Baker Doubles Up in Rockingham’s Fun Ford Weekend Racing Action

ROCKINGHAM DRAGWAY – Brian Baker of Ashboro, NC drove his 1971 Mercury Comet to victory in two different classes Saturday, while Mark Soles of Riegelwood won the Quick Ford championship and Ramseur’s Tony McMasters the Tuff Truck title during Fun Ford Weekend presented by Roush Yates, JE Pistons and Joe Gibbs Driven at Rockingham Dragway.

Baker used a .012 package (.003 reaction time coupled with a 7.009 on a 7.000 target) to force Howard Brewer into a final round breakout in the featured Pro Fast Ford class. Baker then doubled-up by winning Combo Eliminator.

Soles beat Willie Morgan of Eagle Springs in the Footbrake final and McMasters muscled his 1981 Ford F-150 truck past the 1994 Ford Lightning of Dennis R. Johnson of Conway, S.C., in the Tuff Truck finale.

Other race winners included Russell Pryor of Monroe in the DOT class, Tommy Hussey of Kinston in Open Comp and Gary Kinsey of Pelion, S.C., who won the overall True Street title with a three-run average 11.970 seconds. Other True Street winners were Robert Swain of Fayetteville, Timmy Thornburg of Randleman, Rob Ranucci of Fort Mill, S.C., and Bitty Thornburg of Gibsonville

Joe Gibbs Driven “Most Valuable Particpant”: Gary Knsey, Pelion, SC
MustangGuys.com “Fastest 5.0 Award”: Willie Morgan, ’89 Mustang, Eagle Springs, NC

Jeffrey Baird’s 1965 Ford Mustang GT was judged “Best in Show” during the all-Ford car show while Brandon Freeman’s 1968 Mustang won both “Best Engine” and “Best Paint” and Robin Wagner picked up the “Best Interior” award with his 1934 Ford roadster. The all-Ford car show was judged by the River City Mustang Club or Danville, Virginia.

RACE RESULTS: PRO FAST FORD

Round 2 – Mark Soles, Riegelwood, .069, 5.651 on a 5.670, 124.69 mph, def. Ron Williams, Eagle Springs, foul; John Simmons, Wallace, S.C., .000, 6.519 on a 6.510, 106.71 mph, def. Edwin Hawes, Rose Hill, 1977 Ford Pinto, .009, 5.820 on a 5.800, 116.98 mph; William Morgan, Eagle Springs, .002, 7.135 on a 7.090, 91.57 mph, def. Will McKay, Rockingham, 1985 Ford Thunderbird, .038, 7.475 on a 7.440, 92.61 mph; Brian Baker, Asheboro, 1971 Mercury Comet, .001, 7.042 on a 7.000, 106.71 mph, def. Howard Brewer, Bennett, 1985 Ford Mustang, .036, 6.387 on a 6.370, 108.07 mph;

Darlene Wells, Asheboro, .069, 8.271 on an 8.270, 81.09 mph, def. Unknown, foul; Travis Frazier, Franklinville, .152, 6.775 on a 6.750, 102.24 mph, def. Dale Sanders, Eagle Springs, 1991 Ford Mustang, .189, 7.229 breakout on a 7.230, 94.31 mph.

Round 3 – McKay, .040, 7.448 on a 7.460, 93.27 mph, def. Wells, .046, 8.234 breakout on an 8.270, 82.08 mph; Frazier, .004, 6.752 on a 6.750, 103.51 mph, def. Soles, .052, 5.661 on a 5.660, 123.44 mph; Brewer, .034, 6.390 on a 6.380, 108.98 mph, def. Morgan, foul; Sanders, .052, 7.264 on an 7.280, 96.38 mph, def. Hawes, foul; Baker, .041, 7.065 on a 7.000, 110.43 mph, def. Simmons, .025, 6.491 breakout on a 6.510, 107.04 mph.

Round 4 – Baker, .042, 6.991 on a 7.000, 111.25 mph, def. McKay, foul; Brewer, .034, 6.413 on a 6.380, 109.60 mph, def. Sanders, .048, 7.304 on a 7.260, 94.45 mph; Frazier, bye.

Semifinals – Baker, .069, 7.028 on a 7.000, 110.51 mph, def. Frazier, foul; Brewer, bye.

FINAL – Brian Baker, Asheboro, 1971 Mercury Comet, .003, 7.009 on a 7.000, 105.73 mph, def. Howard Brewer, Bennett, 1985 Ford Mustang, .038, 6.382 breakout on a 6.390, 108.97 mph.

 

RACE RESULTS: DOT

Round 2 – Russell Pryor, Monroe, 2003 Mercury Marauder, .162, 14.174 on a 14.100, 98.08 mph, def. Corey Walters, Mooresville, 2011 Ford Mustang, .110, 11.651 on a 11.000, 120.83 mph; Kenny Roberts, Javlivants Ferry, S.C., 2012 Ford Mustang, .165, 13.389 on a 13.100, 95.465 mph, def. Troy Raby, Charlotte, 2012 Shelby GT, .220, 13.826 on a 12.420, 110.42 mph; Benjie Lofts, Hurdle Mills, 1988 Mercury Cougar, .050, 14.772 on an 14.650, 90.80 mph, def. Vernon Kling, Lamar, S.C., 1985 Ford Mustang, .515, 13.359 breakout on a 13.500, 104.95 mph; Billy White, Monroe, bye.

Semifinals – Pryor, .114, 14.245 on a 14.200, 97.93 mph, def. Roberts, .166, 12.958 breakout on a 13.100, 104.74 mph; Lofts, .171, 14.725 on a 14.670, 94.83 mph, def. White, .142, 10.906 breakout on a 10.950, 130.45 mph.

