HorseTales July 2009 Official Newsletter Denver Mustang Club © 2009 DMC ™ ™ All rights reserved. MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE: GOOD FOR THE SOUL From ford.com Reminders Protective sun-drenched driving ———–——— JULY The 2010 Ford Glass Roof Mustang offers consumers convertible-like driving without the need for sunscreen, because its factory-installed CLUB MEETING panoramic glass roof filters 90 percent of the sun's heat-generating Friday, July 10 infrared (IR) rays and 96 percent of burn-causing ultraviolet (UV) rays. Phil Long Ford, Denver The UV-filtering capability of the new Mustang's fixed glass roof is Tufts & Wadsworth comparable to sunscreen lotion with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 2nd Floor Meeting Room approximately 50, which exceeds the dermatologist-recommended sunscreen strength of at least SPF-15. 7 PM to 8 PM The glass roof's ability to filter IR rays reduces heat load in the cabin BRING YOUR so that occupants remain comfortable while enjoying the sun. The re- MUSTANGS! flective glass also reduces energy used by the vehicle's air conditioner system while protecting the interior fabric from fading and deteriorat- ing. WE’RE CRUISING TO SONIC AFTER THE Good for the soul MEETING! ———–——— Sun-soaked cruising is the convertible and Glass Roof Mustang's top Phil Long Car Show appeal factor. Scientific studies show that increased exposure to sun- shine or bright light is therapeutic because it regulates the body's syn- Saturday, July 11 thesis of melatonin, a mood-regulating hormone that modulates the Phil Long Ford, Denver circadian cycle of sleep and wakefulness. Sunshine also triggers the body's conversion to active vitamin D, considered to be an effective Tufts & Wadsworth natural remedy for "the blues." 2nd Floor Meeting Room Health experts caution that cool breezes in convertibles can mislead- 10 AM to 2 PM ingly mask the sun's harmful rays as occupants may not feel as hot as when they're stationary under the sun. Therefore, dermatologists rec- ommend the use of sun-block lotion or moisturizer with a sun protec- ———–——— tion factor (SPF) of 15 or higher prior for top-down drives. Club Clash Friday, July 31 Gates open at 3 pm Eliminations begin at 7 PM Bandimere Speedway 3051 South Rooney Rd Morrison, CO Photos copyright Ford Motor Company Page 2 Horse Tales July 2009 July’s Message — from the President Hi All, Happy July!!! With summer now in full swing I wanted to remind you about a few up coming events. See you all this Friday!!! • Friday July 10 - DMC meeting 7:00 PM at Phil Long Ford - We will be going to the Sonic off C470 and Ken Caryl for after club so bring those Pony's! • Saturday July 11 - DMC car show at Phil Long Ford from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, If you be- long to other Mustang clubs as well please invite your members to join us it is a FREE fun event to show Phil Long appreciation for all they do for us. Hope you all can make it. • The Saleen club is holding a local 3 day Mustang event and they have invited us to join “Happy July! “ them. Check out the below information if you’re interested. It really looks like it could — Mike Rhynard Jr. be a lot of Fun. * Note you will need to register by the 12th if you plan to attend. Pre-registration has been extended 1 week for the event, until Sunday July 12. Show website & more info: http://www.saleenclubofamerica.com/nationals/2009/index.htm Pre-Registration: Start by: http://www.saleenclubofamerica.com/nationals/2009/index.htm Then click: Registration Option 1— Show Registration Only : $20 for the first car, $20 for the second car, FREE for your 3rd or more cars. Option 2— SCOA "Show & Membership" Bundle: $55 Includes: Show registration, 1 year membership in SCOA, Event T-shirt Welcome Bash (2 tickets) included with show registration (extras are available) Don't forget about the Big Dinner Saturday Night! Mike RMMR—Thank you! By Mike Rhynard, Jr., DMC President Another Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup is in the books. What a good time we had! Of course, Mother Nature had to throw us a curve in the form of a downpour during the scenic cruise, but once that was done, the weather was perfect for both the autocross and the show and shine, It was a great way to spend Father’s Day weekend. I’d like to take a moment to offer my congratulations and thanks to our own Joe Dietz, Jr., who served as RMMR chair this year. Over the last year, Joe put in many hours of work, including numerous trips to Steamboat, preparing for this