April-May 2015 - Pacific Northwest Camaro Club

April-May 2015
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PNWCC 2014 Officers and Representatives
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Activities Director
Charitable Events
2014 NW GM
Nationals
All Chevy Show 2015
Car Club Challenge
Historian
Webmaster
Don Berry
Gary Gregory
Jeanette Wallace
Sam Besser
Maggie Gregory
Brenda Sutton
Mike Montgomery
Robert Copeland
Jon Nidermayer
Mike Cox
Barbara DeCamp
Robert Copeland
360-805-9611
253-228-1475
253-653-8659
425-670-0185
253-223-0340
360-731-2763
206-427-4674
360-805-9611
206-234-1102
360-412-0994
425-481-6777
206-427-4674
206-234-1102
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SPONSORS Offering Member Discounts – Please note changes and additions
D&L RESTORATIONS, INC.
Louie Cohn
425-259-8151
2626 119th ST SW
EVERETT, WA 98201
Www.RestoreYourCar.com
SUNSET CHEVROLET
Bruce Douglas
253-863-8221
910 Traffic Ave.
Sumner, WA 98390
GM parts 20% over cost
Ricks Camaros
1-800-359-7717
Customer Number:
10193534
Discount on selected parts
MUST CALL TO ORDER
FRIENDLY CHEVROLET
Rusty Smith
253-838-7600
400 River Road
Puyallup, WA 98371
15% off selected GM parts
JET CHEVROLET
253-838-7600
Steve Paul or Walt
35700 Enchanted Parkway S.
Federal Way, WA 98003
15% off selected parts
LEE JOHNSON CHEVROLET
800-877-9016
11845 NE 85th
Kirkland, WA 98033
20% off selected parts
GOOD CHEVROLET
Brian Ainsworth
425-235-2030
325 SW 12th Street
Renton, WA 98055
Ask for Dick for best price
BURIEN CHEVROLET
Ed Donovan
206-243-5800
14400 1st Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98168
20% off selected parts
TITUS-WILL CHEVROLET
2425 Carriage Loop SW
800-594-2957
Olympia, WA 98502
Show membership card for
10% off selected parts and services
Bill pierre chevrolet
Bud Guydete
11323 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125
(866) 660-9187
15% off GM parts
Evergreen Muscle Car Supply
Bob Everett
1502 #5 15tSt NW Auburn
253 735-2402
Auburn, WA. 98001
Discount varies
Note: You must call Ricks Camaros and use the customer ID listed. Make sure you specify your
address for shipping or your parts are going to Mike M’s house.
The Heartbeat of the Northwest is the official publication of the Pacific Northwest Camaro
Club and is provided bimonthly to active members. Distribution is also provided, by the
direction of the Club President, to other individuals, clubs, and/or commercial enterprises.
The Pacific Northwest Camaro Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the
preservation and enjoyment of the Chevrolet Camaro, and no person shall be denied
membership because of age, sex, race, or religion.
Treasurer’s Corner
Store Manager Robert Copeland has a number of club
items for sale, including:
T shirt, club logo on the front, 5 generations on back:
Short sleeve in black or ash - $10.00
Long sleeve in black or ash - $15.00
PNWCC window cling - $2.00
PNWCC pin or patch - $3.00
Ball caps with the PNWCC logo are also available.
Contact Robert Copeland for ordering information at
[email protected]
From the Editor
Wow, this Spring has been busy! Between club events, other Camaro stuff, school, trying to keep up with the
grass, and my latest painting- the exterior of my house, there isn’t a lot of time left in the day. Keeping up with
stuff for the newsletter requires a lot of attention. With so many club related activities happening, I can’t
possibly attend them all, so I’m going to ask for your help to report on them. It doesn’t have to be Pulitzer
worthy material, just jot down whatever pertinent information you can think of and send it to me. Pics would
be nice too. (Remember, that phone you carry around now, probably has a camera.) Stories are so much better
when they’re told by someone who was actually there. So send them in! Thanks!
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Articles and Activities:
PNWCC Wins Car Club of the Year Honors at Hot Rod Hall of Fame Banquet
At the Hotrod Hall of fame banquet in Tacoma, PNWCC was honored by being chosen as the 2015 “Club of the
Year”. PNWCC President (And also a past HOF inductee) Don Berry accepted the trophy on behalf of the club.
