WWW.DENVERMUSTANGCLUB.COM SEPTEMBER 2012
Denver Mustang Club Official Newsletter © 2012 DMC All rights reserved. HorseTalesVaughn Gittin Jr.‘s 1969 RTR-X Mustang Formula Drift champ Vaughn Gittin Jr. unveiled his 1969 RTR-X Mustang at SEMA Reminders in 2010. Under the hood is a tuned version of SEPT CLUB MEETING the Boss 302's 5.0-liter V8, and the Friday, September 14th suspension looks more like something out of Formula 1 than from a vintage muscle car.. Clement Park Vaughn Gittin Jr. and his RTR brand Littleton, CO teamed up with Team Need for Speed to WILD WEST AUTO FEST build this one-of-a-kind, fully-functional Saturday, September 15th Street/Drift machine. Balancing 5.0 liters of Chassis: Clement Park tire-shredding American horsepower with *Art Morrison custom front subframe vintage American and drift-culture inspired Littleton, CO *Steen Chassis custom 3-link rear with design influences, Vaughn has incorporated (please see page 4 of this watts link state-of-the-art technology while retaining a newsletter for times & nostalgic feel in his vision for the '69 •Steen Chassis custom sheet metal work, details for both days) Mustang's timeless body. The RTR-X is tubs and cage ———–——— NOT a trailer queen! It was designed and •JRI ST/OB coilover racing shock built from the ground up to be driven hard absorbers CLUB CLASH and, while Vaughn will be the only one Friday, September 21st thrashing it in real life, the entire world can •Maier Racing "extreme rear suspension" enjoy driving the RTR-X virtually in Need for •Wilwood Brakes Superlite 6 Pro Bandimere Speedway Speed video games. Spindle/RTR-X front hub kit Morrison, CO Base Vehicle/Shell *Wilwood Brakes Superlite 4 RTR-X Gates open at 3:30 PM *Dynacorn 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback floating rear kit Powertrain: Exterior: Board Members *Ford Racing Boss 302R crate engine *BASF paint products President: Jim Cosper *Ford Racing Boss 302R 6-speed trans *Custom metal-formed rear brake ducts and spoiler VP: Mark Gomez *Motec M800 engine management *Abraham Morales custom over fenders Secretary: Lenny Baca *Kinsler individual throttle body inj. and chin spoiler Treasurer: Jeff Jacobucci *Ford Racing FR500S mufflers *Flush-mounted windows Membership: Tammy Cosper *Bosch EV14 72lb fuel injectors *Tucked rear bumper Newsletter: Lisa Castillo *Bosch 044 fuel pump *Classic Design Concepts headlights and RMMR: Joe Dietz *K&N air and oil filters taillights RMMR: Terry Lewand *Griffin radiator and heat exchanger *Custom RTR-X carbon fiber grille and Public Relations: Brett Grooms surrounding trim Wheels - Work Meister wheels 18ʺ x WWAF: Ken Smith 10ʺ front, 18ʺ x 12ʺrear *Custom RTR-X chin spoiler and fender flares WWAF: Jerry Jones Interior: WWAF/Trustee: Mike Rhynard *Motec sport dash logger Trustee: Mike Rhynard, Sr. *Stitchcraft Interiors custom interior Trustee: Gary Coop *Sparco seats and harnesses Trustee: Ernie Sotolongo Source: autoblog.com Trustee: Jerry Penberthy
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SEPTEMBER’S MESSAGE - FROM THE PRESIDENT Hello DMC Members! It is Wild West Auto Fest time and we need everyone’s help this Friday and Saturday. We have over 370 pre-registered cars. Thanks to all of our members for getting the word out and to Mark Gomez for sending out all of the e-mails. The success of the Wild West Auto Fest is in the hands of all of our great members. We need help Friday setting up and Saturday we will need help early with parking and then later Judging. Please bring your family and friends to help judge Saturday. Everyone that helps out with the show gets a free t-shirt. The WWAF committee and the board have This Wednesday from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm is been working very hard getting ready for the the Wounded Warriors super Snake event at show this year. Phil Long if you can make it. Let’s give Phil We have made some changes in the parking Long our club support for this event. this year to help with cars overheating. I As the show season ends, I would like to would like to thank everyone in advance for thank all of our members for a great car show making the Wild West Auto Fest one of the season and for your friendship over the past premier car shows. Please remember to drink year. lots of water and stay hydrated while helping with the WWAF show. --Jim
DMC Member Lenny Baca (along with the Washington Park Whole Foods Staff) would like to say THANK YOU again to all of you who came out for the car show 8/25/12
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CLUB CLASH RECAP (THANKS TO TIM STEENSON FOR SHARING!) We had 5 club members racing for us at Club Clash on Friday, September 7th. Racers included Jim Cosper, Jack Hawkins, Jon Holdman, Steve Katz and Tim Steenson. Our cheering section consisted of Tammy Cosper, Nancy Hawkins and Marylee Wilson.
