1965 COMPETITION "R" MODEL GT350 PROJECT

[Topnotch]

Getting the band back together...

The original Shelby American crew that developed the iconic prototype "R" Model GT350 have gotten together to build a one-of-a-kind Mustang the way they would have 50 years ago if they had the opportunity. The Original Venice Crew (OVC) are back together, Peter Brock, Ted Sutton and Jim Marietta. However, this Mustang is being developed with the IRS rear end along with some additional design improvements, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the first competition win of the GT350 at Green Valley Raceway by Ken Miles.

So I'm guessing Valentines Day..."The Shelby GT350-R's first race was at Green Valley Raceway in Texas on Valentine's Day of 1965. As luck would have it, test driver Ken Miles finished the B-Production race in first place."
http://mustangs.about.com/od/1965/a/Shelby-Gt350R-Mustang.htm

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[thePill]

Cool!!! So the "R" will likely be followed by a similar event like the Laguna Seca?

I have a question, is Ford Racing involved with the R and not the GT350?

The "competition" is something Chevy failed to meet head to head with the z28. They never offered a competition z28 so, in my opinion, the program was a completel waste. There is no need for such equipment or, to even develop a car with the vision of competition without at least glancing at the rulebooks.

 

[w3rkn]

Ford Performance ...!!

 

[thePill]

Ah, nevermind... everything has been merged...

 

[Topnotch]

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[Topnotch]

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[FPCV8YO]

http://lasaac.bigcartel.com

The big question is will Ford have a 2016 GT350R there?

 

[Hack]

The big question is will Ford have a 2016 GT350R there?

It sure is implied, isn't it? Exciting.

 

[Todd15Fastback]

http://lasaac.bigcartel.com

That is horrible spelling mistake. THEIR...

 

[thePill]

Can we expect laps at the Willow's?

 

[FPCV8YO]

It sure is implied, isn't it? Exciting.

How so?

 

[nametoshowothers]

Great if the was available as a kit for old mustangs, if it works well

 

[FPCV8YO]

The organizers are not sure what Ford or Shelby are bringing. Now, to decide on making the 2.5 hr drive or not.

 

[Hack]

How so?

I'll act like I think that is a serious question and say that the way they were talking about 50 years of the GT350 R implies to me that there will be a modern version there. Without the modern version there is no reason to bring an original one IMO. It's not really relevant for current day racing. It's a museum piece. And the project bringing some performance features up to date implies to me trying to make a connection from the past to the present.

 

[FPCV8YO]

The official celebration appears to be happening at Laguna Secca: http://www.mazdaraceway.com/event-n...lebrate-50th-anniversary-shelby-gt350-mustang

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