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Former club archivist as well as lead SOEC creative director, 2005-2018.
Event Announcement

PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX – JULY 16-17, 2016

Schenley Park Race Weekend – July 16 & 17, 2016

2016 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
2016 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix

Schenley Park is the scene of our nation’s largest vintage race event. 150 vintage racers gather here each July to test their skills and entertain the crowd. The PVGP races through Schenley Park are considered by many drivers to be the most challenging race course worldwide. The 2.33 mile circuit has 23 turns not to mention haybales, manhole covers, phone poles and stone walls. The Grand Prix in Schenley Park is the only vintage race event that is run on actual city streets – made possible by our Pit Crew of 1,000 volunteers.

The best place to watch the races is from the 456 acre Bob O’Connor Golf Course where the Grand Prix stages an International Car Show with over 2,000 vehicles on display. These car shows are mainly supported by local car clubs but are also open to the public for only $30 for the weekend. In addition to the car shows there are dozens of sponsor tents, a village full of vendors and plenty of food and refreshment vendors. 200,000 spectators are expected to come out and watch the races – there is no cost for spectators to enter, but we do encourage donations. Proceeds from the event benefit charity.

There is so much that happens on the Race Weekend in Schenley Park that we can’t fit it all on one page – so here are some quick links to individual events that occur over the weekend.

There are practice/warm-up sessions each morning. Qualifying races take place on Saturday with the Featured Races on Sunday. Both afternoons feature exciting racing as groups are separated by engine size and year of manufacture. There is little difference to spectators between Saturday’s and Sunday’s track action as over 175 cars will compete.

2016 Schedule
Saturday, July 16

  • Vintage Practice Sessions 8:15 – noon
  • Vintage Track Rides noon – 1:00
  • Vintage Qualifying Races 1:00 – 5:00
  • British Car Day 9:30 – 5:00
  • International Car Show 9:30 – 5:00

Sunday, July 17

  • Vintage Warm-up Sessions 8:15 – 11:00
  • Parades and Opening Ceremony 11:00- 11:50
  • Vintage Races noon – 5:00
  • International Car Show 9:30 – 5:00

http://www.pvgp.org/race-weekend-events/

http://www.pvgp.org/car-show-overview/

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[Source: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix]

Lifestyle

CLOSER LOOK: S281 (96-0002) RETURNS STATESIDE

PHOTOS: JAEDA CROSBY

96-0002 S281 LOA
96-0002 S281 LOA

Currently, Saleen Automotive offers a dozen custom exterior paint colors on their line of performance vehicles. Though in the late 1990s during the SN95 era, there was one available non-factory hue. A single color that could represent green, blue, purple and gold. This lone color was Extreme Rainbow, the initial optional Saleen custom color developed with partner BASF.

BASF introduced a line of “Extreme Colors” in 1996. Of these first three Extreme hues, Rainbow was the most varied. Officially offered by Saleen as an option for the 1997 model year, they would go on to produce a total of 19 vehicles in this chromatic paint before this color disappeared after the 2009 model year.

One such vehicle is 96-0002, this special SN95 S281 coupe is among the earliest Saleen Mustangs to showcase this unique paint option. Current owner, Jaeda Crosby, located 96-0002 through a fever-pitched search for an original Saleen Extreme Rainbow Mustang. Given both the limited production and limited availability of this color, Jaeda had few leads and numerous dead-ends in trying to locate a vehicle in the United States. Perseverance sent Jaeda to the United Kingdom where #02 had lived since 2004.

Produced during October 1996 and shipped on the 25th of that month, #02 features an interesting list of early Saleen optional equipment. Beginning with the newly introduced S281 coupe, #02 hosts the following: Heat extractor hood, Speedline magnesium wheels, tire upgrade, 13″ front brake upgrade, and Saleen/Recaro leather seating.

For the 1996 model year Saleen produced 444 Mustangs, 424 were S281 models, 413 were based on the GT chassis, 191 were of the GT coupe body, 177 GT coupes featured 5-speed manual transmissions and 27 GT coupes with manual transmissions featured Opal Grey interior. Of those, 4 had the Saleen/Alcon brake upgrade, 20 were equipped with the optional 3.55:1 gears, 3 had the Tire Upgrade while 96-0002 was the lone S281 coupe, GT chassis, Manual Transmission, Opal Grey interior vehicle to receive the optional Saleen vented hood, Saleen/Recaro leather seating, Speedline Magnesium Wheels and Optional Custom Paint.

