2013 Nationals Gathering

For those of you who may be interested. The ISSCA, and Our Local Club will be hosting the National Gathering in Concord, NC in August. We would love to see you guys come out to the event.

We have ALOT of Cool Events Planned, and a bunch of announcements are forthcoming. More information can be found here

Nationals Gatheringhttp://issca.org/issca-national-gathering/

So it's not in Detroit again this year?

Sounds awesome, good for you guys! I don't know if I'll make it, but I will try!

Nope Concord, NC -zMAX Dragway & Charlotte Motor Speedway - Have alot of cool things going on during the week as well

That's cool as Hell!

Tuesday – August 6th

Early Check in at Host Hotel(s). – 9a to 5p

Early Event Registration & Goody Bag Pick-Up

Wednesday – August 7th

Check in at Host Hotel(s). – 9a to 5p

On Site Event Registration & Goody Bag Pick-Up

Day Event – NASCAR Hall of Fame Tour – 10a to 4p (Discount Coupons in Event Program)

Thursday – August 8th

Day Event – ISSCA Road Rally Event @ CMS Infield Road Course- 9a to 3p

Night Event – ISSCA ICCC KART Racing Event – 6p to 10p

Friday – August 9th

Morning Event – ISSCA Auto Cross Event @ zMax – 9a to 3p

Night Event – Test & Tune Drag Race @ zMax Gates open @ 4p

Track hot from 5p – 9p

Saturday – August 10th

Morning Event – ISSCA Car Show & Sound Off @ Backing Up Classiscs - 8a to 5p

Awards Ceremony following the Car Show catered by Sticky Fingers

Sunday – August 11th

Departure

Professional Photographer will us all week.
Guest Judge - TV Celebrity
Midway
Big List of Marketing Partners
50/50 Raffle all week long
Discounted Race Shop Tours all week Long
3 Host Hotels
Racing Resort Camp Grounds, and more.................

I went to the ISSCA nats in Detroit in 2011 with my 9C1 and had a great time. Road raced it until it broke, then drove it home. A lot of VERY nice cars showed up.

Come on Down, Speedway Road Course, and the Auto Cross is going to be a blast, and we have a few other surprises coming up soon.

ISSCA is happy to announce Dick Miller Racing Inc. will be joining the Impala SS Nationals event in August.



Many prominent ISSCA, and B & D Bodied racers currently use Dick MillerRacing. Dick Miller Racing offers suspension pieces to complete suspension packages for our cars ranging from under, and to over 450hp. Dick MillerRacing Inc. will be on site during the event offering his products, and service..

“I am happy to be a part of this year Nationals,” said Miller Racing’s ownerDick Miller. “I enjoy the commitments I see from the ISSCA, and its racing community.”

Mr. Miller will also have available his newly published book – How to Hook and Launch: Traction Mods for the Street & Strip where he explains the physics behind what gets a car moving from a standing start, and how to best harness the various powers at work

“Many of us in the ISSCA are very pleased with Dick Miller Racing, and what he offers for our cars, We look forward to having Mr. Miller, and Dick MillerRacing join us for this years event, and for many more years to come.” stated ISSCA President Bill DeBlasio.

For more information in regards to the components Dick Miller Racing has available please visit www.dickmillerracing.com

For up to date news and information on the ISSCA Impala SS Nationals you can visit the Impala SS Clubs of America at www.issca.org. Information will also be available on AutoGuide’s website ImpalaSSForum.com – ISSCA News section.

The ISSCA is happy to announce that CroftgateUSA is joining the 2013 ISSCA Impala Nationals Event being held in Concord,NC.

CroftgateUSA offers Car enthusiasts a ECO Friendly way of cleaning,detailing, and maintaining that show car quality look all Impala owners strive for. CroftgateUSA’s High Performance Eco responsible range of waterless car wash and detailing products produce High End results both quickly, and easily.

“I look forward to working with the ISSCA, and be able to show its members what our revolutionary products can do, they will be able to see first hand the ease of use, long lasting shine, and the protection their cars can receive in minutes versus hours.” – states CroftgateUSA representative Christine Mckinney.

CroftgateUSA, and Christine will be available throughout the event, and will also be offering detailing services for those of you who are traveling in from afar. If you happen to leave your detailing supplies at home, not to worry she will have you covered.

“It’s great to have Christine, and CroftgateUSA join us for this years event. They cover many events all year long, and to have them join us for our event is awesome. I personally use their products on my cars, and they have made me a believer, and I am sure it will do the same for others that attend the event, once they see first hand what CroftgateUSA has to offer our members – states PR Director Bob Wagoner

Be sure to check out all the products CroftgateUSA has to offer as they will be with us during the event, and on the Midway. For more information you can also visit the website at www.CROFTGATEUSA.com

For up to date news and information on the ISSCA Impala SS Nationals you can visit the Impala SS Clubs of America at www.issca.org – events section. Information will also be available on AutoGuide’s website www.impalassforum.com – ISSCA News section.

B-Body Performance Joins the Growing List of Impala Nationals Marketing Partners

The ISSCA is happy to announce that Mike Harris of B – Body Performance has now joined the growing list of Marketing Partners for the 2013 National Gathering. Mikes background of B-Body Performance extends from more than just his well known Lightweight tubular cross members. B – Body Performance offers several other items,and services as well.