FINAL – Russell Pryor, Monroe, 2003 Mercury Marauder, .175, 14.178 on a 14.150, 98.32 mph, def. Benjie Lofts, Hurdle Mills, S.C., 1988 Mercury Cougar, .157, 14.661 breakout on a 14.670, 91.40 mph.

RACE RESULTS: FOOTBRAKE

Round 3 – Mark Soles, Riegelwood, .058, 5.646 on a 5.660, 124.16 mph, def. Benny Staley, Biscoe, foul; Willie Morgan, Eagle Springs, .055, 7.148 on a 7.140, 95.25 mph, def. Tommy Hussey, Kinston, Ford F-150, .038, 9.078 breakout on a 9.080, 76.20 mph; David Scotton, Robbins, .032, 7.563 on a 5.640, 89.86 mph, def. Damien Townsend, Robbins, 1987 Ford Mustang, .074, 7.535 breakout on a 7.560, 91.37 mph; Ron Williams, Eagle Spring, .025, 6.580 on a 6.570, 101.09 mph, def. Michael Presnell, Liberty, .057, 7.618 on a 7.610, 89.36 mph.

Semifinals – Soles, .029, 5.680 on a 5.660, 115.90 mph, def. Williams, 099, 6.540 breakout on a 6.570, 103.33 mph; Morgan, .037, 7.135 on a 7.150, def. Scotton, .054, 7.468 breakout on a 7.540, 89.19 mph.

FINAL – Mark Soles, Riegelwood, .051, 5.695 on a 5.660, 117.97 mph, def. Willie Morgan, Eagle Springs, .118, 7.107 breakout on a 7.130, 95.55 mph.

RACE RESULTS: OPEN COMP

Round 3 – Benjie Loftis, Hurdle Mills, 1988 Mercury Cougar, .093, 14.749 on a 14.770, 94.39 mph, def. Ron Williams, Eagle Springs, .064, 10.873 on a 10.860, 116.24 mph; Tommy Hussey, Kinston, .034, 15.979 on a 16.050, 79.51 mph, def. Gary Sanders, Eagle Springs, .185, 11.766 breakout on an 11.940, 94.36 mph; Bobby McMasters, Ramseur, .026, 11.779 on an 11.810, 112.90 mph, def. Willie Morgan, Eagle Springs, .050, 11.359 breakout on an 11.400, 115.46 mph; Michael Presnell, Liberty, .073, 12.157 on a 12.150, 105.59 mph, def. Darlene Wells, Asheboro, 1993 Ford Mustang, .157, 13.153 breakout on a 13.160, 98.53 mph; Howard Brewer, Bennett, 1985 Ford Mustang, bye.

Round 4 – Loftis, .016, 14.718 on a 14.770, 94.77 mph, def. Presnell, .060, 12.149 breakout on a 12.150, 108.06 mph; Hussey, .013, 16.179 on a 16.050, 72.04 mph, def. Brewer, .075, 15.473 on a 15.320, 90.91 mph; McMasters, bye.

Semifinals – McMasters, .043, 11.750 on an 11.810, 104.09 mph, def. Loftis, .174, 14.658 breakout on a 14.770 mph, 94.87 mph; Hussey, bye.

FINAL – Tommy Hussey, Kinston, .022, 15.954 on a 16.050, 83.34 mph, def. Bobby McMasters, Ramseur, .065, 11.711 breakout on an 11.810, 114.58 mph.

RACE RESULTS: COMBO

Semifinals – Brian Baker, Asheboro, 1971 Mercury Comet, .065, 7.023 on a 7.000, 108.57 mph, def. Ron Williams, Eagle Springs, .083, 7.007 on a 7.000, 96.69 mph; Kenny Loggains, Asheboro, 1993 Ford Mustang, .098, 7.121 on a 7.000, 90.81 mph, def. Steve Frazier, Asheboro, 1990 Ford Mustang, .248, 6.988 breakout on a 7.000, 91.20 mph.

FINAL – Brian Baker, Asheboro, 1971 Mercury Comet, .052, 7.095 on a 7.000, 103.13 mph, def. Kenny Loggains, Asheboro, 1993 Ford Mustang, .143, 7.048 on a 7.000, 97.69 mph.

RACE RESULTS: TUFF TRUCK

Semifinals – Tony McMasters, Ramseur, 1981 Ford F-150, .146, 10.534 on a 10.480, 126.01 mph, def. Zach Keefer, Cameron, 2004 Ford Lightning, foul; Dennis R. Johnson, Conway, S.C., 1994 Ford Lightning, .137, 13.844 on a 13.820, 96.87 mph, def. Randy Martin, Godwin, .335, 17.580 on a 12.850, 63.11 mph.

FINAL – Tony McMasters, Ramseur, 1981 Ford F-150, .036, 10.729 on a 10.480, 122.74 mph, def. Dennis R. Johnson, Conway, S.C., 1994 Ford Lightning, .162, 13.816 breakout on a 13.820, 97.42 mph.

FUN FORD WEEKEND CAR SHOW WINNERS 

MUSTANG
|1964½ – 1968 – Jeffrey Baird, ‘65 GT 350Hertz
1969 – 1973 — Lonnie Hyatt, ‘69 Mach I
1974 – 1986 — Randall Snider, ’85 GT
1987 – 1993 — Donnie Nance, ’93 Cobra
1994 – 2004 — Brandon Keisher, ’00 Cobra R
2005 – 2009 — Ralph Wishon, ’05 Mustang
2010 – 2013 — Martha Davis – ’11 California Special
2007 – Present Shelbys – Dennis Randleman, ’09 GT 500

1960 – 1973 MUSCLE CARS
Chris King, ’67 Fairlane GT

UNDER 1939 CLASSIC
Robin Wagner, ’34 Ford

NON-MUSTANG|
Rich Mathis, Pinto Wagon

PICK UP 1989 & UNDER
Doug Austin, ’79 Ranger

PICK UP 1990 – PRESENT
Chris Geist, ’02 Lightening

BEST OF SHOW
Jeffrey Baird, ’65 Mustang GT, 350 Hertz

BEST ENGINE
Brandon Freeman, ’68 Mustang

BEST PAINT
Brandon Freeman, ’68 Mustang

BEST INTERIOR
Robin Wagner, ’34 Ford

 

Fun Ford Weekend Ready to Roll into the Rock!

