Staff Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 <font color="#3504FB"><b>GET YOUR HEART RACING</b></font> <br> <br> <img src="http://www.henryford.com/images/b_hfhs_getyourheart.jpg"> <br> <br> <i><b>A benefit for the Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute and the Center for Cardiac Get Your Heart Racing 2011 Care at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital</i></b> <br> <br> <b>Saturday, October 15, 2011</b> <br> <br> <b>Track Event: 1:30 - 5 p.m.</b><br> Dearborn Development Center, Dearborn, Michigan <br> <br> <b>Winner's Circle Afterglow: 5 - 9 p.m.</b><br> Conference and Event Center, Dearborn, Michigan <br> <br> Attention car fans! Get ready to start your engines and join us for this rare opportunity to enjoy a fantastic day custom designed for the car enthusiast. Proceeds will benefit the <a href="http://www.henryford.com/body.cfm?id=33704">Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute</a> and the <a href="http://www.henryford.com/body_wyandotte.cfm?id=40223">Center for Cardiac Care at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital</a>. <br> <br> Lucky "Shelby" ticketholders will enjoy a thrilling afternoon at Ford Motor Company's ultra-private test track, the Dearborn Development Center (formerly known as the Ford Proving Grounds), participating in a one-of-a-kind driving experience in high-performance Ford vehicles. Shelby ticket holders may also bring one guest who can participate in the Pit Pass activities. <br> <br> <font color="#3504FB"><b>Track activities include:</b></font> <br> <i>(subject to change)</i> <br> <br> • Drag Race - Two Ford vehicles drag race, complete with 'Christmas Tree' and timer<br> • Highway Driving Simulation - Choose from a wide selection of Ford vehicles and drive them on a simulated highway<br> • Wet Pad - ride along with pro driver on skid pad for extreme handling demonstration<br> • Driving Challenge - Coned course to showcase the impressive driving dynamics<br> • Hot Laps - Thrilling ride along with pro driver in a Mustang on the high speed track<br> • Over the Top - Guests drive F-150s or Explorers on off-road course<br> <br> <br> <font color="#3504FB"><b>Pitt Pass activities include:</b></font> <br> <i>(subject to change)</i> <br> <br> • Access to Track Development Center<br> • Viewing of track activities<br> • Tour of track facility<br> • Tail gating and viewing of U-M vs. MSU football game<br> • Laguna Seca Mustang Slot Car Track<br> • World's largest foosball table<br> • Refreshments and snacks<br> • Access to Henry Ford Greenfield Village and Museum (day of event only)<br> <br> <br> Casual attire, jeans and athletic shoes must be worn at the track. You must be 18 years of age or older with at least one year of driving experience to participate in track activities. <br> <br> <font color="#3504FB"><b>Winner's Circle Afterglow Event & Auction</b></font> <br> <br> Following the day at the track, guests will attend the Winner's Circle afterglow event at the Ford Motor Company Conference & Events Center next to the track. While there, guests will enjoy dinner, hear remarks from Honorary Event Chair Alan Mulally, chief executive officer of Ford Motor Company, and participate in <a href="http://www.henryford.com/documents/Philanthropy/Auction%20Slick-GYHR.pdf">silent and live auctions</a> that will have treasures for the car racing enthusiast. The highlight of the evening is the live auction of a <a href="http://www.ford.com/cars/mustang/2012mustangboss/?searchid=444987|32151943|210469266">"1 of 1" 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca</a>, uniquely designed for this special event. <br> <br> Only 250 tickets to this exclusive track event will be sold. Tickets to the track event are $2,500 and Winner's Circle event is $500. <br> <br> <font color="#3504FB"><b>Win a Shelby Ticket</b></font> <br> <br> Raffle tickets are also available for purchase to enter to win a free Shelby Ticket to this exciting event. Raffle tickets are $20 each and can be <a href="https://henryfordgiving.com/NetCommunity/SSLPage.aspx?pid=315">purchased online</a>. <br> <br> Tickets are available for purchase online until October 14, 2011. For event information, including ticket, raffle or <a href="http://www.henryford.com/documents/Philanthropy/GYHR%20Sponsorship%20Opportunities%202011.pdf">sponsorship opportunities</a> contact Kim Streich via e-mail <a href="mailto:kstreic1@hfhs.org" target="_self"> here</a> or call (734) 246-9639. <br> <br> <a href="http://henryfordgiving.com/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=314"><font size="4" face="Arial"><b>Buy Event Tickets Now</b></font></a> <br> <br> <font color="#3504FB"><b>TICKET OPPORTUNITIES:</b></font> <br> <br> <b>Shelby Ticket - $2,500</b> <br> <br> <i>Limit of 250 tickets sold. Driving event participants must be 18 years of age or older with at least one year of driving experience.</i> <br> • Includes one driving ticket and one pit pass for a guest<br> • Includes two tickets to the Winner's Circle Afterglow event at the Ford Conference and Event Center<br> • Fair market value: $760<br> <br> <br> <i>Winner's Circle Afterglow Ticket - $500</i> <br> • One ticket to the Winner's Circle Afterglow event<br> • Fair market value: $100<br> ensure that the box for 'Send me any updates sent by the board administrator' is unchecked and submit the form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'm in for five tickites, please keep us up dated on who won, which I hope would be me :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Sounds like an awesome event!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richstang Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 I'd love to hear more about the "1 of 1" Boss 302 LS Is there any more info about it such as colors, options, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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