B – Body Performance also offers “Made in the USA” Lightweight Bumper Supports, Drive Shaft Loops, Custom Built Roll Cages, Custom 8 and 20 gallon fuel cells, as well as Rear End Set Ups, and High Performance engine, and transmission combinations.

“I look forward to attending this years Nationals not just as a Marketing Partner, but as a competitor as well, the ISSCA, and CarISSMA have planned out a great venue for 2013. This event should be on every B – Body enthusiast must attend event schedule.” stated Mike Harris

A perfect example of Mikes expertise is shown by his Current Naturally Aspirated B-Body Record of 10.43 at over 126 miles per hour. Mike also has a impressive list of people who have achieved Personal Best’s and Record Setting Runs by running many of his parts, and drive line combinations.

“It’s a great to see our Marketing Partner List expand, having Mike Harris,and B-Body Performance join us just adds to the power house of partners we are lining up for this years event.” states PR Director Robert Wagoner.

Mike Harris, and B – Body performance has graciously donated four of his “Made in the USA” pieces for the ISSCA to Auction, and Raffle during the National Event this year. For more information on the Parts, and Services Mike Harris, and B – Body Performance offers you may call him at 937-231-1979 or look for him at this years National Event.

For up to date news and information on the ISSCA Impala SS Nationals you can visit the Impala SS Clubs of America at www.issca.org– events section. Information will also be available on AutoGuide’s website ImpalaSSForum.com – ISSCA News section.

G-FORCE Racing Gear has joined the Impala SS Clubs of America as a Official Safety Equipment Provider of the 2013 Impala Nationals Event being held in Concord, NC.

Many prominent ISSCA racers, including ISSCA club president Bill DeBlasio, have relied on G-FORCE Racing Gear products for years to keep them out of harm’s way in the harshest of racing conditions. G-FORCE’S line includes a wide selection of SNELL-approved helmets, fire suits, racing shoes and more.

“The ISSCA has a wide range of members who compete, from Auto Cross, Drag Racing or Road Racing, all these series have unique safety requirements and the ISSCA has always taken this very seriously,” said G-FORCE Racing Gear’s Don Stodola . “We share the ISSCA’s dedication to Racing Safety requirements, as it dovetails perfectly into our offerings for everything from stock car and drag racing to road course racing.”

And if supporting the event wasn’t enough wait until the Awards / Dinner Banquet following the Event to see what Don, and G-FORCE Racing Gear helped us with in regards to Awards this year.

“We are very pleased with G-FORCE Racing Gear joining us in this years National Event, it shows their strong support in the Motorsports community no matter how big or small of an event. We look forward to working with Don, and G-FORCE for many more years to come.” stated ISSCA PR Director Bob Wagoner.

The Impala SS Nationals is a four day event combining Auto Cross, Road Solo, and Drag Racing events. G-FORCE Racing Gear will be made available through select retailers in the Local Concord, NC area. The Impala SS Nationals is scheduled for Aug. 7-10.

For more information in regards to the safety equipment G-FORCE Racing Gear has available please visit www.gforce.com.

For up to date news and information on the ISSCA Impala SS Nationals you can visit the Impala SS Clubs of America at www.issca.org – events section, or on the Club Forum www.impalassforum.com

Wow. We got sponsors up in here!

ON-SITE PHOTOS AVAILABLE TO ALL Impala SS Clubs of America National Gathering
(August 6-10, 2013)

RaceWorks.com is pleased to announce we will be providing brilliant on-site event photos for the upcoming Impala SS Clubs of America National Gathering, August 6-10, 2013 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Z Max Dragway!

For now over thirteen years, Gary Rowe's RaceWorks.com company has been supplying the motorsports industry immaculate on-site event photos from across the racing and car show nation.

Members and attendees of the huge Impala SS venue slatted for mid-August in Charlotte will be able to view, proof and receive action photos and more via the on-site vendor sales trailer that will be present throughout the entire event!

Glossy 8x10 framed and unframed photos up to huge poster size 24x36 prints printed on-site with added event graphic caption displaying the event name, logo and so forth placed on the bottom of each print.

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4-23-2013, Concord, NC

Garage Pass Shop Tours adds extra excitement to 2013 Impala SS Nationals

Garage Pass Shop Tours has joined the Impala SS Clubs of America as a Race Shop Tour Provider during the 2013 Impala Nationals Event being held in Concord, NC.

In NASCAR Racing, a “Garage Pass” is your ticket to get behind the scenes of racing.”Garage Pass” Shop tours specialize in NASCAR Tours of Race Shops, and Race Museums. Their reputation, experience, and contacts in the motorsport industry offers you outstanding access to Race Shops, and even racing celebrities.

“Garage Pass” Shop tours is looking forward to working with the ISSCA, and it's members to offer them a inside look of “Where Racing Lives” I am sure that the members who schedule a tour during the weeks festivities will truly enjoy their time spent with us” stated Garage Pass Shop Tours owner -Stan Rabineau.

“Garage Pass” Shop tours has laid out some exciting Low Cost Chevy Based itinerary’s for those who are interested, as a added bonus they will also be shuttling right from the host hotel locations for a No Hassle experience.

