some of the cars that are going to be racing in the Optima Street Car Challenge have been announced

full gallery from last years SEMA: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2012/11/most-of-cars-at-sema-are-impressive.html

just one of the impressive list of incredible street cars

the others:
· Herb Adams (1977 Chevy Cheverra)
· Bob Benson (1972 De Tomaso Pantera)
· Betim Berisha (1985 Porsche 911)
· Richard Caleel (2012 Cadillac CTS-V)
· Lou Crukar (2009 Ford Shelby GT 500)
 · Dave Eckert (1969 Ford Mustang)
· Troy Ladd (2014 Ford Mustang)
· Jason Overell (2013 Subaru WRX STi)
· Dave Stundon (2009 Ford Shelby Super Snake)
· Todd Treffert (2012 Mercedes SLS)

Ultimate Street Car Invitational veteran Troy Ladd, known for his award-winning and track-capable traditional hot rods, has a completely customized 2014 Mustang to challenge for the win at this year’s event. The addition of a classic De Tomaso Pantera straddles the line between imports and domestics, a unique entry that many fans will likely cheer on.

 The number of foreign-built entries continues to grow, with three more added in this announcement. Two more German entries (including an iconic 911 upgraded by Southern California’s BBI, and a stout Mercedes SLS) join the Subaru WRX ST-I of Targa Trophy series founder Jason Overell. The addition of these entries pushes the percentage of imported vehicles higher in 2013 than in any previous year. The Ultimate Street Car Invitational is truly becoming an international challenge.

 One of the legends of American automotive performance, Herb Adams, is bringing one of his vintage “Cheverra” Camaros out to the event. Herb’s “Very Special Engineering” (VSE) was recognized as the leader in GM F-body suspension development throughout the 1970s and ’80s. Enthusiasts should be curious to see how the Cheverra will compare to today’s great road machines.

Final Chance for an Ultimate Street Car Invitation – Exciting New Process As in years past, a committee made up of OPTIMA Batteries and industry representatives will walk the SEMA Show floor in Las Vegas, looking for the best potential competitors across all vehicle segments. The committee will identify and notify 20 “Golden Ticket” candidates prior to Thursday morning, November 7.

New for this year, all 20 candidates will be given a certificate that they can proudly display on their vehicle throughout the SEMA Show floor. Ten final “Golden Ticket” winners will be announced at the OPTIMA Batteries press conference at 11 a.m. PT on Thursday, November 7 in the OPTIMA Batteries booth (#22755).

Spectator Tickets Going Fast – Buy Now! Exciting for participants and spectators alike, the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational will once again be filmed for television and will air later on MAV TV. Fans wanting to spectate are advised to act quickly because the 2012 event sold out and this year, a very limited number of tickets remain. The cost is $30 per person, which includes a free event T-shirt. For more information on OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational participants, official rules and ticket purchase information, please visit http://www.optimainvitational.com .