Sun Valley Road Rally 2017 Speed Reports

cazalea · 2017-07-21T12:01:06Z

Experience the Sun Valley Road Rally with cazalea's report. See high-speed runs, exotic cars, and Edsel Ford II's vehicle. Get speed reports and event details.

cazalea

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Cazalea provides an exciting glimpse into the Sun Valley Road Rally, an event where high-performance vehicles push their limits on a closed public road. This post captures the essence of the rally, showcasing a diverse range of cars, from a sponsored Subaru to Edsel Bryant Ford II's iconic vehicle, and shares real-time speed reports from the event.

Sun Valley Road Rally July 21-22, 2017

"Participants travel from all over the world to enjoy this unique experience of driving at top speed on 4 miles of public road. Spectators watch the fastest cars in the world soar at speeds over 230 mph!"

We have had this event on our summer agenda for the last 6 months.

"The weekend kicks off on Friday with the Sun Valley Cruise and Block Party when up to 200 cars take a 5-mile scenic route around Sun Valley to end up at the Festival Meadow on Sun Valley Road. Porsches, Ferraris, Bugattis, Bentleys – every car will show off its best side as the masses cast their ballots and award ‘Best in Show’."

"On Saturday, qualified drivers get ready for an experience of a lifetime as they push their cars to the limit on a 4-mile stretch of scenic countryside at our new 2017 location down GANNETT ROAD. The best part? There’s no speed limit! Spectators share the rush from the sidelines where they watch the cars flying by as they picnic and enjoy the view."

Sadly, because Mrs. C is still recovering from her tendon injury, and sitting along the road in a wheelchair doesn't sound that great to her, we won't be joining some friends who are sponsoring a driver in the speed event.

"Everyone will feel great about their involvement as the event supports The Drug Coalition; promoting healthy lives by decreasing substance use by youth through innovative programming, community education, and positive policy change."

Automotive racing fans might recognize this car, brought in by its original owner, E B F aka Edsel Bryant Ford II

There is plenty of heavy iron poised for tech inspection today:

I can see the "For Sale" advert now - only driven 4 miles ...

My buddy Jim is sponsoring this car. Yes, it's a Subaru. He says they couldn't afford a McLaren

But not just any Subaru

It seems adequately prepared to me...

What do we think this car will run? A top speed with 2 mile straight to gain momentum. Any forecasts?

Cazalea

Key Points from the Discussion

The Subaru, despite initial skepticism, achieved a top speed of 155.2 mph, with the driver noting the course was rough, requiring them to hold back slightly.
A stock Z06 reached 176.2 mph under conditions of 85 degrees F, 2mph wind, 20% humidity, and 5000 ft elevation, demonstrating impressive performance.
The event serves as an ideal venue for supercar owners to test their vehicles at high speeds on public roads, with speeds over 160-170 mph being a 'kinky' but safe way to do so.
The Ford GT40's '40' in its name refers to its 40-inch height, which historically made it challenging for taller drivers to operate.
The event's format, with long straight sections, might favor certain car types over others. An Audi R8, even a smaller 4.2L version, can be surprisingly fast on such courses compared to tuned Porsches or Subarus.
The event charges $2000 per run, with proceeds benefiting a drug rehabilitation charity, adding a philanthropic element to the high-speed spectacle.

The Discussion

georgeszaslavsky

Jul 21, 2017

The only mac larens I liked were the f1gtr and the m8 (the nearly unbeaten can am champion) powered by a big block chevy v8

TylerDurden

Jul 21, 2017

but i'm afraid with so many straight lines... that is gonna be the problem, i had a cosworth htt as well prepared than the sub and also porsches tuned and a r8 (small one 4.2) what i can tell you is i was really faster with the r8 without any engine preparation even on coast roads. nice event anyway, lots of fun for everybody and YES! i love the gt40!!!

georgeszaslavsky

Jul 22, 2017

Despite the hemi engine's weight , the car was a blast to drive. Note that the engine was a crate ray barton hemi engine with a displacement of 525ci and 775 horsepower, he also changed a lot of thing in his car including front and rear bigger brakes, torsion bars, rear leaf springs, stabilising bars and rear axle. On the hot rod power, the guy reached a speed of 180mph. I know also a Swiss Driver Roger Bolliger who is a well known vintage Pontiac collector who races a 1970 transam with a crate

marcelo

Jul 22, 2017

And I was amazed when I found out that the "40" are due the 40 inches (102 cm) of its height! Tall men had and have trouble driving it.

cazalea

Jul 22, 2017

Can you imagine the conversation in that car? "Slow down!" "Are you kidding? How often do I get to do this?" "Slow down!" "You knew it would be fast driving!" "Slow down!" etc. CORRECTION: Actual speed was 149.0 "I could have done 150 without you yelling at me!" They got out and their son did 162.8 Another Ford, the Lincoln Continental 4-door convertible

cazalea

Jul 22, 2017

Top speed for the Subaru was 155.2 mph Driver Kendrick Gray reports the course is rough and the drivers are having to hold off. He bettered his last time by 6 mph but is finished / happy with 155 Fastest monkey on the course!

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