“We are excited to have Garage Pass Shop Tours join us, it will help members that are attending have a low cost way to see the Area without the hassles of finding locations, wear and tear, fuel waste, and lost time. Garage Pass Shop Tours has been doing this for a good period of time, and knows the Ins, and Outs of the racing community pretty well. I am sure they will be an added bonus to this years event.” stated ISSCA President Bill DeBlasio

For more information in regards to “Garage Pass” Shop Tours, and or schedule a tour please visit www.garagepassshoptours.com

For up to date news and information on the ISSCA Impala SS Nationals you can visit the Impala SS Clubs of America at www.issca.org – events section, or on the Impala SS Forum www.impalassforum.com

2013 National Gathering continues to Grow

4-24-2013
Concord, NC
As all of you know the ISSCA is working on making this years event one for the books. We have been working non-stop to do just that for all of the ISSCA members who have registered for this years event.


Many of you have seen recent press releases of the companies, businesses, and people who are joining us for this years event and it is simply jaw dropping. The list continues to expand even as the event grows closer. Stay tuned as many more notices are soon to be released.


If you’re still on the edge of deciding whether or not to make the trek to Concord, NC for this years event, I can tell you this: Get signed up you’re not going to want to miss this one!


On top of all the added pluses of this years event with the location, venue, and events we are happy to announce that as of our last calculation we have received over $5,000 in awards and prizes that will go towards raffles and an auction that will be held during the event.


Below is just a small recent list of the marketing partners who have made contributions to this years event. The list of partners is constantly growing, and for that we thank them.


Sincerely,
Robert Wagoner
ISSCA Public Relations Officer


List of latest ISSCA supporters/partners:
B-Body Performance
Garage Pass Shop Tours
G-Force Racing
High Tech Electronics
Injector Experts
Mickey Thompson Tires
NASCAR Hall of Fame
Pro Forged Suspension
Renault Winery
R-D Racing
Rock Auto
Sleep Inn & Suites of Concord

The 2013 ISSCA Nats will be the event the B-Body community will be talking about for years. You don’t want to miss this! Please go and register asap so we can start properly planning. Also, this would be a great opportunity to renew your ISSCA membership if you haven’t already done so. Trust us, this year is going to be the best Nats ever. We already have over 40 sponsors on-board and we have lots of extras including a professional picture of your car on the track at Charlotte Motor Speedway, suspension clinic by Dick Miller himself, free banquet and awards ceremony for ISSCA members sponsored by Sticky Fingers, and much more. Hope to see you there.

Regards,

ISSCA President
Bill

http://issca.org/issca-national-gathering/

Breaking News!! The ISSCA is proud to announce that Velocity TV by Discovery “Car Fix” TV host Lou Santiago will be joining us for the ISSCA Nationals.

Lou's passion for car building again took to the forefront in 2005, when he landed a job on Spike TV's Muscle Car showing viewers the "how to's" of car building for two years. Lou has been on many other Automotive TV Shows as well.

“I have been a Impala Guy since way back”- stated Lou Santiago, when I was contacted about the event I had to know more. “After hearing what CarISSMA, and ISSCA has laid out, and its premo location its a No Brainer not to check this out. Four Days of GM Muscle, I'm all in.”


Today, Lou has a new home for his plasma cutter, and it is called Car Fix which can be seen on Velocity TV by the Discovery Channel. He will be building some really cool stuff and showing the masses once again that you too can be a car builder extraordinaire.


The ISSCA is really excited on having Lou attend the event, this goes to show on how Big of a event this is going to be, and the Hard work that has been put into it, and we are just getting started. It's looking like it will be one for the ISSCA record books, you wont want to miss it.


ARE YOU IN!!


For More information on Lou feel free to visit Lou’s web site – www.lousantiago.com or by visiting – www.velocity.discovery.com/tv-shows/car-fix


For more up to date news and information of the ISSCA Impala SS Nationals you can visit the Impala SS Clubs of America at www.issca.org – events section, or on the Club Forum www.impalassforum.com

Registration for the Nationals is filling up fast, to be a part of it make sure you get registered at http://issca.org/issca-national-gathering

We all drive, compete,and show our Cars with pride. Are you sure your getting the most out of it?

Well this Year ISSCA is happy to announce that you are going to get a chance to do just that.

This year we have PowerCurve MotorSports, joining forces with ISSCA for the National Gathering, offering their Mobile Dyno Services for those who are attending this years festivities.

PowerCurve Motorsports brings to you over 15 years of Automotive experience, and having their services available can help you make sure you will be getting the most out of your car whether its for the long list of competition events, or just to have bragging rites of what your car has under the hood, and the printouts to back it up.


“We have been listening to members questions, and being able to provide these services just adds to the adrenaline pumped week we have in store for the ISSCA Members who are coming to North Carolina for this years event.” - stated ISSCA Pro Robert Wagoner


PowerCurve Motorsports will have their Mobile Dyno Jet available and for a $60.00 fee you will get three pulls, and a Horse Power / Torque Curve Print Out. PowerCurve Motorsports will also be on-site during Saturdays event to bring more thrills to the Car Show.


“All of us here at PowerCurve Motorsports are looking forward to the event in August. We have seen what ISSCA has planned out for its members, and are happy to be part of the huge venue they have layed out.”

