Here are some things you need to know for the Rally:
Registrant bags are being handed out at check in for those guests staying at the hotel. For those of you staying elsewhere, they will be handed out as you enter the welcome reception tomorrow. The welcome reception is at 7PM in the Plaza Ballroom at The Henry. Included in your bag is an event badge. You must wear the event badge to gain entrance into each event. Way too many people trying to get in at this point, so please make it easy on the people checking and wear the badge.
You will also receive a parking gate card at check in to park in the underground garage.
The Camilo Pardo art will be handed out at the welcome reception.
Lots of new people this year! Find some new people and make them feel welcome!
I'm sure lots more will come up, so just remind me and I'll try and get the info out.
Tuesday August 25th
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception
The Plaza Ballroom - The Henry Hotel
Cocktails and hors d'ouevres
Wednesday August 26th
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (10:30 AM Group Photo)
2015 Ford GT National Rally Car Show
Ford WHQ
Awards chosen by Camilo Pardo, Scott Ahlman, Mark McGowan, Henry Ford III, The GT Guys (Rich Brooks & Denis Breitenbach)
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Pre-Event Reception
The Henry Ford - The Prechter Promenade
Champagne & hors d’ouevres
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Ford GT Team Speakers
The Henry Ford - Anderson Theater
Panel Discussion on 05/06 GT at 10 years. Automotive Analyst Karl Brauer moderates; panel includes Neil Ressler, Chris Theodore, Tom Reichenbach, Camilo Pardo, Scott Ahlman, Mark McGowan, etc. Special Guest Speaker to discuss Ford Total Performance Era.
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
Strolling Dinner
The Henry Ford - Dinner Main Plaza; Dessert; Driving America Exhibit
On Display - 1967 Le Mans winning Mk IV, 2005 Ford GT, Robertson Racing Podium Finish GT1, 2017 Ford GT
Thursday August 27th
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
2017 Ford GT Program Design & Engineering Showcase
Ford Product Development Center
2017 Ford GT on display, Phoenix program assets on display
11 AM - Special Address from Raj Nair, FMC Group Vice President, Global Product Development and Chief Technical Officer
FMC Design Director, The Americas, Chris Svensson and FMC Global Interior Design Director Aamko Leenarts on hand to discuss with owners
1:20 - Police Escort across Oakwood to DDC
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Ford Product & Facility showcase
Dearborn Development Center
Parade Lap on Low Speed bank track
Facility director to detail history and purpose of DDC
3 x 15 person shuttles to give 20 minute facility tours,
Mark McGowan + 5 additional Tier 4 drivers to give rides on handling course (Multiple Ford GTs/Mustangs)
6:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Ford GT Owners & Build Team Party at Camilo's
Shuttle departures from The Henry to The Bankle begin at 6:30 PM, 46 person and 24 person alternating, once every 20 minutes until 7:30 PM
Dinner and drinks served on site
Gated parking reserved at adjacent church for those who wish to drive their GT
Friday August 28th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
3rd Annual Road Rally Ford GT Drive Event
Stops at multiple significant car collections
Giant, coveted trophy to the winners
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Ford GT Owner & FMC GT Team Reception
Ford Conference & Events Center
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Ford Performance guests discussion on return of GT and Return to Le Mans.
Raj Nair, Jamal Hameedi, Henry Ford III, additional FGT Team attending
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Closing Dinner
Ford Conference & Events Center
Addresses:
The Henry
300 Town Center Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126
313-441-2000
Ford World Headquarters
1 American Road, Dearborn, MI 48126
The Henry Ford (museum)
20900 Oakwood, Dearborn, MI 48124
Ford Product Development Center
20901 Oakwood, Dearborn, MI
Camilo Pardo's Studio - The Bankle Building
2944 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
Ford Conference & Event Center
1151 Village Rd, Dearborn, MI 48124
Most of these venues are EASY to reach, and within 3 miles of the host hotel.
