2022 Camaro Gets New RAPID BLUE Color. Debuting at Daytona 500 This Weekend

SS22 · 02-09-2021, 03:09 PM

Update: confirmed this news from Chevy's pressroom.

"The Corvette-exclusive Rapid Blue color is featured on each vehicle and will make its debut as an available option on the 2022 Camaro."

Press Release:

Sunday, February 14 represents Valentine’s Day. And if you’re a couple that enjoys motorsports, Nascar specifically, you’re in luck! The 2021 Daytona 500 happens to fall on the same day, and if you’re a Chevrolet fan, the news gets even better: three different vehicles representing the bowtie brand will assume pace car duties through the weekend. They are: the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST, 2021 Corvette Stingray Coupe, and 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE.

All three Chevrolet pace cars will be painted in Rapid Blue, which becomes available to the 2022 Camaro after being exclusive to the C8 Corvette. The Silverado will simply dress the part for the race. Each Rapid Blue, small-block V8-powered vehicle will pace a different race for the weekend, as follows:

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ NextEra Energy 250 at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, February 12
2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE: Xfinity Series’ Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300 at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 13
2021 Corvette Stingray: 2021 Daytona 500, Sunday, February 14 at 2:30 p.m. ET.

This marks the sixth time a Corvette has paced the Daytona 500. Overall, Chevrolet has paced The Great American Race 14 times, and had cars winning the race a record 24 times. In total, Chevy says that its pace cars total 1,370 horsepower from 24 naturally aspirated cylinders. Glorious.

Along with the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro, 2021 Corvette and 2021 Silverado, Team Chevy will present a behind-the-scenes look at elements of Daytona’s history and the technology used in current Daytona races.

The showcase is called “Live from Daytona,” and will also showcase the striking GM Firebird I concept, which is the vehicle that depicted as the Harley J. Earl trophy that goes to the race winner. The activation will also feature both the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE street and NASCAR Cup Series cars, and feature the 2021 Daytona 500 Corvette pace car for an up-close view.

“Live from Daytona” is presented by Chevy MyWay, a virtual showroom-like studio, providing customers a new and innovative way to interact with Chevrolet products. The free 20-minute broadcast is open to all, and begins Saturday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. ET on Chevrolet.com/myway.

Drags1998 · 02-09-2021, 03:12 PM

Its a GREAT color!!!! Almost as nice as My Hyper Blue!!!!!

SS22 · 02-09-2021, 03:14 PM

Update: confirmed this news from Chevy's pressroom.

"The Corvette-exclusive Rapid Blue color is featured on each vehicle and will make its debut as an available option on the 2022 Camaro."

Mountain · 02-09-2021, 03:16 PM

Good color choice!

vtirocz · 02-09-2021, 03:16 PM

I'm all for more options, but I'm not a big fan of that color blue. They should bring back Hyper Blue and get rid of Riverside. Maybe add "Sunset Orange Metallic" from the 4th gen F-body's.

BrandanK · 02-09-2021, 03:23 PM

Love the color.
Vtirocz; color is subjective. Now that I have owned my riverside blue LT1 a little longer, I think I like the riverside over the hyper blue.

All three are terrific colors. Like others have mentioned, glad to see more options.

BK

FarmerFran · 02-09-2021, 03:45 PM

Riverside Blue > *

vtirocz · 02-09-2021, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrandanK

Love the color.
Vtirocz; color is subjective. Now that I have owned my riverside blue LT1 a little longer, I think I like the riverside over the hyper blue.

All three are terrific colors. Like others have mentioned, glad to see more options.

BK

I agree. More options, particularly more blue options, is always a good thing!

kropscamaro16 · 02-09-2021, 04:41 PM

my gf always called hyper blue douchebag blue lol nope this is it

SS22 · 02-09-2021, 06:20 PM

Some more pics from the press release.

Callaway SC630 · 02-09-2021, 06:24 PM

Horrible color.

kropscamaro16 · 02-09-2021, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Callaway SC630

Horrible color.

lol agreed my favorite color since my car got released other than nightfall gray would have to be rally green

nancygrl · 02-09-2021, 06:41 PM

Were they trying to get close to Petty Blue? Not crazy about it.

moundman · 02-09-2021, 06:45 PM

Been wanting Shock but this might change my mind. The 1LE version will look sick.