“This Years Nationals is going to be great,having these guys at PowerCurve join us just adds to the benefits of being a ISSCA Member, and attending this years event packed week of festivities, there will be plenty of things to do and see.” - stated ISSCA President Bill DeBlasio.

For more up to date news and information on the days and locations of PowerCurve Motorsports, and more information of the ISSCA Impala SS Nationals you can visit the Impala SS Clubs of America at www.issca.org – events section, or on the impalassforum - ISSCA News Section http://www.impalassforum.com/vBullet...splay.php?f=40

Registration for the Nationals is filling up fast, to be a part of it make sure you get registered at http://issca.org/issca-national-gathering

Currently working on Laying out the weeks Itinerary. Anyone from here playing on making the Trek to NC?

Upon Last Calculations we are Now over $6000.00 for our Raffles, and Auction. As you can see Our Local Club has ALOT for you to do and see if you attend. I hope to see many of you there.

My Wagons will be there - Are You In??

I think I will be coming. Just booked my room at the Holiday Inn near the University. I may end up cancelling the room and staying at families in High Point. We will see.

Tim why book all the way up there, and not the host hotels? If its due to room points? there is a Holiday Inn close to the Host Hotels.

As a added mention - Those of you who are attending the event and stay at the Host Sleep Inn & Suites Hotel. Two people are automatically entered to WIN a Free Nights Stay during the event.

1phastsswagon wrote:

Tim why book all the way up there, and not the host hotels? If its due to room points? there is a Holiday Inn close to the Host Hotels/

As a added mention - Those of you who are attending the event and stay at the Host Sleep Inn & Suites Hotel. Two people are automatically entered to WIN a Free Nights Stay during the event.

I will be using my Holiday Inn points for the hotel. The one by the track gets 30K points for a night the one I am staying at (15 minutes away) is 10K per night.

Got ya thats what I thought, let me know when you get registered this ones gonna be a Blast

May 14, 2013 – Sticky Fingers Smokehouse in Concord, NC will be presenting the 2013 Impala Super Sport Clubs of America National Gathering. The ISSCA Nationals will run from Tuesday, August 6 through Saturday, August 10 in Concord, NC where attendees will be competing, and attending events at Charlotte Motor Speedway, zMAX Dragway, and Backing Up Classics Museum. Highlights of the week will include a NASCAR Hall of Fame tour, an Auto Cross, Road Course, Drag Race, Car Show and Sound Off Events.

“All of us on the ISSCA Board are extremely excited with having Sticky Fingers Smokehouse join us as our Primary Marketing Partner for this year's National Event being held in Concord, NC. This is a win - win situation for everyone involved. Cool Cars, Great Food, and a perfect location, it cant get any better than this,” stated Public Relations Manager Robert Wagoner.

As the title sponsor, Sticky Fingers will cater the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, August 10 following the Car Show. They will provide an array of slow-cooked Memphis-style barbecue, southern sides, and signature desserts. During the week attendees will also be invited to dine at Sticky Fingers Smokehouse located at 8021 Concord Mills Boulevard where they can enjoy hickory-smoked jumbo wings or a Seriously Sticky Burger – a juicy Angus burger piled high with pulled pork, cheddar cheese, coleslaw, and Tennessee Whiskey barbecue sauce.

“We are thrilled to be a part of this year’s Nationals,” Sticky Fingers Area Director Steve Henry said. “I’m confident it will be an exciting and action-packed week.”

Sticky Fingers first opened in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina in 1992 where its five famous barbecue sauces were invented. Twenty years later, the smoked meats are still slow cooked on-site in barbecue pits and the famous barbecue sauces are more popular than ever. For a list of upcoming specials, locations, and menu options, join the Stick-E-Club online at www.stickyfingers.com/sf-signup.html, or log onto www.facebook.com/StickyFingersSmokehouse.

About Sticky Fingers:
Sticky Fingers is a unique barbecue smokehouse concept with 17 locations in the Carolinas, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. Sticky Fingers specializes in high quality barbecue and comfort food and offers five signature barbecue sauces – Memphis Original, Carolina Classic, Tennessee Whiskey, Carolina Sweet and Habañero Hot. In addition to its core restaurant business, the company has generated successful catering, online mail order and retail barbecue sauce businesses.



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For additional information, please contact: Sylvia Laurence, Director of Public Relations, Sticky Fingers Smokehouse 154 Charlois Boulevard, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103. Phone: 336-714-1526; E-mail slaurence@stickyfingers.com.

ISSCA is pleased to announce that Injector Experts of Risingsun, OH has now joined the growing list of Marketing Partners for the 2013 National Gathering. Injector Experts 20 plus years of automotive, and racing experience lets you know your getting quality service, and guaranteed work.

“Our expertise with fuel injection is a perfect combination, from Street to Strip we can help all Caprice and Impala owners get the like new fuel system performance as when new. We look forward to working with CarISSMA, and the ISSCA for this years National Event” stated Injector Experts owner Keith Brewer

Injector Experts offers many services from their proven three stage Ultra Sonic Cleaning, Injector Blueprinting, to superior Flow Matched Injector Services. Injector Experts offers these services and usually within a 24 hr turn around time.

