Ford GT National Rally 9 REGISTRATION Who's in?

dbk · Jul 26, 2014

All that's typically required for the track would be closed toed shoes and a helmet. No shirt, no shoes, no service. No flip flops. I'll have to look at the insurance policy from the provider SM uses when I get back tomorrow, and we'll dig up one of Roketman's vintage track threads.

dbk · Jul 26, 2014

Always fun to pre-run, even if it's in an atrociously bad rental car.

bonehead · Jul 26, 2014

Xcentric said:
Yes. SOP for us. Track gear? I haven't seen anything saying we need track gear. Did I miss a post?

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As DBK said, helmet/shoes are all you typically need. But the helmet itself takes up more space than you realize, esp when there's such little room to begin with. Also bringing boots, gloves and my and some of my wife's clothes. Sure it could be done but I'd rather not cram the car up like a U-Haul.

Xcentric · Jul 26, 2014

Dave, Can you ask the track if they can provide helmets? NOLA took care of us. Even if I pack one (which I'd rather not do), Amy wants to ride with me. Anyone who wants to ride shotgun needs to buy/pack/ship a helmet too? Maybe Ron would let us borrow Helmut.

Also, I realize the road runs are to be a surprise, but would you de-conflict with Special Ed and the Pre-Rally run he has planned to minimize overlap?

twobjshelbys · Jul 26, 2014

If anyone needs to ship stuff you could ship it to me and I'll hold it for you to pick up. We are about 7 miles from the hotel.

SYCO GT · Jul 27, 2014

Those canyons are so gorgeous!

roketman · Jul 29, 2014

Ok its time to book plane tickets for rally 9.Are there any pre and post rally plans on the table?

Xcentric · Jul 29, 2014

Special Ed and Chip have posted pre-rally plans. Have not seen post-rally plans.

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Ed Sims · Jul 31, 2014

I am planning on a Monday pre-Rally drive. More info to be posted in September.

Ed

dbk · Jul 31, 2014

Mr. Ed - e-mail me your drive plan when you get a second. Doesn't need to be ultra specific, just the general region you plan on hitting!

HUBBSTER · Aug 1, 2014

Just booked my room.

Going to book truck soon

bigdaddo · Aug 12, 2014

Bonehead: When you find out the schedule of events, let me know.

-bigdaddo (West Clark)

dbk · Aug 12, 2014

Sorry about the delay on response West, I will get something up tonight.

dbk · Aug 21, 2014

A couple things cooking:

A discussion with Camilo Pardo centered on his experience on Motor City Masters. It's been fun seeing just a small batch of Camilo-isms be on actual TV, and I'm sure people will be interested to hear Camilo's reflections on the show, the process, and what he took from the overall experience. Don't forget to tune into the finale on Tuesday August 26th at 10PM. If Camilo wins, drinks in Vegas are on him!

A panel discussion with members of the Ford GT team reflecting on the program now that it's been a decade (!) since production began. I spoke with Rick Titus this morning, and he tells me his schedule is clear as of today and he will be there to moderate and act as host, barring Ford deciding to send him to a faraway land on the new F-150 launch tour. Most of you will have watched Rick on the original owner's experience DVD's provided by Ford to the dealerships. Tomy Hamon suggested we hook up and try and bring Rick in because of his experience speaking on Ford's behalf, the production of the original FGT DVD, and his experience as an FGT owner. His original blue no stripe car is now owned by forum member mmlcobra. As of today, the following are definites:

Ford GT Chief Designer Camilo Pardo
Ford GT Vehicle Engineering Manager Tom Reichenbach (it's been awhile since we've seen Tom! He is a great storyteller for FGT)
Ford GT Vehicle Dynamics Supervisor Mark McGowan
Ford GT Chassis Design/Vehicle Dynamics & Development engineer Scott Ahlman
Ford GT Engineering Team member Denis Breitenbach
Ford GT Engineering Team member Rich Brooks

Trying to work in a few other people that we've got on the fence because FMC is just slammed busy right now. Also congratulations will be order to Mean Gene Martindale, who is getting married just a few weeks before the Rally, so it may be their honeymoon!

Two months to go!

Xcentric · Aug 21, 2014

Outstanding! Look at this team... 10 years later! The GT is keeping them all young... at least at heart.

Chris and Fred?

dbk · Aug 21, 2014

Talked to Fred. His wife is unable to travel which makes it hard for him so he's going to have to skip, but he will definitely be at R.X next summer.

fjpikul · Aug 22, 2014

The long lost Jamal? Surely Camilo can fix him up.

B. West · Aug 28, 2014

I plan to stop by and say hello at some point. We have a national dealer meeting in Vegas that week so I will be there Sun through Weds.

SYCO GT · Sep 3, 2014

Just registered! Woohoo! Looking forward to seeing you all!

SYCO GT · Sep 3, 2014

Ed Sims said:
I have a beach cabana reserved on Tuesday if anyone wants to stop by or hang out.

We did that at the last Vegas Rally & Bony sat in the middle smoking cigars & drinking Marker's Mark manhattans the whole day. For a while he had wet towel on his head to cool down - he looked like a sheik & we were his entourage (harem?). That was a fun day.

Ed

I remember that. Good times with Bony and Ed!

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