DRIVING EVENT CANCELED: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Tony Alonso · 01-08-2005, 04:48 PM

EDIT: Updated on 27-May-2005 with finalized event information. Please see this webpage for the online and printable registration forms, as well as rules and regulations.

I am working with a few Registry members and Mustang Racing Technologies (MRT) to plan a "Mustang performance driving experience" as one of the special events for the national meeting in Youngstown, OH. The date will be Friday, September 2, 2005.

The purpose of the driving experience will be to allow Mach 1 Registry and (potentially) other Mustang owners to drive their vehicles on the Nelson Ledges race track in Warren, OH. This is about 30 miles from the host hotel for the Youngstown MCA show.

The emphasis of this event will be on safety. The road course would be set up to allow people to accelerate and steer in a safe, controlled, and fun manner. The general format will be a lapping event, where people will run on course but not in direct head-to-head competition. We currently envision three (3) groupings for participants - beginner, intermediate, advanced. The criteria for each of these are being determined, but the goal will be to have people of similar ability together. We also are making provisions for instructors to be available to assist the beginner group.

The event will be held rain or shine. No passengers would be permitted for safety reasons, unless an instructor accompanies the driver or low speed beginner parade laps are held. A helmet of Snell rating SA95 or greater will be required, although we are planning to have loaners available. Every car going on the track would be subjected to a inspection to ensure everything is in working order. Safety personnel from Nelson Ledges would be available. Finally, a liability waiver and insurance coverage will be provided to each driver.

Please indicate your interest in participating. Because of the economics involved, we want to see if it is feasible just to have Registry members attend or if other Mustang owners would be needed to keep the cost reasonable ($120-$150 range). There will be a limit on the number of driving spots (estimated 40-50) so that everyone would get the chance to drive.

I look forward to your responses.

spacecaptan · 01-09-2005, 02:28 AM

i've always wanted to try open tracking, this would be a good excuse for me to get up to the show. can't set anything in stone this far ahead, but i'm in(maybe)

jonkolo · 01-09-2005, 06:45 PM

I would like to run for top speed at a big oval track. Any ideas on where could I do this?

02mach1 · 01-09-2005, 10:18 PM

Iam all for driving event Tony

JDraper · 01-10-2005, 05:11 PM

I'm interested, but I also can't set stuff in stone this far ahead because of my job...

kevvy6903 · 01-11-2005, 07:19 AM

It's always been a dream of mine to run a road course in a Mustang!!!!!!!!!!! :

I'm all for it

Mach1 EH · 01-12-2005, 09:15 PM

This looks awesome!
Whoa.
I missed the date (s).

I'll need that for time off from work.
I'll also need the costs for hotel to budget.

Thanks for the post.
Hope we can go!

03mach1 · 04-28-2005, 03:06 PM

Updates coming.

I also posted on www.STEELCITYSTANGS.com, the PITTSBURGH Mustang club, maybe generate some interest from them too!

GOT SVT · 04-28-2005, 04:15 PM

interested in updates

Tony Alonso · 04-28-2005, 10:37 PM

This has also been posted in the Midwest regional forum on TheMustangSource to raise awareness.

02mach1 · 04-28-2005, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Alonso

This has also been posted in the Midwest regional forum on TheMustangSource to raise awareness.

very good job Tony

03mach1 · 05-02-2005, 03:15 PM

Working on ONLINE Registration form, hopefully get it down this week...and we can start taking registrations. Deadline is Around July 15th. If we don't have around 40 registrations, it may not happen!

Tony Alonso · 05-05-2005, 11:02 PM

We are also working with the Pittburgh area chapter of the SVTOA on building interest. This event will be opened up to other interested Mustang clubs in addition to the Mach 1 Registry.

More updates soon!

Tony Alonso · 05-28-2005, 08:06 PM

See the first post in this thread, which has been updated with the final event info. Please let Dave W. or me know if you have questions

SVTSnake · 06-05-2005, 10:22 PM

Can you give me some more info on the show, hotels, etc.? I am supposed to go to Disneyland with the family on the 18th of September, but may be able to swing this as well.