“It’s a great to see our Marketing Partner List continually grow, and having Injector Experts join us shows we are pulling out all the stops with the expanding list of partners we are gaining for this years event.” states PR Director Robert Wagoner.

Injector Experts owner Keith Brewer has also gone one step further by donating two injector cleaning services, that will be offered during this years event. For more information on the Services available from Injector Experts feel free to visit http://www.injectorexperts.com/, orders@injectorexperts.com or call 419-619-6650

For up to date news and information on the ISSCA Impala SS Nationals you can visit the Impala SS Clubs of America at http://www.issca.org/– events section. Information will also be available on AutoGuide’s website ImpalaSSForum.com – ISSCA News section.
Registration Information for the event can be found at http://issca.org/issca-national-gathering

We have had many people asking if they can attend the event even though they don't have a car or their car is not ready for the Nationals. We have also received requests from members on how to get an event t-shirt and support the event even though they can't make it in person.

Well for those asking we have great news! ISSCA is offering an ISSCA Spectator package for those who are interested.

For only $39 you get:

1 - Event t-shirt

1 - Event Program

1 - Spectator Pass to all events including seminars from guest speakers. (Excludes Drag Race Spectator Fee which is paid direct to the track)

1 - Midway Pass

1 - Awards Banquet / BBQ Dinner Voucher

NOTE: Additional Shirt & BBQ Awards dinner vouchers are available and can be added at checkout.

http://issca.org/issca-national-gath...c-registration

Thanks,
The ISSCA Board of Directors

ISSCA is happy to announce that PCM for Less, and owner Bryan Herter has partnered with us the 11th annual ISSCA Nationals. Bryan has been a long time tuner, and ISSCA supporter, and has more than 25 years combined experience in the automotive racing and fuel injection tuning industry.

“This is great news for not only ISSCA, but all the attending members as well. Not only has PCM for Less joined us a Marketing Partner for 2013, but I am pleased to announce they will be joining us this year as well! – states ISSCA Public Relations Officer Robert Wagoner

PCM for Less will be available offering Basic Lap Top tunes starting at $100.00, and will also be working with PowerCurve Motorsports to offer attending ISSCA members Dyno Tunes starting at $175.00.

This years event continues to expand,with Bryan joining us this year it just adds to the action packed week we will be having. For those members that are sitting on the fence trying to decide on going, this news should definitely help those make the decision on attending.

“What other event can you go to this year and get Dyno Tuned prior to competition events to make sure your getting the most out of your car? This is also a great opportunity not only for the ISSCA Racers, but also for the Car Show guys as well, having PCM for Less with us for the week just adds more excitement to the Nationals this year, this truly is becoming a cant miss event! – stated ISSCA President Bill DeBlasio.

“When Bill contacted me in regards to this years event, and filled me in on what was planned out for this years Nationals, I knew I had to become a part of it, It sounds like all the core events, and everything else around it that has been planned is going to be top notch. – stated Bryan Herter

For even more news PCM for Less has donated one Basic Tune, and One Dyno Tune which will be awarded to two lucky attending ISSCA members during the week.

For those who are interested in any of Bryan’s services during the weeks event we will be posting a Sign Up Sheet for those would like to take advantage of this great opportunity.

For more up to date news and information on the days and locations of PCM for Less, and more information of the ISSCA Impala SS Nationals you can visit the Impala SS Clubs of America at www.issca.org – events section, or on the Club Forum www.impalassforum.com

Registration for the Nationals is filling up fast, to be a part of it make sure you get registered at http://issca.org/issca-national-gathering

ISSCA is happy to announce that Karl Ellwein, and Ellwein Engines of Saint Leonad Maryland has joined the still growing list of this years Nationals Marketing Partners. For over Six Years Ellwein Engines has been specializing in building high quality LT1 Short and Long Blocks specifically catering the Impala SS, B-Body market, and its owners.

“ISSCA is happy to have Karl, and Ellwein Engines join us for this years event. Karl’s expertise with the LT1′s and our cars makes it a perfect fit for him to join this years festivities.” – states ISSCA Public Relations Officer Robert Wagoner.

Karl is not only supporting the event as a Marketing Partner but will also be participating in this year’s ISSCA Nationals as well. Karl also plans to poke around the Auto Cross, Drag Race, and Road Circuit Pit areas to see what current ISSCA members have been doing in regards to home rebuilds.

“There’s always something new out there in today’s Street, and Racing environment, and by browsing the Pit areas and talking with the attending members it will give me a chance to see and hear what people are looking for when it comes to better performance, and good engine combinations. I am positive I’ll leave North Carolina with a boat load of new ideas and knowledge.” – states Karl

Ellwein Engines offers Customers Current Engine rebuilds starting at $1000.00, and can build you a engine from mild to wild for more information on Ellwein Engines feel free to visit his web site – www.ellweinengines.com or you can also email him at karl@ellweinengines.com

For more up to date news and information of the ISSCA National Gathering you can visit the Impala SS Clubs of America at www.issca.org, and or the impalassforum – ISSCA News Section.

Also as a reminder Online National Gathering Registration will be ending on July 15th so don’t delay

Are You in??

Top 10 reasons you should be at ISSCA Nats in August!

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1. It's the Impala SS Club of America Nationals. That alone should make you want to go.

