My Cougar... The Un-Mustang: "Ford Fever" at the Woodburn Dragstrip

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August 16, 2010

"Ford Fever" at the Woodburn Dragstrip - 8/15/10

Each summer, there is an all-Ford event at the Woodburn dragstrip, hosted by the Ford dealer in Woodburn and by the classic Ford parts supplier, Dearborn Classics. This year we attended with both the Cougar and the Comet. Since the Comet is usually the only one in the 1960-63 category, we were hoping to win a trophy by default, but alas another Comet appeared and was deemed more worthy in that category. I was, however, lucky enough to bring home a trophy in the 67/68 Cougar category, in competition with two 1968 Cougar's that attended the show. Overall, it was a fun but rather hot day of looking at great old cars and watching drag racing. Be sure to check out the "Ford Fever" album on the right side of the page to see lots and lots of pictures of the event.

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