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Riley Technologies Selected to Build Camaro for KONI Challenge
Mooresville, NC (12 August 2008) - The legion of Chevrolet Camaro fans will have a new place to focus their enthusiasm starting next January at Daytona International Speedway, as the legendary V8-powered classic Chevrolet performance machine will return to competition in the Grand-Am KONI Challenge GS Class in 2009.

Riley Technologies has been named the exclusive builder for the Camaro for KONI Challenge competition. The entry will be closely based on the highly anticipated all-new 2010 Camaro, which was recently officially unveiled simultaneously at the GM Tech Center in Warren, Michigan, and GM West Coast Advanced Design Studio North Hollywood, California, GM.

By entering the KONI Challenge, the Camaro will be competing head to head against a world-class field of production-based racers. The category has established itself as key showcase for both driver and product capabilities, and has enjoyed tremendous fields thanks in part to a SPEED television presence as well as a rules package that keeps cost containment a constant focus.

With that philosophy in mind, Riley will be offering four configurations for teams to select from, creating additional opportunities for teams at varying levels of investment to suit team budgets. Teams will be able to select from a complete turn-key race car, a complete unassembled car kit, an unassembled car less purchased parts, and a Riley Technologies Body In White fitted with a roll cage.

“We are very excited to be named the exclusive builder of the new Chevrolet Camaro for KONI Challenge,” said Riley Technologies VP Bill Riley. “We will offer the same level of support for our Camaro KONI Challenge competitors as we do our Daytona Prototype and Rolex GT Class customers. The KONI Challenge is tremendously competitive and we are really looking forward to seeing our customers hit the track starting at Daytona in January.”

"The KONI Challenge series is a great venue in which to demonstrate the performance attributes of the new Chevrolet Camaro,” said Mark Kent, Director GM Racing. “As the exclusive builder of the Camaro for competition in the Koni Challenge series, Riley Technologies will assure the racing version of the Camaro maintains the highest quality standards, is safe and affordable to purchase and operate. With Riley Technologies long history of developing and producing championship winning race cars, we are confident that the Chevrolet Camaro will be a championship contender in the Koni Challenge series."

Riley Technologies has established an excellent record both on the track, and in the paddock. Riley products won both the Daytona Prototype and GT classes of the 2008 Rolex 24 At Daytona, adding to a remarkable record of over 50 victories in the category. A key ingredient in that success has been the high level of service and support that the manufacturer offers its wide customer and competitor base.

“The addition of the Camaro to the KONI Challenge GS class has been anticipated since our first peek at the car, and it’s sure to become an instant fan favorite,” said Grand-Am Vice President of Competition David Spitzer. “We are glad to support GM Racing, and their selection of Riley as the supplier of both cars and kits. They have a track record of safe and successful race cars, and excellent customer service. Grand Am will work closely with GM Racing and Riley to ensure the Camaro is priced fairly, and with the dedication of Riley we expect to have Camaros on the grid for Daytona in January.”

The machine will be delivered ready to race for $130,000, with deposits currently being accepted. Riley will be the only approved manufacturer for the car in KONI competition.

The Grand-Am KONI Challenge GS Class is the top KONI Challenge category. The 2008 KONI Challenge season has seen wins by the BMW M3, Porsche 911, and the Ford Mustang. In addition to racing in support of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, the KONI Challenge also holds events in conjunction with the IndyCar Series, NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, as well as staging stand-alone events

For more information or questions, please contact: Bill Riley, (704) 663-6319

Riley Technologies has an extended legacy of success, developing competitive on-track products for the Rolex Sports Car Series, the American LeMans Series, the USAC Silver Crown Series, and the Japanese GT Championship Series.

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Very COOL!!

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cars and such...

[prockbp]

I don't know much about the Koni Challenge GS class, but after reading the article, it sounds like Riley will be building a race car that resembles the Camaro. Am I wrong?

I would be interested in seeing what a Camaro could do in a series similar to the Speed World Challenge Touring series because I feel like those cars are an accurate representation of the actual production models.

This post has been edited by prockbp: Aug 12 2008, 11:08 PM

[rmackintosh]

I don't know much about the Koni Challenge GS class, but after reading the article, it sounds like Riley will be building a race car that resembles the Camaro. Am I wrong?

I would be interested in seeing what a Camaro could do in a series similar to the Speed World Challenge Touring series because I feel like those cars are an accurate representation of the actual production models.

