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  1. Mark McGowan

    Traveling to AZ from Michigan daily blog.

    4th and Final day of return journey: So 4,719 miles later, Lynn and I made it home to Plymouth with certain levels of anticipation. Today was a 6 hour day with blue skies the entire way. We are both grateful for an uneventful, safe trip. Our bottoms are sore, the car is filthy, but our...
  2. Mark McGowan

    Traveling to AZ from Michigan daily blog.

    Yes I did run into Grosjean for real. He was in Wichita for system training and simulator for his new jet he bought. He is very into flying.
  3. Mark McGowan

    Traveling to AZ from Michigan daily blog.

    Day 2 of return journey: 6 am start out of Gallup, n.m.18 degrees. Frost on the car. Drove 11 hours. Ran into some spot ty thick fog while still on the mountains. Took a brunch stop in Tucumcan. This was a run down ghost town affected by the route 66 neglect. Made it to Wichita, KS. Stayed next...
  4. Mark McGowan

    Traveling to AZ from Michigan daily blog.

    So we began our journey home to Michigan yesterday. Ran into some snow at higher elevations, but roads clear. Stopped at the Petrified National Park and explored the sites there. Made it to Gallup, N.M. Stayed at El Rancho on route 66, had a nice dinner there.
  5. Mark McGowan

    Traveling to AZ from Michigan daily blog.

    Day 5: Final day to destination. 4 hours today. Both ready to arrive and reunite with gt friends. 2,178 total miles to Chips place for an awesome gathering. Many thanks to him and Peggy and Charlie. Also, much appreciation to Rich Robak for his recommendation to change my 8 year old battery...
  6. Mark McGowan

    Traveling to AZ from Michigan daily blog.

    4th Day: On the road at 8am. Had breakfast downtown Telluride. Short 4 hour drive to Gallup, NM today. The aspens Golden leaves were remarkable as we drove down the mountains. Explored some of route 66 with a bbq and an original hotel/ bar called Ranch Hotel.
  7. Mark McGowan

    Traveling to AZ from Michigan daily blog.

    Day 3: This is dedicated to Frank Pikul. Left Colorado Springs at 8am. Drove a 6 hour day through winding roads with varied elevations and beautiful scenery. Arrived in Telluride 2pm. Driving time is a little shorter each day as we get closer to our Arizona destination.
  8. Mark McGowan

    Traveling to AZ from Michigan daily blog.

    Why fly when you can drive. Look for an update on our Colorado segment and you you understand why.
  9. Mark McGowan

    Traveling to AZ from Michigan daily blog.

    Note on your life am I going to clean her till I get home. Expecting your car to be as dirt
  10. Mark McGowan

    Traveling to AZ from Michigan daily blog.

    Day 2: Drove 8.5 hours to Colorado Springs. Found a nice place in the mountains with great views and even some deer. Enjoyed dinner and a live band at Crystola Roadhouse.
  11. Mark McGowan

    Traveling to AZ from Michigan daily blog.

    Lynn and I left Plymouth at 6am Thursday morning. Drove an 11.5 hour day, 827miles. Made it to Topeka, Kansas. Took 94 to 35. Beautiful weather and route. Stopped for gas x2. Making use of all available" luggage" compartments!
  12. Mark McGowan

    Rally 14, Ladies Event

    Lynn McGowan will be attending and thanks again Je for pulling this together
  13. Mark McGowan

    KS to AZ Road Trip for Rally

    Lynn and I are scheduled to departing the Detroit are Thursday October 24th to west Kansas city then Colorado Springs for day 2. Into the mountains (weather dependent) to Telluride then into the Scottsdale .
  14. Mark McGowan

    Rally to Rally 14 Party at Chip's House!

    Lynn and I will be attending. Thanks for pulling this together.
  15. Mark McGowan

    What is this

    Very early 2005 cars the sealant would crack, this was the short term fix till a different sealant was found that did not crack.
  16. Mark McGowan

    Woodward Dream Cruise 2022

    Lynn and I are planning to cruise Woodward on Friday and wonder if any other GT will be there
  17. Mark McGowan

    Ford GT Forum 200 mph Club & Standing Mile Results

    211.79 mph in CP15. Did over 500 miles @ 205+ with CP15 and PB1-1
  18. Mark McGowan

    Ford GT Rally XIII pics

    Day 6 concludes Rally 13 for Lynn and I two weeks to the day when we left to attend. LaSalle Illinois to home in 5 hours. Total miles came out 4754 miles with not a single hitch with the GT, Big thanks to Dave and Chip for making this all happen.
  19. Mark McGowan

    Ford GT Rally XIII pics

    Day 5 kearney Ne to a little west of LaSalle Il in 8 hours. No real photos as the Midwest's is flat and boring