Update to the GRC....

Since we sold the Sonic our High Performance team had built for the GRC this coming weekend - we had to build another one fast!  Here it is!

If you are looking for a high performance vehicle - raised or lowered truck - you need to stop by and talk with our High Peformance team or email your wish list.  Our High Performance Department rocks!

For more info on the GRC race this weekend click here!

Justin Findlay nominated for Time Magazine's Dealer of the Year

ALLY SALUTES AMERICA’S

LOCAL BUSINESS HEROES

"The most rewarding part of the car business for me has been empowering and encouraging employees to extend their boundaries and achieve personal greatness far beyond what they believed was possible," nominee Findlay said. "Our organization has been blessed with exceptional expansion over the past 30 years, and we reward our staff by filling new positions by promoting existing employees whenever possible."

A third-generation dealer, Findlay graduated from Valley High School in Las Vegas in 1992 and California's University of San Francisco in 1996, where he earned a degree in business. His family has been selling cars in Las Vegas since 1961, and he feels privileged to have been mentored by his father and grandfather. "I'm extremely proud of the legacy they have built for me and my family," he said. "And I'm dedicated to continue growing our family business for future generations."

Findlay opened Findlay Chevrolet as general manager in 2006 and today is operations director for two dealerships in Henderson and one in Reno, representing brands Audi, Volkswagen and Lamborghini, which is only part of his family's dealership holdings. "We pride ourselves on the reputation we've established within our community," he said.

That reputation extends well beyond the car business, as Findlay is strongly committed to bettering local life. He recently served on the advisory boards for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson and the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. His work for the Boys & Girls Clubs garnered him a Golden Boy award from the local chapter in 2010, given to the incoming volunteer who had the biggest impact on the group. "I'm very proud of my contribution to this great organization which provides a safe and positive place for young people to spend time," he said. "Most of the kids are from underprivileged families and wouldn't have a place to go without the Boys & Girls Clubs."

In addition, Findlay's company supports many local activities, including the University of Las Vegas athletics, Las Vegas 51s minor league baseball, Little League and Southern Nevada Soccer Association, as well as the Las Vegas Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.

Findlay was nominated for the TIME Dealer of the Year award by Wayne A. Frediani, executive director of the Nevada Franchised Auto Dealers Association. 

GRC Comes To Las Vegas!

Global Rallycross, a global racing series featured in the X Games and on ESPN, will be having their season finale on the strip in Las Vegas November 6-7, 2013.  We are excited to be able to watch Team Chevy and their Sonic tear up the course.

GRC will be transforming the old Wet 'N Wild property into a high-flying, dirt throwing rally race course. If you are ready for 600 horsepower, bumper to bumper racing action you can't miss this event.  Contact Kevin Terrell at 702.982.4000 to get your discount tickets so you can cheer on Pat Moro Racing and his Chevrolet Sonic! 

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, Nov. 6

8:00AM – Ticket booths open

9:00AM - Gates Open

9:15AM-12:00PM – Supercar & Lites Practice

1:00PM-3:00PM – Supercar & Lites Qualifying

3:00PM-4:45PM – Supercar & Lites Heats

5:30PM-6:30PM – Driver Autograph Session

7:00PM – Paddock Closed to Fans

Thursday, Nov. 7

10:00AM – Gates Open

10:30AM-11:40 – Supercar & Lites Warm-up

12:00PM-3:00PM – Lites Heats, Last Chance Qualifier and FINALS!

3:30PM – Supercar Driver Introductions

4:00PM-5:30PM – Supercar Heats, Last Chance Qualifier and FINALS!

5:30PM – Medals & Trophy Ceremonies

TICKETS:

General Admission 2-day ticket = $35

General Admission 2-day ticket (12 & under) = $10

·        Open Seating in Grandstands

·        Free Paddock Access

VIP 2-day ticket = $65

·        Trackside Covered Seating

·        On-Site Parking

·        Private Bar

·        Paddock Access

RACETRACK LOCATION:

Located south of the old Sahara in between Las Vegas Blvd and Paradise Rd (old Wet & Wild location). Just 2 blocks north of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Entrances at…2601 Las Vegas Blvd S -or- 2737 Paradise Rd

TRANSPORTATION/PARKING:

Public parking NOT available on site

Parking at nearby hotels…

·         Hilton Grand Vacation Suites (across from venue) - $8

·         Las Vegas Hotel - free

·         Riviera Hotel - free

·         Fremont - free

·         Circus Circus - free

MONORAIL STOP: Sahara

FOR SEMA ATTENDEES: Track is within walking distance, just 2 blocks north of the LVCC. Or watch for shuttles from the SEMA show to the racetrack! 