Ford racers, enthusiasts and owners from all over the SE U.S. are set to roll into Rockingham Dragway for the May 11-12 Fun Ford Weekend presented by Roush Yates, JE Pistons and Joe Gibbs Driven.

Deep in the heart of NASCAR country, Ford blood runs deep in families and the racers who turn out at oval and drag strips alike. Ford racers and show car owners have anxiously been awaiting the return of the new Fun Ford Weekend Series to “The Rock”.

“The Fun Ford Weekend will feature something for every Ford enthusiast,” said Steve Earwood, Owner of Rockingham Dragway. “Participants will get an all-Ford Motor Company car show while the drag racers will have a wide range of classes to choose from. We’ll also have a large swap meet area and the world’s fastest wheelstander, Danny O’Day’s and his ’34 Roadster roaring down The Rock quarter mile at speeds in excess of 150 mph.”

Manufacturer & Vendor Midway
Fun Ford Weekend is pleased to announce that Ford Racing’s specialty vehicle and performance parts display trailer will be attending, along with Roush Yates Performance, JE Pistons, Aeromotive, Petty’s Garage, Gateway Classic Mustang, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, National Parts Depot, Fox Mustang Restoration, Official Ford merchandise & apparel trailer, Scentsy, and Jax Wax.

For the Rockingham Fun Ford Weekend event, Gateway Classic Mustangs will be doing at-event installations of following MRT Racing components;

2005-2009 Mustang Sequential Tail Lights
1994-2012 Mustang Rear Window Louvers
1979 + Shorty Antenna’s
1979-2012 Mustang NO DRILL Hood Struts
2005-2012 Mustang Axle Backs
1999-2012 Mustang H-Pipes

To schedule an at-event installation appointment, please call Jessica @ 734-455-5807

In addition to the drag racing action and car show judging, Fun Ford Weekend attendees will also have other ways to win at the Rockingham event. Take a look and be SURE to get signed up for these awesome prizes and awards at the event.

Ford Coyote 5.0L Engine Sweepstakes

All spectators, racers, car show and autocross participants are eligible to sing up and win a brand-new, 5.0L Coyote Engine that Ford Racing will be giving away at the end of the 2012 Fun Ford Weekend Season. Simply sign up at the car show registration area.

Wiley X Sunglasses Giveaway

Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Roush Yates, everyone attending a 2012 Fun Ford Weekend event is eligible to win one of five pair of high-performance Wiley X sunglasses ($140 retail value) that will be given away during the Saturday portion of the event. Additionally, the winner and runner-up in the Fast Ford, Quick Ford and DOT racing classes and running the Wiley X decal on their Ford racer will also win a pair of these awesome sunglasses.

Spectators can sign up in the car show registration area, while racers can pick up their contingency decals at Tech Inspection.

Roush Yates / JE Pistons $150 Certificate

Presenting sponsors, Roush Yates Performance and JE Pistons have posted a $150 product certificate for the winner in the Fast Ford (No-Electronics) class.  To be eligible to win the prize, the racer MUST have the Roush Yates decal on their car when the first round of eliminations begin. Racers must pick up their contingency decals at Tech Inspection.

RockAuto.com Participant Goodie Bags

All racer, car show and autocross participants can pick up a cool, reusable goodie bag that contains items from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Aeromotive, RockAuto.com, RK Motors, Racing Junk and MustangGuys.com. Participants can pick up their goodie bags at the car show registration area.

Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil MVP Award

New series presenting sponsor, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, will be presenting the “Most Valuable Participant” (MVP) award to the driver that posts the fastest MPH during the first round of eliminations in the DOT tire class. The winner will win a case of Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil ($120 retail value).

 

MustangGuys.com Fastest 5.0 Award

Racers running a 5.0L displacement engine (Windsor or Coyote)  in the Fast Ford and Quick Ford classes running the MustangGuys.com decal will be competing for a “one-of-a-kind” Fastest 5.0 trophy. The winner will be the 5.0 racer posting the fastest MPH during the first round of eliminations. MustangGuys.com will also be giving away specially-designed t-shirts to the Fast Ford and Quick Ford winner and runner-up showing the decal on their cars.

Go here for complete rules & regulations.

Meguiar’s Endurance Tire Gel Samples

Car show participants are encouraged to pick up some free samples of Meguiar’s Endurance Tire Gel when registering their Ford cars or trucks for the all FoMoCo car show. The samples can be picked up at the car show registration area.

Rockingham Dragway: Fun Ford Weekend Program

Friday, May 11

2 PM: Gates Open for Vendor and Swap-Meet setup, Swap Meet Space, 20×20 – $40 (includes admission for one)

3 PM: SHOW CARS NEEDED FOR TV FILIMING

5-10 PM: Test and Tune

Everyone admitted on Friday must purchase a two-day pass: $25

Test and Tune open to all non-Ford vehicles and motorcycles: $25 vehicle & driver

Saturday, May 12

8 AM: Gates Open

9 AM – 2 PM: Car Show Registration

10 AM: Time Trials

11 AM & Noon: Open Comp, 6.0 Qualifying

Noon – 2 PM: Car Show Judging

1 PM: Exhibition Show

1:30 PM: Eliminations

3 PM: True Street Cruise

3:30 PM: Car Show Awards

4 PM: Car Show Parade down the track

Spectator Admission: Adults $15, ages 12-under $5

Race Classes

Aeromotive Cobra Jet Challenge: See complete rules here

Pro Fast Ford (Pro ET Bracket – 1/8 mile, .50 Pro Tree – dial in)

