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[daytrayd]

Jesus, sorry you had to go through that. I, too, got that guys offer. It was infuriating. Takes a “select” few to ruin the party for everyone. Upward and onward.

Ps, ive been saving this for a moment just like this.

 

[RPM217]

While we're on the topic of fun and exciting things for me...

Yes, the last major GT event I put on was 2017. This event sold out quickly due to space constraints. A member here, after roughly 12 years of never attending an event, registered.

Most of you will have received a PM notification via email at some point that clearly states *DO NOT REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL* at the top. It says this because it is automatically generated and any replies to it just get sent back to the site, aka me. Despite this warning, as people tend to do periodically, a different user responded to the PM notification from the aforementioned owner. It was then I learned the mind-blowing/mind-numbingly stupid fact that he was trying to scalp his registration for Ford GT Rally 12 to various members...for $5,000.

Of course I immediately refunded his money, which triggered a barrage of calls and e-mails stating he didn't want a refund. I explained that this event is clearly non-transferable, as you register with your name, vehicle information including the VIN, all the way down to your clothing size. I also said my brain was literally melted at the prospect an owner would try and cash in on some people's desire to do some Ford GT application credential-burnishing by scalping a registration to a car community event. You. Have. To. Be. Kidding. Me. He insisted that I un-refund his money, so I counter-offered that he could shut up and take his money back, or we could just post his offer on the forum directly and let the court of public opinion judge this clever idea.

What was the predictable aftermath of this sequence of events? Months of threatening certified letters and demands from his attorney sent to my home address telling me all the reasons I was now going to be sued by him for extortion and this and that. Turn over your cell phone and hard drive and any communications regarding this event, litigation is imminent blah blah fucking blah. Luckily, I have irritatingly good attorney pals willing to crush idiots of this nature, and eventually they went away. But...not fun.

So while it's not the totality of the necessity of a break in GT events, it's illustrative of the nature of lying, scheming idiocy a lot of GT stuff has been plagued by recently.

That's just F-ing unbelievable. While I haven't attended any of the National Rallys, it hasn't been for lack of desire, just time and circumstances. I certainly understand your reluctance to plan future events, with garbage like this threatening your good works. Thank you for all that you do for the community, the site, etc. Don't let the scumbags of the world stop you!!!

 

[soroush]

While we're on the topic of fun and exciting things for me...

Yes, the last major GT event I put on was 2017. This event sold out quickly due to space constraints. A member here, after roughly 12 years of never attending an event, registered.

Most of you will have received a PM notification via email at some point that clearly states *DO NOT REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL* at the top. It says this because it is automatically generated and any replies to it just get sent back to the site, aka me. Despite this warning, as people tend to do periodically, a different user responded to the PM notification from the aforementioned owner. It was then I learned the mind-blowing/mind-numbingly stupid fact that he was trying to scalp his registration for Ford GT Rally 12 to various members...for $5,000.

Of course I immediately refunded his money, which triggered a barrage of calls and e-mails stating he didn't want a refund. I explained that this event is clearly non-transferable, as you register with your name, vehicle information including the VIN, all the way down to your clothing size. I also said my brain was literally melted at the prospect an owner would try and cash in on some people's desire to do some Ford GT application credential-burnishing by scalping a registration to a car community event. You. Have. To. Be. Kidding. Me. He insisted that I un-refund his money, so I counter-offered that he could shut up and take his money back, or we could just post his offer on the forum directly and let the court of public opinion judge this clever idea.

What was the predictable aftermath of this sequence of events? Months of threatening certified letters and demands from his attorney sent to my home address telling me all the reasons I was now going to be sued by him for extortion and this and that. Turn over your cell phone and hard drive and any communications regarding this event, litigation is imminent blah blah fucking blah. Luckily, I have irritatingly good attorney pals willing to crush idiots of this nature, and eventually they went away. But...not fun.

So while it's not the totality of the necessity of a break in GT events, it's illustrative of the nature of lying, scheming idiocy a lot of GT stuff has been plagued by recently.

that is a new low if I have ever heard one... I feel sorry for this persons family...

 

[Gene Cassone]

Unbelievable! Sick feeling in my stomach reading this(and I am a “stomach Doc!”). Ruins it for everyone! Toatally understand now why no recent national rallies. Community has definitely grown with NFGT production. Logistics would be a challenge. Though really miss them!!

 

[Stef]

There is nothing wrong with the world today, just some of the people in it.
Just when you think you've heard it all too! Sorry you had to go through something like this, friggin crazy shat.