This is a great article!

I thought I would re-share this article on the new Stingray.  We should be getting ours any day now and the whole family is talking about it. It's a big family because here at Findlay Chevrolet we consider all of our Employees and Customers family. If you have any questions or want to know more about the Findlay Chevrolet family - just let us know. 

The 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray Lets The Driver Tailor The Drive

By Greg Barbera

The 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray is one of the most technologically advanced high-performance automobiles ever to hit the streets. Five distinct driver modes electronically calibrate up to 12 performance variables to customize your Stingray with the appropriate handling and steer-ability for any road. Modes can be changed on the fly, enabling drivers to tailor the behavior of the car to any situation—an experience that’s part intuitive and part educational. The result? Drivers get maximum performance from a vehicle that can function as a daily driver, a luxury vehicle or a racecar.

1. Weather: Probably the most self-explanatory of all the modes. It adapts the vehicle to road conditions by distributing the appropriate power to the rear wheels, which promotes more confident driving in rain or snow. Tailored Traction Control is at the heart of this mode.

Road: Good for many road conditions you encounter in inclement weather. Probably would be really helpful on US 24 in the heart of the Rocky Mountains or on Interstate 75 in Florida’s Everglades (a.k.a. Alligator Alley).

2. Eco: This mode is designed to conserve fuel and provide the best gas mileage. Through Active Fuel Management, it limits your car’s power when traveling at cruising speeds. An Eco index display is available.

Road: Flat, open roads. For instance, Interstate 15 from Los Angeles to Las Vegas through the Mojave National Preserve or possibly Interstate 10 from Houston to San Antonio.

3. Tour: Ideal for your everyday driving, this mode offers quiet comfort (by relieving the stiffness from shock damping) during the start-stop of your daily commute. Customizable gauge cluster can display audio, navigation and phone data.

Road: That one you take to and from work.

4. Sport: As the name of the mode implies, this works best when aggressive responsiveness and power are needed. Available Magnetic Selective Ride Control is stiffened but tempered (like the steering). The dashboard display changes, easily revealing RPMs, and the throttle note becomes more audible (in other words... LOUDER).

Road: Tail of the Dragon, Deal’s Gap, NC. This road features 318 curves in 11 miles.

5. Track: Best used in autocross or on lapping days, this mode is exclusively for driving on a track. With legitimate race settings that provide maximum responsiveness (through available Magnetic Ride damping and Performance Traction Management) and throttle progression, it also displays a lap timer on the dashboard.

Road: Ron Fellows Performance Driving School, Parhump, NV or Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, Phoenix, AZ.

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Greg Barbera of DadCentric is a dad blogger, beer magazine editor and the singer/bass player for the punk band Chest Pains. He lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. You can follow him on twitter @gregeboy, tumblr, Facebook and Blogger. Want to know more? Just Google him.

Latin Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

Last Saturday we sponsored a "Hole In One" at the 26th Annual Latin Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament held at The Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort's signature course Wolf.  It was the 15th hole at 165 yards, par 3.  It was a gorgeous day - not too hot - and approximate 40 foursomes showed up. The closest someone came to that hole was within 5 feet.  Impressive.  Our team got there at 430am to start setting up for the 6am tee time.  We had a tent with water and, of course, the gorgeous 2013 Malibu that would have gone to the winner.  Joey, from our BDC Department stayed through the whole tournament.  He was attacked by wasps and had to go swimming after a big wind sent our tent into the pond...but other than that he had a great time!

Honoring Our Veterans

Here at Findlay Chevy, we are all about our Veterans.  We hire them...We work with them...We do whatever we can to assist them.  This weekend we are debuting our Wall of Honor.

We are inviting all active military and retired personnel to come down on Saturday and Monday to sign our Wall of Honor.  We will be collecting non-perishables to benefit our Veterans in need.  We will also be raffling off items and all monies donated will go to the CWVofA.  

We are inviting all local military to come visit.  Also, since this is a big travel weekend, if you are going to be in Las Vegas come by and join us. We are only 10 minutes from the Strip and it's going to be great.  We just heard that Tommy Rocker is going to be here!  Fun!  If you have any questions just give us a call at 702.982.4000!  Hope to see you this weekend!

