GM unveils Pontiac’s version of the ‘El Camino’

General Motors, a company that’s been a step behind the American public lately, may have taken two steps forward with the unveiling of the 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck. Power for the new G8 “El Camino” will be from the 361 horsepower 6.0L V-8 engine, producing 385 lb.-ft. of torque, just like the engine used in the current Pontiac G8 GT.

This vehicle marks the return of an El Camino-type vehicle for the first time since Chevrolet nixed the car in 1987. The 2010 sport truck will be based upon the Australian Holden Sport Ute and should arrive at dealer showrooms in the fall of 2009 at what is rumored to be a $30,000 price tag.

Jeff Burk, owner of the 1967 El Camino Nitrouso chronicled here in the pages of Max Chevy, says, “Well, it looks pretty good, but it’s going to have to prove itself to come up to the level of a classic El Camino.” (photos courtesy General Motors) [08/21/08]

Super Chevy Show adds Stock/Super Stock Shootout at Gainesville

Ronnie Smith Jr. drops the hammer in his '68 Camaro and stands it up on the rear bumper.  (courtesy Super Chevy Shows)

The Super Chevy Show folks have added the NitroPlate Stock/Super Stock Shootout to their Sept. 19-21 event at Gainesville Raceway.

"Chris Avaritt - Product/Sales Manager for NitroPlate High Temp Coatings, came to us with the idea for a NitroPlate-sponsored Shootout. We thought it would be a great addition to the Gainesville event,” said Greg Baumer, National Sales/Advertising Director at AutoStar Productions. “Chris has been working diligently to pull this off in such a short time. He has done all the planning, communication with the Southern Stock/Super Stock Association, and even lined up additional sponsors that are providing awards, gifts certificates and contingencies. We can't thank Chris enough for all his hard work."

"NitroPlate got involved with the Shootout because we are racers, and we wanted to support the Stock/Super Stock guys. There are no harder working racers in the sport than the S/SS racers,” said Avaritt.

"The fans will see 3600lb. Stockers running in the high 9's low 10's on a 9" tire, with totally stock suspensions. These cars will also be leaving that starting line on the rear bumper! The Southern Stock/Super Stock Association drivers are very limited in the engine area with very strict rules. However, some of the Super Stockers will be running high 8's low 9-second runs," added Avaritt. [08/21/08]