The award is given annually to a car club that has been deemed to go above and beyond by being active in
their community, has charitable functions and helps promote the hot rod scene in a positive note.
Several PNWCC members were on hand to celebrate the event.
Read more: http://www.washingtonstatehotrodhalloffame.com/club-of-the-year/
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Evergreen Aviation Museum Tour
In April, members of PNWCC participated in a joint event with Columbia River Camaro Club at the Evergreen
Aviation Museum in McMinnville Oregon. Several PNWCC members, including Kirk Olson and Chris Harper with
a beautiful ‘69, made the journey to Oregon on Friday.
On Saturday morning, we met up with CRCC at the museum. The turnout was incredible. They had
representations of every generation of Camaro. If the weather would cooperate, it would make for some
terrific pictures.
After a buffet catered by the museum, we were free to roam around the gallery and marvel at the amazing
collection of historical aircraft. Of course, in spite of all the examples of rare and history making planes like the
B-17, and a Messerschmitt ME 262, one could not help but notice that the room was dominated by one plane
in particular: The one and only Spruce Goose. Some of us took advantage of the opportunity to go aboard and
tour the flight deck. It was awesome to be able to sit in the same seat as such a monumental figure in aviation
history.
Later, we rejoined CRCC for group photos around the museum. The weather held long enough to get some
great shots. We had a terrific time. Thanks to CRCC President James Dean and PNWCC Activities Director
Maggie Gregory for putting this joint event together!
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Try fitting this on an LS motor!
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PNWCC Hockey Night in Everett
In March, PNWCC members had great seats in Everett at a game between the visiting Victoria Royals and the
home team Silvertips. Among the attending members were hockey veterans James and Darlene Tremblay as
well as hockey newcomers Mark and Sarah Buonocore. Mark is a hardcore sports fan in general, but had never
attended a live hockey game. With terrific seats right on the glass, it didn’t take him long to get right into the
action, and he was up pounding on the glass like a true hockey fan. James and Darlene already know their way
around a rink, having been Detroit Redwings fans from back in Michigan. (I wonder if they know we have a
PNWCC member named Nicklas Lidstrom?)
Unfortunately the Silvertips lost to the Royals, but it was a very exciting and close game throughout. There
were plenty of scuffles and even a late period goal to keep the crowd on its toes.
Mike Cox Wins CCC Opener in Bremerton
After being plagued with a number of frustrating moments in last year’s Car Club Challenge, PNWCC’s Car Club
Challenge Captain, Mike Cox came out swinging at the opening race of the 2015 season.
Mike and his ’93 Camaro fought through the semi-finals to reach a final showdown with a SRT8. He defeated
the Mopar, for what will hopefully be remembered as his first win of the 2015 season. It’s also worth noting
that Team Ford watched the final race as spectators.
Congratulations Mike! Here’s hoping you rack up a few more wins in the upcoming season!
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Photos from Mike’s Bremerton Win
Aviation Day at Paine Field-Activities Director Maggie Gregory
It was a full day of watching heritage planes fly by and great static displays. Sam Besser's grandson even got
the opportunity to go for a ride in the sky. “Biggest grin ever”, as Sam put it. There was a super car display also.
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Upcoming Club Activities:
The 2015 All Camaro Show
2015 All Camaro Show will be held on July 19th at the XXX Root Beer Drive-in located in Issaquah. This will be a first
in many years that the PNWCC flagship show will be for Camaros only. We've had incredible interest so a big turnout
is expected. Not too late to sign up. Go to the show web page to download the entry form http://www.pnwcc.com/allcamaro-show/. See you on the 19th!