Quick Ford (Foot brake ET Bracket – 1/8 mile, full tree – dial in)

Open Comp (Full Body only, 1/4 mile, .500 Pro Tree – qualifying time is dial-in with 1/10th breakout allowed)

6.0/7.0 Combo Index (Full Body only, 1/8 mile, .400 Pro Tree, 6.0 or 7.0 dial-in) Will separate 6.0 from 7.0 as long as possible

Street Ford (DOT Tire, Street Legal cars, 1/4 mile, full tree – dial in)

Tuff Truck (all Ford trucks, 1/4 mile, full tree – dial in)

True Street (Street legal, 1/4 mile, .400 Pro Tree, 30-mile drive, three back-to-back-to-back passes)

Purse and Entry

Fast Ford: $1,000 to win, $300 runner-up, $150 semi-finals, $75 quarter finals (30 car minimum) Car entry: $40 (either Ford body or Ford powered) – Buy-Backs: $30 1st or 2nd round

Quick ford: $600 to win, $200 runner-up, $100 semi-finals, $50 quarter finals (30 car minimum) Car entry: $30 (Buy-Backs: $20 1st or 2nd round)

Open Comp: $800 to win, $250 runner-up, $125 semi-finals, $65 quarter finals (30 car minimum) Car entry: $40 (Buy-Backs: $25 1st or 2nd round)

Street Ford: Trophy to Winner and to Runner-up, Car entry: $20 (Buy-backs: $10)

Tuff Truck: Trophy to Winner and to Runner-up, Truck entry: $20 (Buy-backs: $10)

True Street: $250 to Quickest Car, average of three runs – Trophy to 10 sec., 11 sec., 12 sec. and 13 sec., Car Entry: $20

All FoMoCo Car Show: Judging on Saturday only

Car Show Entry: $25 (car and driver)

Car Show trophy to each class winner

Car Show Categories:

Mustang: 1964-1973

Mustang: 1974-1993

Mustang: 1994-2004

Mustang: 2005-present

Classic Ford: all to 1939

Classic Ford: all 1940 to 1960

Muscle Car: 1960-1973

Late Model: 1974-1979

Non-Mustang: 1980-2012

Competition Sports:  GT40, Ford GT, Cobra & kit cars

Falcon/Comet:  all years

Mercury/Lincoln/Continental: all years

Thunderbird: all years

Pre-1989: Trucks, pickups & SUVs

1990-2012: Trucks, pickups & SUVs

Special Awards:

Best Engine

Best Paint

Best Interior

Best of Show

For more information about the Fun Ford Weekend Series event at Rockingham Dragway, visit their web site at www.rockinghamdragway.com

About Fun Ford Weekend

The family-oriented Fun Ford Weekend series is run by each of the tracks that host the events. Each track creates its own event schedule, racing structure, car show, and if adequate space, will also have autocross competition. The goal of the series is to get as many automotive enthusiasts that have a passion for the Ford brand to participate, celebrate and enjoy the events. For more information on Fun Ford Weekend, visit www.funfordweekend.com.

RK Motors Charlotte Expands Sponsorship to include Fun Ford Weekend Events

The Fun Ford Weekend Series presented by Roush Yates, JE Pistons and Joe Gibbs Driven is proud to announce that the renowned RK Motors Charlotte has joined the series as a 2012 sponsor.

“RK Motors Charlotte is proud to sponsor the Fun Ford Series and do our part in contributing to great events,” says Jamie Wiehe, Marketing Director of RK Motors Charlotte. “From our technicians to our sales team, we’re all serious enthusiasts with automotive interests that extend well beyond selling collector cars. Events like Fun Ford Weekend, Super Chevy Shows and Mega Mopar help keep our business and our hobby thriving.”

“RK Motors Charlotte is a great match for our Fun Ford Weekend participants and spectators,” says Jeff Lacina, Marketing Director for the Fun Ford Weekend Series. “Top to bottom, this is a company full of enthusiasts that understands not only the performance car market and owner, but also one that actively participates in a wide range of motorsports and internationally known collector car events. It’s a pleasure to have them join the Fun Ford Weekend Series.”

“As a company and as a group of enthusiasts, we’re constantly looking for beneficial ways to participate in the automotive scene,” adds Wiehe.  “The Fun Ford Weekend events provide a great opportunity to directly connect with one segment of our market and better understand their needs.”

RK Motors Charlotte is also a sponsor of the Super Chevy Shows and the new Mega Mopar Action Series. “The team at Forward Sports Marketing has always been helpful and, more importantly, they understand our goals as a company. The Super Chevy shows have been a great experience for us so, when the opportunity came to get on board with the Fun Ford Series, it was a no-brainer.”

RK Motors Charlotte truly has something for every gearhead. Beyond sales of classic Ford and modern muscle cars, RK Motors offers a unique consignment program, a full-service shop, design/build services, OEM restoration and a showroom full of incredible cars that can be viewed in full detail on the RK Motors website.

“Regardless if you’ve just picked up a new project or are looking to sell a finished restoration, RK Motors Charlotte has the knowledge and resources to make the process simple,” notes Wiehe.

According to Wiehe, RK Motors Charlotte serves a very diverse market that can be difficult to reach through traditional marketing. “Shows like the Fun Ford Weekend give us a chance to not only participate in a great event but interact directly with true enthusiasts and future customers.”

About RK Motors Charlotte
RK Motors Charlotte started with the idea of becoming the nation’s premier restorer and re-seller of classic and collector cars. In under two years, their state-of-the-art showroom has become a destination for serious collectors from all over the world.

RK Motors has restored some of the most legendary cars to ever prowl pavement and those cars have gone on to collect trophies at some of the largest shows in the country.

