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    Ford GT Forum 200 mph Club & Standing Mile Results

    My thanks to Tom (Skyrex) for allowing me to top my previous personal speed record in his wonderful TT Ford GT. At our September 23rd event I ran a best of 233.3 mph on the Mojave Extended run - approximately 1.625 miles. That car is amazing and is still pulling as it goes through the speed...
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    Ford GT Forum 200 mph Club & Standing Mile Results

    I was at the event and was thrilled for Tom. He was on cloud nine almost all day long. I also set a personal best in a car of my own, 200.4 mph in my 1996 Camaro (I know it is from that "other" company). Last event I drove my new Shelby GT350, completely stock, to 174.2 mph. My girlfriend of 18...
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    2016 GT350 at the track

    Okay, so I bought a "used" 2016 GT350 last July with 70 miles on the odometer. After putting on some miles driving around and a run over to Las Vegas to visit Skyrex, I took it out to Skyrex's Mojave Airport event and ran 174.2 mph in the 1.5 mile with a rolling start. Rolling start only added...
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    Car & Driver January 2016

    At least I can levitate... I'm an active pilot... Richard Hille The GT School
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    1969 Ford Torino Talladega NASCAR race car Boss 429 Powered

    Thanks, keeping my fingers crossed. I'll be on a business trip to Sweden before the auction and will be arriving in West Palm on Thursday evening. Anybody in the West Palm area stop by and say hello at the auction. Richard Hille The GT School
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    1969 Ford Torino Talladega NASCAR race car Boss 429 Powered

    The Talladega left yesterday for West Palm Beach. Barrett-Jackson has it going under the hammer on Saturday the 18th between 5:00 - 7:00 pm (2:00 to 4:00 pm California time) during TV coverage. Look for me up near the car. I'll be the 6'6" tall guy hoping for a good price. Wish me luck...
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    1969 Ford Torino Talladega NASCAR race car Boss 429 Powered

    It would require significant work to be street legal again. Mufflers, headlights, wiper system, etc. The luxurious interior (real leather) is also not what we are currently used to. Just tried to upload some interior shots, but they all "failed". :confused I'll try again later. If someone...
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    1969 Ford Torino Talladega NASCAR race car Boss 429 Powered

    Hey Guys, I have no idea if any of you have any interest, or know someone who does, but my NASCAR Talladega LeeRoy Yarbrough tribute race car is going up for auction at the Barrett-Jackson West Palm Beach auction next month. They have told me they intend to make it a prime time car and use it...
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    Ford GT Forum 200 mph Club & Standing Mile Results

    Moderators, Hopefully my 229.7 mph run at the recent Mojave Magnum event will qualify me for the GT 200 MPH Club. I must thank Skyrex for the opportunity to drive his spectacular Twin Turbo GT. Richard Hille The GT School
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    October Mojave Magnum anyone?

    Well, I guess I now fit into the Ford GT 200+ MPH club. Thanks to Tom Fries for allowing me the opportunity to drive his awesome Twin Turbo to a top speed of 229.7 MPH in the 1.5 Mile Magnum course. My 2011 Mustang GT (with Ford's 624 HP Supercharger kit) ran a best of 180.1 MPH in the 1.5 and...
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    October Mojave Magnum anyone?

    I will be bringing my 2011 GT (Mustang) with the Ford 624 HP supercharger kit installed (using Ford's tune, but with the speed limiter removed. I will also have my Silver State Unlimited Class Camaro (703 HP at the flywheel) and I will also be driving SkyRex's twin turbo Ford GT. I will only be...
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    Ford GT Transaxle for sale - NEW Ford Replacement Never Used

    The transaxle has been sold. Thank you all for your interest. Richard Hille The GT School
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    Aircraft Engine Failure.

    Chip, Glad it all worked out. That is one of the reasons I fly my Columbia 400 up in the low flight levels, typically 19,000 to 22,000 feet on my serious cross country flights. So far 12 coast to coast round trips with no problems. I am headed to Houston from Santa Ynez, CA next Saturday. I'll...
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    Ford GT Transaxle for sale - NEW Ford Replacement Never Used

    So guys, no one needs a backup brand new transaxle for one of those 1000+ hp GTs? Richard
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    Ford GT Transaxle for sale - NEW Ford Replacement Never Used

    All aluminum 400 cu in Small Block Chev with about 700 hp. Sits where the rear seat used to be. Essentially a "Chevrolet GT". Street registered, insured and street driven in New Mexico. Very cool Nadermobile.... Richard Hille The GT School