 

[Ed Sims]

Wow!

So sad. I'm sorry you had to go through that. Lucky there are more nice people on this forum than bad people.

Ed

 

[GTMD]

Wow!

So sad. I'm sorry you had to go through that. Lucky there are more nice people on this forum than bad people.

Ed

Yep, I agree. And although it would take a lifetime, scumbags should be weeded out of the flowerbed one at a time.

@DBK thank you for all you do for those of us NOT trying to screw you or Ford over! The vast majority of us are here for the right reasons.

 

[TO AWSUM]

Dave don't let a couple of greedy, self-indulgent, vindictive, spoiled brats ruin our fun events. There will always be a few spoiled apples in a bushel barrel, but that doesn't mean to throw the whole bushel barrel out. You do a fantastic job organizing these Rallys and should be able to sleep well at night despite these trouble makers. I sure hope you haven't thrown in the towel because of 2 people.

 

[nota4re]

Damn it! If someone other than DBK attempts to organize it, I can probably only fetch $2K for my invite! This is a crime! I'm gonna sue!

 

[GTJack]

Unbelievable! Understand why no Rally this year. Some people just lack decency and integrity, and that is what counts most in my experience. I know putting on a Rally is a ton of hard work before and during so a limited number of us can have a great time hanging with our GT friends, driving our cars and just flat enjoying ourselves. Thanks for all you did to make the ones we had such a great experience!

 

[steved57]

As said above freakin unbelievable what some people will stoop to

 

[Special K]

One of my favorite memories of ole’ H040 on the track @ Rally 12...

 

[roketman]

This totally bums me out!
Shit heads never cease to amaze me.
What really amazes me is how people can think and behave like that
JUST my 02

 

[otis]

Ugh! What the heck. So bad. Just so freakin bad. So sorry to hear it came to this.

 

[Copenhagen GT]

Crazy story .... what a 🗣

 

[KennethClay]

One of my favorite memories of ole’ H040 on the track @ Rally 12...

Who was that courteous driver in the white car giving a point by?

 

[GEE-TEE]

While we're on the topic of fun and exciting things for me...

Yes, the last major GT event I put on was 2017. This event sold out quickly due to space constraints. A member here, after roughly 12 years of never attending an event, registered.

Most of you will have received a PM notification via email at some point that clearly states *DO NOT REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL* at the top. It says this because it is automatically generated and any replies to it just get sent back to the site, aka me. Despite this warning, as people tend to do periodically, a different user responded to the PM notification from the aforementioned owner. It was then I learned the mind-blowing/mind-numbingly stupid fact that he was trying to scalp his registration for Ford GT Rally 12 to various members...for $5,000.

Of course I immediately refunded his money, which triggered a barrage of calls and e-mails stating he didn't want a refund. I explained that this event is clearly non-transferable, as you register with your name, vehicle information including the VIN, all the way down to your clothing size. I also said my brain was literally melted at the prospect an owner would try and cash in on some people's desire to do some Ford GT application credential-burnishing by scalping a registration to a car community event. You. Have. To. Be. Kidding. Me. He insisted that I un-refund his money, so I counter-offered that he could shut up and take his money back, or we could just post his offer on the forum directly and let the court of public opinion judge this clever idea.

What was the predictable aftermath of this sequence of events? Months of threatening certified letters and demands from his attorney sent to my home address telling me all the reasons I was now going to be sued by him for extortion and this and that. Turn over your cell phone and hard drive and any communications regarding this event, litigation is imminent blah blah fucking blah. Luckily, I have irritatingly good attorney pals willing to crush idiots of this nature, and eventually they went away. But...not fun.

So while it's not the totality of the necessity of a break in GT events, it's illustrative of the nature of lying, scheming idiocy a lot of GT stuff has been plagued by recently.

WTF? Is this real? I cannot believe this actually happened. So disappointing to see how twisted people can be. I always thought all car guys are good guys

 

[GEE-TEE]

WTF? Is this real? I cannot believe this actually happened. So disappointing to see how twisted people can be. I always thought all car guys are good guys

Not sure who is the bigger D. BAG. The scalper or the scalpie Send them both to MCC

 

[Vince H]

What a punk move. Whomever this may be you can go now. In fact, we forgot you were even here.

Vince H

 

[Xcentric]

I remember this one.

"Two registrations plus pre-paid 1st hotel night." A $1,900 value for only $5,000. (Dug out of my text messages). haha.