Blog Intro

This is my first foray into both blogging and Pro-touring, so forgive me if this doesn't seem natural at first (because it won't be).  I have alot to learn about my car....the suspension, driving lines, braking systems etc.  The challenge will be getting a "decent" turner, to really handle and turn.  While this may not be a true Pro-touring car (being that it is so new), in another 20 years it will be a classic to might as well get started early.  I selected this car, because my first official new car was a Camaro Z28 back in 1993/1994.  I had the car 3 days.  I traded my GMC Typhoon in on that car...little did we know the Typhoon had a salvage title (I was a senior in high school).  So the dealer calls my dad back on a Monday morning (I had picked it up on Friday), and says we won't be able to do this deal because your SUV isn't worth anything. It was a hot little ride though...turbo 4.3 v6, AWD, 0-60 was insane. I wish I would have held onto it now...man with the right suspension and HP mods, even keeping the turbo 6, it would be a sick little ride.  Any way...I digress, the Z28 lasted 3 glorious days and thus my first new car came to an end.  Gravitating however, back to the 4th Gen Fbody, as a natural for me, since I have such fond memories of my 2nd new car, which was a 1994 Pontiac Trans Am.  While the SS I have now isn't quite the same obviously, it shares every important piece of drivetrain and suspension part. 


I agree very much with the founders of the Pro-Touring movement, the car shows and cruise-ins are (no offense to anyone, as I still frequently attend also)...but they are filled with an older demographic, with largely big heavy muscle cars, with varying modifications, paint colors and personal touches...and everyone sits around and just looks at each other.  The young crowd will attend to some degree...but there isn't enough action, and as even I can attest, alot of the older folks don't seem to want to talk to or share much with alot of the younger folks at these meets.  They look at you like you are a trouble maker, infringing on their turf.  While Pro-touring started as a way for these folks who wanted to stop looking at their cars, and start driving them...upgrading many of the old suspension, steering, braking, and amenities to what most new cars have...I also see it as a way to get another generation of "CAR GUYS" involved running at legitimate events, and to stop racing on the street.  While most real car guys will have had at least a few encounters on the street at one point or another, this provides a structured, safe and competitive venue to actually learn how to drive your car...heck you can still sit and look at it in-between runs if you want to.




The Dexter Racing 2002 Camaro SS



I will detail aspects of the car, parts used, upcoming events, and how the car came together over the coming days/weeks.  At this point, there aren't alot of 4th Gen Fbodies involved in this form of racing...while this sport is really still in its infancy, I know you will begin to see more of these cars at these events in the future.

As I will try to do at the end of each blog I will end with a piece of scripture...as in all things, whether you enjoy cars, sports, hunting, family it doesn't really matter, our focus and emphasis in life should be on living for Jesus, and ensuring that all those friends, family and acquaintances that we know, does also.

"remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins." (James 5:20)