FFR Cruise-In at the Qaker Steak and Lube, Charlotte, NC

[Dave Smith]

Join Us in Charlotte on October 7th, 2011 from 5 PM to 8 PM

Factory Five customers are invited to join us AND the crew from MuscleCar TV for a Friday night cruise-in at the Quaker Steak and Lube right down the road from Charlotte (Lowes) Motor Speedway and Z Max Dragway. The event is from 5-8 PM and is open to all Factory Five cars and customers. Factory Five President Dave Smith and R&D Director Jim Schenck will be in attendance with a newly built Factory Five Mk4 Roadster. Jeff Collins and his crew from Whitby Motorcars will be there as well. Also, meet special guest Bob Tasca III, the driver of the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Funny Car.

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Bob Tasca III

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Tommy and Rick from MuscleCar TV

This cruise-in will be the final part of a week long build and test drive of our new Mk4 Roadster powered by Ford's Coyote motor being documented on MuscleCar with hosts Rick Bacon and Tommy Boshers, who will both be at the cruise-in.

Quaker Steak and Lube:
7731 Gateway Lane NW
Concord, NC 28027
(704) 979-LUBE (5823)

Click here for a map. (http://www.thelube.com/Concord_NC/directions.cfm)

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No RSVP required; just show up and have some fun.
The event is limited to Factory Five cars only. Rain date is the next day, Saturday, October 8th from 3 PM to 7 PM.

[Raceral]

Can a ex owner, now a wanna be, come!!!, Sounds like a blast

[MARIAH]

Rick and Tommy build some awesome cars and at a pace and detail so you can follow along and dream that you could cut, fabricate, weld and paint like them. I loved the FX Comet! Can't wait to see the FFR car and later the full episode on TV. I suspect those episodes it will be taped and DVRd by every upcoming FFR owner.

We'll make the trip up. Come on Al, you're still part of the Family.

[Mike N]

I'm out of town that week but I'll try my best to change my schedule so that I can be back early enough to be there. Sounds like a great time.

[Jeff Collins]

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Lube!

[ccsl7578]

Can a newbee that wants to be a FFR customer come...? Do I have to park across the street and walk over?
Thanks, Mark

[MARIAH]

Mark, please do come! I don't have any idea how the evening will be set up, but I suspect the customer's cars will be available for pondering, perusing, pictures and questions. Chance to see options, colors, cockpits and engines. All important things to a newbee as we all once were. Come on and try MARIAH on for size.

[ccsl7578]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I would love to come see all the different cars and talk to you about your experience with FFR.
Mark

[Mike N]

I'm in. Managed to change my schedule around.

Mark be sure to make yourself known always happy to answer questions etc....

[riptide motorsport]

If I Leave now, mabey I can make it on time!!!!:cool:

[Mike N]

I have a logistics question. With all the planned activities and attendance what kind of parking plans are there? At best that location has 100 parking spots and with the FFR truck, the film crews and their stuff plus who knows what else it is going to get more than a little tight for space.

[Dave Smith]

I can answer that. The way the event is configured, the parking area is for FFR cars (and the original 427 we're bringing). The places holds crowds all the time and there is nearby parking, BUT we are not really inviting the general public (no radio announcements, etc) really just the FFR community, owners, fans, etc. The FFR big rig will be over at Zmax dragway or Lowes and we'll drive the cars to the cruise-in.

I have a small concern about crowds, but the manager of the Quaker Steak and Lube assured me that they handle NASCAR events and much bigger draws than little old Factory Five... We'll have a BLAST either way. Special thanks to Jeff at Whitby for doing the legwork!

[RonnieP]

UH OH,
Guess who is on vacation. I will be there . The ride from Columbia should be great.

[Mike N]

Dave thanks for the info. I'll be there, a little early if traffic cooperates.

[Raceral]

Whew....it was with some begging and some puppy dog eyes... (learned that trick from Jack , my grandson) that I was able to get off the whole day.

[jim1729]

I can answer that. The way the event is configured, the parking area is for FFR cars (and the original 427 we're bringing). The places holds crowds all the time and there is nearby parking, BUT we are not really inviting the general public (no radio announcements, etc) really just the FFR community, owners, fans, etc. The FFR big rig will be over at Zmax dragway or Lowes and we'll drive the cars to the cruise-in.

I have a small concern about crowds, but the manager of the Quaker Steak and Lube assured me that they handle NASCAR events and much bigger draws than little old Factory Five... We'll have a BLAST either way. Special thanks to Jeff at Whitby for doing the legwork!

Unfortunately, mine is still not on the road but I'll plan on being there. Being painted, hopefully, right now.

This is a popular site for stuff like this. They should be able to handle it.

[Jeff Collins]

Sounding great, looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend. Jim are you bringing Nancy with you?

[jim1729]

Yep. Nancy's the one that told me about the event. She's really looking forward to it. See you there.

[Jeff Collins]

Cool, Devon has a game Friday, so Suzy will be with her. The weather forecast is perfect so hopefully we'll have a good game and a good cruise in. See you all Friday.

[Dave Smith]

The plans are coming together! I threw my Coupe in the truck at the last minute and so I have my own ride (apart from these movie guys and the two roadsters). Cheney will show off his GTM and the original car owned by Jim Maxwell will be there as well! Looking forward to a great fun cruise-in and seeing some FFR's representing!

[Raceral]

I finally got the day off... where are you guys going to be hanging at during the day.
Dragstrip or roundy round track... ummm wonder how Cheney's car will do on the dirt track:D

[Dave Smith]

The video guys are touchy about crowds and noise, so the filming in the afternoon at the raceway and at Tascas Funny car shop is closed (very very sorry). That's why we decided to do the cruise-in, because while a director may be distracted trying to get film of a slalom with 50 FFR cobras buzzing around, these guys (RTM productions) have NO IDEA the FFR community and we'll be filming at the cruise-in for three hours.