And another tribute, this time from Ford...
In the March 26, 2010 of "Fast News from Ford Racing"
Volume 3 • Issue 12
Ford GT Sets Record for Standing Mile – 253 mph
The Performance Power Racing 2006 Ford GT driven and owned by Johnny Bohmer set a new world record for the standing mile for a production vehicle. – 252.9 mph – at the Top Gun Run in Miami, Fla. Congratulations to our friends at PPR!