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[TimboStang]

Well, it's Sunday Foo! Wake up and tell us what the F#$% is up.

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[2004CobraBound]

Hey everybody!

So, I know all of you have been wondering what is going on...and I now, wonderfully, have a way of explaining/telling you all what has happened to me.

I entered in FORD's "The '10 Unleashed" Contest, and I was picked as one of six winners to have their Mustang Dream and/or "Inner Mustang" unleashed.

My essay to them was about me wanting to drag race my Autoshop Teacher from my high school. Mr.Rosi is an expereinced drag racer, and he has been drag racing ever since the '70s. He is a great drag racer, and he has many trophies and awards to show how good he is.He has a '93 Mustang GT and he races with that as well.

But the thing was: almost everyday in class..he would always talk about something racing wise...and I thought to myself: I want this guy to see that he isn't the only good drag racer out there!'


So, in my essay to "The '10 Unleashed", I told them the story of me wanting to race Mr.Rosi, and beat him at a drag race.

Then, after calling me and confirming that they would go ahead and make my dream come true...they said they'd like to have me race him on PINKS: ALL OUT in Maryland.


AND GET THIS: WHOEVER WINS THE RACE...GETS A BRAND SPANKING NEW 2010 MUSTANG GT!!! !!!)


But as you all know: A few months ago...I didn't know how to drive stick. I didnt know how to shift at the right time...always dumping the clutch...etc. And I was sooo wanting a 2004 Cobra (look at my name!) So, FORD had BOB GLIDDEN AKA THE DRAG RACING LEGEND train me in how to drive stick, and also, (throughout the rest of my wonderful Mustang Experience, also help train me in the 2010 MUSTANG GT DRAG CAR w/630hp!)

There are no possible words to describe how AMAZING BOB GLIDDEN was as a teacher, mentor, and role model. This wonderful man is by far The Most Amazing Person I've Ever Met! He is just so fun and cool to be around! And he is a LEGEND! omg!

And I had DAN MILLEN, the Local Legend in Michigan/Detroit for Drag Racing, who also owns the Livernois Speed Shop,who built the car, along with his amazing team, help me out with driving the car as well! He is an AMAZING driver/drag racer, and he is one hell of a guy!



So, after weeks of racing in Detroit, and practicing my runs...in the 2010 Mustang GT DRAG CAR (which I made a 10.88 in...) (and most of you saw in the previous video...showing my most perfect run in the Mustang)...I was able to get this 630hp Mustang GT in the 10's!!!

(btw as far as I've heard: I am the first person in history to make a 10-second run in a 2010 Mustang GT. EVER. !!!)


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So, yesterday, the big reveal happened. I drove up in the Mustang to Mr.Rosi and Rich Christensen (while being filmed) and took my helmet off and stepped out of the car...and THERE. Mr.Rosi then knew it was me who nominated him for race. It was a pretty cool moment. I raced on PINKS: ALL OUT later that day..., and beat Mr.Rosi!!! Twice in a row! I was able to meet RICH CHRISTENSEN!







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You'll SEE WHO WON THE 2010 MUSTANG on PINKS: ALL OUT NEXT MONTH!!T!!!

I KNOW this was FATE. I was meant to expereince this competition...and I was meant to have my dream come true...ALL THANKS TO FORD!!!

So...I hope this can solve your questions and comments...and finally...show you guys something cool. YOU WILL ALL SEE ME ON PINKS: ALL OUT IN A FEW WEEKS/ 1 month, and on Introducing the 2010 Ford Mustang | Ford Vehicles sometime next month!


Go to Introducing the 2010 Ford Mustang | Ford Vehicles and click on "The '10 Unleashed" and submit your own Mustang idea/dream and maybe....just maybe...you will have your INNER MUSTANG UNLEASHED!!!

[6DXR]

That's an awesome story man!

When do you get the car?

[2004CobraBound]

Haha thanks!