Lately, the RK Motors name has appeared on all forms of media and even a few race cars. From Quarter Midgets to NASCAR, RK Motors Charlotte proudly supports all types of racing. RK Motors owner, Rob Kauffman, even drives a RKM-sponsored Ferrari F458 Italia in endurance races like the Rolex 24 and 12 Hours of Sebring.

No matter where you look, you’ll see this ideal reflected throughout RK Motors Charlotte. From their consignment program to their incredible Performance Center, to their  OEM Restoration shop, their aim is to make buying, selling, maintaining, or building your dream car as simple as possible.

About Fun Ford Weekend
The family-oriented Fun Ford Weekend Series is run by each of the tracks that host the events. Each track creates its own event schedule, racing structure, car show, and if adequate space, will also have autocross competition. The goal of the series is to get as many automotive enthusiasts that have a passion for the Ford brand to participate, celebrate and enjoy the events. For more information on Fun Ford Weekend, visit www.funfordweekend.com.

 

Legendary Ford Racer Roy Hill To Attend Maple Grove Raceway Fun Ford Weekend

MOHNTON, Pa. – Roy Hill has been a loyal Ford driver since 1982. That’s been a quality of the North Carolina native and drag racer since he started his competition career as a teenager; companies that have helped him over the years like Goodyear and Coca-Cola have a friend in Hill who drives a 2012 Cobra Jet Mustang in the NHRA Super Stock class.

So it shouldn’t be a surprise that Hill, who worked with such racing giants as Richard Petty, Ronnie Sox and Buddy Martin, was asked to be a celebrity car show judge and match race at the Fun Ford Weekend that comes to Maple Grove Raceway on Aug. 18-19.

“Being involved in Ford, we were fortunate to have the first Cobra Jet in 2010 to purchase and put in my school,” said Hill, who has trained numerous racers over the years. “Ford is a couple of years ahead of where the Dodge Drag Pak cars and the Camaros will be,” Hill added. “Ford has the advantage right now. We know that Dodge and GM can catch up. I’m feeling good about the engine program, but we’re not going to stop. We’re developing a modular 5.4 engine in there and the difference in the 2013 car will be 250 pounds lighter. They will still be fast.”

Hill’s Picks
Hill will bring a couple of those Mustangs to The Grove for some match racing during the August Fun Ford Weekend event. Also, Hill will go to the car show and pick his 25 favorite cars. On Saturday, Aug. 18, “Hill’s Picks” will be honored at Fun Ford Weekend. Out of that group, 12 cars will be selected to participate in 50 Cars for 50 Years at the Auto-Plus NHRA Nationals. The winners will have admission covered to the Oct. 7 car show at the Nationals for himself and one crew member.

For those potential car show participants who want to catch Hill’s eyes, here are some hints: Make your car stand out. Both the car and driver need to have some personality. “The first thing is which car will get my attention,” Hill said.. “Appearance means everything. The person that’s showing the car also means a lot. Then you start nitpicking. If it’s nice I don’t mind telling a person. It means a lot.”

As for the racing aspect of Hill’s season, he’s participated in NHRA Nationals at Gainesville and Charlotte. “We’ve run good, run fast,” Hill said. “We made it to semifinals at Gainesville. We went into Charlotte, won class and set new record, 8.26 at 166 mph, but in the first round I was too early.”

Hill said he has no plans to slow down, even in the up-and-down world of racing. “To be in this sport as long as I have I know what it will be like,” Hill said. “It won’t get me down. I work real hard and take good and bad and take bad with good. I’m excited still. Even though we haven’t won, we’re running good. I’m excited at 66 to do shows and match racing.”

Ford Enthusiasts Win Big at Las Vegas Fun Ford Weekend

Ford enthusiasts and fans from across the southwest rolled into Las Vegas looking to win big. The Vegas stop on the 2012 Fun Ford Weekend presented by Roush Yates, JE Pistons and Joe Gibbs Driven tour included something for every Ford fan.

Fords on Fremont
Working with the Fremont Street Experience, event organizers were able to host a first-ever Fords on Fremont car show under the spectacular overhead canopy and light show. Late Friday afternoon, an amazing assortment of Fords rolled into downtown Las Vegas for their premiere “show and shine” at this Las Vegas landmark.

Fun Ford Weekend at The Strip
Saturday dawned bright and clear as vendors, racers, car show participants and autocrossers started rolling into The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Once again, Ford fans were treated to an incredible mix of Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Ford-powered vehicles, both in the show field and on the famous Las Vegas drag strip.

The Aeromotive Cobra Jet Challenge was a big hit with both the fans and the owners and drivers of these awesome Ford-built race cars.

The car show field included a wonderfully eclectic assortment of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles, with everything from a ’32 Ford V8 to a ’55 Thunderbird to a ’71 Pantera, customized Ford trucks, a very impressive showing of Ford sport compacts and of course, an extensive assortment of Mustangs, both early model all the way up to several brand new Boss 302 Mustangs.

Gateway Classic Mustang Autocross Challenge
Once again, the crew from Gateway Classic Mustang were on hand as the official autocross sponsors, along with Dynacorn and MRT Racing. Not only was the action on the autocross non-stop, but the guys at Gateway were also busy installing MRT Racing products on attendees vehicles right in their trailer.

