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Here's a few parking lot photos and autocross photos..
Proudly Driving: FFR MKIII #5392, '89 donor, 306 EFI, T-5
GT40P-Heads, 3-link, 8.8 / 3.55 Rear, 4 Wheel Disk Power Brakes,
17" Halibrands, 4X4 Headers, Koni Shocks
Proudly Driving: FFR MKIII #5392, '89 donor, 306 EFI, T-5
GT40P-Heads, 3-link, 8.8 / 3.55 Rear, 4 Wheel Disk Power Brakes,
17" Halibrands, 4X4 Headers, Koni Shocks
LONDON SHOW DAY! We are having great weather today. Downtown London was great as usual. Although Superformance, Backdraft, Hurricane and others were there, 90% of the crowd was around the Factory Five Racing trailer. I think Dave Smith was feeling like a rock star.
I finally got Terry moving down the highway.. Sorry, I cut off the rear end of your car, at least I didn't hit you!
This is the one! I tried to get Terry and Jeff at the same time. Awful photo.. Terry was wondering how much longer he had before evasive action was going to be required. I was half way in his lane. Don't worry Terry, it would have buffed out!
The short drive to the Speedway to form up with the other 100+ cars.
Speedway parking lot.
Parading into London, OH.
Proudly Driving: FFR MKIII #5392, '89 donor, 306 EFI, T-5
GT40P-Heads, 3-link, 8.8 / 3.55 Rear, 4 Wheel Disk Power Brakes,
17" Halibrands, 4X4 Headers, Koni Shocks
Factory Five Racing rig.
Can you tell, I really like Coupes!
My fellow build school classmate Al R. meeting Dave and getting the autograph, t-shirt and photo!
Charity Ride down Main Street!
Charity Ride down Main Street
Proudly Driving: FFR MKIII #5392, '89 donor, 306 EFI, T-5
GT40P-Heads, 3-link, 8.8 / 3.55 Rear, 4 Wheel Disk Power Brakes,
17" Halibrands, 4X4 Headers, Koni Shocks
Here's a few cell phone photos.
Anyone reconize the passenger? Pretty cool!
Couple of more staging photos at the Speedway.
Proudly Driving: FFR MKIII #5392, '89 donor, 306 EFI, T-5
GT40P-Heads, 3-link, 8.8 / 3.55 Rear, 4 Wheel Disk Power Brakes,
17" Halibrands, 4X4 Headers, Koni Shocks
Someone local from London won the #198 car..
$100,000 was raised for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation!
I'll be hitting the road early in the morning, heading back to Texas! It has been a great three weeks. It was nice seeing everyone again.
Late on the last night in front of the hotel.. Good times..
Last edited by Joe; 06-26-2011 at 08:40 PM.
Proudly Driving: FFR MKIII #5392, '89 donor, 306 EFI, T-5
GT40P-Heads, 3-link, 8.8 / 3.55 Rear, 4 Wheel Disk Power Brakes,
17" Halibrands, 4X4 Headers, Koni Shocks
It's a late start.. Woke up at 6AM and saw rain. Went back to bed, now work up and more rain. Guess I'll just grab the rain gear and go for it. I need to put in at least 500 miles today. I hope to make it to Jackson, TN. tonight.
Proudly Driving: FFR MKIII #5392, '89 donor, 306 EFI, T-5
GT40P-Heads, 3-link, 8.8 / 3.55 Rear, 4 Wheel Disk Power Brakes,
17" Halibrands, 4X4 Headers, Koni Shocks
I make it to Jackson, TN. about an hour ago. The weather radar on the smart phone really came in handy today. I was in rain for the first couple of hours, since I had to start in rain. The radar allowed me to head for the closest clearing and then afforded me the opportunity to stay out of the rain for the rest of the day. I drove an indirect route to get to Jackson which cost me a couple of hours. But it was a couple of extra hours of dry, cool, fun driving, so it's all good!
Found another great American flag photo opportunity about an hour north of Jackson, TN. Too bad the car was so dirty..
Proudly Driving: FFR MKIII #5392, '89 donor, 306 EFI, T-5
GT40P-Heads, 3-link, 8.8 / 3.55 Rear, 4 Wheel Disk Power Brakes,
17" Halibrands, 4X4 Headers, Koni Shocks
Joe....Are your kidding????? Those are absolutely POM material if you ask me...;.) ....Thanks so much for posting all the pics from the LCS, and from your travels......You're my new hero!!
Karen
#28 FFR Challenge Series
#28 FFR Type-65 Coupe
2011 Western Endurance Racing Championship
2010 West Coast Champion
Drive it.....Like you stole it!
What a great adventure, thanks for sharing it. I was jealous of your trip already, but now you are Karen's hero to boot. I don't know if I can take it. Hope you have a safe trip home.
Thanks
Jeff
LOL.. Naww, you're my hero! Just a couple of days ago I was auto crossing for 50 seconds at a time. After the 2nd or 3rd run I realized that I was sweating and had the shakes.. The adrenaline rush was crazy.. I can't imagine racing for hours at a time in a real race prepped car! That would be a blast!Originally Posted by vnmsss
Thanks Jeff.. Just made it home a few minutes ago.. It was a three week trip that I'll remember for the rest of my life. I had a blast! I just can't believe it's already over..
Last edited by Joe; 06-28-2011 at 07:49 PM.
Proudly Driving: FFR MKIII #5392, '89 donor, 306 EFI, T-5
GT40P-Heads, 3-link, 8.8 / 3.55 Rear, 4 Wheel Disk Power Brakes,
17" Halibrands, 4X4 Headers, Koni Shocks
Outstanding thread Joe. And welcome home.
Trying to get back into the swing of things here on the home front.. The cat didn't seem to remember me.. haha..
TOTAL MILES..
5694 miles.. as registered on the car's odometer. I think my speedo is off about 5%.. So, 5410 miles corrected..
267.4 gallons used on the trip. 20.23 MPG.. Not bad when you figure in all the city driving and autocross fun!
I hit a mileage milestone on the way home yesterday!
Proudly Driving: FFR MKIII #5392, '89 donor, 306 EFI, T-5
GT40P-Heads, 3-link, 8.8 / 3.55 Rear, 4 Wheel Disk Power Brakes,
17" Halibrands, 4X4 Headers, Koni Shocks
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