Pirelli World Challenge Champs - Black Dog Racing - it all began with his '95 ZR-1

[Vette Guy]

A few of us were fortunate to meet Tony Gaples via the ZR-1 Net Registry as well as ride in some of his insane cars at the Gathering - like his Enzo. For those who don't know Tony, he created Black Dog Racing and is a pro driver in the Pirelli World Challenge Series. Was checking out his latest video, and touched that he gave cudos to fellow ZR-1ers for prompting him to get his ZR-1 on track.... which led to his pro=driving career.

https://youtu.be/gXpUmjnL024?t=402

[LGAFF]

He also owns the active suspension ZR-1


Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry

[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by LGAFF

He also owns the active suspension ZR-1


Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry

Last time I visited Tony at his new Black Dog Speed Shop he also had a nice black '95 ZR-1 among his fairly large car collection, as you can see in the video. I remember when he had as many as seven ZR-1s but then he went over to the other side with Ferraris and now of course Camaros, of which he is (not surprisingly) a really big fan and supporter. Tony and Black Dog also support a great car show in the Lake Forest (IL) Market Square in July of each year, which benefits a charity called Skin of Steel in honor of a local car friend who succumbed to melanoma some years ago. For those who are interested, Black Dog is located at 600 Barclay Blvd Lincolnshire, Illinois. Website is http://www.blackdogspeedshop.com. They do a lot of great modifications of Corvettes, Camaros, and other performance cars and the new shop is spectacular as you can see in the video. --Bob

[JThomas]

Originally Posted by WARP TEN

Last time I visited Tony at his new Black Dog Speed Shop he also had a nice black '95 ZR-1 among his fairly large car collection, as you can see in the video. I remember when he had as many as seven ZR-1s but then he went over to the other side with Ferraris and now of course Camaros, of which he is (not surprisingly) a really big fan and supporter. Tony and Black Dog also support a great car show in the Lake Forest (IL) Market Square in July of each year, which benefits a charity called Skin of Steel in honor of a local car friend who succumbed to melanoma some years ago. For those who are interested, Black Dog is located at 600 Barclay Blvd Lincolnshire, Illinois. Website is http://www.blackdogspeedshop.com. They do a lot of great modifications of Corvettes, Camaros, and other performance cars and the new shop is spectacular as you can see in the video. --Bob

Bob:
Maybe a ZR-1 road trip or event/gathering at his shop could be arranged? Sounds like an interesting place.

[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by JThomas

Bob:
Maybe a ZR-1 road trip or event/gathering at his shop could be arranged? Sounds like an interesting place.

Joe, funny you would think of this. I sent Tony an email noting this thread, which he had not seen. He responded and said it would be fun to get a ZR-1 group together for a BBQ sometime. I am sure it depends heavily on his racing schedule but I can ask if he would like to do this and when might work. --Bob

[JThomas]

Originally Posted by WARP TEN

Joe, funny you would think of this. I sent Tony an email noting this thread, which he had not seen. He responded and said it would be fun to get a ZR-1 group together for a BBQ sometime. I am sure it depends heavily on his racing schedule but I can ask if he would like to do this and when might work. --Bob

Awesome! Scheduling permitting, I would make the drive. I like hanging out with you FBI Guys!