Race Results:

Aeromotive Cobra Jet Challenge
Winner: Brent Calvert, 2010 Ford Racing Cobra Jet Mustang
Runner up: Rodger Comstock, 2010 Ford Racing Cobra Jet Mustang

Fast Ford
Winner: Ryan Giacone, 1988 Ford Thuderbird
Runner up: Greg Cotton, 1991 Ford Thunderbird

Quick Ford:
Winner: Erik Marsik, 1971 Ford F-100
Runner up: Charlie Allen, 1994 Ford Mustang

Sportsman / DOT:
Winner: Dean Reaume, 1963.5 Ford Falcon Sprint
Runner up: Tristian Craig: 2011 Ford Fusion

Pony Car Challenge:
Winner: Ed Drucker
Runner up: Kevin Cox

Truck / SUV:
Winner: Linda Bailey, 2012 Ford F-150
Runner up: Brian Cole, 2003 Ford F-250

MustangGuys.com “Fastest 5.0 Award:
Cal Gordon, Hesperia, CA, 1985 Mustang GT

Gateway Classic Mustang Autocross Challenge
Joe Gibbs Driven “Most Valuable Racer” Winner:  Steven Pentland, SVT Focus

Car Show Results:
Falcon / Comet: Dave Spaur, ’65 Falcon Sprint Convertible
Fairlane / Galaxie: Leo Knecht, ’62 Mercury Monetery custom
Shelby: Chad Foster, ’06 Shelby GT
Race car: Charles Harms, ’04 Mach 1 Mustang
Special Interest: Eugene Sadoigh, ’71 DeTomaso Pantera
Truck/SUV/Wagon: Randy Batemon, ’56 Ford F-100
Thunderbird: Andre Nevels, ’55 Thunderebird
Mustang ’64-’73: Larry Warkentin, ’69 Mustang Mach 1
Mustang: ’74-’93: Quinn Lamboo, ’89 Mustang LX 5.0
Mustang: ’94-’04: Kevin Ellis, ‘o3 Mustang SVT Cobra
Mustang: ’05-present: Bryan and JoAnne Rippee, ‘o6 Mustang GT
Classic Ford, pre-’58: Randall Connell, ’32 Ford 2dr sedan
Muscle Car: ’60-’73: Clint Flippins, ’70 Torino NW edition
Late Model, ’74-present: Craig Call, ’87 Mustang GT
Sport Compact: Philip Martini, ’01 Focus ZX3
Best in Show: Gordon Tronson, ’27 Ford Model T roadster

Visit this link to view photos from the Las Vegas Fun Ford Weekend event.

About Fun Ford Weekend
The family-oriented Fun Ford Weekend series is run by each of the tracks that host the events. Each track creates its own event schedule, racing structure, car show, and if adequate space, will also have autocross competition. The goal of the series is to get as many automotive enthusiasts that have a passion for the Ford brand to participate, celebrate and enjoy the events. For more information on Fun Ford Weekend, visit www.funfordweekend.com.

Gateway Classic Mustangs Brings Autocross to Las Vegas Fun Ford Weekend

After a very successful autocross at the season-opening Fun Ford Weekend presented by Roush Yates, JE Pistons and Joe Gibbs Driven, Gateway Classic Mustangs returns as the title sponsor for the April 20-21 Fun Ford Weekend event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

“After seeing how popular the Autocross Challenge was at the Baytown, TX Fun Ford Weekend event was and how much fun everyone had, we’re looking forward to making this event even bigger and better in Las Vegas,” said Jason Childress, co-owner of Gateway Classic Mustangs. “The autocross is fun for both the racers and the spectators and it’s a great way for participants to try something new or demonstrate their driving skills in a safe and fun environment.”

Joe Gibbs Most Valuable Racer Award
Joe Gibbs Driven will award a case of their high-tech synthetic engine oil to the driver who posts the fastest time during a special “Rush Hour” competition on the Gateway Classic Mustang autocross challenge course.

The autocross competition is open to all Fun Ford Weekend participants, including drag racers, car show participants and of course, hard-core and rookie autocrossers a like. And if you want to see what it’s like to really get around the course, the guys at Gateway Classic Mustangs may be able to be talked into giving some at-speed rides during over the course of the day.

Check out some of the autocross action from season-opening event back in March.

For the Las Vegas event, Gateway Classic Mustangs will be doing at-event installations of following MRT Racing components;

2005-2009 Mustang Sequential Tail Lights
1994-2012 Mustang Rear Window Louvers
1979 + Shorty Antenna’s
1979-2012 Mustang NO DRILL Hood Struts
2005-2012 Mustang Axle Backs
1999-2012 Mustang H-Pipes

To schedule an at-event installation appointment, please call Jessica @ 734-455-5807

In addition to MRT Racing, Gateway Classic Mustangs will also be showcasing Dynacorn International replacement sheet metal and chassis components as part of their display.

UPDATED CAR SHOW CLASSES
Due to the growing popularity of the new Ford Focus and Fiestas and their owners, the Fun Ford Weekend All FoMoCo Car Show now includes a “Sport Compact” class for these cool and compact Ford cars.

Fords on Fremont
To kick off the Fun Ford Weekend at Las Vegas, there will be a special “Fords on Fremont” event. Parking spots for this informal “show and shine” are limited – if you want your Ford to on display on Las Vegas’ famous Fremont Street, the event will start parking cars at 4 PM and once the spots are gone, they’re gone.

For more information and a complete event schedule, visit The Strip’s web site here.

See you in Las Vegas!

Many Ways to Win at Las Vegas Fun Ford Weekend

At the 2012 Fun Ford Weekend presented by Roush Yates, JE Pistons and Joe Gibbs Driven, there are many ways that both participants and spectators can win! And the April 20-21 event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a jackpot of great series and event sponsors. Here are just a few of the ways you can win!

Ford Coyote 5.0L Engine Sweepstakes

All spectators, racers, car show and autocross participants are eligible to sing up and win a brand-new, 5.0L Coyote Engine that Ford Racing will be giving away at the end of the 2012 Fun Ford Weekend Season. Simply sign up at the car show registration area.

 

 

Wiley X Sunglasses Giveaway

Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Roush Yates, everyone attending a 2012 Fun Ford Weekend event is eligible to win one of five pair of high-performance Wiley X sunglasses ($140 retail value) that will be given away during the Saturday portion of the event. Additionally, the winner and runner-up in the Fast Ford, Quick Ford and DOT racing classes and running the Wiley X decal on their Ford racer will also win a pair of these awesome sunglasses.

