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April 2013 / Issue #1

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INSIDE SuperSafety by Michael Pettiford..... 4 Women in Auto Racing................... 5 Out & About.................................. 7 Feature: 2014 Corvette Stingray...... 8 Car Review: 2013 Ford Fusion...... 10 Purchasing Your Next Car............. 11 Auto News.................................. 12

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SuperSafety by Michael Pettiford

Michael has raced cars and motorcycles nearly all his life. He has the most wins of any driver in SCCA racing history with 32 divisional national championships.

He started GO 4 IT Services, Inc. in 1985, and can provide basic car and motorcycle training and licensing, as well as SCCA and MRA roadracing licenses.

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am often asked what the best performance item is to start with on a car or motorcycle. I usually reply that it is best to start with the driver; a high performance car needs a high performance driver. Many people will spend money on vehicle performance, instead of improving driver performance. I know, that means you have to acknowledge that part of the problem lies with you, and it is easier to blame the vehicle.

Think about yourself as a performance part of the vehicle. If your technique is not in tune to get the maximum performance from your vehicle, you are wasting money by wearing out the car at an advanced rate, and going from point A to B at a higher risk than is necessary. Whether your interest lies in reducing gas and maintenance costs, being able to avoid accidents or the joy of taking it to the limit on the track, the right techniques are important. There are people who travel many thousands of miles a year in all kinds of weather, throughout the country, without an accident. If you knew what they knew, and followed those principals, wouldn’t you experience the same results?

I have demonstrated on a variety of tracks that a well-driven, stock, lowpowered car can go faster than a poorly-driven, modified, high powered car. The great thing is once your skill level is at a higher level it keeps improving and adapting. So if you get a new car, you don’t have to buy all new ‘go fast stuff’ for it, because…wait for it…YOU ARE THE PART THAT MAKES IT PERFORM BETTER! I started GO 4 IT Services, Inc. because I wanted a school that could take a brand new driver, step by step, at their own pace all the way up to the highest level techniques. Whether it would be in a car, motorcycle, truck, bus, or RV, I wanted to be able to help them move to the next level and achieve their goals.

We have found a part that when removed and modified dramatically increases the performance of your vehicle. It’s called THE OPERATOR! So join me and let’s really make the nation a better place to drive. GO 4 IT!

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WOMEN IN AUTO RACING R a c i n g e n thusiasts have watched with interest as Danica Patrick has taken another step in the journey of female racers with her recent Pole Position at February’s Daytona 500.

This hailed the first Pole Position for a female racer in the race’s history.

Although women have racing roots dating back to the early twentieth century, it was not until the late 1940s that women made an impact in the United States.

Before the commonly known female racers of today, such as Ashley Force Hood, Katherine Legge, and the afore-mentioned Danica Patrick, there was a generation of racers who competed against the men numerous circuits.

Championship in 1977, 1980, and 1982, becoming the first person to be a three-time Top Fuel champion.

In 1977, Janet Guthrie broke barriers as the first woman to qualify and compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500.

Guthrie competed in eleven IndyCar events in her career, including the Indianapolis 500 three times. She appeared in 33 races–the Daytona 500 twice–achieving five top-ten finishes in a five-year period in NASCAR Cup racing.

Sarah Fisher’s career in the IndyCar circuit was nothing to sneeze at. At age 19, she was the youngest women to ever compete in the Indianapolis 500 in the year 2000, and the first to complete a full IndyCar series schedule in 2001. Today, she operates her own racing In 1949, Sara Christian put pedal to the company, “Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing”, medal in NASCAR’s first Strictly Stock race. which competes in the IZOD IndyCar series.

On a three-quarter mile dirt track called These are just a few of the many women the Charlotte Speedway, Christian became who have paved the way for the female auto the first woman to compete in a NASCAR- racers of today. This brings us back to Danica promoted race. She would eventually Patrick and her Daytona 500 Pole Position compete in seven races and notch two top accomplishment. Though her day did not ten finishes. end with a win, she did accomplish two other Shirley Muldowney, sometimes called the “First Lady of Drag Racing”, was another innovator in auto racing. In 1965, the NHRA licensed Muldowney to drive a Top Fuel dragster; the first woman to achieve this. She would win the NHRA Winston World Points

‘firsts’: the first woman to lead a Sprint Cup race under the green flag and her eighth place finish was the highest finish ever for a woman in the Daytona 500. Now that is a good day at the track, regardless of gender!

