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Mustang enthusiasts have asked for a magazine that has no ads, no sales pitches, and no bogus “fillers” to eat up space. They have asked for a magazine that is free, easy to access, and nothing but focused on Mustang pictures and content. They have asked for a magazine produced and written by Mustang owners. They have asked for a magazine that highlights the daily drivers and the average Mustang that is driven and is not a trailer queen. They have asked for the chance to one day have their ride, their group, their club, or their cause to be recognized in print or online. It is our absolute pleasure to meet these standards and to give you STANG Magazine. We hope that both our message and our image will be seen in every Mustang community out there. Thank you Mustang fans and enjoy your ride! - Daniel Ramey, Editor-In-Chief

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ON THE COVER LOLA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Henry Rife TALKING WITH TJ STANG PARANORMAL NIGHT AT CRESSON

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As we begin our journey into the descent of madness that is my mind and the crazy antics of my life, I would like to first introduce myself. My name is TJ, blah blah blah, that sums it up and all you need to know. Whew…got past the CRAP no one cares about! Now for the good stuff. Mustang culture is one that is very unique and brings

together people from all walks of life. One thing is for

sure though, the STANG Mag crew isn’t your typical crew.

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STANG PARANORMAL NIGHT AT CRESSON Happy May fellow gear heads and mutants. It is May and car season is in full swing. It is my favorite time of year and this year was very special. For the first time in STANG Paranormal history, we did our first overnight ghost hunt at the infamous Cresson Sanatorium in Cresson, Pennsylvania. For this special occasion I wore my Satan is good, Satan is our pal t-shirt just for extra good luck at the sanatorium. The whole trip was quite an adventure starting with dinner at The Brick On Front restaurant which is also in Cresson, Pennsylvania. Coincidentally, they had satan wings on their menu, which is

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party hard and live by our ride or die motto and have

their hottest wings, hell yeah! They usually give you one wing

adventures like no other.

mixed in with other wings since it’s so hot, but in honor of our

From partying in various spots all over the U.S., to touring some of America’s most haunted sites, to

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having my ass spanked by a beautiful Latina in Las Vegas in front of a restaurant packed full of guests (and owning it), it’s never a dull moment! All I can say is... strap in, rev the shit out of your motor, and let’s go!

ghost hunt, I requested all my wings to be covered in Satan’s sauce. Well damn it lived up to its name but like a trooper I ate them all. The restaurant is a must go to if you are in the Cresson area. Great food, service, and the owner is sweetheart. So with a stomach full of Satan’s wings, my satan shirt, and the prospect of having a burning ass later in the night from the wings, I was ready to take on ghost hunt. Cresson Sanatorium

did not disappoint. The shear size of this complex and the ar-

communicate with the very beautiful Lisa? In another prison

chitecture of the buildings was truly a sight to behold. Some of

cell building people kept seeing a dark shadow walking back

the buildings at Cresson were designed in a Tudor-style, which

and forth in front of a window on the second level of the jail.

is breathtaking to see in person.

This was seen while all the lights were turned out and only the

Cresson started off as a Tuberculosis Sanatorium which treated more than 40,000 patients suffering from tuberculosis between 1913 and 1964.The sanatorium was both a hospital and long-term residential care facility, treating both individuals and entire families who had tuberculosis. During the 1960s as TB became more treatable, the sanatorium was repurposed into a state hospital to care for the mentally-challenged. In 1987 SCI Cresson opened as a medium-security correctional facility for male inmates. SCI Cresson closed June 30, 2013, with the State citing the antiquity of the prison and rising costs of maintaining it as the primary reasons for the closure. Our overnight tour was filled with odd experiences. In one prison cell building a voice box kept calling out for Lisa, which is the name of one of our STANG Paranormal members, who incidentally found the sanatorium and was standing right

moonlight coming through the window to light the cell. The underground tunnels that led from building to building were equally as chilling. The dilapidated state of the walls and pipes and the smell of the decaying material on the floors and walls was harkened the image of walking down a tunnel with the dead as you walk to your final abyss. In the church there was reports that a water bottle was thrown around at tour staff members and a shadow was seen on the stage, where the pastor would say their sermons. Cresson has a very old and rich history. What lies in the ruins of what used to be Cresson, what was birthed there, out of the pain and suffering of the people who lived there still cries in the night. As always, enjoy the ride and if you hear thumps in the night, do not be afraid to thump back, for they are just saying hello.

next to the voice box. Was it a former prisoner trying to

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TWO MEN BROKE INTO A DRUGSTORE AND STOLE ALL THE VIAGRA. The police put out an alert to be on the lookout for the two hardened criminals.

