Well we're back from Sema! We still shake our heads and look at each other saying..."..9 WEEKS!!!" That's how much time we had to prototype/tool 2 new bumpers, 2 hoods, 4 rear spoilers, and build 2 cars (including complete color changes) for SEMA! It was a lot of work, a lot of stress, but also a lot of fun. Our hats off to Sam Posey for all of his support and participation for Group 5 Ltd., it truly was a chance of a lifetime to spend time with a true race car driving legend. We had all kinds of folks stop by to see Sam and the show stopping #77 continuation car. Guys that used to race against Sam stopped by to swap racing stories from the past, fans brought photos to sign, and there was even a fan who brought part of his dashboard with him out of his 1970 Dodge Challenger for Sam to sign. We even had celebrities such as Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Johnny Rutherford, Joe Amato, and Steve Saleen to name a few to talk with Sam and see the Posey G5 Chally. Everyone from the Group 5 Team who helped build the car as well as the celebrities took turns signing the underside of the hood to honor Sam and the #77 car.
I have to say one of the best moments of the show was Chris Wilkins of Group 5 Ltd. giving Sam a tour of the new #77 car. Sam loved it! I don't think you could've wiped the smile off of his face. He commented that the car had a good balance of vintage and modern styling, just enough of the old race car blended in with the new car. This was truly an experience I will never forget. Those that don't know, Sam has Parkinson's Disease and each Sam Posey G5 Challenger sold, $1000 goes to benefit Parkinson's Research Foundation.
Team Performance really stepped up and pulled together and got the G5/R Challenger completed and on the SEMA show floor. Special thanks goes to Heath, Tom, and the gang from Team. Group 5 would also like to thank Simon Evans once again for pulling off the impossible laying down a killer paint job in record time! The G5/R is equipped with the Team Performance Twin Turbo System putting down 700 hp, front and rear race-inspired laser waterjet aluminum spoilers, Boss 20" wheels, and the new G5 Challenger flat style hood.
Please check back often as more information on the cars, our sponsors, and some of the custom parts installed to help make the G5 Challenger the super cars they are.
