I love special colors for cars. It’s great, every time a new color comes out exclusive to a certain car, I want it. It always adds to the exclusivity of the car, and since it’s made for that car, it almost always looks great. Let’s take the 2007 Corvette Z06 for example; it’s newest color is called Atomic Orange Metallic (or School Bus Orange.) It looks hot, and I would not get the car in any other color. Although that Candy Apple Red looks great too.

That’s not the only thing you get with the new Vette though, you have the privilege of paying $4,300 more for it, bringing the price to $70,000. Why? Bigger glove box, improved interior acoustics, and an OnStar option (isn’t that normal in a GM?) Haha, no really GM, why? Hmm…makes me think GM just wanted an excuse to jack up the price due to high demand. See, I would have excepted that one. Ever been in a Corvette? It has to be one of the most boring sports car interiors ever! I guess I can’t blame them for the hike too much; the new Z06 is the fastest and coolest Vette yet. Check out some quick specs:

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There are mixed opinions on what GM is going to use for the new 650hp, $100,000 Corvette. Code-named the Blue Devil, Automobile magazine said they could use the names Z06.R or Z07, while AutoWeek said they would use the Sting-Ray name, even though Motor Trend said “Stingray” will be used for a new sports car model. Personally, I like the Z07 idea. Fits it well. To distinguish the Z06 and “Z07,” Chevy will add carbon fiber body panels and a huge hood vent, but hopefully still be tasteful about it.

I know I’m going to get reamed for this one. I think this could be one of the best values for your money in terms of performance. For a 650 hp supercar, $100,000 is an excellent value. But at the end of the day, you’re still driving a Chevy. Same old boring interior. No superior Italian craftsmanship. If it was my hundred grand, I’d save up a little more and get a Ferrari 360 Modena. Yes, the Corvette will beat it at the track, but I guarantee I’ll be smiling long after the guy in the vette will. I know a lot of you are going to disagree with me here, I’m just offering my opinion. There is just something about exotics that you cannot get out of domestic cars, no matter how fast they are.

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Have you ever looked into a racing school, but couldn’t afford the 2 or 3 thousand dollars? Even if you want to look into racing as a career, that’s a bit expensive, at least right away. Want to know if racing would be something you would enjoy? Well it seems you may have another choice.

Can you afford $50? If you are even the slightest bit serious about racing, or just want to have a good time, I might just have your answer. Starting July 22, Rev It Up Racing begins in Orange County, CA then hits 5 more cities across the country. Included are Dallas, Miami, Chicago, New York and finally Washington D.C. If you are near any of those cities I recommend signing up now.

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GM just released a new video showcasing the Camaro Concept. I would be lying if I said this video is of the Camaro “in action.” For a RWD car with 400hp, this is the most BORING video I’ve ever seen. Not one burnout. Not one donut. Not one powerslide. I swear they didn’t go over 10 mph throughout the whole movie. It does deserve some credit however, the car sounds great. I’m sure the driver was just itching to punch the accelerator.

The long hood, short deck and wide stance of the Camaro Concept leave no doubt that it is a serious performance car. Those looks are backed up by a 400-horsepower aluminum small-block V-8, a six-speed manual transmission, and a sophisticated chassis with four-wheel independent suspension