The country's top award for a performance-based Street Machine was presented to North Lake, Wisconsin's Erv Roller Saturday Night, July 12th at the Goodguys 11th PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. The Ring Bros. of Spring Green, Wisconsin, the same team that produced last year's Street Machine of the Year winner built Woller's 1969 Camaro, known as "RAZOR." That's the first time in the 14-year history of the award the winning car was produced by the same build team in consecutive seasons.
Featuring a two-tone gray and orange design, "Hunter" leather interior, carbon-fiber hood and decklid, a Detroit Speed & Engineering "Quadralink" suspension, and one-off custom Budnik wheels, Woller's Camaro exudes class and ingenuity. Both Mike and Jim Ring, known for their ability to design and fabricate parts from carbon fiber as well as their finesse in body and paint applications, completely repainted "RAZOR" during a 96-hour period over the 4th of July holiday weekend. The car debuted June 27th at a Goodguys event in Nashville and when the car hit the sunlight, they saw some flaws they knew would not serve the car well in Columbus-the biggest stage there is for Street Machines. "It was painful decision," said Jim Ring. "Mike and I were at each other's throats and our wives may never talk to us again. It had to be done. You build a car like this for this event and this award. It means everything."
Woller expressed his gratitude for all the hard work of the build team. "When you embark on a project like this, you become family with everyone involved in the car. It's a project that takes a lot of resources and countless hours. I couldn't be prouder."
Part of this year's award criteria mandated that all eligible vehicles take part in a demanding three-lap autocross. Woller strapped himself into RAZOR and cranked out three very impressive lap times with a best of 18.466 for the 1,000-foot course.
In the end, the RAZOR defeated the largest field of contenders ever (28 cars) for the Street Machine of the Year crown.
The top 5 finalists for this year's award included Kevin Alstott ('68 Camaro), Gary Abraham ('70 Nova), Woller's RAZOR, Jeff Hanson ('69 Camaro), and James McLeod ('69 Camaro Convertible).
Tech Specs - "RAZOR" 1969 Camaro, Erv Woller - North Lake, Wisconsin
Overall Fabrication & Construction: RingBros. - Spring Green, WI
Design Concept: Sean Smith, SS Design
Interior and Design: Upholstery Unlimited (Steve Pearson)
Carbon-Fiber Body Components: Hood, decklid, rear bumper, brake duct air intakes - all custom fab by Ring Bros.
Machined Parts: Custom-machined taillight bezels, rear fuel filler, shifter plate, gauge bezels, ignition switch plates, hood hinges, wheel house vents by Ring Bros.
Engine: GM Performance all-aluminum ZL1 big-block, 454 cid.
Transmission: Viper T-56
Front: Detroit Speed Hydraformed
Rear: Detroit Speed "Quadra link"
Paint: BASF RM line (Mineral Gray and other custom blends)
Wheels & Tires: custom one off Budnik wheels 18x10 front, 19x12 rear, Goodyear tires
Gauges: Custom one-off by Classic Instruments
Exhaust: Flowmaster Super 44s