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Out at Unser Racing!

The Colorado Motor World Crew had a chance to go to the Oil & Water Go-Kart Challenge charity event at Unser Racing in February. This event was created to raise money for the Cody Unser First Step Foundation. The primary purpose of the fund raiser was to build five hand control go-karts that can be used at Unser Racing by drivers who do not have the use of their legs. These five karts are wrapped in the logos of the Cody Unser First Step Foundation, On Target 4 Veterans, Cooper Tires, Famous Dave’s BBQ, and one left to be decided.

The event was attended by several members of the Unser family: race car drivers Al Unser, Jr and Johnny Unser, Shelley Unser, and Cody Unser. The evening included great music from the PB & Js, plus delicious food from Famous Dave’s BBQ. At the end of the night, attendees had a chance to race against Al Unser, Jr. An amazing event to benefit an amazing cause!

 Al Unser, Jr and his daughter, Cody

Unser, get ready to race.

 Cody Unser getting in her Go-Kart for the first time.

Photos courtesy of the Cody Unser First Step Foundation.

The 56th Annual Progressive Insurance RV, Sports, Boat, & Travel Show was held February 28th through March 3rd at the National Western complex in Denver.

This year’s show had a wide range of vendors and displays. There were several RV and boat dealers with large selections of Class A, B, and C motor homes, travel trailers, toy haulers, and boats. In addition, vendors of all types lined several rows of the main building. Visitors could talk to travel destinations, insurance companies, banks, outfitters, home improvement companies, non-profits, and more. A great resource for those planning for the upcoming travel and recreation season.

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2014 Chevrolet

By James Brohamer

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any given year, manufacturers roll-out new vehicle models accompanied by slick marketing slogans and shiny new sheetmetal. However, very few of these vehicles manage to stir up little more than marketing hype and gently-modified versions of previous platforms.

Occasionally, a new vehicle does come along, rising above the clamor and delivering a completely new perspective on what an exceptional sports car should be.

For decades, Corvette followers have watched Chevrolet lightly re-work models, from one platform to another, with very little evolution and virtually no revolution. The 2014 Corvette Stingray C7 promises to change all of that.

Chevrolet bills the C7 as a “New Corvette”. Rightly so, as GM completely engineered and designed the new Stingray from scratch. In fact, only a handful of 2013 C6 components even made their way onto the C7. These were the best elements from the C6’s technology, sourced from top-of-the-line Z06 and ZR1 components. Chevrolet has announced that it will offer the 2014 Corvette Stingray in both Base and Z51 coupe trims, as well as in a convertible trim.

Chevrolet designers did an ace job redesigning and reproportioning the C7’s exterior. But the new Stingray’s interior and performance are what will enable the C7 to become the first American sports car, in a very long time, to really challenge imported competitors.

The C7’s exterior elements are far enough away from previous models to completely redefine its image.

Nevertheless, the C7 retains design elements that indicate it’s still the land-shark flagship that it has always been. From the front, the Stingray looks like a ‘Vette with a long, sloped hood-line, aggressive styling, and a sinister looking front fascia

Corvette Stingray (C7) A Worthy Heir to the Title photos © General Motors

and headlight treatment.

The C7 carries well proportioned creases, swells, and vents along its entire profile. The carbon-fiber hood and roof compliment a stretched and visceral profile which chisels its way into a modest B-pillar, flowing into a rear quarter window and eventually meeting a rakishly designed rear. It’s that quadrupled taillight and trapezoidal taillight design that especially set the Stingray apart from its predecessors. Rear styling can only be described as aggressively potent, especially for a Corvette. Four distinct, trumpet-like tailpipes bolt squarely in the center of the rear; matched with the Corvette’s traditional four-lens configuration on the taillights, the design language simultaneously indicates both conventional and next generation styling.

