I didn't let you drive it on the track did I? I can't remember. I know you drove it like 100 miles in Texas but we were just putzing on the freeway.
Who drives your GT?
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I didn't let you drive it on the track did I? I can't remember. I know you drove it like 100 miles in Texas but we were just putzing on the freeway.
Cobrar
GT Owner
I don't know about that, IIRC, her interest seems to be on the INCREASE.... Apparently you are slowly bringing her around to the dark side. :lol
GTdrummer
GT Owner
My Viper tech who is a race car driver and does all my maintenance ( because I am hopeless beyond an oil change) has driven mine. Embarrassed to say neither of my boys can drive stick and have no interest in dad's "geeky" hobby.
Except for the rear visibility I think GTs are a lot easier to drive than Vipers. For some reason my wife likes driving the Vipers but I think the GT value scares her.
Except for the rear visibility I think GTs are a lot easier to drive than Vipers. For some reason my wife likes driving the Vipers but I think the GT value scares her.
2112
Blue/white 06'
I did not realize having supercars was considered "Geeky". :confused
Guess I am gettin old. :frown
Guess I am gettin old. :frown
Myself and one of my friends who I trust. I think this is one of the cars you just cant give the keys to someone and let them go. Cars are too powerful and they come undone quickly if you have any mods and you are not used to the car.
Help me out here.
Roketman Ron has driven my car hard on the track a couple times with me in the passenger seat. It was quite an experience although he drives his own GT closer to the limit. Even though he was conservative with mine, he passed everybody. After about 5 laps at VIR in #34 Ron turned to me and said, "Do you know what I'm doing here Chip?". "Not exactly" I responded. Ron smiled and said, "I'm improving your reputation!" :lol
Chip
Roketman Ron has driven my car hard on the track a couple times with me in the passenger seat. It was quite an experience although he drives his own GT closer to the limit. Even though he was conservative with mine, he passed everybody. After about 5 laps at VIR in #34 Ron turned to me and said, "Do you know what I'm doing here Chip?". "Not exactly" I responded. Ron smiled and said, "I'm improving your reputation!" :lol
Chip
BlackICE
GT Owner
I would let most of you drive my 40 except you'll need to lose about 45lbs of frontal obstruction and I don't mean your little jock straps either!
GTdrummer
GT Owner
FB GT40
GT Owner/B.o.D
I’ve let several “qualified” friends drive my GT. All have come back with a smile on their faces. One was Harvey Siegel (partner in VIR and former original GT-40 owner) and several professional race car drivers. It’s a risk we take – but one worthwhile in my opinion to “share the love”. In exchange once – I got to drive a Ferrari F-40 on track. The closest car I’ve driven with Ford GT DNA. Remarkably similar in texture and feel.
My son’s first drive in the GT was up to VIR from Charleston. Unbeknownst to him I had a GPS in the car. When he got to the track I pulled the GPS to check his highest speed…146!!! We still laugh about that. Share…but verify! Now, who said that?
My son’s first drive in the GT was up to VIR from Charleston. Unbeknownst to him I had a GPS in the car. When he got to the track I pulled the GPS to check his highest speed…146!!! We still laugh about that. Share…but verify! Now, who said that?
BlackICE
GT Owner
BlackICE
GT Owner
Biginch Blake
GT Owner
Three others have driven my FGT. My wife and my two sons. Renee only drives it when she has too. Ben and Brad have both taken it on Putnam park track. They both know the car, it’s value and the consequences they could face, stay pretty reserved with the GT. Now the Shelby GT 500 is different, they drive it like they stole it. Both also take the GT out on a couple of date nights a year with their wives.
MAD IN NC
Proud Owner/ BOD blah bla
Superfly
HERITAGE GT OWNER
GT35065
GT Owner
Just me so far, wife has no interest in driving it. She is decent with a manual, but car intimidates her.
skyrex
FORD GT OWNER
Before the car was TT'd I would selectively let a few people I trusted drive. Since then only my wife and Mr. and Mrs. Apollo have driven it. Of course my wife now almost exclusively drives it at events because, in her words, "everything seems slow after driving 200." :lol :cheers