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So almost 10 years to the day that I drove my first Ford GT (Work Horse 1) I have managed with the generous help of The GT Guys to acquire a 2006 Ford GT. Dennis and Rich went out of their way to make this car mine. It is even the correct color (to me) Black no stripes, just like my beloved CP4...

Ralphie what a great time, thanks for pulling this together. Almost missed the redeye home that night. I know its bad when specracer is telling me to leave for the the 6th time. Did not want to leave, so good to see you and Jeff. Was great to catch up on things. See you soon

ED, my requirerments are, need to be female and look like bat girl, so Heidi

Will be at APG next week, if I am real lucky will try and time it with the SEMA dinner and rag on Ralphie and Jeff for the no show at R7 Got 42 acres of asphalt to practice on so come on out. Ask Andy and Kelli, they know the track well.

Thanks everyone, I love coming to these Rally’s to see the owners, be it their first rally or their 7th. The car and the track events is just a bonus to me. It’s the highlight of the year for me, so using my vacation time to be there is not a big deal. Can’t wait till Rally 8 to start, so for...

It really a tight family that is so open the new owners. There was a lot of new owners at Rally 7 and I know every one of them left with the feeling that they been to all the Rally’s. Case in point, I lost my wife Tari on Aug 7 of this year to an incurable neurological disorder. Only a few in...

Thanks again Dave for another phenomenal Rally, just when you think it can’t get any better it does year after year. Miss seeing some old faces (Jeff/Ralph) and meeting a lot of new faces that I know will be back again. Now I need to find a car and a bunch of tires to bring to Rally 8.

I feel so used.

But who is the new owner? And where is it going? Would like to keep tabs on that car.

The test was called, “Tire rapid deflation”. In a nut shell you drive the vehicle going 60 mph over some really large spikes that are welded to a big plate that is bolted to the track surface (see photo). Preference is to do the right side as the spikes pass under the drives seat. You spike the...

Here is a photo of CP4 doing the same test that did her in many months later

No that was another car. CP4 never got stuffed so all the body panels are original. I am glad that this car survived, as it has a very significant history. Literally lived in that car. Lots of good stories go with that car.

CP4 was my ride and handling car. It was used exclusively by my development team (Jeff Walsh, Jamie Cullen’s, Chris White, Scott Ahlman and self). Was the first GT to get to 200 mph (Michigan proving grounds) Note that the frame is twisted as a result of a test gone bad. Remember the day well...

Hey Ron can I help instruct or may be hold your helmet? I have some driving experience and have even driven a GT a few times With your guidance I may be able to help. All kidding aside will be out for the full Rally schedule, and will gladly help anyone, all you got to do is ask. For those who...

This has to be apg yuca az as we had no vda at volvo at that time. Work horse 1 (the red one in in Shelby meseum) was number one to get dinged. WH4 ding was terminal have the photo's to prove it Ed alway willing to ride in the limo.

This is Work Horse 4, was used for brake development work. One of those tests was LA city traffic which looks at wear, brake noise and dust. The noise test was run in the LA storm water basin at night because the car ran during the day. The work horse used Ford Fairmont head light and were...

Ralphie I live about 8 miles due north of KYIP (aka Willow Run). Fly over it almost every time I out flying the Mooney here is a photo of the plant today. GM builds automatic transmission in the plant today.

Bruce

Got the iron going will see who's is the better at the iron. Did I tell you that the guy that got me into ford is coming with his GT!

If I am buying its going to be off the dollar menu:)