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Meghan
01-24-2011, 04:59 PM
Autogeek is now sponsoring Bruno Massel Racing! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/company-forum-news-headlines/32147-autogeek-now-sponsoring-bruno-massel-racing.html)


Yes you heard it right Autogeek.net is going to be moving very fast on the track now.... with our mascot Ivan stuck to the door! Autogeek.net has joined forces with Bruno Massel Racing Team on and off the track.

Bruno and his official race car will also be joining us this year at Detail Fest. Get a chance to see the car up-close and meet Bruno Massel, the man behind the helmet.

A prototype for the new Autogeek.net design for Bruno's car.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/690/medium/Car_6.JPG


A little bio on Bruno for those of you who are not familiar with his work on and off the race track!

Since graduating from York High School in the Chicago suburb of Elmhurst, IL in which he was born and raised, Bruno Massel has kept the “pedal to the metal” in more ways than one. Whether its “walking on” to the University of Iowa football team or sitting down at Depaul University’s law school Bruno has never shied away from a challenge.

http://brunomasselracing.com/components/com_joomgallery/img_originals/current_car_1/current_car_20100506_1964448800.jpg

After graduating with honors from Iowa with a BBA, Bruno was discovered by a Chicago area modeling agent and chose to put his career in law on hold. A meeting with famed photographer Bruce Webber and the Ralph Lauren Underwear campaign that followed reaffirmed Bruno’s choice to explore the fashion industry and pass on the three piece suit and briefcase. While at home between photo shoots Bruno began tinkering in the family business of Drag Racing. In his first full season on the IHRA National tour, Bruno wheeled his six-second two-hundred mile an hour Top Dragster within two rounds of winning the National Championship. While establishing himself as a perennial championship contender on the track, Bruno continued to keep active in the modeling industry with a client list that includes some of the most significant names in fashion.


http://brunomasselracing.com/components/com_joomgallery/img_originals/current_car_1/current_car_20100506_1998864343.jpg



http://www.brunomassel.com/photos/0708-02235Chevy%20Cobalt.JPG

Bruno began to switch gears in 2001, as he tried his hand behind the camera as a television commentator for the IHRA racing series on TNN and SPEED. His knowledge of the motorsports industry and presence in front of the lens has lead to a fulltime career as an on camera host covering various disciplines of racing and special events in the automotive industry. He currently is entering his third season as co-host of SPEED’s half hour weekly show “TruckU.” Bruno took on his latest challenge recently in creating his own half hour pilot “Behind the Helmet” which is currently being viewed by networks for release in 2011.

http://www.brunomassel.com/photos/11147.jpg

Behind the wheel, Bruno is still very active as he won it all in 2009! With his 1500Hp Turbocharged Chevy Cobalt, Bruno won the NHRA Drag Racing World Championship in 2009. Along the way he picked up both "Diver of the Year" and Divisional Championships for the second straight year, an All-Stars title, as well as reset his own national record while collecting the highest championship point total in the history of the category in which he competes.




A little info about the car.


Body: 2009 Carbon fiber Chevrolet Cobalt
Chassis: Jerry Bickel Pro Stock Chassis modified by Bruno’s Automotive
Engine: Chevrolet ECOtec 2.2L DOHC 4-cylinder built by GM Powertrain in Wixom, MI
Engine block: Production Chevrolet ECOtec aluminum block
Cylinder head: Production cast aluminum ECOtec “SAAB” cylinder head
Power Adder: 76mm Precision Turbo billet turbocharger and intercooler
Fuel management: BigStuff3 ECU system
Fuel system: Aeromotive mechanical pump feeding Alcohol to 3-160lb. injectors per/cylinder
Transmission: Bruno’s BRT Converter drive & Liberty 4-speed clutchless transmission
Shocks: Penske electric nitrogen
Tires: Goodyear
Horsepower: 1400+ @ maximum boost
Weight: Minimum weight 2230lbs.
Performance: 6.86 @ 200 mph in the 1/4mile


And for those of you that do not already know, Bruno Massel co-hosts TruckU TV Show with Matt Steele on the SPEED network. We are very happy to now have both men on board with Autogeek.net!

Meghan
01-24-2011, 05:00 PM
We will be posting Bruno's racing schedule so you can all follow this races and watch him win!

James K
01-24-2011, 05:08 PM
Ugh. A Chevy Driver?! Ah man. Now I am going to have to buy my stuff somewhere else!




LOL!!

john F
01-24-2011, 05:15 PM
And when they are done with the car, they are giving me the turbo to put in my mazda!

Flash Gordon
01-24-2011, 05:17 PM
Turbo Power :hungry:


- Bradenton test

Meghan
01-24-2011, 05:21 PM
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBt1CqXqlhE]YouTube - WyoTech Chevy Cobalt Racer Bruno Massel - 2009[/video]

Meghan
01-24-2011, 05:22 PM
And after crashes like this, we get to try and buff the scratches out!


[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79N7Zp8Rbv0]YouTube - Comp Eliminator Crash at Chicago National (Matt Harris and Bruno Massel)[/video]

TornadoRed
01-24-2011, 05:40 PM
So will we start getting 200+ mph durability test results?

Meghan
01-24-2011, 06:16 PM
So will we start getting 200+ mph durability test results?

Yes I guess we need to put Liquid Glass Legend on it!


PTFE, also known as Teflon, gives Liquid Glass Legend the ability to repel dirt and grime. The super slick finish feels like glass to the touch and it reduces drag on vehicles. In fact, Liquid Glass Legend increases the top end speed on racing cars, planes, and boats!

sullysdetailing
01-24-2011, 06:17 PM
Time to take it to PBIR and let the race fans drive it :)

FastZR1
01-24-2011, 07:07 PM
This is great. I always enjoy watching Bruno on the TV. Thanks for the bio. I had no idea Bruno was a male model at one time.

Maybe Bruno will become a member of the AGO and give us some inside scoop on his race weekends. Maybe some in the pit photos that the average Ed doesn't get to see on TV.

Good job AG.
Ed

ryanbabz71
01-24-2011, 07:22 PM
Any chance you guys will be here in Indy for the nationals labor day weekend?

I can host a pre and post race party. I live about 2-3 miles from the track :)

Finemess
01-24-2011, 07:24 PM
This is vey cool, I'd like to have that motor for my Colorado. LOL

loudog2
01-24-2011, 08:11 PM
Tell bruno hello for me. We grew up in the same town, played football and went to school together.

C. Charles Hahn
01-24-2011, 09:51 PM
Congrats, guys.... AG sure is making some big moves in 2011!