Tony Alonso · 06-05-2005, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVTSnake

Can you give me some more info on the show, hotels, etc.? I am supposed to go to Disneyland with the family on the 18th of September, but may be able to swing this as well.

See this thread for the current details.

SVTSnake · 06-07-2005, 09:44 PM

Payment sent for driving experience...

Tony Alonso · 06-30-2005, 09:33 PM

We definitely need more registrations for the driving event! At last count, we only had 4 people signed up for this.

I am working with Nelson Ledges to get an extension on our deadline for registrations (currently we need to commit on July 15).

Information has been sent to many contacts from the MCA and various regional Mustang clubs. However, the response has been light.

Please register/PAY if you would like to attend.

03mach1 · 07-01-2005, 10:29 AM

NOTE: PRE-PAY/PRE-REGISTER ONLY!! http://www.mach1performance.org/racing.htm

NO MONEY WILL BE ACCEPTED AT GATE. ** WE HAVE TO PRE-PAY FOR THE TRACK AND NOT GOING TO BE STUCK IF NO ONE SHOW UP.

THEREFORE, BY THE DEADLINE, IF WE DON"T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY/REGISTRATIONS, IT WILL BE CANCELLED. SORRY.

Footman · 07-12-2005, 10:00 PM

Dear Dave Wagner:
I have signed up for the driving event at nelson ledges in Warren, Ohio. After talking with one of my friend who races and is familiar with the track he brought up some concerns that I was hoping you would address. One apparently the 1/4 -1/2 mile entrance to the track is gravel and the chances of getting your car chipped up is pretty considerable. Also he said if it rains the day of the event that their is a pretty good chance our cars will get muddy when trying to get on the track. If these things are true you may want to reconsider if we really want sign a contract with such a primitive race track where our cars are going to get pretty soiled before the national show in Youngstown. Any info you have would be appreciated.
Sincerely
Brian Zimmerman, DPM (footman)

03mach1 · 07-14-2005, 07:55 AM

Interesting...I have never been there, but thanks for the info.

Well, with the lack of interest, we are probably NOT going to happen. We only have around 10 people signed up out of 40 needed.....sorry.

Tony Alonso · 07-14-2005, 09:18 PM

Because of limited response, this event has been canceled.

This track operators policy requires that we commit the full rental payment within 45 days of the event, otherwise a cancellation would not be accepted.

My thanks to all who assisted in the planning and support of this.

All those who registered will be refunded their payments.

View Poll Results: Attend a Performance Driving Experience at the '05 Mach 1 Registry National Event?
Yes, absolutely	6	50.00%
No, not interested	1	8.33%
Maybe, depends on answers to questions I have	5	41.67%
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01-08-2005, 04:48 PM	#1
Tony Alonso Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5,509	DRIVING EVENT CANCELED: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering EDIT: Updated on 27-May-2005 with finalized event information. Please see this webpage for the online and printable registration forms, as well as rules and regulations. I am working with a few Registry members and Mustang Racing Technologies (MRT) to plan a "Mustang performance driving experience" as one of the special events for the national meeting in Youngstown, OH. The date will be Friday, September 2, 2005. The purpose of the driving experience will be to allow Mach 1 Registry and (potentially) other Mustang owners to drive their vehicles on the Nelson Ledges race track in Warren, OH. This is about 30 miles from the host hotel for the Youngstown MCA show. The emphasis of this event will be on safety. The road course would be set up to allow people to accelerate and steer in a safe, controlled, and fun manner. The general format will be a lapping event, where people will run on course but not in direct head-to-head competition. We currently envision three (3) groupings for participants - beginner, intermediate, advanced. The criteria for each of these are being determined, but the goal will be to have people of similar ability together. We also are making provisions for instructors to be available to assist the beginner group. The event will be held rain or shine. No passengers would be permitted for safety reasons, unless an instructor accompanies the driver or low speed beginner parade laps are held. A helmet of Snell rating SA95 or greater will be required, although we are planning to have loaners available. Every car going on the track would be subjected to a inspection to ensure everything is in working order. Safety personnel from Nelson Ledges would be available. Finally, a liability waiver and insurance coverage will be provided to each driver. Please indicate your interest in participating. Because of the economics involved, we want to see if it is feasible just to have Registry members attend or if other Mustang owners would be needed to keep the cost reasonable ($120-$150 range). There will be a limit on the number of driving spots (estimated 40-50) so that everyone would get the chance to drive. I look forward to your responses. Last edited by Tony Alonso; 05-28-2005 at 08:01 PM.