Registrant bags are being handed out at check in for those guests staying at the hotel. For those of you staying elsewhere, they will be handed out as you enter the welcome reception tomorrow. The welcome reception is at 7PM in the Plaza Ballroom at The Henry. Included in your bag is an event badge. You must wear the event badge to gain entrance into each event. Way too many people trying to get in at this point, so please make it easy on the people checking and wear the badge.
You will also receive a parking gate card at check in to park in the underground garage.
The Camilo Pardo art will be handed out at the welcome reception.
Lots of new people this year! Find some new people and make them feel welcome!
I'm sure lots more will come up, so just remind me and I'll try and get the info out.
Tuesday August 25th
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception
The Plaza Ballroom - The Henry Hotel
Cocktails and hors d'ouevres
Wednesday August 26th
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (10:30 AM Group Photo)
2015 Ford GT National Rally Car Show
Ford WHQ
Awards chosen by Camilo Pardo, Scott Ahlman, Mark McGowan, Henry Ford III, The GT Guys (Rich Brooks & Denis Breitenbach)
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Pre-Event Reception
The Henry Ford - The Prechter Promenade
Champagne & hors d’ouevres
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Ford GT Team Speakers
The Henry Ford - Anderson Theater
Panel Discussion on 05/06 GT at 10 years. Automotive Analyst Karl Brauer moderates; panel includes Neil Ressler, Chris Theodore, Tom Reichenbach, Camilo Pardo, Scott Ahlman, Mark McGowan, etc. Special Guest Speaker to discuss Ford Total Performance Era.
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
Strolling Dinner
The Henry Ford - Dinner Main Plaza; Dessert; Driving America Exhibit
On Display - 1967 Le Mans winning Mk IV, 2005 Ford GT, Robertson Racing Podium Finish GT1, 2017 Ford GT
Thursday August 27th
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
2017 Ford GT Program Design & Engineering Showcase
Ford Product Development Center
2017 Ford GT on display, Phoenix program assets on display
11 AM - Special Address from Raj Nair, FMC Group Vice President, Global Product Development and Chief Technical Officer
FMC Design Director, The Americas, Chris Svensson and FMC Global Interior Design Director Aamko Leenarts on hand to discuss with owners
1:20 - Police Escort across Oakwood to DDC
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Ford Product & Facility showcase
Dearborn Development Center
Parade Lap on Low Speed bank track
Facility director to detail history and purpose of DDC
3 x 15 person shuttles to give 20 minute facility tours,
Mark McGowan + 5 additional Tier 4 drivers to give rides on handling course (Multiple Ford GTs/Mustangs)
6:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Ford GT Owners & Build Team Party at Camilo's
Shuttle departures from The Henry to The Bankle begin at 6:30 PM, 46 person and 24 person alternating, once every 20 minutes until 7:30 PM
Dinner and drinks served on site
Gated parking reserved at adjacent church for those who wish to drive their GT
Friday August 28th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
3rd Annual Road Rally Ford GT Drive Event
Stops at multiple significant car collections
Giant, coveted trophy to the winners
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Ford GT Owner & FMC GT Team Reception
Ford Conference & Events Center
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Ford Performance guests discussion on return of GT and Return to Le Mans.
Raj Nair, Jamal Hameedi, Henry Ford III, additional FGT Team attending
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Closing Dinner
Ford Conference & Events Center
Addresses:
The Henry
300 Town Center Dr, Dearborn, MI 48126
313-441-2000
Ford World Headquarters
1 American Road, Dearborn, MI 48126
The Henry Ford (museum)
20900 Oakwood, Dearborn, MI 48124
Ford Product Development Center
20901 Oakwood, Dearborn, MI
Camilo Pardo's Studio - The Bankle Building
2944 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
Ford Conference & Event Center
1151 Village Rd, Dearborn, MI 48124
Most of these venues are EASY to reach, and within 3 miles of the host hotel.