For decades, Corvette interiors have failed to impress both in quality and comfort. It seemed that buyers were expected to accept cheap plastics, bland styling, and the lack of anything even remotely tied to comfort.

Fortunately, the C7 offers quality more akin to an Audi

or Porsche rather than that found in the C6’s basic rental-fleet inspired interior.

Chevrolet states that the C7’s interior is the most updated part of the new vehicle.

Judging from initial impressions, the interior re-design was time well spent. The Stingray’s interior is most likely one of the finest American sports-car interiors ever made. All features are entirely driver focused and include high quality, soft-touch materials, body-hugging seats, and comfortable yet sporty details.

Controls, switches, and the navigation system are all angled toward the driver. Buyers can upgrade to aluminum, leather, and carbonfiber trimmings, improved sport-seating, and a number of other high-end accouterments.

Yet, even base-model interiors won’t fail to impress. Overall, Chevrolet has successfully matched the Corvette’s distinguished driving experience with an interior previously only found on European offerings.

Whatever the C6 lacked in exterior styling and interior quality, it more than made up for in driving performance. Unfortunately, the C6’s potential was only realized on the track and in the hands of an experienced driver.

The 2014 Stingray promises to change that by delivering the same blistering > Continued on pg. 14

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CAR REVIEW >> A Look at the

2013 FORD FUSION Ford has long been known for a successful line-up of coupes and sedans, often aimed at families. These vehicles usually provide comfortable, dependable transportation with budget-conscious pricing. The 2013 Ford Fusion is a strong contender in the midsize car market, recently winning the U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Car for the Money’ in that segment.

The 2013 Ford Fusion is fully redesigned and available in seven models: S, SE, Titanium, SE Hybrid, SE Energi,Titanium Energi, and Titanium Hybrid. There are 10 color options, ranging from basic Oxford White to classy Bordeaux Red. At starting MSRPs ranging from $21,700 to $40,200, and a modest 22 city/34 highway mpg (47 city/47 highway for hybrids), the 2013 Fusions are loaded with a variety of standard features, along with offering a range of optional features.

Standard for the S and SE models is the SYNC® with MyFord® voice-activated communications and entertainment system. With the latest-generation SYNC® with MyFord® Touch technology, you can give your car numerous commands by voice (i.e. making hands-free phone calls, playing your favorite music, getting turn-by-turn directions to your destination). It also comes with 911 Assist, which can call for help if you have been in an accident. The AM/FM Stereo with CD player is MP3 compatible.

Other optional features include adaptive cruise control, Active parking assist, rearview camera, and blind-spot detection. The Titanium model comes standard with the SYNC® with MyFord® Touch system, rearview camera, Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start, and dual-zone temperature control. The leading-edge Fusion Hybrids are fitted with an electric motor, an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT), and lithium-ion (Li-on) batteries. All Fusion models come standard with antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, and multiple air bags. Also standard is the Ford MyKey which can be set with specific safe driving parameters for teen drivers.

All available engines for the Fusion line are fourcylinders, changing from the previous year’s 3.0L V6. This has created a car that is not only fuel efficient, but also has surprisingly solid power. It is available with six-speed automatic or manual transmissions.

Our tested vehicle was a 2013 AWD Fusion Titanium with the 237HP Ecoboost engine. The engine is extremely powerful and the handling is especially crisp and comfortable for this size car. The six speed automatic transmission is very smooth and very quickly finds the correct gear.

Braking is smooth and firm.

The interior is very well designed with driver and passengers in mind. Even a long trip should be no issue considering the comfortable leather seats.

Important buttons and knobs are all easily within reach of the driver. Legroom in the back seat was not an issue even for our larger team members.

Although it is about a cubic foot smaller than last year, the trunk should hold a decent amount of cargo for everyday grocery trips, handling the kids’ sports gear or packing luggage for a trip. The rear seats fold down to allow for larger items.