01-09-2005, 02:28 AM	#2
spacecaptan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Marion, OH Posts: 336	Re: INTEREST IN DRIVING EVENT: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering i've always wanted to try open tracking, this would be a good excuse for me to get up to the show. can't set anything in stone this far ahead, but i'm in(maybe) __________________ 2004 Mach 1, white, IUP, 5-speed, and stock...for now 13.68@103 w/2.16 60ft

01-09-2005, 06:45 PM	#3
jonkolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Allen Park, Michigan Posts: 533	Re: INTEREST IN DRIVING EVENT: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering I would like to run for top speed at a big oval track. Any ideas on where could I do this? __________________ 04 Screeming Yellow Auto: Best 1/4 mile time basically stock with auto transmission = 13.45 @ 104.14/ Best 0-60 MPH = 5.0 seconds Stock Mach 1, only 7000 miles, K&N air filter, Yellow top Optima battery, Viper 791xv 2-way interactive alarm with remote start and nite-lite autolamp system, Ford automatic dimming rearview mirror with outside temp and compass display.

01-09-2005, 10:18 PM	#4
02mach1 Cofounder in Memoriam 1967-2012 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hurricane,WV Posts: 11,826	Re: INTEREST IN DRIVING EVENT: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering Iam all for driving event Tony __________________ 1989 LX 25thAnniv.Mustang 1999 35th Anniv. Mustang 2003 Azure Blue Auto. MACH1 VIN#1FAFP42R83F366627 production 12/2/02- Build 12/6/02 Delivered home 12/16/02 Founder of Intl.SN95LMMOCR for all 79-05 Mustangs 1st Late Model Mustang Club since 1993 C/O Founder of Mach1 Registry AIM Shows MCA #29082,MCA Judge for 79-04 Mustangs www.mustang.org MACH1REGISTRY Member#2 _______________________ Intl.SN95 Late Model Mustang Owners Club & Registry Vote for the Intl.SN95 Late Model Mustang Owners Club and Registry on Stangnet here. 1st Mach1 in the State of WV Here's pics of my Mach1 http://mach1registry.org/photopost/d...mach2.JPG?6804

01-10-2005, 05:11 PM	#5
JDraper On Permanant Vacation Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: McVeytown, PA Posts: 5,013	Re: INTEREST IN DRIVING EVENT: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering I'm interested, but I also can't set stuff in stone this far ahead because of my job... __________________ And then one day you find, 10 years have got behind you, no one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun.. 18 Shelby GT 350 04 Mach 1 (Sold 9/1/2018 ) 18 Ford Explorer XLT 17 Mustang GT/CS Convertible 16 Fusion SE AWD Ecoboost 10 Fusion SE V6 66 289 Mustang Hardtop Restomod

01-11-2005, 07:19 AM	#6
kevvy6903 yes I,m having a.... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Methuen, MA Posts: 172	Re: INTEREST IN DRIVING EVENT: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering It's always been a dream of mine to run a road course in a Mustang!!!!!!!!!!! : I'm all for it __________________ 03 mach1 azure blue DOB 4-22-03 5 spd, IUP K & N CAI H & R Race Springs PHP Intake Spacer Custom Magna Flow Exhaust Canton Racing Cooling Tank Hurst shifter and T handle mach 1 floor mats mach 1 ID Tags bullitt fuel door sequential taillights shorty antenna black rear bumper inserts embroidered headrests mach 1 trunk lid mat ford pony rear mud flaps