The Camaro would run in the World Challenge GT series....not the touring series. That being said, the Camaro would have to be VERY Caddillac CTS-V-like to compete in SWCGT, and thus the Koni cup car would be MUCH, MUCH, MUCH more representative of the actual production models. Don't let the $130,000 price tag fool you.....that is merely "the cost of racing" the Mustang Koni cars are similar in price, and are much more stock like than their World Challenge counterparts that likely cost upwards of $250,000 and more to build.

This is a VERY cool thing!
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[BigEnos]

I don't know much about the Koni Challenge GS class, but after reading the article, it sounds like Riley will be building a race car that resembles the Camaro. Am I wrong?

I would be interested in seeing what a Camaro could do in a series similar to the Speed World Challenge Touring series because I feel like those cars are an accurate representation of the actual production models.

The Camaro would run in the World Challenge GT series....not the touring series. That being said, the Camaro would have to be VERY Caddillac CTS-V-like to compete in SWCGT, and thus the Koni cup car would be MUCH, MUCH, MUCH more representative of the actual production models. Don't let the $130,000 price tag fool you.....that is merely "the cost of racing" the Mustang Koni cars are similar in price, and are much more stock like than their World Challenge counterparts that likely cost upwards of $250,000 and more to build.

This is a VERY cool thing!
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The KONI challenge isn't like the Speed World Challenge GT, right??? I think the Koni series is Grand-Am sanctioned.

[KeithO]

http://www.grand-am.com/koni/

BTW - The NASA AI National Champ was supposed to get a drive in an RX-8 at Mid Ohio in a Koni car but the team destroyed it the week before at Mospsort.

[nape]

I would be interested in seeing what a Camaro could do in a series similar to the Speed World Challenge Touring series because I feel like those cars are an accurate representation of the actual production models.

Seriously? Those cars are a somewhat stock tub with fully fabricated suspension with adjustable pickup points, blade adjustable sway bars, remote reservoir Motons/Penskes/Ohlins, a juiced motor, and a sequential transmission.

How many actual production Acura TSXs and Mazda3s can run around Road America at 5 seconds faster then the AI record or 3 seconds faster then the AS record? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

edit: IMO, Koni Challenge lets you see more stock for stock.

This post has been edited by nape: Aug 13 2008, 05:21 AM

[rmackintosh]

I don't know much about the Koni Challenge GS class, but after reading the article, it sounds like Riley will be building a race car that resembles the Camaro. Am I wrong?

I would be interested in seeing what a Camaro could do in a series similar to the Speed World Challenge Touring series because I feel like those cars are an accurate representation of the actual production models.

The Camaro would run in the World Challenge GT series....not the touring series. That being said, the Camaro would have to be VERY Caddillac CTS-V-like to compete in SWCGT, and thus the Koni cup car would be MUCH, MUCH, MUCH more representative of the actual production models. Don't let the $130,000 price tag fool you.....that is merely "the cost of racing" the Mustang Koni cars are similar in price, and are much more stock like than their World Challenge counterparts that likely cost upwards of $250,000 and more to build.

This is a VERY cool thing!
(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif)

The KONI challenge isn't like the Speed World Challenge GT, right??? I think the Koni series is Grand-Am sanctioned.

....correct..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif)

[rmackintosh]

How many actual production Acura TSXs and Mazda3s can run around Road America at 5 seconds faster then the AI record or 3 seconds faster then the AS record? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

....so true....

We have seen the fast WCT guys at Laguna in our late season double regional at times......running side by side with 4 Acura TSX's from Real Time or 3 Mazda's from TriPoint and watching them PULL AWAY is a little disheartening..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

You feel better when you realize it is Randy Pobst or Peter Cunningham blowing you away, but not much! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

[BigEnos]

I don't know much about the Koni Challenge GS class, but after reading the article, it sounds like Riley will be building a race car that resembles the Camaro. Am I wrong?

I would be interested in seeing what a Camaro could do in a series similar to the Speed World Challenge Touring series because I feel like those cars are an accurate representation of the actual production models.

The Camaro would run in the World Challenge GT series....not the touring series. That being said, the Camaro would have to be VERY Caddillac CTS-V-like to compete in SWCGT, and thus the Koni cup car would be MUCH, MUCH, MUCH more representative of the actual production models. Don't let the $130,000 price tag fool you.....that is merely "the cost of racing" the Mustang Koni cars are similar in price, and are much more stock like than their World Challenge counterparts that likely cost upwards of $250,000 and more to build.

This is a VERY cool thing!
(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif)

The KONI challenge isn't like the Speed World Challenge GT, right??? I think the Koni series is Grand-Am sanctioned.

....correct..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif)

Nevermind, I need to not read forums late at night. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)