07 stang gt
05-20-2016, 09:29 AM
I just returned from Pocono Raceway with one of those OMG days that come once in a lifetime. I was invited to the 2016 Shelby GT350 Track Tour and all I can say is WOW !!! We went through a entire history lesson about the old Shelbys and lots of stories about Carroll Shelby and racing days and his involvement with Ford, and then a complete walkthrough about the new Raptor, RS, some "not gonna tell you stuff" that will be in dealer showrooms shortly, and then the fun really started. After a full briefing on what was going to happen and what to expect when on the track, we got suited up and I got to be in the drivers seat for 3 laps driving and then 3 laps with the professional driver driving. It was set up with some insane turns, a back straightaway that dove into a 90 deg turn (racecourse shown in pic) it was unreal. I got to drive a white Shelby GT350 R with blue stripes #00008 and all I can say to you is this is one AMAZING car. It sticks to the road more than anything I could imagine and the braking and SOUND of the car is overwhelming. The proff. driver took the wheel after I did my laps and if any of you out there think you can drive, think again, these guys are some of the best drivers out there in the circuit. He took me thru the turns and thankfully I had a new pair of undies in the car because it was the most unbelievable ride I have ever been on. I was at 115 mph down the back straightaway and 50 60 mph thru turns, he was at 135 down the stretch and 70 and 80 in the corners. They are going to send me GO PRO movies of the entire driving day with me and the driver both driving and if someone can tell me how to upload I will when it arrives. Here are some pics of my awesome day !3365336633673368336933703371337233733374337533763 37733783379338033813382338333843385338633873388338 933903391339233933394!!