01-12-2005, 09:15 PM	#7
Mach1 EH original owner Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bethany, Ontario Posts: 3,758	Re: INTEREST IN DRIVING EVENT: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering This looks awesome! Whoa. I missed the date (s). I'll need that for time off from work. I'll also need the costs for hotel to budget. Thanks for the post. Hope we can go! __________________ 2003 Mach1 DSG - original owner (1 of 1595) IUP, MGW black locking fuel door, sequential flashers, K&N, Mach1 scuff plates, ID tags, MRT shifter, Borla cat back, Steeda full length subframe connectors, 3pt STB, AFS black chrome Mach1 Heritage 17 x 9 & 17 x 10.5 shoes, MRT hood struts. BIRTHDATE - 04/09/2003 ,<-- thx Donna 2012 Shelby GT500 Perf white, SVT PP (SVT Track Pack), Electronics Package, Borla exhaust

04-28-2005, 03:06 PM	#8
03mach1 Admin/Founder Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cuba, NY Posts: 6,804	Re: INTEREST IN DRIVING EVENT: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering Updates coming. I also posted on www.STEELCITYSTANGS.com, the PITTSBURGH Mustang club, maybe generate some interest from them too! __________________ David J. Wagner Founder/Admin Member #0001 http://www.Mach1Registry.com http://www.Mach1Performance.org Amsoil T-1 Certified Independant Dealer Member, MCA '03 Mach 1, '08 V6 WIP, 76 Cobra II VIN#301788 Last edited by 03mach1; 04-28-2005 at 03:23 PM.

04-28-2005, 04:15 PM	#9
GOT SVT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cranberry Twp PA Posts: 9	Re: INTEREST IN DRIVING EVENT: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering interested in updates __________________ 2004 Comp Orange Cobra 2003 Black Cobra-Traded 1998 Black Cobra-Traded 1993 Vibrant Red Cobra Steel City Terminators SVTOA-Pittsburgh

04-28-2005, 10:37 PM	#10
Tony Alonso Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5,509	Re: INTEREST IN DRIVING EVENT: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering This has also been posted in the Midwest regional forum on TheMustangSource to raise awareness. __________________ Tony Alonso '03 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Coupe Black (code UA) w/o IUP, 5-speed VIN 388409, Built ??/??/???? Delivered 7/12/2019 w/122,696 miles

05-02-2005, 03:15 PM	#12
03mach1 Admin/Founder Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cuba, NY Posts: 6,804	Re: INTEREST IN DRIVING EVENT: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering Working on ONLINE Registration form, hopefully get it down this week...and we can start taking registrations. Deadline is Around July 15th. If we don't have around 40 registrations, it may not happen! __________________ David J. Wagner Founder/Admin Member #0001 http://www.Mach1Registry.com http://www.Mach1Performance.org Amsoil T-1 Certified Independant Dealer Member, MCA '03 Mach 1, '08 V6 WIP, 76 Cobra II VIN#301788

05-05-2005, 11:02 PM	#13
Tony Alonso Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5,509	Re: INTEREST IN DRIVING EVENT: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering We are also working with the Pittburgh area chapter of the SVTOA on building interest. This event will be opened up to other interested Mustang clubs in addition to the Mach 1 Registry. More updates soon! __________________ Tony Alonso '03 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Coupe Black (code UA) w/o IUP, 5-speed VIN 388409, Built ??/??/???? Delivered 7/12/2019 w/122,696 miles

05-28-2005, 08:06 PM	#14
Tony Alonso Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5,509	Re: DRIVING EVENT INFO: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering See the first post in this thread, which has been updated with the final event info. Please let Dave W. or me know if you have questions __________________ Tony Alonso '03 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Coupe Black (code UA) w/o IUP, 5-speed VIN 388409, Built ??/??/???? Delivered 7/12/2019 w/122,696 miles

06-05-2005, 10:22 PM	#15
SVTSnake Mach Freak Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pasadena MD USA Posts: 560	Re: DRIVING EVENT INFO: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering Can you give me some more info on the show, hotels, etc.? I am supposed to go to Disneyland with the family on the 18th of September, but may be able to swing this as well. __________________ Gone, but NOT forgotten... 2003 Mach 1 - Zinc Yellow Born 06/12/03, VIN# 436142 5 Speed, IUP 312 HP, 321 FT. LBS. TRQ. (5/10/05)