02-09-2021, 03:09 PM	#1
SS22 Drives: 2010 Blue Camaro RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 507	2022 Camaro Gets New RAPID BLUE Color. Debuting at Daytona 500 This Weekend Update: confirmed this news from Chevy's pressroom. "The Corvette-exclusive Rapid Blue color is featured on each vehicle and will make its debut as an available option on the 2022 Camaro." Press Release: Sunday, February 14 represents Valentine’s Day. And if you’re a couple that enjoys motorsports, Nascar specifically, you’re in luck! The 2021 Daytona 500 happens to fall on the same day, and if you’re a Chevrolet fan, the news gets even better: three different vehicles representing the bowtie brand will assume pace car duties through the weekend. They are: the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST, 2021 Corvette Stingray Coupe, and 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE. All three Chevrolet pace cars will be painted in Rapid Blue, which becomes available to the 2022 Camaro after being exclusive to the C8 Corvette. The Silverado will simply dress the part for the race. Each Rapid Blue, small-block V8-powered vehicle will pace a different race for the weekend, as follows: 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ NextEra Energy 250 at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, February 12 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE: Xfinity Series’ Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300 at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 13 2021 Corvette Stingray: 2021 Daytona 500, Sunday, February 14 at 2:30 p.m. ET. This marks the sixth time a Corvette has paced the Daytona 500. Overall, Chevrolet has paced The Great American Race 14 times, and had cars winning the race a record 24 times. In total, Chevy says that its pace cars total 1,370 horsepower from 24 naturally aspirated cylinders. Glorious. Along with the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro, 2021 Corvette and 2021 Silverado, Team Chevy will present a behind-the-scenes look at elements of Daytona’s history and the technology used in current Daytona races. The showcase is called “Live from Daytona,” and will also showcase the striking GM Firebird I concept, which is the vehicle that depicted as the Harley J. Earl trophy that goes to the race winner. The activation will also feature both the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE street and NASCAR Cup Series cars, and feature the 2021 Daytona 500 Corvette pace car for an up-close view. “Live from Daytona” is presented by Chevy MyWay, a virtual showroom-like studio, providing customers a new and innovative way to interact with Chevrolet products. The free 20-minute broadcast is open to all, and begins Saturday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. ET on Chevrolet.com/myway. Attached Images

02-09-2021, 03:16 PM	#5
vtirocz Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Indy Posts: 2,460	I'm all for more options, but I'm not a big fan of that color blue. They should bring back Hyper Blue and get rid of Riverside. Maybe add "Sunset Orange Metallic" from the 4th gen F-body's. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS, M6, Hurst shifter, Hyper Blue, NPP, Gray Split Spoke Wheels Best 1/4 Mile: 12.24 @ 115.9 mph

02-09-2021, 04:41 PM	#9
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,935	my gf always called hyper blue douchebag blue lol nope this is it __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

02-09-2021, 06:20 PM	#10
SS22 Drives: 2010 Blue Camaro RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 507	Some more pics from the press release. Attached Images

02-09-2021, 06:24 PM	#11
Callaway SC630 Drives: 2020 Callaway Camaro SC630 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 328	Horrible color. __________________ 2020 Callaway Camaro SC630 - MN6 1SS Satin Steel Gray 2019 Callaway Corvette SC757 - MN7 1LZ Elkhart Lake Blue

02-09-2021, 03:12 PM	#2
Drags1998 Drives: 15 SilveradoLTZ,162SSVert BlazerRS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Minot,Maine Posts: 644	Its a GREAT color!!!! Almost as nice as My Hyper Blue!!!!!

02-09-2021, 03:14 PM	#3
SS22 Drives: 2010 Blue Camaro RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 507	Update: confirmed this news from Chevy's pressroom. "The Corvette-exclusive Rapid Blue color is featured on each vehicle and will make its debut as an available option on the 2022 Camaro."

02-09-2021, 03:16 PM	#4
Mountain Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2016 1SS (previous) Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Metro-Detroit Posts: 1,863	Good color choice!

02-09-2021, 03:23 PM	#6
BrandanK Drives: 2021 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 255 View My Garage	Love the color. Vtirocz; color is subjective. Now that I have owned my riverside blue LT1 a little longer, I think I like the riverside over the hyper blue. All three are terrific colors. Like others have mentioned, glad to see more options. BK

02-09-2021, 03:45 PM	#7
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,190	Riverside Blue > *

02-09-2021, 06:41 PM	#13
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	Were they trying to get close to Petty Blue? Not crazy about it. Attached Images

02-09-2021, 06:45 PM	#14
moundman Drives: Mercedes E 500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 2	Been wanting Shock but this might change my mind. The 1LE version will look sick.

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