2009 Corvette ZR1 WILL Lap Laguna Seca This Weekend!

env00 · 10-19-2007, 02:27 PM

http://jalopnik.com/cars/detroit-aut...end-312845.php

I plan to be at the ALMs tomorrow. For those that are their now, anyone spot this (new ZR1)...yet? Here's a snippet from the link:

Bad Boy Vettes has snagged themselves a shot of the 2009 Corvette ZR1 sitting pretty in a trailer and painted in "Velocity Yellow" -- well before it's expected Detroit Auto Show unveiling in January. While we too have quite a number of spy shots of the ZR1 already (as evidenced below), what we have now is confirmation to the rumors we'd heard from multiple sources that the new 650 HP super-Corvette WILL be lapping the track at Monterey this weekend for the ALMS season-ending race at Laguna Seca. If that's not enough to floor you, we'll have something very important to announce ourselves in about an hour -- so if you'll be in attendance at Monterey this weekend, you may want to stay tuned.

Thanks,
- Eric

C5'S LS1 · 10-19-2007, 02:36 PM

Pics.

env00 · 10-19-2007, 02:42 PM

http://jalopnik.com/cars/corvette-zr...eca-312900.php

Now there's a $1000 reward for pictures...

CHEVY MAN 925 · 10-19-2007, 03:28 PM

do you guys know what day exactly? time? Thanks

env00 · 10-19-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CHEVY MAN 925

do you guys know what day exactly? time? Thanks

I dunno...it didn't say. I'll be there tomorrow so maybe by then there will be a sighting...

CHEVY MAN 925 · 10-19-2007, 05:48 PM

thats so cool. i might go. thanks

BAD 99 · 10-19-2007, 11:02 PM

it was a good day,,,i hope this works

BAD 99 · 10-19-2007, 11:04 PM

Johnny O

crazyE · 10-20-2007, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by C5'S LS1

Pics.

Try.....(corvetteblogger.com) they have a couple of pics and they said it is already a memory, gone back to detroit.

Zoxxo · 10-20-2007, 03:22 AM

The car ran only two hot laps just before the ALMS cars took to the track at 2:30 PM for their one-hour practice. The track announcer started chattering stuff about "I've never seen a Corvette with those markings before." And "it looks like Johnny O'Connell's helmet." As soon as I saw the black fender coverings I knew what it was.

I was standing in the infield at the entrance to turn 4 and I can tell you that he came into the corner *very* fast (C6R speed for sure) and it made wonderful sounds (aside from the street tires squealing a ton as he had to haul it down for the corner.) It was impressive.

Immediately afterwards I went through the paddock looking for it - to no avail

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andy82 · 10-20-2007, 04:34 AM

Awesum!

Panoz5150 · 10-20-2007, 05:49 AM

Well that was Johnny O's Helmet and about his height. He is now the man of Corvette racing and since Jan has had most of the seat time in the Blue Devil I guess it is his turn. That is a hell of a stunt to have that car out there like that! I would like to know the times he put down. Go Johnny O!!!

Wicked_Z06 · 10-20-2007, 04:37 PM

http://jalopnik.com/cars/corvette-zr...asm-313166.php

VIDEO!

RattlerC5 · 10-21-2007, 10:07 PM

Here's a few of the 09 ZR1 in action. Johnny "O" admitted to driving the hot laps (just two), and stated that the car was "sick fast" and handled great. He was joined by a Porche Carrera S, and Audi R8, and a Z51 Coupe...very briefly!

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Zoxxo · 10-21-2007, 10:56 PM

Regardless of who the passenger was - he had to be clenching his sphincter like there was no tomorrow

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RichieRichZ06 · 10-21-2007, 11:05 PM

Looks like they kept the hood closed for the whole time huh? I really like those wheels.

RichieRichZ06 · 10-21-2007, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Wicked_Z06

http://jalopnik.com/cars/corvette-zr...asm-313166.php

VIDEO!

I think I just got a little "chubby" from that one!

C5'S LS1 · 10-21-2007, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RichieRichZ06

Looks like they kept the hood closed for the whole time huh? I really like those wheels.

Yeh, And what about the side vents. They left them covered too.

Why?

Wicked_Z06 · 10-21-2007, 11:18 PM

Looks like the passenger had a video camera as well...

As for all the Camo... its not supposed to be debuted untill Detriot in Janurary.

RichieRichZ06 · 10-21-2007, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by C5'S LS1

Yeh, And what about the side vents. They left them covered too.

Why?

It helps to hide the lines of the car. I bet there is some side vents that are actually functional and they want to keep the look a secret until closer to launch.