BondurantNews and Information‘SuperCars Exposed’ Episode Filmed At BondurantCHANDLER, Ariz. – The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving recently hosted the crew of the SPEED™ program “SuperCars Exposed” to film an upcoming episode that features local Arizona performance company Evolution MotorSports at the world-class driver training facility. The Bondurant School is one of largest driving schools in North America, featuring a 15-turn, 1.6 mile road course and Firebird International Raceway’s three race tracks in Phoenix, Ariz. In this episode of “SuperCars Exposed” – a weekly TV series featuring exotic, high-dollar vehicles driven to their limits by road rally and drifting racer Tanner Foust – Foust test drives Evolution MotorSports’ EVT850 Performance System for the Porsche 997 Turbo. The EVT850 spent the morning on Bondurant’s track and the afternoon on picturesque Arizona highways. Bondurant’s Chief Instructor Mike McGovern drives against Foust in one of the school’s 2008 Corvette Z06. “What a thrill to have the ‘SuperCars Exposed’ team and the amazing technology of Evolution MotorSports’ products running laps around our race track,” said Bob Bondurant, CEO of the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving. “We always enjoy hosting TV crews and conducting media events at Bondurant because our high-performance track is ideal for capturing exciting driving scenes on camera.” This episode of “SuperCars Exposed” is scheduled to air Monday, April 27, at 9 p.m. EST and 1 a.m. EST as well as Tuesday, April 28, at 9 a.m. EST on SPEED. Evolution MotorSports’ EVT850 Performance System for the Porsche 997 Turbo features intelligent tuning and engine components including EVOMS GT30R Turbochargers with CNC machined high-flow 76mm billet compressor wheels; EVOMS CAD engineered 321 stainless steel GTR stepped headers; and EVOMS CNC machined stainless steel metric oil feed line adapters; among other modifications. To find more Evolution MotorSports performance for Porsche, Gumpert, Lamborghini, Ferrari, BMW, Audi and VW, visit www.EVOMS.com and www.EVOMSit.com. About SPEED SPEED™ is the nation's first and foremost cable television network dedicated to motorsports and the passion for everything automotive. From racing to restoration, motorcycles to movies, SPEED delivers quality programming from the track to the garage. Now available in more than 78 million homes in North America, SPEED is among the fastest-growing sports cable networks in the country and, the home to NASCAR on SPEED and an industry leader in interactive TV, video on demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services. For more information, please visit SPEEDtv.com, the online motor sports authority. About Bondurant Bondurant Enterprises consists of The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving – one of the largest driving schools in North America – featuring a 15-turn, 1.6 mile road course, an 8-acre asphalt pad for advanced training, and more than 200 race-prepared vehicles, sedans and open-wheel cars. Located on the Gila River Indian Community outside of Phoenix, Ariz., it is recognized as the "Fastest 60 acres in America." The purpose-built facility is adjacent to Firebird International Raceway with access to three additional race tracks, a lake and three skid pads. Bob Bondurant, an internationally recognized leader in advanced driving training, opened the school in 1968. Bondurant SuperKart School, located on the facility, offers two karting tracks with state-of-the-art equipment and training. Bondurant Trackside is the premier leader in OEM events, showcasing manufacturer's vehicles. For more information or to book an event, call 800.842.RACE (7223) or visit www.bondurant.com. Write to Bondurant at P.O. Box 51980, Phoenix, AZ 85076. # # #
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Bondurant tracksWe have four race tracks available to us here at the Bondurant School. We have our own purpose-built road course, and access to 3 of Firebird Raceway's tracks. |
Bondurant VehiclesGeneral Motors is the official vehicle supplier of the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving. We are proud to offer a wide variety of current model General Motors vehicles including the Chevrolet Corvette Z51 Coupe 6 speed manual and 6 speed paddle shift, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Cadillac CTS, Cadillac CTS V, Pontiac Solstice, Police Package Chevrolet Tahoe's and Impala's. Click here to view all of the Bondurant Vehicles. |