FORD doesnt want anything to get out until July. So just wait until PINKS: ALL OUT to see the winner.

You guys will see me on the 2010 mustang website and around other automobile blogs...such as Autoblog and Mustang.com, etc.


It was fun driving in the new car. It was really cool experiencing the thrill of a new ride...a 2010 Mustang!

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Sounds great bro! Congratulations on the new ride... I'm sure that was an awesome experience.

[03_StangGuy]

Damn man thats SICK!! I gotta say Im a lil bit jealous, that a once in a lifetime experience.

[1FastFox]

I stand corrected... Congrats Derek, that is a hell of an expierence you got to have. So do you get the car you raced or a stock one as the reward?

[Ke^in]

Cool deal. Very jealous. Treat her right.

And did some people say forum members was being a jerk to the kid when he first joined?

[blackgt96]

that's sweet man! so will you keep the 2010 or trade it in for a cobra...?

[TimboStang]

Awesome deal for you!!! Congrats!

Now tell us mod for mod what those cars had done to them.

[Ke^in]

Timbo your GT is hawt. I see very few 3v Mustangs I like. Yours is one of them. It's like a mix between the 2005+ and a NewEdge.

[2004CobraBound]

Hey Everybody! Thank you so much for all your kind words!

I am ecstatic that I won the PINKS: ALL OUT race segment for the 2010 Mustang GT! It was pretty cool. I beat my teacher twice in a row!


@ 1FastFox,
Thanks for now believing me! It was definitely quite the amazing experience! A priceless opportunity. And, I cant reveal who won the car until FORD says so...but the race will show who won!

@ Ke^in,
Hey Kevin, wait until next month!

@ TimboStang,
Thanks! You must be one of those cool car mods fanatics, here is a rundown:
Engine

Ford Racing 4.6L Aluminator SOHC V8
Ford Racing / Whipple 500 HP Supercharger Kit
Livernois Motorsports Stage 3 CNC Cylinder Heads
Ford Racing Hot Rod Camshafts
Ford Racing Coated Cam Covers
Cometic MLS Head Gaskets
ARP Head Studs
Innovators West SFI Balancer

Exhaust

Ford Racing 3V Longtube Headers

Drivetrain/Suspension

Custom Built 3-Speed Automatic C4 Transmission w/ Transbrake
Neal Chance Torque Converter
TCI Streetfighter Shifter
Custom 1-Piece Driveshaft
Cobra Jet Driveshaft Loop
Cobra Jet Rear Suspension Kit
- Adjustable Upper Control Arm and Bracket
- Tubular Lower Control Arms w/ Urethane Bushings
- Anti-Roll Bar w/ Adjustable Links
Cobra Jet 9” Rear Axle Assembly
QA1 Adjustable Shocks & Struts w/ Coil-Overs

Wheels/Tires

Cobra Jet 15 x 4 Front Wheels
Cobra Jet 15 x 10 Rear Wheels
Goodyear 15” Front Runners
Goodyear 15” Rear Slicks

Interior

Team-Z Motorsports Custom 6-Point Roll Bar
Cobra Jet 5” Shiftlight Tach
RJS 5-Point Harnesses

@ blackgt96,
Haha, just wait until next month!


Thanks for all your kind words, everyone! Stay tuned for more updates by me! I am going to be featured on the official The2010Mustang.com website next month.

Go ahead and head on over to Introducing the 2010 Ford Mustang! Check out Vaughn Gittin, Jr.'s MUSTANG DRIFT Experience, and Roger Kenny's MUSTANG POV Experience!

And Enter in the Introducing the 2010 Ford Mustang ! For the chance to have your "Inner Mustang" UNLEASHED!

[TimboStang]

Originally Posted by Ke^in Timbo your GT is hawt. I see very few 3v Mustangs I like. Yours is one of them. It's like a mix between the 2005+ and a NewEdge.

Thanks man! I have never in my life done as much cleaning and detailing to a car. I guess that means I like it more than any of the other 38 cars I've owned.

