SHELBYPOWER Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Guys,I have been working with the Wanna GO Fast team for the past months to secure a spot in Florida for a 1/2 mile event and it is finally done. The date is January 24-25th @ the Jumbolair Airport in Ocala, FL. Here is the website for more information on the event www.wannagofast.comRegards,Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsybtch Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Guys, I have been working with the Wanna GO Fast team for the past months to secure a spot in Florida for a 1/2 mile event and it is finally done. The date is January 24-25th @ the Jumbolair Airport in Ocala, FL. Here is the website for more information on the event www.wannagofast.com Regards, Manuel Only Ga & TX on there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Only Ga & TX on there well you're from Georgia.... doesn't that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsybtch Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 well you're from Georgia.... doesn't that count? Yeah, but it was last weekend.........I don't have a time machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Yeah, but it was last weekend.........I don't have a time machine oooohhhhh.... now I get it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 I go to the NPD Silver Springs Show every Year, (14 Years now, and the Weather down there in January is really strange. One Year girls are wearing Shorts and Bikini Tops and the next Year they are wearing Poloar Coats and the Next Year they are wearing Rain Coats and the next Year they are wearing Rain Coats OVER Polar Coats and the next Year they are wearing all of the above at different times over the weekend. I hope you have great weather for this Event, What will be the lates we can get in just to watch? Is this the Place http://www.jumbolair.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHELBYPOWER Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Guys, This should be on their page today, it's on their Facebook page. Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 I am orginizing a "Super Cruise" from Tallahassee to Ocala for January 24th (Saturday) to go down to watch the Action. $15 to watch is not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHELBYPOWER Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 I am orginizing a "Super Cruise" from Tallahassee to Ocala for January 24th (Saturday) to go down to watch the Action. $15 to watch is not bad. I am coming from Miami. Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Jumbolair - Formerly owned by Nautilus inventor guy, (called Greystone back then), and when he died, his wife developed it into a fly-in community. John Travolta has a house there with a large car stable and two jets, (haven't seen his B707 in a while, guess he sold it) 4 or 5 kids got killed there when one of them drove a BMW off the end, ski-jumped a dirt berm, then hit an oak tree. Kind of surprised they'd allow any car event there considering that accident and the residents, but times change! Edit: It was 5, in dad's BMW: http://www.ocala.com/article/20080127/NEWS/801270355 Could be fun - just make sure your brakes are well maintained! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHELBYPOWER Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Jumbolair - Formerly owned by Nautilus inventor guy, (called Greystone back then), and when he died, his wife developed it into a fly-in community. John Travolta has a house there with a large car stable and two jets, (haven't seen his B707 in a while, guess he sold it) 4 or 5 kids got killed there when one of them drove a BMW off the end, ski-jumped a dirt berm, then hit an oak tree. Kind of surprised they'd allow any car event there considering that accident and the residents, but times change! Edit: It was 5, in dad's BMW: http://www.ocala.com/article/20080127/NEWS/801270355 Could be fun - just make sure your brakes are well maintained! Sam Yes, we are aware of this accident, those kids were on the track without permission and no supervision...same thing could happen if some kids would run into a drag strip with no supervision and go for a free for all run. You can see all the other event that the Wanna GO Fast team has done with no issues or casualties, thank God. Sincerely, Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 No doubt, sanctioned events are usually way safer! There was a similar event at the Amelia Concours last year, but it was "unofficial"! Idiot in a brand new Ferrari 458 Italia kept his foot in it longer than he should've and ran off the end of the runway into the swamp! Don't know if the car is being rebuilt, but it definitely will take a huge chunk of change to fix! Good thing Jumbolair's runway is 7,000 feet plus as it leaves a nice cushion so long as you get off the gas soon enough! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHELBYPOWER Posted September 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Registration starts on Nov 17th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHELBYPOWER Posted October 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 The page is up and hotel registration is open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Going for the day to watch... No rollbar in my convertible, otherwise I would pay to make the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VNMSNK Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Going for the day to watch... No rollbar in my convertible, otherwise I would pay to make the run. I agree. I would run it too just for the fun of doing it. oh well...the penalty for loving verts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I hope to be bringing several People with me to watch as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHELBYPOWER Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Reminder, registration starts next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaGOFAST Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Going for the day to watch... No rollbar in my convertible, otherwise I would pay to make the run. I agree. I would run it too just for the fun of doing it. oh well...the penalty for loving verts. The rules do not prohibit against convertibles.........that's why we say to ask if you aren't sure if your car qualifies in the rules. As long as you run top up you guys are fine! Mainly much older vehicle's are the ones that need rollbars, etc. Factory rollover protection is now standard across the board in all newer convertible's. Hope to see some convertible GT500's now Also here's a nice little video to get everyone excited before registration opens this Friday at 8am EST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby3 Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 The rules do not prohibit against convertibles.........that's why we say to ask if you aren't sure if your car qualifies in the rules. As long as you run top up you guys are fine! Mainly much older vehicle's are the ones that need rollbars, etc. Factory rollover protection is now standard across the board in all newer convertible's. Hope to see some convertible GT500's now Also here's a nice little video to get everyone excited before registration opens this Friday at 8am EST! Sold out in 1 hour 52 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 The rules do not prohibit against convertibles.........that's why we say to ask if you aren't sure if your car qualifies in the rules. As long as you run top up you guys are fine! Mainly much older vehicle's are the ones that need rollbars, etc. Factory rollover protection is now standard across the board in all newer convertible's. Hope to see some convertible GT500's now Also here's a nice little video to get everyone excited before registration opens this Friday at 8am EST! Can you tell us some of the Cars that have Registered so I can pump it up at the Cruise Ins to get people interested in coming down with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 The rules do not prohibit against convertibles.........that's why we say to ask if you aren't sure if your car qualifies in the rules. As long as you run top up you guys are fine! Mainly much older vehicle's are the ones that need rollbars, etc. Factory rollover protection is now standard across the board in all newer convertible's. Hope to see some convertible GT500's now Also here's a nice little video to get everyone excited before registration opens this Friday at 8am EST! I see you went up on the Spectator Tickets to $20.00. It was $15.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Has anyone here Registered to run your Car? I am planning a Super Cruise from Tallahassee to the Airport using the back roads (no Interstate) and plan to drive it Tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 I drove down to the Airport today just to make sure I know the way. It is a small town and those People are going to freak when all those cool Cars start rolling in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 The 24th is coming up fast, is anyone besides ME going to this? D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I just got the notice: Big Daddy Don Garlits will be there and run one of the Swamp Rats and sign Autographs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 As of Today, it looks like 80% chance of Rain.................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Got back from the Go Fast Event in Ocala a little while ago. Pretty cool. I have never seen so many Nissan GT R's in one place. A lot of Corvettes and Mustangs/Shelby's. I did learn one thing though, a lot of people have a problem going in a straight line......LOL......even a Lambo lost it and did several 90's before doing a 360 and taking out a Speed Sensor. Those Nissan GT R's are quick, most people went 130-140 and a good number went 160-170 with the Lambo's doing 190-205. Pretty fun time. https://www.facebook.com/david.hawkins.148/media_set?set=a.10203635355228055.1073741865.1341604170&type=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I was there for the spin out. The event was fun to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DroneVUStudios Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 DroneVU Studios was on hand at the event to film the event from the air. Here is the link to the aerial drone video of the event: We also have plenty of videos of other attractions around Tampa: http://dronevustudios.com/videos.html Regards, DroneVU Studios "The sky is NOT the limit" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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