Child Safety

IT'S ALMOST SUMMER!  The children will be in the car more...

One of the most important jobs faced by a parent is to keep their child safe. By far the most common type of injury accident involving children are those that also involve motor vehicle collisions. Not using a child safety seat correctly is a contributing factor in more than half of the cases involving death. And let’s not forget how distracting children can be to the driver. 

According to NHTSA crash data, nearly 325 children are harmed daily due to accidents on our roads. Approximately 5% of total fatalities due to car accidents are children. Car accidents are also the leading cause of child disability nationwide (brain injury, paralysis, etc.).  Hispanics are likely to move their children out of car seats and booster seats earlier because car restraint use is not a cultural norm back home so some are unaware of the extra steps they can take to improve their child’s safety.

These statistics are intense so I am going to write a series of blogs on keeping your child safe while you are in your car.  Over the years our cars have become much safer but we still have to do our part.  It is very important to know which seat is best for your child and your vehicle. You also need to know how to install the restraint properly.  But, with so many different car seats on the market it’s no wonder that parents find this subject overwhelming.

I am going to use information from the US Department of Transportation, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), American Academy of Pediatrics, IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) and more.  I am going to include videos showing how to use car seats and booster seats. I am going to include locations where you can get your car seats inspected.  And I will answer (or direct you to the proper authority) any questions you direct to me.  This is going to be fun, educational and hopefully help keep our children safer.

Girls On The Run

Just a quick note that Girls On The Run will be interviewed by Beth Fisher and will appear on our local ABC  station tomorrow May 7th at 5:45am, 6:45am, and at 6pm!  Tune in to learn more about this great organization! Girls On The Run Website

5 Worst Cars Of All Time?

I was re-reading an old article about the 5 worst selling vehicles of all time written in 2012.  The author listed the Cadillac Catera, the Edsel, the Pontiac Aztec, the Yugo GV, and the Lincoln Blackwood as the baddest of the bad.  The article cited poor choice of targeted buyers (Catera), poor design (Aztec), poor quality (Yugo), lacking high end features (Blackwood) and a marketing failure (Edsel).


 targeted buyers (Catera)

 a marketing failure (Edsel)
 lacking high end features (Blackwood)

poor quality (Yugo)

poor design (Aztec)

While I agree with most of the choices, I think we are missing a few vehicles.   Any ideas?

The 1st 2014 Impala in our valley!

We were so excited yesterday to see the 2014 Impala.  It arrived yesterday and Chevy did an incredible job in re-making the Impala.  It is a brand new updated car.  The one that arrived yesterday is already sold but we have 2 just like it that are being made now so we should be receiving them in about 3 weeks.  Because we are the #1 Volume Dealer in Nevada we have an advantage and General Motors have given us the lion's share of the new Impalas.  If you want one made just the way you want it - come on down and lets build you one.  Here are some pictures of the Impala we received yesterday.  What do you think of it?

Girls On The Run

We are very proud to be associated with this wonderful group.  Matt Masluk (our Internet Director) and his wife, Allison, are very involved with Girls on the Run.

Girls on the Run's goal is to empower girls to:

1. Have a strong sense of identity
2. Successfully navigate the challenge of adolescence and adulthood
3. Honor their voices by standing up for themselves and what they believe in
4. Focus on their unique strengths and talents
5. Recognize the power they have to impact their communities in a positive way
6. Know the joy that comes from true friendship and real teamwork
7. Celebrate their bodies through the completion of a 5k run/walk event

Girls on the Run inspires girls to choose life outside the "Girl Box."  The Girl Box is the place where many girls go around middle school when they begin to morph into what they think they should be instead of being who they really are. The messages of the Girl Box vary but the theme comes from a culture rooted in the belief that girls and women must conform to a set of standards that are often unattainable and dangerous to their health and well-being.

"You're not smart enough," "You're too smart," You're not thin enough," "You're too flat," "You're too loud," "You're not pretty enough" are a few well known Girl Box messages.

Girls on the Run educates and inspires third through eighth grade girls to stay true to themselves - to discover a life free of the Girl Box.

The next 5k run will be on Mother's Day - let's get the whole community involved! 

For more information you can go to www.GirlsOnTheRunLV.org