We were impressed with the wide range of electronic safety devices installed on the car. We experienced first-hand the self parking feature, lane departure warning, and blind spot warning systems. We tried several time to initiate the crash avoidance feature, but could not ‘almost crash’ well enough for it to warn us. Overall the car is well appointed and fun to drive.

Special thanks to Mike Naughton Ford in Aurora for allowing us the use of this test vehicle.

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Purchasing Your Next Car This multi-part series will take you step-by-step through the process of purchasing your next car; from researching the right vehicle for you to taking care of your investment. This month we will discuss the best ways to research a new or used vehicle purchase.

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automotive industry lingo, auto buyers move through a purchase. A consumer’s biggest challenge is no longer the lack of available information, but rather that of having too much information and what to do with that information.

Buyers who would have taken three months to move through the purchase funnel in 1995 can now complete the entire process in less than two weeks. Moving too quickly through the process can result in purchasing a car that does not meet the buyer’s needs. Staying focused, knowing where to find the right information, and carefully completing research can reduce or eliminate buyer remorse. The vehicle shopping process is a dynamic process. Buyers should add and remove vehicles from the list depending on what features and options best meet individual needs.

IDENTIFY YOUR NEEDS Begin the vehicle search by identifying which class or segment, and make and model fits identified needs.

Magazines (print and online) are good references for list development. Consumer Reports (Consumerreports. o r g ) ; U S N e w s & Wo r l d Reports (Rankingsandreviews. com); Motor Trend (motortrend. com); Automobile Magazine

(Automobilemag.com); and Car and Driver (Caranddriver. com) are excellent information sources. These publications produce annual vehicle reviews, rankings, and rating guides.

Next, create a list of features and group these features into two categories: Must-Have Features and Desired Features. Include safety features and ratings, vehicle options, fuel economy, price, and total ownership costs in the list.

SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY The National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA, safecar. gov) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS, iihs. com) list crash-test results and safety data for all makes and models. These websites provide side-by-side vehicle safety ratings and crash-test result comparisons.

They also list safety technologies which will help drivers avoid accidents, protect passengers, and ultimately result in better safety ratings.

RESEARCH FUEL ECONOMY AND FEATURES The US Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov) allows buyers to conduct side-by-side fuel economy and environmental rating comparisons.

Manufacturer websites provide information on what features, options, trims, and packages are available. Several websites are useful for side-by-side make, model, option (trim), and total ownership cost comparisons, as well as vehicle pricing, and determining model availability and dealer location. Edmunds. com, Cars.com, Autotrader.com, and KBB.com are good thirdparty aggregators of reviews, features, price, and availability.

The National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA, NADAGuides.com) is an excellent resource for both new and pre-owned buyers.

NADAGuides.com provides

model (by year, current and historical), features, price, and total cost of ownership comparisons. Another great information source is RL Polk (polk.com), which publishes an annual Owner Loyalty Award ranking. Polk.com lists which manufacturers realized the greatest owner loyalty as measured by the number of owners who traded-in the same make or model for a new vehicle from that same manufacturer. JD Power and Associates (jdpower. com) produces useful, annual new-vehicle rankings in a variety of categories which include initial quality, dependability, customer satisfaction, fuel economy, and performance ratings.

COMPILING YOUR INFORMATION Creating a list of desired models and features will help eliminate buyer remorse and ensure that the purchased vehicle meets specific needs. Approaching the process methodically, and allowing for more time to research each vehicle may lengthen the buying process timeline but will deliver a more satisfying ownership experience.

NEXT MONTH: Researching an Auto Dealer.

