2012

Denver Mustang Club Official Newsletter

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Shelby 1000 Source: mustangs.about.com

Shelby American has spent much of 2012 celebrating its 50th Anniversary. The company recently celebrated the launch of their latest muscle Mustang named the Shelby 1000. The , which debuted at the New York International Auto Show on April 5th, boasts a 5.4L capable of produc- ing a jaw-dropping 1,100+ horsepower. That’s right, more than 1,000 ponies of pure excitement. APRIL Obviously, such a car isn’t street legal. That’s why the folks at are also offering a CLUB MEETING street legal version, said to output around 950 horsepower. Whoa, horsey! Friday, April 13 Phil Long Ford, Denver **The Track S/C Version (1,100 Horsepower): $154,995 + the cost of a 2012 Shelby GT500 Tufts & Wadsworth **The Street Legal Version (950 Horsepower): $149,995 + the cost of a 2012 Shelby GT500 2nd Floor Meeting Room 7:00 PM The post-title package, which was designed for “anyone with a need for speed”, will first require the BRING YOUR MUSTANGS! purchase of a 2012 Ford Shelby GT500, which will set you back around $48,810. Then you’ll need to purchase the package of your choice. Buyers looking for the most powerful version of the car will ———–——— need to purchase the Track S/C version, which starts at $154,995. The post-title street package for ColoradoStangs’ Mustang the Shelby 1000 starts at $149,995. When all is said and done, a completed Shelby 1000 is expected Birthday Poker Run/Cruise to be approximately $200,000. No doubt, neither package is cheap, but hey, with that much horse- power under the hood, that’s to be expected. The final step involves shipping, or dropping, your car Sunday, April 29th off at Shelby America’s Las Vegas Facility where the work will begin. Starts @ Shelby Museum Near - Boulder, CO “Carroll Shelby is a visionary who has pushed the boundaries of performance his entire life,” said 9:00 AM John Luft, president of Shelby American. “He challenged the Shelby American team to develop the Shelby 1000 and wanted to unveil this amazing new Shelby at the New York Auto Show celebrating 50 years since he unveiled the very first Shelby Cobra that changed the face of high performance. We will have that very car, Cobra #1 (CSX2000) along with Shelby 1000 on display in our Shelby American booth in New York.”

So how did Shelby create such a powerful beast? Well, the company says they started by stripping President: Jim Cosper Ford’s 5.4 liter V8 engine down to the block to add new rods, crank, and pistons. The team then VP: Mark Gomez flowed the heads, upgraded the cooling and exhaust system, and replaced the . Finally Secretary: Lenny Baca they tuned it all up, as the company put it, by “sprinkling it with a little Shelby magic.” Treasurer: Jeff Jacobucci In addition, the Shelby 1000 boasts improved handling and stopping capabilities with 6 pistons in Membership: Tammy Cosper front and 4 pistons in the rear. Meanwhile, the suspension includes new struts, sway bars and, im- Newsletter: Lisa Castillo proved bushings. Shelby says the new solid driveshaft is connected to a new 9-inch rear end. RMMR: Joe Dietz The exterior of the car touts a stealthy appearance, with a fully functional hood, rear panel and split- RMMR: Terry Lewand ter components. Talk about the ultimate sleeper. This pony is sure to “shock and awe” wherever it Public Relations: Brett Grooms goes. WWAF: Ken Smith WWAF: Jerry Jones Production of the Shelby 1000 will be limited to about 100 a year. Shelby American will begin to accept WWAF/Trustee: Mike Rhynard orders once the Shelby 1000 is unveiled at the New York Trustee: Mike Rhynard, Sr. International Auto Show. Those interested in reserving a Trustee: Gary Coop car can contact Shelby American at (702) 942-7325 or Trustee: Ernie Sotolongo visit www.shelbyamerican.com Trustee: Jerry Penberthy Page 2 Horse Tales April 2012

April’s Message — from the President

Hello DMC Members,

Hope everyone had a Happy Easter and was able to spend some quality time with your families.

The time has finally come. It is time to get the Ponies out of the stables and ready for some spring and summer fun! Just remember, whatever you do... if it is Drag racing, Car Shows or Poker runs, please be safe and courteous to each other. Remember to respect your neighbors. We will be working hard over the next few months getting ready for the WWAF Car show. We will be asking for lots of volunteers to help us out. Please remember that the success of the WWAF Car show enables us to have all the great events that we can do as a group throughout the year.

Please bring all of your ideas to the upcoming April meeting, Friday 4/13 at 7:00 PM at Phil Long Ford.