06-07-2005, 09:44 PM	#17
SVTSnake Mach Freak Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pasadena MD USA Posts: 560	Re: DRIVING EVENT INFO: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering Payment sent for driving experience... __________________ Gone, but NOT forgotten... 2003 Mach 1 - Zinc Yellow Born 06/12/03, VIN# 436142 5 Speed, IUP 312 HP, 321 FT. LBS. TRQ. (5/10/05)

06-30-2005, 09:33 PM	#18
Tony Alonso Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5,509	Re: DRIVING EVENT INFO: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering We definitely need more registrations for the driving event! At last count, we only had 4 people signed up for this. I am working with Nelson Ledges to get an extension on our deadline for registrations (currently we need to commit on July 15). Information has been sent to many contacts from the MCA and various regional Mustang clubs. However, the response has been light. Please register/PAY if you would like to attend. __________________ Tony Alonso '03 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Coupe Black (code UA) w/o IUP, 5-speed VIN 388409, Built ??/??/???? Delivered 7/12/2019 w/122,696 miles Last edited by 03mach1; 07-01-2005 at 10:30 AM.

07-01-2005, 10:29 AM	#19
03mach1 Admin/Founder Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cuba, NY Posts: 6,804	Re: DRIVING EVENT INFO: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering NOTE: PRE-PAY/PRE-REGISTER ONLY!! http://www.mach1performance.org/racing.htm NO MONEY WILL BE ACCEPTED AT GATE. ** WE HAVE TO PRE-PAY FOR THE TRACK AND NOT GOING TO BE STUCK IF NO ONE SHOW UP. THEREFORE, BY THE DEADLINE, IF WE DON"T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY/REGISTRATIONS, IT WILL BE CANCELLED. SORRY. __________________ David J. Wagner Founder/Admin Member #0001 http://www.Mach1Registry.com http://www.Mach1Performance.org Amsoil T-1 Certified Independant Dealer Member, MCA '03 Mach 1, '08 V6 WIP, 76 Cobra II VIN#301788

07-12-2005, 10:00 PM	#20
Footman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 29	Re: DRIVING EVENT INFO: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering Dear Dave Wagner: I have signed up for the driving event at nelson ledges in Warren, Ohio. After talking with one of my friend who races and is familiar with the track he brought up some concerns that I was hoping you would address. One apparently the 1/4 -1/2 mile entrance to the track is gravel and the chances of getting your car chipped up is pretty considerable. Also he said if it rains the day of the event that their is a pretty good chance our cars will get muddy when trying to get on the track. If these things are true you may want to reconsider if we really want sign a contract with such a primitive race track where our cars are going to get pretty soiled before the national show in Youngstown. Any info you have would be appreciated. Sincerely Brian Zimmerman, DPM (footman)

07-14-2005, 07:55 AM	#21
03mach1 Admin/Founder Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cuba, NY Posts: 6,804	Re: DRIVING EVENT INFO: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering Interesting...I have never been there, but thanks for the info. Well, with the lack of interest, we are probably NOT going to happen. We only have around 10 people signed up out of 40 needed.....sorry. __________________ David J. Wagner Founder/Admin Member #0001 http://www.Mach1Registry.com http://www.Mach1Performance.org Amsoil T-1 Certified Independant Dealer Member, MCA '03 Mach 1, '08 V6 WIP, 76 Cobra II VIN#301788

07-14-2005, 09:18 PM	#22
Tony Alonso Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5,509	Re: DRIVING EVENT CANCELED: Youngstown, OH '05 Mach 1 Registry National Gathering Because of limited response, this event has been canceled. This track operators policy requires that we commit the full rental payment within 45 days of the event, otherwise a cancellation would not be accepted. My thanks to all who assisted in the planning and support of this. All those who registered will be refunded their payments.

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