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AUTO NEWS >>

A brief look at the recent auto maker news

ACURA - 2013 Acura MDX named ‘Best Car for the Money’ Luxury 3-Row Midsize SUV category by U.S. News & World Report AUDI - Will be a featured car in the upcoming Marvel’s Iron Man 3…..Presented their Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid at Geneva Motor Show…..Among the 50 most innovative companies in the world, according to ‘MIT Technology Review’ BMW - Will be on display with ‘The Ultimate Driving Machine’ at Saratoga Automotive Museum CADILLAC - U.S. sales jumped 20% in February….. three 2013 models use Driver Assist technology (cameras, radar, ultrasonic sensors & automatic breaking) to increase driving safety….. CTS adding two new Limited Edition colors: Silver Frost Edition and Stealth Blue Edition CHEVROLET - Will highlight performance vehicles (2014 Camaro, 2014 Corvette Stingray, and 2014 SS sports sedan) at New York Auto Show….. Debuted 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible at Geneva Motor Show….. 2013 Malibu features Ecologic ™ window label, highlighting environmental friendliness….. Donated 300 unsellable vehicles to help train first responders….. SS won its NASCAR Sprint Cup Series debut DODGE - Added Plum Crazy and HEMI® Orange paint options to Challenger R/T and SRT8 models FORD - All-new Fusion scores first NASCAR win in Subway 500….. Aims to cut wasteto-landfill by 40% per vehicles….. First to launch in-car Spotify….. 2013 Focus, Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Taurus, Escape, and Edge named ‘Best Cars for the Money’ by U.S. News & World Report….. Boosting Class A motorhome and commercial chassis production to meet increased need

by U.S. News & World Report….. Offers industry-exclusive hybrid lifetime battery warranty for 2013 Sonata Hybrid….. Tied for No.1 spot in 2013 Customer Loyalty Engagement index automotive category JEEP - Announced the return of the Cherokee in 2014 KIA - 2013 Soul named a Reader’s Digest ‘Best Car Deal Under $15,000’….. 2013 Sportage named a ‘Best Bet’ by The Car Book 2013 LAND ROVER - Presented first nine-speed automatic transmission for a passenger car at Geneva Motor Show LEXUS - RX350 and RX450h win U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Car for the Money’ Award for Luxury 2-Row Midsize SUV and Hybrid SUV categories….. Several vehicles ranked highest in J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study MAZDA - 2014 Mazda6 earned IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating MITSUBISHI - 2013 Outlander earns 2013 Kelley Blue Book ‘5 Year Cost to Own’ mention for Mid-Size SUV / crossover category NISSAN - Announced return to Le Mans 24 Hours in 2014 PORSCHE - Debuted fifth-generation 911 GT3 at Geneva Motor Show….. 911 Carrera S named 2013 Robb Report Car of the Year SCION - FR-S won ‘Best Car for the Money’ Sports Car Category from U.S. News & World Report….. xD and xB both named to J.D. Power and Associates 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study SUBARU - Partnering with Center for Pet Safety to develop standards for testing pet safety restraints

GMC - 2013 Terrain’s Intellilink connectivity system offers connected customer specialists to help personalize connectivity

TOYOTA - Tundra and Tacoma named U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Cars for the Money’ award winners

HONDA - 2013 Civic became first small car to receive IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating….. 2013 Fit won U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Car for the Money’ Award for subcompact and hatchback categories…..

2013 Accord Coupe earns NHTSA 5-star overall vehicle score

VOLKSWAGEN - Announced ‘Volkswagen Smileage’ app….. Experienced 30th consecutive month of sales growth

HYUNDAI - 2013 Santa Fe named 3-Row Midsize SUV ‘Best Car for the Money’

VOLVO - XC60 named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+, the first for a midsize luxury SUV…..

Revealed first Cyclist Detection technology at Geneva Motor Show

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April / May RACING SCHEDULE Bandimere Speedway (Morrison) www.bandimere.com Saturday, April 27Sunday, April 28 Pennzoil Ultra E.T. Series

April 27 Hot Laps All Division

May 11 Hot Laps All Division May 18 Hot Laps All Division

Sunday, May 5 Racing (Multiple Classes)

May 25 Racing (Multiple Classes)