Jack made it to the 3rd round, and Tim made it to the 4th round. Jack was cutting good lights all night, with reaction times of .077, .021 and .089. Nice work! Point-wise, we improved to 14th place in 5 Person Team points and 11th place in Total Team points. We still have 3 more races this season. The next session is Friday. September 21st. Gates open at 3:30pm, and eliminations start at 7:00pm. Come out and race with us!
DENVER MUSTANG CLUB BRUNCH
Sunday, October 7th, 2012
El Rancho Restaurant 29260 U.S. Highway 40 Evergreen, CO 80439
The Denver Mustang Club’s annual brunch will be Sunday, October 7th, 9:30 AM at El Rancho Restaurant. Cost will be $25 per adult and $14 per child (11 and younger). If you’re interested in arriving as a group, meet us at the Wooly Mammoth Lot, which is on US 40, at exit 259 from I-70 (see image to right). We’ll be meeting at the lot at 8:45, and leaving at 9:00. Or... if you’d rather, just meet us at the restaurant. Following brunch, we’ve arranged a short cruise through the foothills, ending at the Sonic on Ken Caryl Ave. The cruise should take just under an hour. See you there! THANK YOU TIM STEENSON & MARYLEE WILSON FOR SETTING EVERYTHING UP
SAFETY MOMENT School is back in session so please be careful... there are kids attached to those backpacks walking around! :)
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——————— CALLING ALL MEMBERS ————–———— Day Events For Friday Sept 14th: (Key times we need help are in bold): 9:00 AM - Ramps to be delivered 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Park Set up 12:30 PM - Lunch for all set up helpers 5:30 PM - Ice Cream social @ Clement Park, the club will provide some tasty treats 6:00 PM - Quick Club Meeting at the park 6:15 PM - Parking Meeting with Steve Katz
Day Events For Saturday Sept 15th: (Key times we need help are in bold): 5:30 AM!! - It’s early... but we need as many of you as possible to help with parking, Parking ends at 9:00 AM ** We will have donuts and coffee 6:00 AM - All members helping with registration need to meet Jon & Linda at the registration tent 10:30 AM - We need help judging, lots of help!! Bring a friend or two, they will get a free T-shirt (Judges are sent out in teams and it‟s really easy to do. Anyone can do it, you don't have to be a car expert) ** Meet at the judging tent which is right next to registration ** All judging forms need to be completed and returned to the judging tent as soon as possible but no later than 1:00 PM 3:30 PM - Awards at the registration tent (Awards team meet at 3:00 PM at the judging tent) 4:30 PM - All members thank attendees and help usher them out 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Park clean up and tear down, we need a lot of help to do this. 5:30 PM - Golf carts picked up
Car Show Things To Remember: Please wear your club T-shirt and name tags on Saturday Bring Sun Screen If you bring your Mustang to the show, we will have a club display area in the grass. ** However, none of our club cars will be judged so we can focus on the participant‟s cars, unless you are a first year member who paid to show ** You can bring your car right up on the grass as long as you arrive prior to 5:45 AM Please bring lawn chairs/camping chairs on the day of the show After the awards we will need help cleaning up, anyone that can stay and help would be very much appreciated. Remember we really need Judges so if you have friends/family who can help judge please bring them! ** They will get a free T-shirt for helping us. The Club will provide Soda and water for everyone working on both Friday for set up and Saturday for the show. The club will provide lunch on Friday & Saturday for helpers. The show will go on rain or shine! Please keep your fingers crossed for great weather, but either way we will need help the day of the show.
