The KOS Motorsports Trans Am Version 2.0: Resurrecting The Phoenix Click On Any Image To Enlarge All of the recent updates you've seen so far at KOS Motorsports came somewhat bittersweet in knowing that Shawn Zubler’s season had ended months before all of this praise, awards and recognition were finally in print. What was going on behind the scenes was a fresh start at rebuilding the Trans am after it's collision with the wall following his first win at Milan during the NMCA race in Georgia. The car was humbly resigned to Shawn’s garage to be hashed over the following months knowing full well it would be rebuilt but just how much of a build would be necessary? While the engine was already out and being scattered for a refresh all over the country the team had a complete and deep look into the damage. It was obvious that more of the original body was too far gone so another "donor" car was found and mounted on the chassis after the repairs to that had been made. Much of the original front chassis on one side was heavily damaged and put back into spec with some upgrades to what the rules allow now. Shawn figured since so much of the car was already fiberglass or carbon fiber that he would take advantage of keeping bodywork to a minimum with the new shell, body putty and added metal is never a good thing when weight is at a premium cost in this class so out came the scale and parts were stripped to the bare minimum. Foregoing the lengthy search for the parts, Shawn invested his own funds into securing the parts his own way to have them reproduced in carbon fiber which allowed him a quick response for his needed doors, fenders, hood and so on. The car is now on a very lean diet of that infamous composite. As you can see in the photos, various stages have been completed and the car is back to awaiting a final fit of all panels, wheel tubs are installed as is the equipment that was removed and is awaiting its trip to the body shop where Shawn's cousins will lay down the exact same paint and retro stripes that people just grew fond of and magazine editors praised for its lean, clean look of old and new Pontiac screaming through burnouts and making 200MPH passes. Once back from the body shop it will await the fresh new engine after all the polishing and internals have been upgraded and the tuning handed over to Don Bailey of DCB Enterprises. The car was increasing its potential on every pass until it met the concrete barrier but with the aid of his team and sponsors the transition from crumpled Trans Am to gleaming new 10.5 Outlaw Trans Am has been fairly painless for everything but Shawn’s wallet which in this economy is a struggle. Shawn recently acquired a few new sponsors after his trip to PRI to make things go a little smoother since we've added a much needed Sponsor Index page in the top menu. Team KOS Motorsports would like to thank all in advance for following Version 2.0 into a near completion stage awaiting just the motor and installation for early track testing as soon as possible, this team never stays away too long for the competition to get a heads up on them. View Past News Archives And Press Here: Shawn Zubler Hits The Cover Of Fastest Street Car Magazine: KOS Motorsports Joins An Elite Group To this day most would say that the internet is where you get the most exposure, but as all of us know as drag racers it's a monumental part of your racing history to be on the cover of a giant magazine such as the NMCA's Fastest Street Car publication. Shawn Zubler and Team KOS Motorsports join this group of racers photographed under power at Milan where Zubler took the Nitto Super Street 10.5w title. Inside the magazine is a detailed history of Shawn Zublers efforts to make himself known to others as a competitor just willing to take the Championsip with all his efforts. Team stat's, car specs and crew members are all fully featured along with the teams upcoming plans of a run at the title in 2009 You can visit just about any speed shop, race track, parts store and find an issue or subscibe online at NMCA Digital and even read the extremely cool version online, just like it was in front of you on your desk. You could say that this team had its up's and down's as the year progressed to the season ending crash, but withing the last two months, Shawn Zubler has found himself more recognzed now than ever and surely has a target on his back with whomever stages in the next lane this season to come. View Past News Archives And Press Here: Shawn Zubler 2008 NMCA Rookie Of The Year: The NMCA's Recognition At Its Finest Throughout the season Team KOS Motorsports has tried to show not only the fans but the NMCA Series just how hard they try to be a force in The Super Street class of the series. It seems Shawn Zubler and his Teams efforts paid off as the winner of the "NMCA Rookie Of The Year" was announced at the PRI convention in Orlando this past weekend. Shawn Zubler was honored with The Crystal Rookie Of The Year trophy, NMCA jacket, and signature award in front of thousands upon thousands of racers, vendors, and possible sponsors as his mission was not only to see if this award was his to win but to do as others do, trade information and look for prospects in sponsorship and see what's new on the market. Shawn made quite a few contacts with hopeful and promising endorsements to have the car sponsored and the promise of a ride ready to race as the season comes near with a totally new combination that we'll be bringing you with all the facts and details as the repairs to the injured ride commence into a viable machine with some very cool one off parts that Shawn will be telling you about in the future along with Geisheimer Motorsports Insurance who is playing a heavy role in this along with Speed Freak Clothing. Shawn took a different approach to his campaign this year at PRI with a Video Proposal and his Cover Page issue of Fastest Street Car Magazine. Many that were in contact with Team KOS Motorsports thought it was a well arranged proposal in all and complete. Shwn will have quite a winter to celebrate after this December is over and the new year rings in. Congratulations to Team KOS Motorsports and Shawn Zubler taking NMCA and PRI by storm. View Past News Archives And Press Here: KOS Motorsports Trans Am Featured: Inside GoneDragRacing.com's 2009 Outlaw 10.5 Calendar As the year ends and things start to happen for Christmas and the holiday season, gifts start taking shape and interesting products appear like the GoneDragRacing.com Outlaw 10.5 Calendar series. KOS Motorsports Trans Am gets a viewers choice and is voted into the innaugral GoneDragRacing Outlaw 10.5 Calendar for 2009 along with eleven other racers in brilliant color from their Cafe Press Storefront. View The Outlaw 10.5 Calendar Here Also Shawn Zubler is added into the Leo Barnaby "Drag Toons 2009 Calendar" to benefit his young daughter after Leo's early passing, all proceeds from the sale of this particular calendar with his "75% see through" image go to young Jenna's Scholarship fund. All shipping is within days of your order and 100% satisfation is the guarantee. A great way to help in this childs life with KOSMotorsports wishes. 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