Jun 12
4:00 PM - Pacific Raceway - Car Club Challenge
Jun 19
4:00 PM - Pacific Raceway - Car Club Challenge
Jun 25-28
Sturgis Camaro Rally
Jun 26
4:00 PM - Pacific Raceway - Car Club Challenge
Jun 27
4:00 PM - All Camaro Show / NW GM Nationals Meetings
5:00 PM - Club Meeting Burien Round Table
Jul 04
Independence Day
Jul 10
4:00 PM - Pacific Raceway - Car Club Challenge
Jul 18
Garage Plus Corvette and Camaro Show
Jul 18
Garage Plus Camaro and Corvette Show
Jul 19
ALL Camaro Show - Bring your Camaro
Jul 24-26
Good Guys
Jul 25
4:00 PM - NW GM Nationals Meetings
5:00 PM - Club Meeting Burien Round Table
Jul 31 - Aug 09
Hot August Nights Reno
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Car Club Challenge 2015 Race Schedule
Bremerton Races - gates open at 8 AM
Pacific Races - gates open at 4 PM
Date
Location
May 2
Bremerton Raceway
May 29
Pacific Raceways
June 12
Pacific Raceways
June 19
Pacific Raceways
June 26
Pacific Raceways
July 10
Pacific Raceways
July 18
Bremerton Raceway
August 14
Pacific Raceways
August 22
Bremerton Raceway
August 30
Bremerton Raceway
September 13
Bremerton Raceway
September 26
Bremerton Raceway
Local Cruise Spots
If you don’t see your local cruise spot listed please contact me with the information and we’ll add it to
the list, [email protected]:
Friday Nights - April-Sept.
Lynwood Taco Time
Friday Nights - June-Sept
Lacey Speedway Brew Company
Friday Nights – May-Sept
Covington WalMart
Saturday Nights - June-Sept
Renton Fred Meyer
Saturday Nights - May-Sept
Triple XXX - Issaquah
Saturday Nights - April-Sept. Clearview McDonalds
Saturday Nights
Everett Hefty Burger
Saturday Nights
Lynnwood Fatburger
Saturday Nights
Bonney Lake Sonic Drive In
*bonus ½ off entire order if you bring a classic car
1st Tuesday - April-Sept
West Sound Bank, Bremerton
Wednesday Nights - April-Sept
Port Orchard A&W
Friday Nights – May - Sept
Downtown Harley Davidson Renton
Friday Nights – May - Sept
GasLamp Bar and Grill Issaquah
Saturdays Year Round 4PM
Haggens Food, Arlington
If you attend any car shows, cruises, or other noteworthy events including races, please send pictures to me
and I will get them in the newsletter.
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June/ July Birthdays:
Don Berry
6/27
Wayne Fangman 6/4
Joe Karuza
Sarah Buonocore
6/19
David Doneux 6/19
Roger Filippi
6/14
Tom Garvin
6/20
6/15
Tom Mitchell
6/13
Richard Rushworth 6/5
Heather Smith 6/11
Lloyd Tamura
6/30
Bill Wallace
David C. White 6/25
Jenni Ames
6/7
Erika Franklin 6/12
Shirley Jorgensen 6/2
Louise Macri
6/4
Ron Neckermann 6/19
Jason Pierce
Melissa Smith
6/19
Emily Harris
6/7
Jackson Sutton 6/25
Sophia DeBelling 7/5
Tim Loewen
7/1
Vicki Wiest
7/18
Jennifer Masella 7/12
6/2
6/18
Mark DeBelling Jr 6/27
Jim Weaver
Jack McEwan
Gail Karuza
7/7
Steve Hartson 7/10
7/19
Sue Besser
7/23
7/5
Karen Filippi 7/2
Garrison Gregory 7/17
Rodric Mehus 7/23
June/July Anniversaries
6/15
Gary & Sharon Lentz
6/29
Gary & Maggie Gregory
6/4
Laurence Parnell & Holly Thornton
6/10 Richard & Christine Rushworth
7/17
Lori & Ron Neckermann
7/26
Larry & Marcy Angel-Rosenlund
7/16
Dan & Kristie Morgan
7/2
Timothy & Heather Smith
7/12
Daryl & Wanda Mobraten
7/3
David Doneux & Ruth Ann Pennell
7/5 Rob & Kristi Griffith
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For Sale/ Wanted
For Sale:
67-68 Camaro Z28 aluminum intake manifold. GM # 3917610
67 Camaro original standard grill
67 Camaro original trunk lid springs (non spoiler)
Wanted:
First Gen High back bucket seats
67 Camaro SS350 distributor GM # 1111168
67 Camaro original power brake booster
Contact Bruce Mercer: [email protected]
Wanted
Original 67-69 Convertible Boot- Any condition.
Contact Jon Nidermayer
For Sale:
Technostalgia LED Tail Lights for 2010-2013 Camaro
Contact Kim Mejer
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