Of the 444 street Mustangs produced for the model year, one was painted a Saleen custom color. 96-0002 is this car.

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[Source: Jaeda Goodwin Crosby]

Event Coverage

CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS 2016 COVERAGE

Whew! The first weekend of June described with a single word. 2016 marked our eighth consecutive year hosting Saleen owners during the Ford Nationals by Carlisle Events. There were an estimated 53 (or 54) Saleen manufactured vehicles on the fairgrounds to proudly display Power In The Hands of a Few to all showgoers. A collection of Saleen Mustangs ranging from the initial 1985 production year to the latest 2016 S302. Of special note was the appearance of 88-0020R from Performance Autosport’s proprietor Mark LaMaskin. A reminder of Saleen Automotive’s accomplished motorsport history.

Event support appreciation to Rudy & Betsy Beyer for their tireless effort operating the SOEC tent and assistance with S302 new car delivery during the show. Lastly, gratitude to all participants, enthusiasts and owners that make these events so special.


Video: SOEC Staff

2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals - Photo: Colby Vining
2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Photo: Colby Vining
2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals - Photo: Karl LaFrance
2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Photo: Karl LaFrance
2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals - Photo: Bill Urbanski
2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Photo: Bill Urbanski
2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals - Photo: Bill Urbanski
2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals – Photo: Bill Urbanski

2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals award winners
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G510 – 1984 – 1993 SALEEN
130 – GARY ROSS — 1993 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
131 – COLBY VINING — 1991 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
132 – DALE WARNER — 1985 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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G511 – 1994 – 2004 SALEEN
133 – JOHNATHAN ELIAS — 2000 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
134 – KARL LAFRANCE — 2004 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
135 – ROSEANN DEBELLA — 2002 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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G512 – 2005 – 2014 SALEEN
136 – ISAIAH SLONAKER — 2005 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — FIRST PLACE
137 – REGINALD SINGLETON — 2008 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — SECOND PLACE
138 – ERIC SEAMAN — 2006 FORD MUSTANG SALEEN — THIRD PLACE
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G513 – SALEEN POWERED
139 – THOMAS SESSOMS — 2007 FORD SALEEN S331 — FIRST PLACE
140 – JOSEPH LAGROSSA — 2007 FORD SALEEN F150 — SECOND PLACE
141 – DOUGLAS BORING — 2004 SALEEN FOCUS — THIRD PLACE
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B729 – YELLOW MUSTANGS
095 – STEVE & SANTINA FLYNN — 1999 SALEEN MUSTANG — SECOND PLACE
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B703 – 1966 – 1977 BRONCO STOCK / LUBR
014 – ANDY BENTINCK-SMITH — 1966 FORD BRONCO — *SPECIAL AWARD*
* Celebrity Pick Chosen By: David Bruno, Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club

Award winning Andy Bentinck-Smith’s 1966 Ford Bronco
Award winning Andy Bentinck-Smith’s 1966 Ford Bronco

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Enthusiast News

DARK HORSE EDITION (09-0004DH) OFFERED ON eBay

Price: $68,995.00
VIN: 1ZVHT82H895107922
Condition: Used
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 2009
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Engine: 5.0L 302Cu. In. V8 GAS SOHC Supercharged
Number of Cylinders: 8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 2,820
Body Type: Coupe
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Charcoal
For Sale By: C and P Imports, LLC
eBay #: 112012022371

09-0004 Dark Horse
09-0004 Dark Horse

2009 Saleen H302 Dark Horse Extreme
Serial #09-0004
Color: Black Clearcoat
Interior: Dark Charcoal
Engine: 302cid 3V Supercharged V8, 620 Horsepower and 600 lb-ft of Torque
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
VIN: 1ZVHT82H895107922
Only 2,820 miles!

09-0004 Dark Horse
09-0004 Dark Horse

Options:
Twin-Screw Supercharger
Navigation and Ipod Hookup
20 Inch Saleen 7-Spoke Speed Star Wheels (Black Chrome)
High Performance Cooling
Push Button Start Group
Flat Black Saleen Graphics
Sport Louvers
Dark Horse Black Anodized Fuel Filler Door
Forged Engine Internals
Aluminum Dual-Core Radiator
15 Inch Cross Drilled Saleen Rotors and Brake System
Pirelli P-Zero Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System

09-0004 Dark Horse
09-0004 Dark Horse

Highlights:
Over 600 Horsepower
RARE!
Original List Price of $91,847
No Accidents or Mishaps
Only 2,820 Miles!
Always Stored in Climate Controlled Environment
Perfect Condition
Highly Collectible
All Books, Keys, Fobs and Original Window Sticker