Looks like Ford Racing and Livernois spent a ton of dough building those cars. They need to give me one!!!

[DynoJoe]

Originally Posted by 2004CobraBound Hey Everybody! Thank you so much for all your kind words! I am ecstatic that I won the PINKS: ALL OUT race segment for the 2010 Mustang GT! It was pretty cool. I beat my teacher twice in a row! @ 1FastFox, Thanks for now believing me! It was definitely quite the amazing experience! A priceless opportunity. And, sadly, no, I do not get to keep the 630hp SC 2010 Mustang GT that I got in the '10's. I get a stock. But I believe I get to pick out what I want on the car: packages, colors, etc. (This is GOD's answers to my prayers!) @ Ke^in, Hey Kevin, I can assure you that I will treat her more than right, I'll treat her like a Mustang owner. She will be my first love. lol @ TimboStang, Thanks! You must be one of those cool car mods fanatics, here is a rundown: Engine Ford Racing 4.6L Aluminator SOHC V8 Ford Racing / Whipple 500 HP Supercharger Kit Livernois Motorsports Stage 3 CNC Cylinder Heads Ford Racing Hot Rod Camshafts Ford Racing Coated Cam Covers Cometic MLS Head Gaskets ARP Head Studs Innovators West SFI Balancer Exhaust Ford Racing 3V Longtube Headers Drivetrain/Suspension Custom Built 3-Speed Automatic C4 Transmission w/ Transbrake Neal Chance Torque Converter TCI Streetfighter Shifter Custom 1-Piece Driveshaft Cobra Jet Driveshaft Loop Cobra Jet Rear Suspension Kit - Adjustable Upper Control Arm and Bracket - Tubular Lower Control Arms w/ Urethane Bushings - Anti-Roll Bar w/ Adjustable Links Cobra Jet 9” Rear Axle Assembly QA1 Adjustable Shocks & Struts w/ Coil-Overs Wheels/Tires Cobra Jet 15 x 4 Front Wheels Cobra Jet 15 x 10 Rear Wheels Goodyear 15” Front Runners Goodyear 15” Rear Slicks Interior Team-Z Motorsports Custom 6-Point Roll Bar Cobra Jet 5” Shiftlight Tach RJS 5-Point Harnesses @ blackgt96, Haha, nah I'm going to keep her. Cobra's are no problem for me now, so I guess you all dont have to worry about me screwing up the transmission if I get a Cobra. They are nice...but I love my 2010. Thanks for all your kind words, everyone! Stay tuned for more updates by me! I am going to be featured on the official The2010Mustang.com website next month. Go ahead and head on over to Introducing the 2010 Ford Mustang! Check out Vaughn Gittin, Jr.'s MUSTANG DRIFT Experience, and Roger Kenny's MUSTANG POV Experience! And Enter in the Introducing the 2010 Ford Mustang ! For the chance to have your "Inner Mustang" UNLEASHED!

congrats Kid, It was nice to meet ya at the track and see that car run. I was behind you when you ran the 10.88 and it looked good and straight, i know Dan was Happy.

Hope to see ya at some of the races (NMRA) with the new car.

[AzSonicSnake]

that is just beyond badass man!! big time congrats. can't wait to see some pics of the new ride!!

[NMR-2vGT]

Congratulations. Thats awesome

[2004CobraBound]

Originally Posted by DynoJoe congrats Kid, It was nice to meet ya at the track and see that car run. I was behind you when you ran the 10.88 and it looked good and straight, i know Dan was Happy. Hope to see ya at some of the races (NMRA) with the new car.

Thanks Joe, I really appreciate it.

Yeah, when I ran it and went back around for my time slip..I though tthey had made an error or something. Haha

But I know Dan was happy. It's cool that I was able to get the first '10 in the 10's.

And you'll definitely see me at more NHRA races in the future. I wont ever let this go.

I'm addicted to drag racing.

It's with me for life.