[Land-speed] Ford's Hydrogen 999 racer shooting for fuel cell land speed record > Hybrid News

[Jon Amo]

Sam Wheeler gave up #999 for speedweek, for them to run... The story behind
that is significant in that the very first race car Ford Motor Co ever did was
old 999 done by Henry Ford himself....

Jon


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I agree with Glen, Rick knows what to do there is no question with that. If
the starter/tower stops the other 2 courses when this car is running we will
all know whether they are holding up the meet or not. They will on the
short/short course for a few runs anyway.

Some cars are inspected in the pits. nuf said on that. Hopefully they will
take a back pit. Can you imagine how many "guest/spectator" cars will be
around it?

For Jon: Yes, it's built as a race vehicle and will meet the rules I'm sure.
Will it race...IMO Not much...It will be a PR car like all the concepts,
etc..It that OK, you bet. Personally I hope they do good, go fast, and give
Rick a safe ride.

Who gave up #999?