03-27-08: Ford Motor Company and the South Florida Ford Dealers will give the pink slip for a 2008 V6 Ford Mustang to the winner of a series of simulated drag races on Saturday, March 29, 2008, during the 6th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event on March 29 in West Palm Beach, FL.
Ford has been offering show goers the opportunity to drag race Mustangs against each other for a few years now at Barrett-Jackson, but this time they are actually awarding prizes! Ford’s “drag strip” at the event uses a pair of actual V6 Mustangs in front of an NHRA style “Christmas tree” set of lights that simulate a quarter mile drag strip. The side-by-side dynamometers measure the elapsed times and display the results on large flat screen displays to the cheering crowds.
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Individuals enter a drawing for the chance to compete in a series of eliminations where the winner is determined by a combination of reaction and elapsed time. On Saturday, a series of rounds will be held from the best times until two people face off to win a new V6 Ford Mustang that will include Ford Racing’s FR1 power upgrade package and FR3 Handling Pack. The drag race winner will be crowned around 4 PM on Saturday; they will then receive instructions and credit to take to their local dealer to select their V6 Ford Mustang.
This is one event and contest you need to be present to win. Surely, that is the goal! This is a continued effort between Ford and Barrett-Jackson to elevate their events in the minds of spectators of all walks of life. “Barrett-Jackson events are designed to give enthusiasts a ‘total experience’ that is unmatched,” said Steve Davis, president of the Barrett-Jackson Auction. “In addition to the fantastic cars that will roll across the block at No Reserve, we’ve worked with partners to create interactive experiences like Ford’s drag race. It gives everyone an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to roar down a simulated drag strip in a real car. And someone will win the ultimate souvenir, the title to a new Mustang.”
The V6 Mustang is part Ford’s “steed for every need” program. The pony car comes in both coupe and convertible body styles, with a 4-liter engine that produces 210 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque. The engine can be paired with a 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic or transmission. The credit from Ford is for a base V6 car and the winner can choose from a variety of colors at the local dealer.