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E DDIE G ROSS BUILT – 2015 GT

NO AMOUNT OF TROPHIES AT CAR SHOWS WILL REPLACE THE LOVE I HAVE FOR MUSTANGS AND THE FAMILY THAT IT BRINGS TOGETHER. This is a 2015 Mustang GT built by hand and with

“Built” is my second Mustang and is custom painted

passion for the love of Mustangs to share with others.

by Southern Style Customs out of Snellville, Georgia

No amount of trophies at car shows will replace

with no wrap or vinyls, has an Airlift suspension

the love I have for Mustangs and the family that

system, and is equipped with a custom stereo by

it brings together. The stories, the rides, and events

Dino’s Audio out of Greensboro, North Carolina.

are unforgettable. Building the car with the shops and individuals turned from business to family.

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If perfection was made into a car, Ford nailed it with the Mustang. It is more than a car. It is the lifestyle and family.

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• VMP tune on e85 gen 2 making 800+ rwhp • Cervinis Stalker hood • 777 Performance front end • Anderson Composites carbon fiber GT350 wing • Axe ex20 wheels with 20x10 front and rear • Roll cage • GT350 Recaros • 18 gauge cluster

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T OMMY PE R RY HOWLN86 – 1986 GT

I HAD A VISION AND WENT WITH IT AND I BELIEVE THAT I PULLED IT OFF. I’M VERY HAPPY WITH HOW THE CAR HAS TURNED OUT. I started the HOWLN86 project about two years

whole body painted to 2019 Ford F-150 Gray Abyss. I

ago and I really wanted a Coyote swapped Foxbody.

lowered the car and added the forged wheels, brakes,

At that time, I had a completely restored 1988

and custom interior. The project was finished about a

Notchback and decided that I didn’t want to rip it

year and a half ago and the first time it was out was at

apart to Coyote swap that car. So I found a Canyon

Carlisle Ford Nationals where it took First Place in its

Red 1986 Mustang GT and started ordering parts but

class. Recently we took it to the Chocolate Fox Show

the project ended up snowballing into a complete

and it won Best in Show. We will be back to Carlisle

rebuild and I redid everything.

again this year. I had a vision and went with it and I

I wanted something a little different that what everyone else had so I went with a Saleen side and

believe that I pulled it off. I’m very happy with how the car has turned out.

rear ground effects package and wing. I decided on

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• Coyote engine with VMP blower • T56 magnum six speed transmission • 4.11 gears in the rear • Maximum Motorsports suspension • Cobra brakes • Custom upholstered interior • BC forged wheels

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S C OT T PACZ AY KWKENF – 1967 FASTBACK

THIS MUSTANG WILL BE PASSED DOWN TO MY SON JACKSON WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT.

car show. This Mustang will be passed down to my son Jackson when the time is right. There are many details that make this Mustang stand out from the rest. From the exterior side scoops painted black to the chrome Foose wheels and 4

My name is Scott Paczay and from a young age I’ve

wheel power disc brakes. The interior is outfitted with

been into Mustangs because my dad owned a 1967

TMI upholstery, factory console, Classic Auto Air air

Mustang Coupe back in the day. I’ve owned this 1967

conditioning, and Autometer gauges.

Mustang Fastback for 29 years now which I bought in a small town in Norfolk County, Ontario Canada. I enjoyed taking it to multiple cruise nights around the

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area and have even taken it to the Woodward Dream Cruise where it won best paint in the Mustang Alley

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• Dart 351W stroked to 427 cubic inches • TEA ported Trick Flow 205cc heads • Custom hydraulic roller • Modified Edelbrock Vic Jr intake • Pro Systems custom carburetor • Billet Specialties Tru Trac serpentine system • Total Control Products power rack and pinion steering • T56 Magnum mated to McLeod twin disc and MD hydraulic clutch • Strange Engineering complete 9” rear end with 4.11 gears

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HE NRY RIF E LOLA –1970 SPORTS ROOF

ONE STEP AT A TIME, LOLA WILL BE THE SHOWSTOPPER I HAVE IN MY HEAD...

from stunt work, Rife sought retribution in the form of

Redemption… it’s a word that might be easily thrown

fate, the car I purchased ended up being about five

around but is sometimes very difficult to achieve.

miles from where my ex-wife now lives.”