event. Coordinating the efforts of all of the vendors, sponsors, club representatives, city officials, etc., etc., is a huge task. To have the event go off as smoothly as it did was very im- pressive. Nice work, Joe! And thank you too, to all of our members that helped with the scenic cruise, and who worked at the autocross. I’m already looking forward to number 22! Joe, with Hap and Bob, announcing autocross awards Horse Tales July 2009 Page 3 Show Ponies By Tim Steenson, DMC Newsletter Editor Congratulations to all of the DMC members who took home Show and Shine awards from the 21st Annual Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup! Mike Rhynard, Sr., David Stahl, Travis Partain, Ken, Linda & Brooke Smith, Bill Anderson, Sr., Tim Thiessen, Ken Roth, Jeff Jacobucci, Kent Gloor, Brett Grooms and Joe Dietz, Jr. all won awards in their respective classes. A few shots of DMC cars at the show: Remember, this Saturday, July 11th, will be our annual show at Phil Long Ford, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Bring your Mustangs out for others to enjoy, and to show our support to Phil Long, to thank them for their support of our club! Page 4 HorseTales July 2009 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 www.CrosswordWeaver.com ACROSS funny car used to stop the car 3 the race class featuring highly 17 nickname for the tires used in modified vehicles running on 2 2 the job description for the individual professional drag racing wheels (hint, ps..........) that works on the part of the engine 18 the individual that is responsible for 4 name of professional event held at that contains the pistons (2 words) the tune up (the set up of the engine) Bandimere (3 words) 5 when a dragster lifts the front wheels for the race 6 the team member that takes the car and is moving down the track only on 19 the type of fuel used in top fuel and down the track the back wheels (2 words) funny car 9 a necessary fan item used to protect 7 an area at the track where the crew 20 the crew position that deals with your hearing prepares the vehicle to race discs and floater plates 11 at 5800 feet this causes tuning and 8 specialized vehicle that houses the 21 a safety feature on a funny car downforce issues vehicle for transport on the upper carbon fiber body designed to 12 the race class using a shorter level, and contains a shop on the release off the body in the event of a wheelbase than the dragster, lower level to prep the car to race major engine malfunction/explosion sometimes called floppers (2 words) 10 the messiest crew position dealing (2 words) 13 the part on a top fuel dragster that with the huge oil pan (2 words) sits behind the driver cage and 14 the race class that has the dragsters DOWN provides a huge current of air to the (2 words) engine 15 a group of individuals that prepares 1 the part on a funny car that stick out 16 the race class often termed the the car for the race thru the body and provides a huge factory hot rods, the engine uses 2 16 a necessary item on a dragster and current of air to the engine carburetors (2 words) HorseTales July 2009 Page 5 Membership Update Members Present at By Geri Durbin, DMC Membership Chair the June Meeting THE BIG BOYS (& GIRLS) ARE BACK IN TOWN 55 members and 5 guests in attendance Have you ever wondered what an 8000 horsepower car sounds and feels like? If that statement intrigues you then you need to get out to Bandimere Speedway sometime the weekend of July 10-12 as the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) rolls into town for the Mopar Parts Mile High Nationals. The Mile High Nationals will feature the July Birthdays professional categories of Top Fuel (dragsters), Funny Car, Pro Stock Car and Motorcycle and the sportsman cate- gories of Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp and Super Gas. When the top fuel dragsters and funny cars launch off the starting line it literally shakes the ground and you can feel the power of the car in your chest. Addi- tionally, earplugs are a must. The Mile High Nationals kicks off the second half of the professional season and a grueling three consecutive weekends known as “The Western Swing”, beginning in Denver, traveling to Seattle, 7/3 Ron Fox and ending in Sonoma. The Denver event poses a special challenge as the 5,800 feet altitude at Bandimere affects everything from engine tune-ups to aerodynamics. No other event on the circuit comes even close as crews must 7/8 Nancy McCoy make changes to established power-making combinations and battle the lack of down force.