Hello,

This weekend I had the Honor & Priviledge of Representing The Mustang Source at the Champ Car Races at Long Beach California. It was quite an experience being treated as a Media Guest. I was allowed access to all areas at the Track and had many memorable experiences. This was Fords first Public exibition of a Pre Production GT/CS and Also The GT/CS Updated Fast Track Pace Cars. I will most definitely be spoiled for any future races I attend with a General Admission Ticket. It was a Great time for me as I was able to meet some famous People and express the General Feeling of the average TMS Member to High Placed executives of Ford Racing, Ford Media and Ford Corporate. I had the chance to have a few one on one conversations with some well informed FORD people and got a few nuggets of info on upcoming attractions. More on this in other forums!

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NOTE: The Pre Production White Vert was not equipped with The Correct Interior but it does give a hint at the two Tone Black/Gray Seat design. Also sadly the engine Cover was not there. I took pics that would show in detail the Hood Scoop and How it Mounts. The Front fascia as Detailed as possible and also how the Rear Diffuser fits as no one had a Good Pic of that as of Date. Also Remember the Production GT/CS will have Polished Bullitts. I got as Many angles as allowed in the Small Chained off Area!

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Try it now Boss. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]

Still No Go!

I did get to meet a Celebrity! Patrick Dempsey who was in the Celebrity Race Stopped by to chat with our Group. Seemed like a nice guy who loves cars and going fast. He also attended the Priates of the adrenelin cruise which our group attended. It was a charity criuse with gambling as we sailed passed the Queen Mary.
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I really liked the Roadster Look on This GT/CS FAST TRACK PACE CAR Mock Up with the Silver Stripes! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/04.gif[/img]
Notice the expression on the Track Personel as he snaps a pic with his phone! Ya it's a Bad car!

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Here are The Fast lap Pace Car Girls Heading out!

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In addition to the Stangs they were giving Hotlaps in These Babies!


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I had my Fast lap in this Silver beauty! It Screamed! I really Like this Hood Scoop with The GT/CS Fascia.

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Here is a white Beauty with it's spec sheet!

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Ford Had one White Mustang called the Boy Racer and One Blue Stang Called the ManRacer.
Here is the Boy Racer Cockpit.


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ManRacer and BoyRacer Together for the First time as Per FORD.

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Here is The Manracer Up Close and personal! I wonder if the engine gets enough Air! LOL I do not believe I was supposed to open the Hood on this one! OOPS!

Man, I am jealous! Next time you need a "camera man" Kevin, let me know! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/04.gif[/img] BTW, I assume they didn't let you drive -- right. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrinjester.gif[/img]

I like the blue on that "man racer" -- too bad that's not available.

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You don't get much closer to the racing action action than this! BTW I am sporting my TMS Tee Shirt!
Our Guide Pam one of the Car owners.

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This is the Polestar Racing Car with Driver Alan Scuito. We had a chance to chat with him in the Garage Later and he was a real nice guy! If fact all of the people I met during the tour were enthusiastic and very courteous.

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Here is the Screamer that powers The Champ Cars. We also Got a tour of the Cosworth Facility and got to watch a Dyno Run. What does that say on the Valve Cover??? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/04.gif[/img]

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Her are a Few Misc. Pics!

Looks like fun Kev! Thanks for the pix!

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I especially like the man vs. boy racer comparison!

You definitely have the connections. Thanks for the great pics.

Thanks Kevin!

You just verified what the 7 holes in the underhood liner is for! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]

Tms Has Been a Great Blessing in my life! I have met so many great people and had many new opportunities. What a Mighty oak tree TMS has become from a little acorn.

Thanks Brad!

kc

I like the GTCS seats!

Great pics! I would have loved to have been there.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bpmurr @ April 14, 2006, 8:27 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Great pics! I would have loved to have been there.
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I kept thinking somebody would recognize my TMS Tee Shirt and Say Hello! I was at a Car show in Fresno recently and starting Talking about The IUP Dash Conversion and That I did the First one and The Gentleman was looking at me funny like he was not believing me. Later I gave him my Card and he got all wide eyed when he realized I was the Guy all over TMS. He had recenly moved to California from arkansas and was on TMS regularly. Small world!

kc

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TheMustangSource @ April 14, 2006, 5:17 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Looks like fun Kev! Thanks for the pix!
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It was great Fun and if I have the opportunity again I would be a lot more prepared for it. This time it was an Alice in Wonderland Experience! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/04.gif[/img]

kc

The rear end on that looks like the same thats on the GT500 and doesn't appear to have the lip on it that the normal GT rera bumper cover does, i wonder if that would be better for getting duel exhaust on a V6?

The GT/CS and The Shelby have the Same Part# for the Rear Bumper.