{"id":24271,"date":"2013-07-10T23:18:51","date_gmt":"2013-07-11T06:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/?p=24271"},"modified":"2013-10-10T23:31:40","modified_gmt":"2013-10-11T06:31:40","slug":"2013-optima-invitational-road-america-faceoff-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/2013-optima-invitational-road-america-faceoff-results\/","title":{"rendered":"2013 Optima Invitational &#8211; Road America Faceoff Results"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mr_social_sharing_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Social Sharing Toolkit v2.2 --><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2F2013-optima-invitational-road-america-faceoff-results%2F&amp;media=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F07%2F2013-Optima-Invitational-Road-America-5.jpg&amp;description=2013+Optima+Invitational+%E2%80%93+Road+America+Faceoff+Results\" class=\"pin-it-button\" count-layout=\"none\" rel=\"lightbox[24271]\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/images\/PinExt.png\" title=\"Pin It\" \/><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><fb:share-button type=\"button_count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/2013-optima-invitational-road-america-faceoff-results\/\"><\/fb:share-button><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-count=\"horizontal\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/2013-optima-invitational-road-america-faceoff-results\/\" data-via=\"myrideisme\" data-text=\"2013 Optima Invitational \u2013 Road America Faceoff Results\"><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><div class=\"g-plusone\" data-size=\"medium\" data-annotation=\"none\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/2013-optima-invitational-road-america-faceoff-results\/\"><\/div><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a class=\"mr_social_share_email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=2013 Optima Invitational \u2013 Road America Faceoff Results&amp;body=https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/2013-optima-invitational-road-america-faceoff-results\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-sharing-toolkit\/images\/icons_small\/email.png\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"Email\" title=\"Email\"\/><span class=\"mr_small_icon\">Email<\/span><\/a><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"linksalpha_button linksalpha_link\" href=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/social\/mobile\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/2013-optima-invitational-road-america-faceoff-results\/\" data-text=\"2013 Optima Invitational \u2013 Road America Faceoff Results\" data-desc=\"OPTIMA Faceoff at Road America Awards - A Hot Rod Wins! Optima Faceoff at Road America Awards Four OPTIMA Invitational Entries Among Largest Group of Participants in Faceoff History, 1964 Chevy Corvette, 2013 Nissan GTR, 1963 Pontiac Tempest and 1981 Pontiac Trans Am earned entries\u00a0to the 2013\" data-image=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/2013-Optima-Invitational-Road-America-5.jpg\" data-button=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/images\/social_share_button.png\" alt=\"Share\" class=\"linksalpha_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/scripts\/loader_iconbox.js?v=2.4\"><\/script><\/span><\/div><h2>OPTIMA Faceoff at Road America Awards &#8211; A Hot Rod Wins!<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_24275\" style=\"width: 585px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24275\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-24275 \" style=\"margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"2013 Optima Invitational at Road America - It's all leading to this!\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/2013-Optima-Invitational-Road-America-5.jpg\" alt=\"Optima Batteries, sema race, Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational\" width=\"575\" height=\"383\" border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/2013-Optima-Invitational-Road-America-5.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/2013-Optima-Invitational-Road-America-5-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/2013-Optima-Invitational-Road-America-5-575x382.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24275\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The racing all year leads to this event at Spring Mountain Ranch in Pahrump, NV. It&#39;s the best cars from SEMA on the track, not an event to miss!<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Optima Faceoff at Road America Awards Four OPTIMA Invitational Entries<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Among Largest Group of Participants in Faceoff History, 1964 Chevy Corvette, 2013 Nissan GTR, 1963 Pontiac Tempest and 1981 Pontiac Trans Am earned entries\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">to the 2013 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>June 25, 2013 (MILWAUKEE) \u2013 The OPTIMA\u00ae Faceoff at Road America, presented by Royal Purple and K&amp;N Filters, returned to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, this past weekend with more than 70 participants. The event, which will be showcased on television later this fall, kicked-off on Friday, June 21 at Johnson Controls Headquarters with a car show and charitable OPTIMA Build-A-Bike event benefiting Milwaukee area Boys &amp; Girls Clubs and Neighborhood House of Milwaukee. The Faceoff at Road America is a Regional Qualifier event leading up to OPTIMA\u2019s Ultimate Street Car Invitational, to be held in Pahrump, NV, after the SEMA show in early November.