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07-26-2018, 12:10 PM

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TA2 spec motor.

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10-12-2018, 12:52 PM

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Derhaag is about 15 minutes from me. I'm beyond disappointed Tran am axed BIR on the schedule. Will you be at COTA?

Car will be debuted at COTA this November, I'll be in Japan, however....hopefully watching a live stream or at least FaceTime from my wife!!

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10-12-2018, 12:54 PM

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Getting closer!! Will be wrapped next week...

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10-12-2018, 01:59 PM

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Is that the new 5-Star body with the computer chips?

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10-12-2018, 02:13 PM

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Is that the new 5-Star body with the computer chips?

?? Educate me, tell me more...

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10-19-2018, 06:04 PM

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Say hello to #59...still some finishing touches (series/compliance stickers <---a LOT!, headlight stickers, driver, etc), but you get the idea...

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10-20-2018, 06:33 AM

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I cant wait for these cars to age and become reasonable to buy. Awesome car.

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10-20-2018, 08:14 AM

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I cant wait for these cars to age and become reasonable to buy. Awesome car.

The Howe TA2 chassis has been around since 2011. A well thought out, safe design which could be used for a very quick regional type GT-1 machine. I used the Howe TA2 clip on my C6 tube frame car and also on my recently completed 1968 tube frame Corvette. The affordable price, Chas Howe and teams support, and the suspension parts availability through them makes it very attractive for club racers. Howe will build a club racing version that is not nearly as expensive as the full TA2 car.

SCCA rules allow an LS1 based GT-1 car in the class at 2580 pounds. I think a full tilt, high compression, solid roller cam, cnc heads LS1 could push 575 HP at the flywheel and make for a very quick ride at that weight. As fast as the TA2 cars are at 500 HP and 2830 pounds, one of these could be diabolical.

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10-20-2018, 09:13 AM

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I cant wait for these cars to age and become reasonable to buy. Awesome car.

Thank you. Come see me at my "FS: Howe TA2 Camaro" thread...

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ur-winner.html

I've got one for sale...depends on what reasonable is to you...but let's take that discussion over there or to PM. TIA.

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10-27-2018, 09:56 PM

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Ready to go on the trailer!!! Heading to COTA on Monday...!!

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10-30-2018, 04:03 PM

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Intercepted on the way to COTA...looking fine #59!!!

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10-31-2018, 12:38 PM

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Neat article with a mention of the #59 Manufacturing News Camaro…..a snippet below:

"Veteran fans of TA2 competition will have the pleasure of seeing the previous class victors Gar Robinson, in the No. 74 74 Ranch Resort Chevrolet Camaro, and Dillon Machavern, in the No. 59 Red Line Oil/ Manufacturing News/ TRB Chevrolet Camaro, back in action this weekend. While Robinson, the 2015 and 2017 TA2 champ and native Texan, will be flying his home colors of Robinson Racing, Machavern enters as a familiar face in a new place, racing with TRB and, for the first time in Trans Am, behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Camaro."

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http://gotransam.com/news/Trans-Am-H...nclusion/68737

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11-01-2018, 11:36 AM

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#59 says hello from COTA!!

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11-01-2018, 12:23 PM

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The weather looks great. I feared you guys would have a ton of rain based upon reports I have been hearing.

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11-02-2018, 11:19 PM

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im headed to COTA/SVRA tomorrow, hope to find the car and you in the pits!!!!!!

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11-03-2018, 12:34 AM

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im headed to COTA/SVRA tomorrow, hope to find the car and you in the pits!!!!!!

Good deal! TA2 is in the upper paddock. Look for the TRB paddock. I'm in Japan but my wife, Dani, is there, you'll probably see the white Z06 near the #59. Dillon Machavern is driving and providing invaluable setup for us...first time on track!!

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