TIEfighter
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Not going to lie that Sonic looks way more legit than that supposed 'rally' sonic in tranformers 4.
Global RallyCross Championship
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AxelRipper
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But wait! There's video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOFCQik6_PM
Pat Moro Testing GM/GRC Chevy Sonic - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOFCQik6_PM
Pat Moro Testing GM/GRC Chevy Sonic - YouTube
SouthFLSonic
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Man!!! Where the hell do I sign up to get mine???
AxelRipper
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So that was quite the race today. If you haven't been to a GRC event I highly suggest that you go to one sometime. It is really a fun race to be at.
As far as the Sonic goes: Pat Moro is a great guy. Definitely a grassroots team with some factory backing. The car seemed to be having some teething issues. Didn't look like the suspension was quite tuned in to the bumpy stuff yet, but for its first outing it wasn't bad. During the seeding/practice round the thing got unbelievably rich after about a lap and was limping around sounding like it was blown up while spewing a 3-4 foot flame out the tail pipe. They seemed to fix the tuning for the heats, but he was still taking it easy and feeling it out. On the starts it was clearly down on power or just simply saddled with a clutch that wasn't quite up to snuff. Definitely needs some development (and some rear wing to fit in with the rest of them) but a good start for sure.
Also, it appears that they're running the well proven 2.0t Ecotec drag motor with a bit smaller turbo and more anti-lag. This thing was very very loud and American sounding out there. By far the loudest car in the field. While on the limiter before the start the stands were vibrating from the exhaust. It was amazing.
As far as the Sonic goes: Pat Moro is a great guy. Definitely a grassroots team with some factory backing. The car seemed to be having some teething issues. Didn't look like the suspension was quite tuned in to the bumpy stuff yet, but for its first outing it wasn't bad. During the seeding/practice round the thing got unbelievably rich after about a lap and was limping around sounding like it was blown up while spewing a 3-4 foot flame out the tail pipe. They seemed to fix the tuning for the heats, but he was still taking it easy and feeling it out. On the starts it was clearly down on power or just simply saddled with a clutch that wasn't quite up to snuff. Definitely needs some development (and some rear wing to fit in with the rest of them) but a good start for sure.
Also, it appears that they're running the well proven 2.0t Ecotec drag motor with a bit smaller turbo and more anti-lag. This thing was very very loud and American sounding out there. By far the loudest car in the field. While on the limiter before the start the stands were vibrating from the exhaust. It was amazing.
FloSonic
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Watched the interview with Patrick Moro and he stated these races are just the testing phase. He's hoping to get full backing by Chevrolet. Right now they are assisting with the build and are training his techs but have yet to officially state they are a factory team.
I'm very excited to see this team in the next year. Oh and they are def using the 2.0L turbo and AWD. Chevrolet is doing all the motoring and tuning and shipping them to the team.
I'm very excited to see this team in the next year. Oh and they are def using the 2.0L turbo and AWD. Chevrolet is doing all the motoring and tuning and shipping them to the team.
Black Turbo LTZ
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The Newest Global RallyCross Car Is A ... Chevy Sonic?
Good little read about the car we see in the pics
Good little read about the car we see in the pics
Palmaris
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PMR Motorsports
By the end of the year, there will be 2 rallycross sonics!
Here is the schedule:
PMR Motorsports and Pat Moro are currently scheduled to appear at the following events:
• June 7: X Games Austin
• August 2-3: Detroit, MI
• November 5: Las Vegas, NV
• One more event to be determined
PMR also has additional sponsorship opportunities available for all Red Bull GRC races.
By the end of the year, there will be 2 rallycross sonics!
Here is the schedule:
PMR Motorsports and Pat Moro are currently scheduled to appear at the following events:
• June 7: X Games Austin
• August 2-3: Detroit, MI
• November 5: Las Vegas, NV
• One more event to be determined
PMR also has additional sponsorship opportunities available for all Red Bull GRC races.
Palmaris
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Foust, Block, Speed, and Lasek Headline Entry List for Volkswagen Rallycross DC | Red Bull GRC
The next attempt of the rallycross sonic is this weekend.
This time there is a girl driving the car!
The next attempt of the rallycross sonic is this weekend.
This time there is a girl driving the car!
$ub$onic
The Sticker Guy
It appears to be a different sonic. Looks like it is from bmi racing, it's a red and black one.
laborsmith
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WDIV our local NBC outlet does not list it but NBCSP(orts) has the re-play for Thursday 11PM.
Laborsmith
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Palmaris
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OK, Pat Moro Sonic was able to attend the Global Rallycross finale in Vegas this week. I am pretty sure it got dead last(of cars that didn't break down), but at least it made some runs and got some pictures of it.
Its last race in the LCQ seemed to be its best!
This pic was from August
Action dirt shot
And here it is with the Bucky Subaru
Its last race in the LCQ seemed to be its best!
This pic was from August
Action dirt shot
And here it is with the Bucky Subaru
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Palmaris
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hey, here's the vid of the LCQ race, and you see lots of the Sonic!
Global Rally Cross LCQ Las Vegas 2014 - YouTube
Global Rally Cross LCQ Las Vegas 2014 - YouTube