The 2011 Car Craft Summer Nationals are over but the memories will last a lifetime! The annual event held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds kicked off on Friday, July 22 with hot and steamy weather and ended on Sunday, July 24 with perfect weather for one of the largest automotive events in the state. Minnesota Ford Enthusiasts was once again well represented at the event this year with over 25 cars on display.
In addition, 5 (yes FIVE!) members were selected to compete in the Late Model class of the Real Street Eliminator competition. Each vehicle competed in the Car Craft Launch Box, the QA1 autocross course, and the Lucas Oil Products/E3 dyno competition where each vehicle will be tested for maximum horsepower on the chassis dyno. To be eligible for the RSE crown, they must compete in all three events.
Our members did an outstanding and place in the following positions:
1st Place - Dan Neinstadt (DNeinstadt) - 2003 Cobra Mustang
2nd Place - Rod Strumbel (HELLFYR) - 2004 Cobra Mustang
6th Place - Carson Turnquist (drop top) - 2002 SVT Lightning
7th Place - Joel Route (blckmgc) - 1999 Cobra Mustang
9th Place - Jason Taylor (sonicx) - 2004 Mustang GT
In addition, club member Jeff Linton placed 2nd in the Burnout competition held on Saturday and 1st place in the Burnout competition held on Sunday in his 1984 Camaro. Also congratulations to member Brett Lindert for the fastest time on the Auto Cross for all members.
For videos and more, be sure to stop by our forums to check out all the action.
Huge congratulations to all members! It was a big weekend for our club and members and showed that Fords can do very well at a traditional GM heavy show. New friends, many laughs and more were made. See you there again next year!
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