RideTech has participated in the Ultimate Street Car Invitational since its inception in 2008 and will field 2 entries for this year.
The first entry is the 48 Hour Camaro driven by RideTech owner Bret Voelkel. This is a project that was constructed in only 48 Hours in May 2011 and features a Lingenfelter LS3 engine, an American Powertrain T56 Magnum transmission, Baer brakes, Forgeline wheels, and of course, a complete RideTech coilover suspension system.
“I love the opportunity to run against the finest street cars in the world! Since 2008 we’ve always had a top 10 car here. Last year we tied for 9th… this year we have a much faster car, but so does everyone else. I’m looking forward to seeing how the 48 Hour Camaro stacks up!” – Bret Voelkel
The 2nd RideTech entry is a 63 Corvette driven by its owner Mark Rife from Carolina Beach, NC.
“I am very honored that RideTech has selected me to run under their banner this year at the Optima event. I can’t wait to see what the Corvette can do against these great cars from all over the world!” – Mark Rife
Mark Rife’s Corvette is running an LS 7 engine, 5 speed transmission and a full set of RideTech’s new Triple Adjustable coilovers. The 48 Hour Camaro and Mark Rife’s Corvette will also be on display at the SEMA show that is held Nov. 2-5 in Las Vegas.
RideTech has 9 additional customers [so far] who are competing in the 2011 Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational. In addition to Bret Voelkel and Mark Rife, be sure to look for these RideTech customers:
Mary Pozzi – 1972 Camaro
Randy Johnson – 1969 AMX (car owned by Jimi Day)
James Shipka – 1968 Camaro
Albert Melchior – 1970 Trans Am
Terry Neuville – 1967 Camaro
Curt Ukasik – 1962 Nova
Wanda Goldberg – 1970 Trans Am
JF Launier – 1957 Chevy
Martin Sokulski – 1968 Charger
2010 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational Broadcasting
The TV Special from the 2010 Invitational will be airing again on the SPEED Channel this weekend. Be sure and tune in to get a taste of the upcoming OUSCI action. The show will air during the following days and times:
- Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. ET
- Saturday, Oct. 29 at 10 p.m. ET
- Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. ET
- Monday, Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. ET
You can view the trailer for last year’s special below:
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