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I'm signed up for Fridays track touring. GT844 Dennis 262-490-5544 Call if you will have a Gt there.
I'm signed up for Fridays track touring. GT844 Dennis 262-490-5544 Call if you will have a Gt there.
i will be there
i will drive up a blue no stripe ford gt on saturday only. it has run the track twice but wont be track ready for exhibition class this weekend.
i will drive up a blue no stripe ford gt on saturday only. it has run the track twice but wont be track ready for exhibition class this weekend.
PL510*Jeff
Well-known member
Dennis - get DBK to change your status to owner, and send in a little $$ to support the Forum too.
Hey guys just a note we will be supporting the Ford Racing display for the Elkhart event and wanted to invite every to sign up for the Ford Racing track rides. We will offer rides in the Ford Racing Performance parts Ford GT with all there aftermarket upgrades, also the FR500S Mustang Challenge Media car, and the FRPP/Capaldi Racing NASA AI Mustang. They will all be set up with a passenger seat for rides. Stop by and check them out and say hi.
Cobrar
GT Owner
An update. The original 1967 LeMans winning GT40 Mark IV will be up at Road America. :thumbsup
Dr. Frank will be in heaven, RED WITH WHITE STRIPES was the fastest in 1967!
Dr. Frank will be in heaven, RED WITH WHITE STRIPES was the fastest in 1967!
Superfly
HERITAGE GT OWNER
From a buddy's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30411913&id=1514921497
Edited to add the pic since you can't see it unless you're logged into facebook.
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MAD IN NC
Proud Owner/ BOD blah bla
Unfortunately #2 didn't get to make its exhibition laps on Sunday because it ran out of gas. It was to lead the pack. Here is a picture of it as it stalled just before going onto the track. :frown
AJK
fjpikul
GT Owner
I will post a full report with pictures later, but I was sorely disappointed in the treatment of GT owners.
John B
GT Owner
- Jan 28, 2006
- 158
I'm sure there was no malice intended. I have felt that way as a competitor sometimes as well, but have come to realize that managing the KIC is truely a logistical nightmare. With all the race entries, drivers, crew, transporters, vendors, sponsors, fans, corner workers, safety trucks, ambulances, staff etc... they honestly try to do their best but just cant please everybody all the time.
John B
GT Owner
- Jan 28, 2006
- 158
Road America, Kohler International Challenge
My GT was entered in both group 11 (special group for GT40's) and Group 10 (Le Mans prototypes, GTP cars, Corvette C6R's, Modern Trans-Am, IMSA...). Group 11 turned out to be a bit of a disapointment as it turned into a pace-car led touring group for the Post-Historic cars, meaning Ford GT's. Group 10 was also not really a good fit for the GT as it included much faster cars like Audi R8 Le Mans Prototypes. None the less I ran it for a few sessions in group 10 anyways. Actually passed modern Mustang Trans-Am car and Porsche RSR.
We brought brought both the GT and Mclaren into Elkhart Lake Friday night for the Race Car concourse. The race cars are lined up and driven into town to what is in effect a huge party. It was a lot of fun. The GT fit right into that group. The Mclaren actually won a Road & Track award.
The Mclaren M8F was entered in Group 7. Won the Saturday qualifying race but broke an input shaft during the first lap of the Sunday race.
Below are a couple pics of the cars and a link to some in-car video from the Mclaren.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBNh8LMShyE
My GT was entered in both group 11 (special group for GT40's) and Group 10 (Le Mans prototypes, GTP cars, Corvette C6R's, Modern Trans-Am, IMSA...). Group 11 turned out to be a bit of a disapointment as it turned into a pace-car led touring group for the Post-Historic cars, meaning Ford GT's. Group 10 was also not really a good fit for the GT as it included much faster cars like Audi R8 Le Mans Prototypes. None the less I ran it for a few sessions in group 10 anyways. Actually passed modern Mustang Trans-Am car and Porsche RSR.
We brought brought both the GT and Mclaren into Elkhart Lake Friday night for the Race Car concourse. The race cars are lined up and driven into town to what is in effect a huge party. It was a lot of fun. The GT fit right into that group. The Mclaren actually won a Road & Track award.
The Mclaren M8F was entered in Group 7. Won the Saturday qualifying race but broke an input shaft during the first lap of the Sunday race.
Below are a couple pics of the cars and a link to some in-car video from the Mclaren.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBNh8LMShyE
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fjpikul
GT Owner
Very poor organization for GT owners. I spoke with the track PR people on 6 occasions befrehand and was told special parking and parade laps for GTs only. Special parking was in the Mustang Corral with the SuperPerformance trailer and cars. I talked my way into parking at the Road&Track corral. Touring laps were with about 150 other cars on the track of all vintages. I searched for hours to meet AJ Baime and get an autographed book. Finally got lucky late in the afternoon. The Concours had GT owners all over the place, and despite the GT being the honored car this car, 3 Ferraris won the trophies, one a 2009 model. I was not impressed and would not go back for the money I had to pay.
Saw your car running on saturday and it was a lot of fun to watch, you did pretty good considering some of the other cars in the class. I ahve a bunch of pictures to post up soon.
That is some exciting video John. Thanks for sharing. I stopped to look at your GT and other two cars but you weren't around. Really nice cars. Enjoy in good health.
AJK
AJK
