Thanks... yeah there was light rain on one of the days in TN, but the MPSS handled it great. Just glad I was not on the Cup 2's. Road America is a high horsepower track and really built for the Shelby. You will enjoy it, just got to take a trip out here. Let me know when you come out.
I will be out for the IMSA series. I go to RA several times a year for bike and car races, as well as motorcycle track days.
That's awesome you were able to come down! Steve does a great job with that event. I live right by there but unfortunately couldn't make it this year. Hopefully you make it back next year!The week of July 15th I attended a Shelby Mountain Run event in Fontana Dam, NC. The Fontana Resort is located next to the Smokey Mountains and 5 minutes down the road from the Tail of the Dragon. I was able to drive the Tail numerous times as well as the Devils Triangle, North Ridge Parkway and the roads leading up to and in the Smokey Mountain National Park.
There were 100 Shelby Mustangs attending the event, with 98% of those being GT350's. The roads were fun, challenging, and scary all at the same time. The GT350 handled fantastic and was pushed to the limit at times, but just kept coming back for more.
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Thanks Chris,
Traffic isn't the best with these cars but after doing about a 3000 mile road trip in mine we discovered the key for a more enjoyable experience for us was not to rush the trip. Lots of back roads, lots of stops to see new (and sometimes strange) places, food and drinks. Takes longer but is fun and stretches the back out as well! I trailer to track days though and that's definitely the way to go a lot of times!
Agreed, and the trip down was actually very nice as we only did 6 hrs a day and avoided much of the traffic. It was just the long journey back home that was rough. We had our son and daughter in law visiting from Reno Nevada and didn't want to miss any more time with them so we pushed it and made it back in one day.
I feel for you Lorne… I was born and raised up North (Detroit).
Thanks Dave. I am getting closer to retirement and each year I tell my wife we are going south during the winter and I'll take the Shelby with me.
Looks great man! Now I have to clean my exhaust tips though....Finally got the Shelby cleaned, prepped for the long winter hibernation. Things are getting easier with the new garage setup. Feeling very fortunate to be able to store at home, having it hooked up to the battery tender.
Remembered to purchase a battery tender cable extension and route the wires through the head light area which made for a much cleaner setup.
Took her to my detailer a few days prior for a Gtechniq Ceramic Coating check up. It's required under warranty... A booster is applied to the coating as well. Really happy with how the ceramic coating has held up. Had time for a much needed cleaning of the exhaust tips... wish I had taken a "before" picture. Did a full interior detail as well.
I have a bunch of projects planned for the winter months now that I have the heated garage. Want to remove the rear diffuser and clean out all the rocks. I have a buzzing/rattling noise coming from under the dash. Pretty sure I know the source and how to fix it. Also want to get the Xeneering auto blip module switch installed properly within the center console or the dash...
Man, I just love the Performance Blue Color...
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Next garage upgrade needs to be a set of QuickJack car lifts! Best thing ever, especially for a low to the ground car.
THanks, and yes, I have been looking into the Quickjack Car Lifts. I want to be able to take my wheels off without a lot of drama for cleaning and eventual track tire swap. I have a set of Wheel dollies on order from Summit Racing so I can move the shelby around in the garage this winter for detailing and other work. We have a 3 car garage, but it's a tight fit because these stupid house designers/architects put in those ridiculous indents on the third stall and leave you with little to no depth at the rear of the garage...Looks great man! Now I have to clean my exhaust tips though....