Lately, there has been a resurgence of photos making their way around Facebook (thanks to Derek Johnson) from the Fun Ford Weekend (the Original Series) archives. It has led many of us down that memory lane of the “FFW good ole days” , and reuniting many of the now retired Fun Ford Weekend racers of the day.
(you can see some of the pages here: Pro 5.0 Photo Archives | Outlaw Archives | Steve Grebeck tribute | Racin Jason Tribute )
The Original FFW Alumni
The original Fun Ford Weekend series started in the early 1990’s and pioneered much of the drag racing street car scene throughout that decade and into the next, before shutting down in 2009 due to the economic downturn that hit the country. But for the racers, FFW was like an extended family, and that presence is what is missing for many of the originals.
Amidst all the photos and throwback discussions posted around Facebook, a few of us started discussing the idea of a Reunion. Whether it be just a social weekend event or maybe even a nostalgic race of sorts, there were many people interested in the idea of a FFW Alumni Reunion. How fun would it be to get the old group back together for a weekend?!?
I’m definitely on board, and someone’s got to get the ball rollin’, so…..
Fun Ford Weekend Reunion Survey
In order to gauge interest on this project, I’ve put together a Google Survey to collect everyone’s info and opinions. Once we get enough feedback, I’ll put together a Facebook group and Newsletter to keep everyone informed of the progress and details.
Here’s the form: FUN FORD WEEKEND ALUMNI REUNION SURVEY
Please, fill out the form and share! I’ve tried to stay in touch with as many people as possible, but I’ll need your help to get the word out. Please share this post with all your old FFW pals and let’s GET THIS PARTY STARTED!
Comments are open below if you want to connect!
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Miss the FFW days….Good Times!!!
I really miss it too! FFW was like my extended family.
I’m up for a reunion. I think Atlanta would be a good place to have it. South Georgia motorsports park might be more centrally located.
I’ve been asking around for locations that would be willing to host. If anyone knows the contacts to a location they would like considered, please forward them to me!
I think Raceway Park is the perfect Place and would help try to arrange if need be,,,,,
I agree Mike if not maybe Maple Grove
Lucus oil. INDY
Home of the U.S. Nationals
What about Car Show guys
Went to 3 events early 2000
Was the best racing and all ford Show and Shine
Id be willing to bet that CORDOVA would love to have one there,plus,lots of room
A reunion sounds like a lot of fun
A reunion would be amazing! I’m definitely in on helping do whatever I can to help that happen!
No way!!! That would be awesome! Hope this isn’t an AprilFools joke. Haha
No joke, we have about 70 responses so far! Keep getting the word out!
We would be so interrested in a reunion. We still have our old Street Outlaw car!
I would love to see the old gang again…..miss everyone like crazy…
Would be awesome to see all the old greats.
This is seriously gaining momentum! I really believe we can make this happen! Stay tuned to Horsepower & Heels or one of my pages that Erica previously posted for updates & help spread the word so we can make this happen!
I Miss racing in the FFW… l will attend when it comes up..love to see everyone
i would like to see a reunion
It would be so awesome to see all of the FFW Family. That’s the part I really miss!
I am with you Cheryle, I really miss everyone
Count me in !!!
Some of the best racing iv’e seen!! BRING IT BACK!!!
Not originally involved, but will help out with event and or help promote in the Motor City area.
that would be awesome to see everybody back together again I’m in
Dont know if I could make the reunion unless it was at New England Dragway, but here’s my two cents, FFW was THE MOST fun event I”ve ever attended and worked for their magazine. Ran our Mach 1 in the true street class once, again lots of fun. Bill, Cheryle and staff are top shelf people. Cant say enough good things about them….
THERES ONLY ONE PLACE THE REUNION SHOULD BE AND THATS ENNIS TEXAS. I WENT TO THE RACE THERE FEW YEARS BACK WHEN THEY TIRED TO STAT IT BACK UP IT WAS POTHETIC NOTHING BUT BRACKET CARS. WE RAN SSO TWO FULL SEASONS WENT TO EVERY RACE BUT ENNIS WAS THE BEST. 1995-1997
Best class was the truestreet class drive 20-30 miles and three back to back passes !!! Awesomeness for sure !
I second that idea… Ennis in my opinion had the best true street event and turn out back then. I remember going i beleive in ’93 and the line to get in was crazy.. 93-99 i was there every year… Texas Motorplex is my vote
i”m in for a reunion if its in the Notheast. I’ve gone to the Maple Grove FFW the past few years and it’s growing in momentum again thanks to the die heart Ford racers.
Would love to see everyone again
Great idea ! Would love to see everyone and would definitely attend.
Would be awesome to see everyone again! Miss those days!
FFW sounds great and would love to attend with my Racin Jason Mustang as long as it’s in the North East like Maple Grove in the 90’s.
Great work Dereck.
I’m ready
Count me in, I miss FFW!
Turkey leg Turkey leg!
I wonder if we can get Pat Martin???
Where are you thinking of having it? It doesn’t matter to me, I’m definitely in!!!!
Racing has not been any fun for me since,I miss everyone and I’m ready anytime anywhere!!
I’m down. Maybe englishtown raceway park nj
I’m in…. that would be so much fun… we all had a great time at every event. Gota have the new England lobster fest to go with it tho….. and pinto as the cook…
This would be great! I miss my fun ford weekend family. I would be down for it
would like to be there with my 96 saleen.
A Reunion bringing together the racers who made the 5..0 racers and exhibition Fox Body Cars that were real cars would be great to see where the racing was and where it is today. Bernie Golick
Would love to see all the great people again , super
Great times.
Nitrous pete
Have to agree with you Bernie
I would absolutely love something like this and was just thinking about such a thing earlier today. Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk is another great track as they always had the largest True Street crowd.