Eckler's Camaro World

October 13-16 are the dates for the Orlando World Street Nationals, and the best of the best will be in town once again. If you've never attended this event and you're into high performance street machines, this is a must attend event! Thursday, October 13th, the show begins with a car show at the Race Rock Cafe on International Drive. It's a sight to behold with motorcycle police escorting 6 second e.t. cars down the street to the Race Rock Cafe parking lot. There will be hundreds of the fastest "street" cars assembled in one area for viewing the latest in new performance ideals. After eating, talking car stuff, and taking photos, the streets are blocked off around 8 pm and racers and street machines alike are allowed to proceed back to the trailer parking area. Now the excitement really begins and I will only say that our departure from the parking lot will be a smoke- filled exit! Videos at 11:00!

Qualifying begins the next day with five classes and each having 32 positions. Drivers, some traveling great distances, will attempt to qualify for one of the 32 positions. Last year one class had more than 120 cars entered so 88 drivers went home. That's why I say "The Baddest of the Bad" come out for this race. Want an example: Last year's Street Radial Tire Class #1 qualifier was in the 7 second zone. Yes, a drag radial tire car running seven seconds in the quarter mile in a 3,500 lb Camaro. Is that quick enough for you! See you there!

The 2nd Annual Camarofest is drawing near, and this year's event promises to be bigger and better than the 1st Camarofest as indicated by the number of pre-registered Camaros. If you are in the area please stop by and join the fun. We will have a professional Dyno operator on site to offer his services, great food vendors, a For Sale Corral, Swap Meet, and of course a judged Car Show with $100 Gift Certificates presented to the top Camaro of each generation! As an added attraction, there will be specialty vehicles on hand such as a True Road Racing Camaro race car, Blower cars and Lee County Sheriff Office Pro Street Driver's Safety Awareness Program Car. And Last but Not least, "10% Discount and Free Shipping on all purchases made the day of the show" So Don't Miss This Event! **For those early arrivals Friday night test and tune from 6pm to 10pm at the local Drag Strip will keep you entertained.***

I keep hearing about how great the 1969 Camaro was, what's your opinion? I think the best Camaro every built was the 4th Generation Camaro, styling, handling, gas mileage and overall performance. Do you agree?

Carburetor Performance Spacers are not all they claim to be. Horsepower claims of 30 or more horsepower seems like "snake oil" what's your thoughts?

Often I hear Camaro owners complain that they feel left out of both local and regional car shows, and I'm trying to figure this out can anyone shed some light on this subject?