2. Whether you love to go up against the best B-Bodies in 5 different categories (car show, David Fornwalt Memorial Sound Off, autocrossing, road racing, and drag racing) or just like to hang and watch you will see the best and fastest and coolest and prettiest and most modified and cleanest stock Impala's in the country!

3. It's at CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY! Yes, the home of NASCAR in Concord, NC where they filmed Days of Thunder and other movies. You get to road race at Charlotte Motor Speedway and we will get a parade lap, which will be a great photo op. No wait, not just a great photo op but every ISSCA member who attends with a car will get a PROFESSIONAL pic of their car on the track at Charlotte Motor Speedway FREE from ISSCA. Yeah we love you guys!

4. Bryan Herter of PCMForLess.com will be there tuning cars ON A DYNO! Yes, we will have a dyno there, Bryan will tune cars, and everyone can hang around and watch while he does this. It's fun and you get to see some great dyno pulls! Let us know if you want to get on the schedule, it's filling up fast! You can also just do dyno pulls to see how much power your car puts down if you don't need/want a tune. But once you see how much more power Bryan can get out of a car you might change your mind!

5. ISSCA will caravan (we are working on a police escort - what a photo op that will be!) to the NASCAR Hall of Fame!

6. The Richard Petty Experience. After we road race at the track if you want to take laps around the track as a passenger in a REAL NASCAR car you can do it. Not only that, it usually costs $149 but ISSCA negotiated a $79 rate for members. I will post some sick video's I've seen that you will have for the rest of your life to remember the experience.

7. We will also drag race and autocross at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The FOUR LANE WIDE zMax drag strip is a sight to behold and world famous. It's the "Bellagio of Drag Strips"

8. Dal will be there. If you have to ask who Dal Slabaugh is, you won't appreciate it but Dal was THE original Impala parts guy who always hooked us up at a nice discount. Well, he's baaaaaaaaack and open for business.

9. Special guests include Dick Miller (will give seminar on suspension with Q&A), possibly Doug Foley (pro drag racer will give a seminar with Q&A), and Lou Santiago of Spike TV's Muscle Car, Discovery Channels Ultimate Car Build Off, Garageinsidertv.com, etc. Oh yeah, and other special guests you will love meeting with and talking to and getting your picture taken with. More announcements on that later... Click here for some of the ISSCA announcements of event sponsors: http://issca.org/issca-national-gath...ationals-news/

10. The baddest, fastest Impala SS in the world will be there taking on all comers. John "Big Daddy" Rafteseth and his 8 second twin turbo Impala SS will be there. Perhaps we may see a 7 second run this year, Big John has run 8's while lifting so who knows??? King Karl Ellwein of ERE Engines, Mike Harris of B-Body Performance, and Pat Gish will be there as well in their off-the-charts fast cars. Even if you're not that fast, don't be intimidated, the brackets allow any car a great chance to win!

11. Meet some of the MISK legends such as Erik, Cracka, Needles Kain, Lance, Shane, Ed Runnion, Noel "Got Bearings?" and many many more!

12. Host club CARISSMA VP Robert Wagoner has done an amazing job lining up sponsors. You are not going to BELIEVE how many giveaways, raffle items, etc we will have on hand. Click here just to see a list of sponsors for the event: http://issca.org/issca-national-gathering/marketing/ So far we have over $10,000 in goody bag, raffle, award, and auction donations for you! Mr. Wagoner has been working tirelessly and relentlessly to make this the bestest baddest ass ISSCA Nats ever seen!

13. Huge award ceremony and free BBQ by event sponsor STICKY FINGERS. All participating ISSCA members attend and eat and drink FREE and friends/family can attend at a very very nominal charge. This is good eats people, plus you can heckle the ISSCA President as he gives out all the awards.

Ok that was more than 10, sorry about that. And those first 13 things were just off the top of my head! Much more to be added as I think of it!

Peace, love, and horsepower,

BK

Man what a fantastic event this is going to be!

sherlock9c1 wrote:

Man what a fantastic event this is going to be!

Guys this is going to be HUGE, as you can see I have put ALOT of Time, and Energy into this event. There is alot of things happening and its a event that will be in the record books.

For the cost Where else can you do all the events listed in basically one primary location? Where else can you Auto Cross, Road Race on a Famous Speedway,Drag Race at a Beleagio of Dragstrips,and have a Car Show on over four acres of a Race Museum?

All the events (Minus the Cruise to the NASCAR Hall of Fame) are litterally within five miles. The host hotels, race tracks, and car show area are all in close proximity of each other.

And the other additions (Garage Pass Shop Tours - Mobile Dyno - Dyno Tuning - Midway etc.etc. are a added BONUS) The BBQ Awards banquet will be TOP NOTCH, and the Raffles, and Auction is OMG Fantastic.

The person who won Overall last year I beleive was done with a wagon.......so what are you waiting for I promise you this is a event NOT TO BE MISSED.

BTW - Did I mention that this year I have asked the ISSCA Board for them to add a WAGON ONLY Show Class? I am in are you

who won what with a wagon last year, where?

phantom 309 wrote:

who won what with a wagon last year, where?

Well I stand corrected after discussing it with the ISSCA BoD, a wagon placed in the Auto Cross, and Road Course, and won in a Car SHow Class.