Hope to see you there! — Jim

ATTN: Denver Mustang Club / Facebook & Other Social Media We now have a social media page for all to see (whether they have facebook or not)! www.facebook.com/denvermustangclub (The current GROUP we had will now be private/club members only) Please keep the following in mind when using ANY DMC social website: -Anything on these sites will affect how anyone will view our club (or WWAF) as a whole group -These sites represent DMC/WWAF, & may have an impact on anyone viewing them (good or bad) -Anything posted on these sites can stay online forever so please choose what you post wisely (this includes your posts, as well as your replies to someone else's posts) -Please always use good judgment when posting anything! The DMC is a family friendly club! ***********Any posts made on our sites may expire and/or be deleted after 30 days.************

WHO IS THIS???? Getting to know fellow DMC Members! Answers from March newsletter: Member#1 - Henrietta Valdez Member#2 - Mark Gomez Horse Tales April 2012 Page 3

Help out a fellow DMC member If you have a moment, please go vote for Mo's artwork at the following links! http://www.jonessoda.com/gallery/view.php?ID=0001295424 http://www.jonessoda.com/gallery/view.php?ID=0001295425

DMC/Club Clash/Bandimere ****Please note that Bandimere has changed our club letters for Club Clash from “ZI” to “E”**** Don’t forget… our May 11th club meeting will be at Bandimere… alongside Club Clash. Please see Flyer that I will attach to the email I send out with this newsletter so that you can get in the gates for cheaper! (or email Lisa @ [email protected] to get a copy)

Saleen and Steve Saleen are one again! Source: themustangnews.com The story of Saleen Inc has been much lamented in enthusiast circles over the past decade. In 2007 Steve Saleen left the company he started which was then followed by that company losing its way and eventually collapsing without a vision. Steve himself courageously started over with SMS Supercars and has continued to do what he does so well. -Today the saga has come full circle. The Saleen name and logo now once again fly at Steve’s office and on his cars. Steve Saleen, his family, and his team have announced today that the Saleen brand name is now theirs again. -“In 2007, it was a difficult decision to resign from Saleen, Inc.”, said Steve Saleen. “But I knew it had to be done in order to preserve the Saleen brand and to ensure the authenticity and high performance that our customers had come to expect.” -Most people who have followed know that Saleen Inc went into four years of disarray under multiple ownership changes, management changes, liquida- tions and churning out cars with Steve’s name on them but with little of his blessing. Across the country in Southern California, SMS Supercars began anew with the SMS 570 Challenger, SMS 302 Mustang and the SMS 620 Camaro. -But something was wrong. The enthusiast community who still felt a connection with the man himself and how his hand in the product made it right was missing something. At car shows around the country and forum boards the common think was that he’s just gotta get his name back – what’s happening just isn’t right. -In that way support for Saleen Inc in Michigan, owned by faceless investors lost all wind in their sails. The brand was not going to be supported by those who know better. And in a bad economy if your going to sell expensive toys, people have to love you. Last year that company stopped building cars. -And to that Steve says, “Although the Saleen brand is a huge part of my identity, I knew it was the vision and passion that would shine through on my signature vehicles. However, it couldn’t have been done without the support of the Saleen community. The foundation and inspiration that they gave me to move forward with my vision was what ultimately moved us to regain the Saleen branding. Most importantly the Saleen community gets their identity back as well.” -So what happens now? Well Steve’s cars will start saying Saleen on them again. The buildings at 2735 Wardlow Road in Corona will say Saleen on them. Additionally for all those who have wondered if the company was still alive or not, Steve says they have some new models coming soon. -Specifically, Steve says 4V, SC, SSC, and X Models of the 2013 Mustang are on the way in addition to new Camaro and Challenger based models. Addi- tionally the company says that they plan to make available all 1984 to current aftermarket, replacement and warranty parts through dealers. Give them a little time to get ramped up before you call them -The best part is held for enthusiasts who supported Steve and his family company SMS Supercars. The Saleen Registry will be updated to include all SMS branded cars and current owners will be provided replacement Saleen badging for their cars effective immediately. -While this editor prides himself on being non-biased, balanced and all that, I admit seeing this announcement come across my desk this morning with the Saleen logo at the top brought a tear to my eye. I’ve been a Saleen owner, enthusiast and have watched Steve, his wife Liz and their children build the company up over the decades. -Watching it all unravel in the past five years I knew had to be very difficult on them, let alone the hole it left out in the world of enthusiasts. When I visited their new SMS facility in 2010 I had a feeling that things might just turn around. I saw a resolute, determined but cautious Steve Saleen showing that rare gleam in his eye when his hand is on the fender and he’s happy about his product. Page 4 Horse Tales April 2012

Membership Update By Tammy Cosper, DMC Membership Chair

TIME IS UP

Thank you DMC Members for the incredible job in renewing your Membership for 2012. Memberships not renewed will be removed from the active Membership list and the monthly April Birthdays “HorseTales” newsletter mailing, following the April 13th club meeting. If you have forgotten to renew, we will accept your 4/3 Neil Townley Membership dues at any time and return you to the active 4/4 Sonya Sotolongo Membership list and monthly “HorseTales” newsletter mailings. 4/9 Arlene Bruhn **Renewal dues are $30.00 & can be paid at membership 4/9 Carrie Dean meetings, or mailed to P.O. Box listed on back of Newsletter. 4/12 Ernie Sotolongo 4/13 Lori Beltz Welcome New Members 4/13 Dennis Yates Douglas & Caitlin Choi 4/15 Jorge Ortega Mike & Kimberly Pippenger 4/18 Sharon Jorgenson Nick Hodges 4/20 Bobbi Penberthy 4/21 Tony Gerbino

4/26 Rich McCoy 4/30 Mike Rhynard Sr.