Spectators can sign up in the car show registration area, while racers can pick up their contingency decals at Tech Inspection.

Roush Yates / JE Pistons $150 Certificate

Presenting sponsors, Roush Yates Performance and JE Pistons have posted a $150 product certificate for the winner in the Fast Ford (No-Electronics) class.  To be eligible to win the prize, the racer MUST have the Roush Yates decal on their car when the first round of eliminations begin. Racers must pick up their contingency decals at Tech Inspection.

 

RockAuto.com Participant Goodie Bags

All racer, car show and autocross participants can pick up a cool, reusable goodie bag that contains items from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Aeromotive, RockAuto.com, RK Motors, Racing Junk and MustangGuys.com. Participants can pick up their goodie bags at the car show registration area.

 

Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil MVP Award

New series presenting sponsor, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, will be presenting the “Most Valuable Participant” (MVP) award to the driver that posts the quickest time on the Autocross Challenge as well as a case of Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil ($120 retail value). The Autocross Challenge is open to car show and drag race participants.

 

 

MustangGuys.com Fastest 5.0 Award

Racers running a 5.0L displacement engine (Windsor or Coyote)  in the Fast Ford and Quick Ford classes running the MustangGuys.com decal will be competing for a “one-of-a-kind” Fastest 5.0 trophy. The winner will be the 5.0 racer posting the fastest MPH during the first round of eliminations. MustangGuys.com will also be giving away specially-designed t-shirts to the Fast Ford and Quick Ford winner and runner-up showing the decal on their cars.

Go here for complete rules & regulations.

Meguiar’s Endurance Tire Gel Samples

Car show participants are encouraged to pick up some free samples of Meguiar’s Endurance Tire Gel when registering their Ford cars or trucks for the all FoMoCo car show. The samples can be picked up at the car show registration area.

On the track, in the show car field, autocross course or even in the stands, everyone can be a winner by attending a 2012 Fun Ford Weekend.

See you and your friends there!

 

Wiley X Weekly Sunglasses Sweepstakes Returns to Fun Ford Weekend, Both at the Track and Online

After a very successful program in 2011, the Wiley X Sunglasses Sweepstakes returns to Fun Ford Weekends. For 2012, the Wiley X Sunglasses Sweepstakes is available to Fun Ford Weekend fans both online and at the events. The Wiley X glasses Fun Ford Weekend will be giving away have a retail value of $140.

Here’s how you can win a pair of high-tech Wiley X sunglasses through the Fun Ford Weekend Series presented by Roush Yates, JE Pistons and Joe Gibbs Driven.

Weekly Online Drawings: Register online and a weekly drawing will award a pair of Wiley X sunglasses to one lucky winner for the entire 2012 Fun Ford Weekend schedule! The first weekly drawing from online registrations will take place on April 4, 2012. Click here to enter online.

At the Events: During all 12 of the 2012 Fun Ford Weekend Series events, participants (racers, car show and spectators) can win a pair of Wiley X sunglasses simply by filling out the registration car and dropping it in the official registration box. The forms will be in the event goodie bags and will be handed out at the gate upon entry to the track. Listen to the P.A. announcements for registration box location and the winner’s names as you’ll be able to pick up your glasses right at the track.

Racers will also have the chance the win their Wiley X glasses. The Winners and Runner Up in Quick Ford, Fast Ford and DOT will each receive a pair of glasses if they are running the official Roush Yates / Wiley X decal and fill out the form at Tech Inspection.

2012 Fun Ford Weekend Kicks off Season at Royal Purple Raceway

Baytown, TX – The season-opening Fun Ford Weekend presented by Roush Yates, JE Pistons and Joe Gibbs Driven at Royal Purple Raceway presented Baytown Ford was a sun-drenched success. Hundreds of Ford and Ford-powered race cars, show cars and autocrossers turned out to showcase a wide assortment of Blue Oval Power.

“After a great relaunch of the Fun Ford Weekend series in 2011,  it was truly a consensus by all involved at Roush Yates Engines from Doug Yates on down that we renew our sponsorship,” said Jon Sands, Vice President of Marketing at Roush Yates. “We are thrilled that FFW has elected to elevate its schedule to 12 races in 2012 and we look forward to another great year of supporting this series.”

This event truly featured something for every Ford owner and enthusiast, including;
* multiple vendor displays
* Aeromotive Cobra Jet Challenge
* multi-class car show
* bracket racing
* official Ford and Fun Ford Weekend merchandise trailer
* Gateway Classic Mustang Autocross challenge
* True Street race class
* Rear-wheel dyno challenge

After a four year absence from SE Texas, this event marked Fun Ford Weekend’s first event at Royal Purple Raceway under the new ownership and management of the series. A tip of the Ford hat to team at Royal Purple Raceway for all their work, the North Side Mustang Club for their efforts in hosting the Friday night reception in the Tower Club and for organizing the all FoMoCo car show and to the Houston SCCA region for conducting the autocross event.

Check out the Fun Ford Weekend and Royal Purple Raceway Facebook pages for images from the event.