Any Guys here looking at coming to the event,On Line Registration is ending sooner than you think. We Would love to see you guys here. Going to be a blast

More info coming soon............another cool addition

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR...............Guys if you are still unsure about the Nationals this year. You better take another Look. Thats Right we are still cranking out the news, and Updates. Need more to do or still need more convincing - Then hows this for size.


Ever wonder what it would feel like blistering a High Banked Oval at speeds of up to 160 miles per hour? Have you ever watched your favorite NASCAR Driver on TV, and said to yourself “Man I would really like a chance to do that.”

This August at the 2013 National Event, your dreams can become a reality. CarISSMA is happy to announce they have joined forces with Richard Petty Driving Experience to offer ISSCA members a chance to Ride-Along in a 600 horsepower NASCAR Race Car around the High Banks of Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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“Having Richard Petty Driving Experience join us just adds one more notch of excitement to the planned itinerary this August. CarISSMA isn't pulling any punches putting together a knock out National Event this year. It amazes the ISSCA Board on what Robert of CarISSMA continues to produce, and make available for ISSCA, and its members attending years event ” - states ISSCA VP Don Lambert

Richard Petty Driving Experience offers over 20 plus years of experience,and continues to deliver fun, and safe Motor Sports entertainment.

During the weekends activities Richard Petty Driving Experience will be offering their three lap Ride – Along to ISSCA members for $79.00 ($109.00 value).No reservations are required. Ride- Alongs are offered on a first come, first serve basis, and National Event credentials will need to be provided at the RPDE at-track merchandise trailer to take advantage of the special discount.

For more information about Richard Petty Driving Experience call 1-800-237-3889, or visit www.drivepetty.comSee More

Anybody Sign Up yet?

(Members as a reminder. We ask that all reservations be called in. By doing so ISSCA is credited for the bookings.)

If any of you are planning on attending get your rooms booked now  

Hilton Garden Inn (Main Host Hotel & Event Registration)
Currently has 23 Rooms Reserved
704-979-2900
King Rooms $109.00
Jr. Suites $129.00

Wingate by Wyndam-Concord
Currently Has only 6 Rooms Reserved
704-979-1300 or 704-979-1144
King Bed Rooms $94.00
King Suites $104.00

Sleep Inn & Suites
Currently Has 9 Rooms Reserved
704-979-8800
STD Rooms $75.00
King Rooms $75.00

Sorry but I am out.....

World Record for the largest simultaneous Car Tire burn-out.

On Jan. 4th 2013 - 69 Cars in Australia made the Guinness Book of World Records
On Jun. 7th 2013 - 73 Cars in Concord NC "Unofficially" Broke that Record

On August 9th 2013 - We can have a SHOT of Breaking Three Records

1- More Vehicles Than the Power Tour

2 - Most "GM Vehicles" doing a simultaneous burnout

3 - Largest simultaneous burnout by a Car Club

What do you think? can WE do it?

It sure would be nice to see some Wagons attending.

We are now @ 80 Registered!!

As of 7/3, it looks like GA is Leading, PA, and NC is now tied for second with seven. NJ,OH,are now Tied for third with SIX registered. MD, MI,TX are tied for fourth with five members each. AL, an FL is Tied for the #5 Slot with 4 members each signed up

AL - 4
CT - 1
DE - 2
FL - 4
GA - 8
IA - 2
IL - 2
IN - 2
LA - 2
MD - 5
MI - 5
MN - 1
NC - 7
NB - 1
NY - 2
NJ - 6
OH - 6
PA - 7
SC -2
TN - 2
TX - 5
VA - 3
WI - 1

Guys, for those of you that are still waiting to make reservations,We ask that you please make them soon.

I have got both the HILTON,and Wingate to agree on EXTENDING the Registration Cut Offs, after that Room Rates WILL increase. As a Added reminder we ask that the Reservations be called in.

Thanks

Wingate will Close on July 20th
704-979-2900

HILTON will Close on July 21st
704-979-1300

nobody from canada huh?

Yup Lorne is Making the Trip down from New Brunswick, so Now we can call it a International Event

if my project gets completed at jarrods,.

I,m in,..

Garage Pass Shop Tours, Inc.
    ISSCA Members can pick
a day and pick a Tour to fit your schedule.

A NASCAR FAN’S DREAM TOUR with days of NASCAR FUN!  

Hendrick Motorsports / Roush - Fenway Racing
CURB Motorsports Museum / Richard Petty
Sam Bass Gallery / The Dale Trail
Earnhardt – Ganassi / Stewart – Haas
Joe Gibbs Racing / The NASCAR Hall of Fame


Your VIP NASCAR AM Tour will start at 8:30 a.m. from the Hilton Garden Inn hotel.  Your guide will be Stan Rabineau who has worked in NASCAR Racing for over thirty years.  This tour will be educational as well as Fun!
There’s only one place to get a behind the scenes look at the NASCAR garages from a truly unique vantage point and that is in North Carolina where most of the race cars are built. And the best way to save time and money is to tour with Garage Pass Shop Tours.  


