all)
SATURDAY
8am Gates Open
8am Triathlon Registration (on Skid Pad)
9am Triathlon Drivers’ Meeting (on Skid Pad)
9am-11am Car & Truck Show Registration
10am Time Trials
10am- 5pm Super Chevy Magazine Triathlon
12:30pm Pre-Race ceremony
1pm Bonus Race
5pm CamaroGuys.com 5th Gen Camaro Challenge
5:30pm Pro Show (Jest, Wheelstanders & Pro Mods)
6pm Car & Truck Show Special Awards
6:30pm CamaroGuys.com 5th Gen Camaro Finals
7pm Bracket Bonus Race Finals
7:30pm Pro Show (Jets, Wheelstanders & Pro Mods)
9pm Track Secure
SUNDAY
8am Gates Open
8:30am Racers for Christ Services
9am- 11am Car & Truck Show registration
9:30am Run for the Money Time Trials
11am Bracket Eliminations Round #1
1pm Pre-Race ceremony
1:30pm Pro Show (Jets, Wheelstanders, & Pro Mods)
2pm Bracket Eliminations Round #2
2:30pm Car & Truck Show Awards
3pm Pro Show (Jets, Wheelstanders, & Pro Mods)
3:30pm Bracket Eliminations Round #3
5pm Track Secure
SUPER CHEVY SHOW PRESENTED BY CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE TO FEATURE A TRI FIVE REUNION AT VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK, MAY 17-19, 2013
March 19, 2013 by Super Chevy Show
Filed under Events, Feature Story, Latest News
PETERSBURG, VA (March 19, 2013) – The Super Chevy Show presented by Chevrolet Performance makes it’s one and only stop of the 2013 season at Virginia Motorsports Park, May 17-19th.
Virginia Motorsports Park has hosted the Super Chevy Show for fifteen years. This year, track operator Bryan Pierce, is especially excited to see the track feature a Tri Five model reunion. “This is a rare chance to see Chevrolet models of the past and future all in one weekend, ” stated Pierce.
The weekend of drag racing, presented by Strosnider Chevrolet also includes a Chevy car show, swap meet along with exhilarating ProMod action. Pierce added, “We (VMP) are also offering a “Young Guns Corral,” this year. At the Corral, late model Chevy’s will be judged in categories organized by the owner’s age.”
Pierce expects to have the biggest car show turn out in Virginia Motorsports Park’s history.
Gates open on Friday with the car show registration, tech inspections and an afternoon Test & Tune. The affordable “Super Chevy Show presented by Chevrolet Performance” event action lasts until Sunday evening and you can get a Full event combo ticket for only $35.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY
Gates Open 8:00 A
Car Show Registration 8:00 A – 5:00 P
Racer Tech Inspection 10:00 A
Test & Tune 2:00 P – 7:00 P
SATURDAY
Gates Open 8:00 A
Car Show Registration 8:00 A – 5:00 P
Racer Tech Inspection 8:00 A
Racer Time Trials 9:00 A – 2:00 P
SP (DriveDuracell.com Bracket 1) – Pro (Bracket 2) – DOT – 4.90 Index
Car Show Judging Seminar 10:30 A
True Street Cruise 11:30 A
Pro Show (Jet Cars, Pro Mods) 1:00 P & 5:00 P
Saturday Bracket Race 2:00 P
Car Show Series Special Awards 4:00 P
Track Secures 10:00 P
SUNDAY
Gates Open 8:00 A
Car Show Registration 8:00 A – 10:30 A
Chapel Service 9:00 A
Racer Tech Inspection 8:00 A
Sunday Race 10:30 A
SP (DriveDuracell.com Bracket 1) – Pro (Bracket 2) – DOT – J/D – 4.90 Index –
CamaroGuys.com Gen 5 Challenge
Car Show Judging Seminar 10:30 A
Pro Show (Jet Cars, Pro Mods) 1:00 P & 5:30 P
Car Show Series Event Awards 4:00 P
Best Of Show Parade 5:00 P
Track Secures 7:00 P
TICKET PRICES & FEES:
Spectator Admission:
Friday Only $ 10
Saturday Only $ 22
Sunday Only $ 22
Full Event Combo Ticket (Fri–Sun) $ 35
Junior (ages 11-15) per day $ 10
Junior Full Event $ 20
Children 10 & under free when accompanied by a paying adult
Front Row Trackside RV Spot $200 (Plus Tickets)
Day RV Parking $100 (Plus Tickets)
Car Show Fees: (All Entries Chevy bodied or Chevy Powered)
Car Show (2-day judged class) $ 45 Special Awards Saturday, Event Awards Sunday
Plus 1 passenger for $12.00
Show & Shine (2- day not judged) $ 35 Parked adjacent to Car Show judging area
Car Clubs – call for a discount on 10 or more club members participating in the same event. (Advance Purchase only)
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Tri Five Rally: $ 35 plus 1 passenger for $12.00
Racer Fees: (All Entries Chevy bodied or Chevy Powered)
Friday Test & Tune $ 30 Must be a SCS Participant*
Tri Five Race Saturday (DOT Class) $ 20 Must be a SCS Participant*
Saturday Bonus Race $ 35 Must be a SCS Participant*
Racer Full Event $ 60
SP (Bracket 1) – Pro (Bracket 2) – DOT – True Street
Extra Pit Vehicle Parking Pass $ 35
Junior Dragster $ 26 (Sun)
4.90 Index $100 (Car & Driver)
Additional Participants:
Swap Meet $ 45 No new items or apparel; 10’ x 10’ space
Car Corral $ 45 Sell your Chevy at the event
*Must be Participant Already in either Racer – Car Show – Show & Shine – Swap Meet – Car Corral
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