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/2013-Optima-Invitational-Road-America-1.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[24271]\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-24275\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"2013 Optima Invitational at Road America -G-touring coolness\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/2013-Optima-Invitational-Road-America-1.jpg\" alt=\"Optima Batteries, sema race, Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational\" width=\"575\" border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The driving and fun began Saturday as all of the Faceoff participants drove more than 60 miles through Wisconsin\u2019s scenic Kettle Moraine State Park to the Road America facility in the Detroit Speed Road Rally. Once there, Faceoff enthusiasts had a chance to see A.J. Allmendinger win the NASCAR Nationwide series race.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, all 71 Faceoff participants got on the track to test their cars and driving skills. The BFGoodrich Hot Lap Challenge segment winner was Todd Rumpke (2006 Chevy Corvette Z06). The Wilwood Disc Brakes Speed Stop Challenge segment winner was Bret Voelkel (1933 Ford Coupe). The Ridetech Street Challenge Autocross segment winner was Dennis Prunty (1981 Pontiac Trans Am). A select group of industry pros also judged the Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Design Challenge, recognizing the outstanding craftsmanship of Karl Dunn\u2019s 1968 Chevrolet Camaro above all others.<span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/2013-Optima-Invitational-Road-America-2.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[24271]\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-24275\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"2013 Optima Invitational at Road America -Racing Camaro\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/2013-Optima-Invitational-Road-America-2.jpg\" alt=\"Optima Batteries, sema race, Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational\" width=\"575\" border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was great to be back at Road America this year,\u201d said Cam Douglass, director of marketing and product development for OPTIMA Batteries. \u201cThe Faceoff participants put up some impressive times, and it was exciting to see such a diverse group of real street-driven vehicles take to one of the most historic tracks in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Bret Voelkel\u2019s 1933 Ford 3-window Coupe compiled the most overall points by performing well in each of the driving events. The car is a showcase for the capabilities of Ridetech, a suspension company founded by Voelkel in 1996. Bret\u2019s skill behind the wheel, teamed with the car\u2019s ample horsepower and capable handing, resulted in a First Place overall finish.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/2013-Optima-Invitational-Road-America-3.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[24271]\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-24275\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"2013 Optima Invitational at Road America - Old vs New\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/2013-Optima-Invitational-Road-America-3.jpg\" alt=\"Optima Batteries, sema race, Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational\" width=\"575\" border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tying for Second Place overall were Steve Kepler (2013 Nissan GTR) and Todd Rumpke (2006 Corvette Z06). Both of these drivers also showed great skill in piloting their high-powered rides to outstanding finishes in each of the three performance driving events at the Faceoff competition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Participants traveled from all over the country to showcase their vehicle\u2019s performance potential on the historic Road America facility. Four participants were awarded with invitations to OPTIMA\u2019s Ultimate Street Car Invitational event, held after the SEMA show in Pahrump, NV. The selection was based not only on their vehicle\u2019s performance, but also the spirit and attitude they showed over the course of the weekend. The recipients of these invitations are Steve Kepler (2013 Nissan GTR), John Kundrat (1964 Corvette), Damion Campbell (1963 Pontiac LeMans), and Brad Reikkoff (1981 Pontiac Trans Am). Reikkoff\u2019s car was driven in the Faceoff by Dennis Prunty, and this will be the case once again at the Ultimate Street Car Invitational in Pahrump. Prunty is an employee of Reikkoff and assisted in the car\u2019s build, and therefore qualifies to pilot it at the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return vz.expand(this)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/2013-Optima-Invitational-Road-America-4.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[24271]\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-24275\" style=\"margin: 4px; border: 2px solid black;\" title=\"2013 Optima Invitational at Road America - Smokin!