1) Roush - Fenway Racing - Race Shop and Museum      
# 16 Greg Biffle (Matt Puccia) /  # 17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (Scott Graves) /
# 99 Carl Edwards (Jimmy Fennig)) and three in the Nationwide Series with
# 60 Travis Pastrana  / # 6 - Ricky Stenhouse Jr., / and Trevor Bayne (Mike Kelley).
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2) Richard Petty MotorSports – Fords with Roush - Yates Motors # 43 – Aric Almirola  (Todd Parrott) / # 9 – Marcos Ambrose (Drew Blickensderfer)  
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3) Sam Bass Gallery – The First Officially Licensed Artist of NASCAR, Sam Bass’ list of career highlights is long and distinguished. His artistic influence can be seen in every sector of the racing community. At his craft for 29 years, Bass has been traveling in the fast lane, while providing fans with a visual documentary of the sport.  Sam’s Gallery is an outstand History of NASCAR.
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4) Hendrick MotorSports – Race Shops and Museum – # 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Steve Letarte) # 24 Jeff Gordon– (Alan Gustafson) / # 48 Jimmie Johnson (Chad Knaus) / # 5 - Kasey Kahne (Kenny Francis) This NASCAR race team is the largest team with over 600 employees.  We will visit three buildings on our VIP tour and learn about the history of this race team.  
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1) The Dale Trail – This is a History of NASCAR, and of the Earnhardt's
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2) Curb MotorSports Museum - This museum  represents two business interests and passions of owner Mike Curb. A long-time motorsports enthusiast, Curb is the owner and founder of a country music record label “Curb Records”. Over the years, Mike Curb has owned cars driven by NASCAR legends including Dale Earnhardt, Richard Petty, Dale Jarrett, Ron Bouchard and Johnny Sauter and more. The exhbits reside in a 20,000-square-foot museum. The museum showcases NASCAR, IndyCar and modified race cars, as well as LeAnn Rimes’ very first car, a 1995 black Dodge Viper. Two rare glimpses of NASCAR history are on display  – the #2 car Dale Earnhardt drove in his first Winston Cup Championship and the #43 car Richard Petty drove in his 199th Winston Cup win – sister-car to the one Petty drove in his 200th Winston Cup win that now resides at the Smithsonian Museum.                                                                                                             ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame - Owned by Mike Curb with Curb Records, this is a private Museum and it was officially opened on June 1, 2009. A few of the museum exhibits including Charlie Daniels, Nina Simone, Chairman of the Board, Clyde McPhatter, Donna Fargo, Thelonius Monk, and Victoria Livengood and more North Carolina Music artist.
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Stewart – Haas Racing - #14 Tony Stewart (Steve Addington) / #39 Ryan Newman (Matt Borland) / #10 Danica Sue Patrick – (Tony Gibson) Greg Zipadelli - Competition Director.
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 Earnhardt – Ganassi - # 1 Jamie McMurray (Kevin Bono Manion) / # 42 - Juan Pablo Montoya
(Chris Heroy)
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Wednesday August 7 - Special NASCAR HoF Tour -1pm to 5pm

You may want to add the Wed. Morning Tour for a Full Day Of NASCAR

NASCAR Hall of Fame Tour (HoF entrance Fee not included)
Each Person who Registers for this Tour will receive a $5.00 NASCAR HoF Simulator Coupon

This Tour will also include Visits to  
Earnhardt – Ganassi - # 1 Jamie McMurray (Kevin Bono Manion) / # 42 - Juan Pablo Montoya
(Chris Heroy)
Joe Gibbs Racing - # 20 Matt Kenseth  (Jason Ratcliff)/ # 11 Denny Hamlin (Darian Grubb) / # 18 Kyle Busch (Dave Rogers) & Nationwide # 18 (Adam Stevens- crew chief)

Seating is Limited – Call today for Reservations
(704) 455 – 2819  - Garage Pass Shop Tours, Inc.

For Special Rates – Please Mention your are with the National Gathering

On Line Registration Closes in 8 days

ISSCA is happy to announce that NC based WRITESMITH Pens, and Owner Ash Carlton, have joined the extensive list of this years Nationals Marketing Partners. For over Three Years WRITESMITH Pens has been specializing in creating Custom One of a Kind, Quality Ink Pens.


“ISSCA is happy to have Ash, and WRITESMITH Pens join us for this years event. Ash’s creative side, time, and effort that he places in each one of his Pens are Truly a Work of Art.” – states ISSCA Public Relations Officer Robert Wagoner.


WRITESMITH Pens creates one of a Kind writing utensils that Stand Out from the Ordinary, that’s what makes WRITESMITH unique, Ash’s motto is “Don’t just leave a Mark, leave your Mark.”


“I am truly excited on being able to attend the ISSCA Nationals this Year, being part of the Host Club, being local, and getting to meet everyone from ISSCA just doubles the excitement for this Year, and look forward to this years event.” – states WRITESMITH Pens owner Ash Carlton


For those of you who don’t now Ash, he is also known as whteglve on the Impala SS forum, and is also known for the Re Write, and Updated Version of the Famous Qalo’ss Hand Book.


WRITESMITH Pens is also working with ISSCA, by making a few One Off donations for this Years National Gathering Raffles & Auction.


For more up to date news and information of the ISSCA National Gathering you can visit the National Gathering web site http://issca.org/issca-national-gathering/