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Proving lightning can strike in the same place twice, the Chevrolet Camaro was named the “Hottest Car” during the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show for the second straight year. The award goes to the most accessory-friendly vehicle at the event and was first given in 2010—which means the Camaro is the only car to EVER win it.

“After more than two years on the market, the Camaro continues to inspire creativity and Chevrolet is thrilled to see that expressed in all the wonderfully personalized examples here at the SEMA Show,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Global Chevrolet Marketing and Strategy. “The Camaro has always been a car customers love to personalize and we are doing all we can to support them and the aftermarket industry with parts and accessories that help turn their dreams into reality.”

That was certainly the case this year, as Chevy brought a bevy of Camaros to SEMA, including the reincarnated “COPO” Camaro. Inspired by the rare Central Office Production Order Camaros of 1969—essentially dealer-designed, factory-fresh dragsters, each packing a 427-cubic-inch V8—the 2011 version was developed to meet the specs for today’s NHRA Stock Eliminator competition, with:

• Hardware capable of handling either the same kind of naturally aspirated big-time power plant as the original or a supercharged 5.3-liter V8
• Provisions for three different transmission setups, including a Powerglide two-speed, three-speed automatic or five-speed manual
• High-rise cowl-induction hood
• Custom Aeromotive fuel system, with a fuel cell and integral high-pressure fuel pump
• Chrome-moly roll cage
• Coil-over front suspension with Strange Engineering adjustable struts
• Custom rear suspension, based on NHRA requirements, with Strange Engineering shocks, Panhard bar and stabilizer bar
• Strange Engineering S-9 solid rear axle with aluminum third member, 35-spline spool, 35-spline axles and 4.10 gear set
• Lightweight, COPO-specific racing wheels
• 29 x 9-inch rear radial racing slicks and 4.5 x 28 x 15-inch front tires
• Manual steering system
• Strange Engineering lightweight racing brakes system with standard line lock

All of these features help explain why the Chevy Camaro is clearly a safe bet to take home its third consecutive SEMA award next year. Only time will tell, and we at Hare Chevrolet are looking forward to it!

We have over 25 Camaros in stock! Check out our inventory and get into the game!

Chevrolet is focusing on small cars this year at the SEMA show, with a substantial part of its display lasered in on the Chevy Cruze and Chevy Sonic. But let’s be real–the Corvettes and the Camaros, with their honkin’ V8s and eye-catching paint schemes, are sure to be the fan favorites in Las Vegas.

While the smaller cars focus on aero and aesthetics, Chevy’s sports cars are loaded with carbon fiber, impressive and angry body treatments and themes that honor the long and powerful heritage of the brand.

“Chevy has a long, proud history at SEMA,” said Jim Campbell, vice president of performance and motorsports. “It goes back to the small-block V8.”

Obviously that predates the Sonic. Here’s a look at some of the most striking Camaros and Corvettes headed to Las Vegas.

The Camaro ZL1 carbon concept takes the ZL1–set to arrive in 2012–and dresses it in layers of carbon, including the so-called “mohawk” air vent in the hood, spoiler and interior. It packs 580 hp from a supercharged V8 and is fortified with Brembo brakes and magnetic ride control. There’s a good chance that the carbon-fiber hood piece could make it to production.

Hare Chevrolet is proud to be the new sponsor for the Circle City Corvette Club!

“The Circle City Corvette Club welcomes Hare Chevrolet as the latest addition to our family,” said Barb Parker, president of the club. “The CCCC has long been a group of very diverse people who all share a love of the best car made in America.

The organization started in 1977 and currently has 142 members. Corvettes in the club range from 1959-2011. The club’s mission is to further the interest of the Corvette, make friends, and build relationships with other owners over the love of their Corvettes. They are also lifetime/business members of the National Corvette Museum.

The club’s members spend much of their time donating to local charities including Riley Hospital for Children, The National Corvette Museum, Needy Families, Gleaners Food Bank, Wheeler Mission, Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding Center, Simon Youth Foundation, and many more. Over $40,000 dollars has been raised to these charities through the club’s efforts.

When the members aren’t raising funds for charities, they are enjoying various activities including car shows, parades, speed rallies, and trips around the state together.

The new partnership between Hare and the CCCC is an exciting time for everyone involved. Hare Chevrolet is a family owned business, which has long celebrated and supported the love of all things Chevrolet. A match made in heaven! We look forward to a long and beneficial relationship to both organizations.”

“We’re extremely thrilled,” said co-owner of Hare Chevrolet Monica Peck. “The club has come a long way since its start in 1977 and we definitely want to be a part of it. Their loyalty to Chevy and the Corvette means a lot to us and our partnership is the first step to our way of saying thank you.”

Meetings start at 7:00pm on the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesdays of the month from March through November at various locations. December through February meetings are only once a month.  Feel free to join anytime and check out their website for more information!