\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/2013-Optima-Invitational-Road-America-4.jpg\" alt=\"Optima Batteries, sema race, Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational\" width=\"575\" border=\"2\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary of OPTIMA Faceoff at Road America Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Design Challenge<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1. #20 Karl Dunn \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1968 Chevy Camaro<\/p>\n<p>2. #69 Larry Woo\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1969 Chevy Camaro<\/p>\n<p>3. #08 Bob Bertelsen\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1971 Chevy Camaro<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Wilwood Disc Brakes Speed Stop Challenge<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1. #07 Bret Voelkel\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 19.511 \u20131933 Ford Coupe<\/p>\n<p>2. #01 Brian Finch\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 19.524 \u2013 1971 Chevy Camaro<\/p>\n<p>3. #34 Stephen Kepler\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 19.878 \u2013 2013 Nissan GTR<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ridetech Street Challenge Autocross<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1. #52 Dennis Prunty\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 43.099 \u2013 1981 Pontiac Trans Am<\/p>\n<p>2. #07 Bret Voelkel\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 43.457 \u2013 1933 Ford Coupe<\/p>\n<p>3. #51 Brian Finch\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 44.835 \u2013 1969 Chevy Camaro<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">BFGoodrich Hot Lap Challenge<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1. #57 Todd Rumpke\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1:40.775 \u2013 2006 Chevy Corvette Z06<\/p>\n<p>2. #06 Danny Popp\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1:41.957 \u2013 2010 Lingenfelter Camaro<\/p>\n<p>3. #34 Stephen Kepler\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1:43.243 \u2013 2013 Nissan GTR<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">OPTIMA Batteries Faceoff at Road America Overall<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1. #07 Bret Voelkel\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1933 Ford Coupe<\/p>\n<p>(tie) 2. #34 Stephen Kepler \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2013 Nissan GTR<\/p>\n<p>(tie) 2. #57 Todd Rumpke\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2006 Chevy Corvette Z06<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sponsors of the 2013 OPTIMA Faceoff at Road America included presenting sponsors K&amp;N Filters and Royal Purple. This year\u2019s event sponsors are BFGoodrich, Detroit Speed, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, Ridetech and Wilwood Disc Brakes. Magnaflow, <a title=\"High Performance Clutch\" href=\"http:\/\/www.centerforce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Centerforce Performance Clutch<\/a> and Roadster Shop were associate sponsors of the event.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For a full list of results and more information on OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car events, or to purchase tickets to see the event in person, please visit <a title=\"Info about Optima Invitational Race at SEMA\" href=\"http:\/\/www.optimainvitational.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.optimainvitational.com<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mr_social_sharing_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Social Sharing Toolkit v2.2 --><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2F2013-optima-invitational-road-america-faceoff-results%2F&amp;media=&amp;description=2013+Optima+Invitational+%E2%80%93+Road+America+Faceoff+Results\" class=\"pin-it-button\" count-layout=\"none\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/images\/PinExt.png\" title=\"Pin It\" \/><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><fb:share-button type=\"button_count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/2013-optima-invitational-road-america-faceoff-results\/\"><\/fb:share-button><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-count=\"horizontal\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/2013-optima-invitational-road-america-faceoff-results\/\" data-via=\"myrideisme\" data-text=\"2013 Optima Invitational \u2013 Road America Faceoff Results\"><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><div class=\"g-plusone\" data-size=\"medium\" data-annotation=\"none\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/2013-optima-invitational-road-america-faceoff-results\/\"><\/div><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a class=\"mr_social_share_email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=2013 Optima Invitational \u2013 Road America Faceoff Results&amp;body=https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/2013-optima-invitational-road-america-faceoff-results\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-sharing-toolkit\/images\/icons_small\/email.png\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"Email\" title=\"Email\"\/><span class=\"mr_small_icon\">Email<\/span><\/a><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"linksalpha_button linksalpha_link\" href=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/social\/mobile\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/2013-optima-invitational-road-america-faceoff-results\/\" data-text=\"2013 Optima Invitational \u2013 Road America Faceoff Results\" data-desc=\"OPTIMA Faceoff at Road America Awards - A Hot Rod Wins! 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