Thanks All! I will see you on the 14th and 15th, Please let me know if you have any questions! -- Jim
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FOR MORE INFO....OR TO REGISTER: http://www.racemph.com/Ford-Mustang-Roundup-2012.htm
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ITEMS FOR SALE EMAIL YOUR ITEMS YOU SCHEDULE 2005 - 2007 Mustang Hood WOULD LIKE Redfire Red TO SELL TO: OF EVENTS [email protected] Contact Steve 303-898-0081 THESE 3 ARE VERY IMPORTANT •9/14 - WWAF Set-Up •9/14 - DMC Mtg @ Clement Park 2003 - 10th anniversary Cobra wheels with 275/40/17 •9/15 - Wild West Auto Fest @ Bridgestone Potenza Tires (Set of 4) $600 Clement Park (SEVERAL DMC 303-931-4355 or [email protected] VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS!) ------•9/21 - Club Clash @ Bandimere •9/22 - Wheels for Wishes Rally •9/22 - Cars & Coffee near park meadows mall •9/23 - Car Show @ Chapel Haven •9/29 - Cars & Coffee near park meadows mall •10/4 - DMC Board Meeting •10/5 - Club Clash @ Bandimere •10/6 - Cars & Coffee near park meadows mall •10/6 - Lafayette Cars & Coffee •10/6 - Golden Super Cruise •10/7 - DMC Brunch/Cruise •10/12 - Club Clash @ Bandimere •10/12 - DMC Meeting @ Phil Long •10/13 - Littleton Cruise •10/13 - Cars & Coffee near park meadows mall •11/1 - DMC Board Meeting •11/9 - DMC Election/movie night •11/10 - DMC vs. EMC Bowling •12/6 - DMC Board Meeting •12/8 - DMC Holiday Party
For more info on these events, Visit the Calendar Section of: www.denvermustangclub.com
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Membership Update By Tammy Cosper, DMC Membership Chair
Current 2012 Membership September Birthdays 91 paid members/families 9/1 Tim Steenson Members/Guests present @ August Meeting - 9/5 Cara Phillips 51 9/13 Douglas Choi 9/14 Dan Pace Welcome New Members 9/15 Mike Rhynard Jr. Lora and Doug Knowlton - 9/16 Dan Walker 2000 Mustang GT Convertible 4.6 V8 (White) 9/20 Wendy Jones 9/22 Dave Aldridge 9/26 Curt Dankof 9/28 Scott Beltz
THANK YOU FROM COLORADOSTANGS.COM ColoradoStangs.com would like to thank the Denver Mustang Club for their support in our events. We had a good turnout for our Annual All Mustang Show at the Brass Armadillo on Sunday, August 12th. We also had a good turnout for our Annual 9/11 Remembrance Cruise/Poker Run on Sunday, September 9th. Thank you to all who came to either... or both events!!
PAGE 7 —— Events —— Please go to the DMC website for the complete calendar and event details for 2012! www.denvermustangclub.com
Founded in 1965, the Denver Mustang Club is the oldest Mustang club in Colorado.
Club activities include car shows, swap meets, picnics, autocross events, drag racing, the Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup and our own annual Wild West Auto Fest car show each September, featuring a large display of all types of vehicles — cars, trucks, & motorcycles.
Denver Mustang Club P.O. Box 621111 Littleton, CO 80162 www.denvermustangclub.com Info Line: 303-933-5631
Club Sponsor Phil Long Ford of Denver 7887 W. Tufts Ave. Denver, CO 80123 (303) 932-3673