Mar/100
Redline Time Attack @ Buttonwillow
Buttonwillow, CA - After testing at El Toro, we stopped by Buttonwillow to run in Round 1 of Redline Time Attack. It's always fun to check out all the time attack cars and there were more than a few familiar faces there. N1 Concepts (which is basically my neighbor) had their yellow S2000 out there, piloted by Andre Hartanto, and Owen Guo was competing in his white Ren Motorsports S2000. Conrad was competing in the Drift Class, which put him up against Kyle Mohan and his purple Nexen FC. Larry Chen was there (hard to miss with his 600mm lens) as well as a host of other friends and colleagues.
Conrad had the stock front suspension back on the Camaro, since the limited steering angle makes the car more controllable when not drifting. Kyle felt pretty comfortable during practice and wanted to put money down that he'd win. He was thinking $5. I was thinking $100 would be more fun but he declined my offer.
Conrad ended up taking the win with a 1:57.896. Good thing Kyle didn't take my bet!
Feb/100
Hankook Camaro testing
Sep/095
Conrad Grunewald’s 2010 Camaro
Rendering by Lab17
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."
The LSA
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 LSA 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.
Dimple died gussets are a must
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 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: www.formuladrift.com.