Saturday, May 18 NAPA Auto Parts “Night of Fire & Thunder” Friday, May 24Saturday, May 25Pennzoil Ultra E.T. Series Sunday, May 26 Jr. Drag Racing Series Colorado National Speedway (Dacono) www.coloradospeedway.com Saturday, April 6 Big West Opener Saturday, April 13 Racing (Multiple Classes) Saturday, April 20 Racing (Multiple Classes) Saturday, April 27 Racing (Multiple Classes) Saturday, May 4 Colorado Towers Night Out Saturday, May 11 KYGO’s Mother’s Day Race Saturday, May 18 Racing (Multiple Classes) Saturday, May 25 Racing (Multiple Classes) Sunday, May 26 Oskar Blues Special High Plains Raceway (Deer Trail) www. highplainsraceway.com Saturday, May 11Sunday, May 12 Motorcycle Roadracing Association Saturday, May 18Sunday, May 19 Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing

See our online calendar at www.coloradomotorworld.com for more details on these events. This information is accurate at time of printing. Car Shows/ Events are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

May 4 Hot Laps All Division

Saturday, May 4 Racing (Multiple Classes)

Friday, May 10 Saturday, May 11 Pennzoil Ultra E.T. Series

Car Shows & Car-Related Events

I-25 Speedway (Pueblo) www.i25speedway.com

I-76 Speedway (Fort Morgan) www.I-76speedway.com

10 am – 8 pm Northeastern Junior College Auto Tech Show 100 College Ave., Sterling

Sunday, April 7 Ice Breaker Special Sunday, April 21 Racing (Multiple Classes)

10 am – 3 pm 20th Annual E-Days Car Show Colorado School of Mines parking lot CT & L, Golden

Saturday, May 4 Racing (Multiple Classes) Saturday, May 18 Racing (Multiple Classes) Phillips County Raceway (Holyoke) www.pcraceway.com Saturday, April 20 Racing (Multiple Classes)

Saturday May 25 Racing (Multiple Classes) Pikes Peak International Raceway (Fountain) www.ppir.com

Saturday, April 13 SCCA Autocross Saturday, April 20Sunday, April 21 RMVR Vintage Race Saturday, May 4Sunday, May 5 BMW Club Autocross Sunday, May 19 SCCA Autocross Saturday, May 25Sunday, May 26 SCCA Club Race

Sunday, April 7 10 am – 3 pm Northeastern Junior College Auto Tech Show 100 College Ave., Sterling Saturday, April 13 Noon – 3 pm Ms. Wheelchair Colorado Pageant & Benefit Car Show Westminster Senior Center

Saturday, May 11 Racing (Multiple Classes)

Saturday, April 6Sunday, April 7 NASA Club Race

Saturday, April 6 8 am – 11 am Cars & Coffee 95th St / Arapahoe Rd., Lafayette (Weather Permitting)

3 pm – 9 pm Littleton Cruise Woodlawn Shopping Center, Littleton Saturday, April 20 Noon – 4 pm CUSCC Auto Show Flatiron Crossing Mall, Broomfield Wednesday, April 24 5 pm – 9 pm Colorado State Patrol “Take It to the Track” Night Bandimere Speedway, Morrison Wednesday, May 1 5 pm – 9 pm Colorado State Patrol “Take It to the Track” Night Bandimere Speedway, Morrison Saturday, May 4 8 am – 11 am Cars & Coffee- 95th St / Arapahoe Rd., Lafayette (Weather Permitting)

5 pm – 9 pm Golden Super Cruise South Golden Road, Golden Sunday, May 5 9 am – 3 pm Tour De Classics Car Show University Park Elementary, Denver 10 am – 3 pm Great Machine Car Show Arapahoe Park, Golden Wednesday, May 8 5 pm – 9 pm Colorado State Patrol “Take It to the Track” Night Bandimere Speedway, Morrison Saturday, May 11 3 pm – 9 pm Littleton Cruise- Woodlawn Shopping Center, Littleton Wednesday, May 15 5 pm – 9 pm Colorado State Patrol “Take It to the Track” Night Bandimere Speedway, Morrison Friday, May 17 6 pm – 11 pm ColoRODans Cruise Night Main Street, Longmont Saturday, May 18 10 am – 3:30 pm Thortonfest Car Show 108th & Colorado, Thornton Wednesday, May 22 5 pm – 9 pm Colorado State Patrol “Take It to the Track” Night Bandimere Speedway, Morrison Saturday, May 25 9 am – 3 pm Randy’s Rods for Charities Car Show- Heritage Square Park, Golden Sunday, May 26 10 am Indy 500 Watch Party Quaker Steak and Lube, Westminster Wednesday, May 29 5 pm – 9 pm Colorado State Patrol “Take It to the Track” Night Bandimere Speedway, Morrison