Current 2012 Membership 4/30 Steven Richardson 4/30 Ken Kampschnieder 76 Paid Members/Families Members/Guests present @March Meeting- 57

RMMR Lodging ResortQuest will offer us a 20% discount for a 2 night stay, & a 30% discount for a 3+ night stay! Here is a link to the Snowflower Condos (you will have to call to get the discount): http://www.resortqueststeamboat.com/rental/complex.html?ID=20&NCK=PPCSTBGS_complex&cid=PPCSTB GS_complex&source=google Here is what’s available: Studio/1 bathroom (sleeps 2-4), 2 bedroom/2 bathroom (sleeps 4-6), 4 bedroom/3 bathroom (sleeps 8-10) Pricing 2 nights (20% discount) 3+ nights (30% discount) Studio/1 bathroom (sleeps 2-4) $131.20/night (+taxes/fees) $115/night (+taxes/fees) 2 bedroom/2 bathroom (sleeps 4-6) $210.40/night (+taxes/fees) $185/night (+taxes/fees) 4 bedroom/3 bathroom (sleeps 8-10) $263.20/night (+taxes/fees) $231/night (+taxes/fees) Snowflower sets up a car wash area for us free of charge... and the show cars will be in a covered garage! Horse Tales April 2012 Page 5

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS April 2012  4/13 - DMC Meeting @ Phil Long Ford  4/14 - Littleton Cruise Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat  4/14 - RWR Motorsports Dyno Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7  4/14 - Cars & Coffee near Park Meadows  4/21 - Rizza Racing Performance 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Open House  4/21 - Cars & Coffee near Park Meadows 15 16 17 18 19 20 21  4/28 - Cars & Coffee near Park Meadows  4/29 - ColoradoStangs’ Annual Mustang 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Birthday Poker Run/Cruise  5/5 - Cars & Coffee near Park Meadows 29 30  5/5 - Lafayette Cars & Coffee  5/5 - Golden Super Cruise  5/11 - DMC Meeting @ Bandimere  8/4 - Horsefeathers Car Show @ Northfield

For more info on events above, Visit the Calendar Section of: www.denvermustangclub.com

—–—–—––––––——ITEMS FOR SALE——––––––––––——

2003 MUSTANG COBRA 1966 Mustang Coupe EMAIL YOUR ITEMS YOU 400+HP—/SUPERCHARGED WOULD LIKE TO SELL TO: 14,000 MILES Project Car [email protected] Contact DMC Member: Dan Morris Solid V8 project car 1978 Mustang King Cobra Wheel Caps [email protected] Set of four. Sold the car in 1992, two of these were the original caps, the other two are brand No motor / trans new and were never on the car. $200.00 firm. Please contact Patti Auten 720/318-5503 Clear Colorado Title

$1500

Contact DMC member: 2005 - 2007 Mustang Hood, Redfire Red Brett Grooms Contact Steve 303-931-4355 303-898-0081 [email protected] Page 6 Horse Tales April 2012

Denver Auto Show 3/21/2012

Colorado Convention Center

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Sunday, 4/29/2012 9th Annual Mustang Birthday Poker Run/Cruise Don’t miss this event!! ColoradoStangs will be kicking off the season with their annual Poker Run/Cruise to honor the Mustang's Birthday. We will be staging at the historic Shelby Museum in Boulder starting at 9:00am. Admission to the museum is included in the entry fee! ($5/person for those not playing the poker hand). The Run/Cruise will be departing at 11:00am sharp. Lunch is planned in Estes Park. We will cruise through Rocky Mountain National Park to Nederland… and run through Golden Gate Canyon so be sure to check your brakes! Participants will receive a card at each of the 5 stops. At the last stop 2 additional cards may be purchased. COST: CS Members: $10 per hand (includes entry fee to Shelby Museum for 1 person) Non-Members: $15 per hand (includes entry fee to Shelby Museum for 1 person) Additional Cards: $5.00 each (up to 2 can be purchased at the last stop to get a better hand) *If passengers want to participate in poker game, their cost is same as above, or their entry fee to the Shelby Museum is $5)

WHERE: Start at the Shelby Museum opening early at 9am... just for us! 5020 Chaparral Court, Boulder, Colorado. For rainout information: www.facebook.com/ColoradoStangs www.ColoradoStangs.com —— 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