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Enthusiast News

RARE MIDNIGHT BLUE FOUR EYED HATCH (85-0027) APPEARS ON eBay

Price: BID
VIN: 1FABP28M6FF179311
Condition: Used
Vehicle Title: Clear
Year: 1985
Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Engine: 302
Number of Cylinders: 8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 84,000
Body Type: Hatchback
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Gray
For Sale By: Private Seller
eBay #: 322114465841

85-0027 Saleen Mustang
85-0027 Saleen Mustang

This car is 1 of 8 t tops made in 1985 runs and handles great needs paint and interior work all numbers matching. New clutch water pump radiator and new tires running gear in this car is great very fast tons of torque

85-0027 Saleen Mustang
85-0027 Saleen Mustang

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Enthusiast News

LONE SAPPHIRE BLUE S351 (95-0044) HITS THE OPEN MARKET

PHOTOS & TEXT: WGRIFFIN4

Up for sale is my 1995 Saleen S351, 95-0044. It is a 1 of 1 Sapphire Blue S351 ever made by Saleen. The car has 45k miles and only 5k miles on a rebuilt factory block bored out to 408. The motor was built by HKE motorsports and it is far from stock. It recently made 375 rwhp and 420 rwtq Dyno Tuned by Chris Car Doc. I am asking $25,000 obo see below for details and pictures.

95-0044 S351
95-0044 S351

Interior:
* Saleen Recaro buckets in cloth – Perfect Condition
* 2 Sets of Factory Saleen S351 Floor mats. 1 Set new in the box.
* Sony CD/MP3/iPod stereo
* Factory radio included

95-0044 S351
95-0044 S351

Exterior:
* Sapphire Blue in good shape, with scratches and chips in the front bumper and rear bumper. The car is stored in my race shop.
* New OEM Saleen front bumper included in sale of car. Needs to be painted.
* Factor Saleen wheels with Nitto NT05 in back and NT05 up front. No curb rash on wheels.
* Factory Saleen centercaps installed
* I have added or have the correct decals the car was missing (champion wreaths)

95-0044 S351
95-0044 S351

Engine/Air/Fuel:
* Factory Lightning block bore .030 = 408 CID
* Eagle forged crank, Eagle H-Beam forged rods and 9.8:1 compression forged pistons
* Factory aluminum heads with 1.7 Crane roller rockers
* ARP bolts throughout
* Factory 65 mm throttle body
* 77 mm Pro-M Mass Air Sensor
* 30 lb/hr fuel injectors with adjustable fuel pressure regulator and gauge
* Saleen ceramic coated headers
* Saleen spark plug wires
* Saleen aluminum valve covers
* Saleen engine management processor tuned by Chris Car Doc
* Bassani X-Pipe with factory Borla mufflers (Factory exhaust with high-flow cats included)

95-0044 S351
95-0044 S351

Cooling system:
* Fluidyne high-performance Aluminum 3 Core Radiator, Radiator/Shroud, Double-Fan System – No Over Heating Issues in the Summer in Houston. Factory Radiator included.

Drivetrain:
* Factory Tremec 3550 transmission
* Factory 3.27 gears
* Spec Stage 2 clutch and aluminum flywheel
* Ford Racing aluminum drive shaft
* Ford Racing clutch quadrant and adjustable cable

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Event Announcement

FORD NATIONALS, CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA JUNE 3-5, 2016

Carlisle Ford Nationals, June 3-5, 2016

SOEC weekend hospitality tent

Vehicle Classes:
385: MUSTANG – 1984 – 1993 SALEEN
386: MUSTANG – 1994 – 2004 SALEEN
387: MUSTANG – 2005 – 2014 SALEEN
389: SALEEN POWERED (truck, Focus, S7, etc)

CLUB:
Choose SALEEN OWNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS CLUB in the club drop down menu on registration to help us help you.

Carlisle Events Website:
www.carsatcarlisle.com

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Gate-N-Go: Your Green Light to the Showfield

Register for the 2016 Carlisle Ford Nationals Showfield. Registration includes weekend admission for two people. To qualify for the 10% Gate-N-Go pre-registration discount and have your entry window sticker mailed to you, please pre-register prior to May 2nd, 2016 at midnight EST. Discount will be applied at checkout. After registering, a receipt will be emailed to you – please bring this receipt to the event. If you belong to a club, enter the full club name. Please do not abbreviate the club name.

https://store.carlisleevents.com/

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