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performance but in a technology package which makes it more accessible in everyday driving conditions. The new Corvette will still produce mind-bending feats on a track, but it will also generate sufficient performance during a weekend drive or on an open highway.

The C7’s shark-like nose houses an all new, direct-injection, 6.2-liter, small-block V-8 engine which pushes out an estimated 450 horsepower and thumps out 450 lb-ft of torque. The standard C7 engine delivers 20 horsepower and 26 lbft more power than the outgoing C6 engine.

Branded as the LT1 engine, it will propel the Stingray from 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds and deliver top speeds of 180-190 mph. The LT1 engine includes an Active Fuel Management system, delivering EPA estimated fuel mileage of 26 mpg city/highway (combined). The LT1 engine mates to either a six-speed automatic or seven-speed, Tremec manual. The manual transmission features active rev-matching on both down-shifts and up-shifts, but can be deactivated. The six-speed automatic features steering-wheel mounted paddle-shifters.

The C7 should handle much better than the outgoing C6. The new Stingray features electric power-steering matched with a smaller steeringwheel. This should make for better cornering, reduced driver motion, and less engine drain.

The C7 sports a beefier rack-and-pinion set-up than the C6. Chevrolet claims that the reengineered the steering system results in a fivefold increase in stiffness. A Driver Mode Selector (DMS) on the center console adjusts driving dynamics. Drivers can select performance settings for snow and rain, eco, tour, sport, and track-only. DMS adjusts the active exhaust system, automatic gearbox shifting (if equipped), cylinder deactivation, gauge cluster information, launch control, limitedslip differential (on Z51), magnetic shocks (if equipped), traction and stability control systems, and the throttle.

In addition to DMS, the Stingray offers a fivesetting, adjustable suspension which potentially

delivers a range of driving dynamics. The topsetting essentially makes the C7 track-ready by stiffening the suspension, deactivating traction-control, and revising steering ratios. All Stingrays come with the multi-part aluminum frame assemblies previously found on the Z06 and ZR1. Chevrolet claims this new set-up delivers a 99-pound weight reduction and a 57-percent stiffer frame over the old C6 hydro-formed steel frames. Weight distribution is claimed at an even 50/50-percent split.

The C7 also saves weight and provides finer suspension-tuning on behalf of hollow, castaluminum lower control-arms found in the front.

Three shock options are offered and include magneto-rheological Magnetic Ride Control as an option on the Z51. Even base Stingray’s will stick to a surface when pressed, achieving more than 1.0g of cornering grip.

The Z51 trim includes performance underpinnings like an electronically controlled, limited-slip differential, and closer manual gearbox ratios. Additional aerodynamic body parts should better the Z51’s track performance while a dry-sump lubrication system should prevent oil deprivation while racing. The Z51 features larger brakes with additional cooling and staggers 19-inch by 8.5-inch front and 20-inch by 10-inch rear wheels. The Michelin Pilot Super Sport run-flats included on all Stingrays were developed specifically for the C7.

The 2014 C7 surpasses the outgoing C6 on every level. The C7 exhibits a notable exterior and finally delivers an interior which befits a flagship sports car. Chevrolet’s “New Corvette” ushers in an entirely new chapter in American sports car history, and it promises to be one of the best chapters yet. In addition to a completely redesigned exterior, a new up-scale interior, and improved driving performance, Chevrolet has infused a huge serving of passion back into its roster. This Corvette looks so promising; dealers may want to plan for a long line of Mustang owners ready to trade-in on a new Stingray.

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Sunday, June 2nd 2013 from 10am to 3pm

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