Drag Race Results

Aeromotive Cobra Jet Challenge: Gene Deputy, Paschal Performance, ’08 Mustang CJ

11.00 Index – Jody Keys, Corpus Christi, TX, ’68 Mustang, 10.990, 122.98 def. Joe Cram, Houston, TX, ’06 Mustang, 10.963, 114.02

12.00 Index – Craig McLain, Kingwood, TX, ’89 Mustang, 12.007, 111.64 def. Mike Hale, Richmond, TX, ’69 Mustang, 12.001, 108.26

13.00 Index – Jimmy Stokley, Humble, TX, ’86 Mustang, 12.987, 100.61 unopposed

X275 Street Shoot Out – Manny Alvarez, Lewisville TX, ’99 Mustang, 5.383, 137.32 unopposed

Fast Ford – Ricky Whittington, Beach City, TX, ’84 Thunderbird, 10.091, 145.23 def. Derrick Patton, Highlands, TX, Maverick, 10.348, 139.24

Quick Ford – Hunter Patton, Highlands, TX, Mustang, 11.494, 110.15 def. Brian Hooper, Merryville, LA, ’90 Mustang, 10.890, 125.65

Street Ford – Van Maddox, Liberty, TX, ’12 Mustang, 12.524, 114.18 def. Richard Fredrichs, Paulina, LA, ’09 Shelby, 11.804, 117.86

Tuff Truck – Paul Gamino, Rosharon, TX, ’97 F150, 11.083, 101.05 def. Chuck Essa, Stafford, TX, ’01 Ford, 12.730, 105.74

True Street Winner – Kevin Wallick, Fort Worth, TX, ’95 Mustang

True Street Runner-Up – Billy Cramer, Core, TX, ’91 Mustang

True Street: 11.00 Runner-Up – John Glosson

True Street: 12.00 Winner – John Garza
True Street: 12.00 Runner-Up – Virgilio Rodriguez

True Street: 13.00 Winner – Josh Sanchez
True Street: 13.oo Runner-Up – Dustin Winans

Special Awards: MustangGuys.com “Fastest 5.0 Award”, A.J. Harlan, Katy, TX, ’93 Mustang 5.0

Gateway Classic Mustang Autocross Challenge 

Advanced Winner: Cole Bailey, 23.800 sec.
Novice Winner: John Hansen, 24.446 sec.
FTD: Jason Childress, 23.636 sec.
Special Award: Joe Gibbs Driven “Most Valuable Racer”: Cole Bailey, 2012 Boss 302 Mustang

Car Show Results

Mustang 64-68: Winner: Kelly Hewitt, 2nd: Stacey Huffman
Mustang 69-73: Winner: Craig Walker, 2nd: Tom Bixby
Mustang 79-86: Winner: Wayne Sharp
Mustang 87-93: Winner: Chris Carroll, 2nd: Michael Boehm, 3rd: Jason Wallis
Mustang 94-98: Winner: Jeff West, 2nd: Whalen Hill
Mustang 99-04: Winner: Jeff Krall, 2nd: Cody Castillo
Mustang 05-09: Winner: Joe & David Marche, 2nd: Chlee Green, 3rd: Gary Eaves
Mustang 2010-present: Winner: Donnie Gadonniex, 2nd: Jarred Hammonds, 3rd: Randy Weldon
Compact: Winner: Andy Garcia
Big Car: Winner: Ellard Lambert
Thunderbird: Winner: Ray Spreen, 2nd: Robert & Annie Woodall
Galaxie, Fairlane, Torino, Falcon: Winner: Garry Leanhart, 2nd Tommy Key
Pre-49: Winner: Tommy & Felda Key
Nostalgia, Post-50: Winner: James Hughes
Pre-’89 SUV/Truck: Winner: Jimmy Grant, 2nd: Judy Hewitt
1990-2012 SUV/Truck: Winner: Tim Morales, 2nd: Thomas Ballenger
Roush, Saleen and Steeda: Winner: Mike Morales, 2nd: Cliff Parson
Shelby: Winner: Andrea Holmes, 2nd: Cathy McBride
SVT: Winner: Rocky Vickery, 2nd: Brian Potts, 3rd: James Graham
Track Choice: Craig Waltjer, 1969 Mustang
Best Engine: Rocky Vickery, 2004 SVT Cobra
Best Wheels: Jerry Soils, 2003 SVT Cobra
Cool Factor: James Hughes, 1958 Ford 500
Best Paint & Body: Tony Morales, 2003 Ford SVT Lightning
Best of Show: Garry Leanhart, 1965 Ford Falcon

For a photo recap of the season-opening Royal Purple Raceway event, click here. Or, to see even more photos and share your images, video clips and comments with everyone, visit our Facebook page.

Attend a Fun Ford Weekend, Win a 5.0L Coyote Engine From Ford Racing

Fun Ford Weekend officials along with the Ford Racing Performance Group are proud to announce the 2012 Ford Racing – Fun Ford Weekend Coyote Create Engine Sweepstakes.

“We are excited to see the growth of the 2012 Fun Ford Weekend Series, and proud to support the series through the Coyote Sweepstakes,” said George Goddu, Business Manager of the Ford Racing Performance Group. “The new five-liter engine is taking the performance world by storm. Enthusiasts are using the 5.0 in everything and anything, from race cars and street cars, to resto mods and rat rods. The

Sweepstakes is an opportunity for one lucky Fun Ford Weekend attendee to win one of these crate motors directly from Ford Racing.”

That’s right, attend a 2012Fun Ford Weekend (as a participant or a spectator) or visit the Fun Ford Weekend website to complete your entry to win a brand new 5.0L Coyote crate engine from the Ford Racing Performance Group. The Ford Racing crate engine that will be awarded to one Fun Ford Weekend participant, M-6007-M50,has a retail value of $6,999.

“Since it was re-introduced to the Ford lineup in the 2011 Mustang GT, the Coyote 5.0L engine has re-ignited the 5.0 ‘fever’ within the Mustang and Ford fans, enthusiasts and owners,” said Jeff Lacina, Marketing Director for the Fun Ford Weekend Series. “This is an incredible engine and the Ford faithful are installing it into an unbelievable range of Ford cars and trucks, both old and new. What better way to rev up our Fun Ford Weekend participants and fans than by giving away one of these awesome engines at the end our 2012 Fun Ford Weekend schedule?”

How to Enter:
To enter the Sweepstakes, participants must complete an entry form wherever the Ford Racing – Fun Ford Weekend 5.0L Crate Engine Sweepstakes information is displayed Fun Ford Weekend Series events or online at www.funfordweekend.com. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 9/29/12. Go HERE for complete Coyote Sweepstakes Rules.

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