Classic Camaro Comes Out on Top in Ultimate Street Car Invitational

Mike DuSold and his 1967 Chevrolet Camaro was awarded as the 2018 Ultimate Street Car at the 11^th annual OPTIMA Invitational at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past weekend.

“It feels pretty surreal to be the 2018 OUSCI winner,” DuSold said. “Five years ago, when I first started competing it was my goal to someday win. It has been a challenge and has pushed me to the brink more than once, so getting here feels very good.”

The event class winners were:

GTE Class

• Matthew Scott, 2017 Hyundai Scott

GTC Class

• Brian Johns, 1993 Mazda RX7

QA1 GTV Class

• Efrain Diaz, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Franklin Road Apparel GT Class

• Johnathan Belvins, 2008 Ford Mustang

Recaro GTS Class

• Austin Barnes, 2010 Dodge Viper

Holley EFI GTL Class

• Mike DuSold, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

The 2018 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational put competitors and their vehicles to the test through a series of challenges, including the Lucas Oil Road Rally, Detroit Speed Autocross, Falken Tire Road Course Time Trial, PowerStop Speed Stop Challenge and the Lingenfelter Design and Engineering Competition.

Each competitor received points as they competed in the challenges-their scores were totaled to determine the winner in each category. Austin Barnes took second place overall this year, competing in a 2010 Dodge Viper; and Ken Thwaits came in third place in a 2006 Mitsubishi Evo. The top three winners for the individual competitions include:

Detroit Speed Autocross

• First place: Danny Popp, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
• Second place: Austin Barnes, 2010 Dodge Viper
• Third place: Mike DuSold, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

PowerStop Brakes Speed Stop Challenge

• First place: Austin Barnes, 2010 Dodge Viper
• Second place: Mike DuSold, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
• Third place: Danny Popp, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Falken Tire Hot Lap Challenge

• First place: Austin Barnes, 2010 Dodge Viper
• Second place: Danny Popp, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
• Third place: Eric Fleming, 2016 Chevrolet Corvette

Lingenfelter Performance Design and Engineering Competition

• First place: Randy Johnson, 1969 Mercury Cyclone
• Second place: Larry Woo, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
• Third place: Jim Stehlin 1973 Chevrolet Camaro

The 2018 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational will broadcast on MAVTV at 8 p.m. EST on Nov. 30.