However, for former ATV daredevil Henry “The Pitbull” Rife, it is just part and parcel of a career filled with amazing highs and all too often bone-crushing lows. A high point of Henry’s life came in the mid 80s when the 17-year-old worked with his father and a host of family and friends to restore his very first car… a 1969

another Mustang. One was located, a deal was struck, and he was off to North Carolina. “This purchase was especially sweet,” recalls Henry. “In a strange twist of

Redemption… Lola is a 1970 Mustang Sports Roof that probably started out life as a grabber special and is now well on the way to becoming a Boss 302 Restomod. “It’s a stage by stage transformation. I’m keeping it in running, driving condition so I can enjoy the car as much as possible, for as long as possible.”

Grabber Orange Mach 1. In 2001, Rife was hit with a low blow when he lost this car following a divorce. He

For Lola, a complete new interior was in order with

recalls, “Life goes on and so did the Mach 1. I stewed

Dakota Digital HDX gauges and TMI updated deluxe

about that for over twenty years. I was busy with all of

seats mixed in with factory Ford parts. Legendary

the stunt shows and everything else life throws at you,

Wheels supplied the 17-inch magnum 500 wheels on

but the Mustang was never forgotten.” After retiring

all four corners. A Shelby drop up front and lowering

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HE NRY RIF E LOLA –1970 SPORTS ROOF blocks in the back help give Lola her stance. A one piece suede headliner sits overhead, while in back, Alcantara is fixed on the fold down rear seat. Vintage LEDs provide almost all the lighting. Paint and mechanical support provided by Mike Johnson and Dan Pavel. Currently it’s just a 302 with aluminum heads and a mild cam and a four-speed, but future plans are going to be a supercharged coyote with a six speed. “One step at a time, Lola will be the showstopper I have in my head, or just like stunt jumping, I will get it done or die in the attempt. The stunt work never killed me, this won’t either. PHOTO CRED: STUART & BARB JEWETT TEDDY TATE

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C URT IS DI NGL E NADINE – 2018 SALEEN WHITE LABEL #020

I ENJOY THE FORD MUSTANG FRATERNITY FROM ENTHUSIASTS AND OWNERS WHO WILL HOLD A CONVERSATION ABOUT OUR MUSTANGS NO MATTER THE YEAR OR MODEL. Hello everyone. I’ve been a huge fan of Mustangs from

I enjoy the Ford Mustang fraternity from enthusiasts

my 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 (Foxbody), 2003 Mustang

and owners who will hold a conversation about our

Mach 1, 2006 Mustang GT and now my favorite so far

Mustangs no matter the year or model. Now a member

2018 Saleen Mustang White Label #20 (Nadine).

and VP of Mid Atlantic Venom Outlaw Mustangs &

Nadine is one of the best Mustangs I’ve driven. The performance, handling, and power (540 hp Saleen tuned without a supercharger) is awesome. This is the first Mustang I have purchased where I did not have to customize with performance lowering, staggered custom wheels, tuned, exhaust and etc…

Muscle Cars Club, we’re able to create a family atmosphere for Mustangs and other American Muscle car owners to get together to enjoy the Venom experience with cruises, car shows, and with what is most important... FUN. PHOTO CRED: CURTIS DINGLE

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• Saleen performance lowering package • Saleen Tuned (540 hp) • Saleen staggered fitment 20” chrome wheels • Saleen performance exhaust • Saleen front fascia • Saleen authenticated metal badging plate with Saleen year and number • Saleen badging throughout the vehicle

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DREW HAYE S PRIDE AND JOY – 1967 COUPE

MY PASSION FOR MUSTANGS STARTED WAY BACK IN 1970 WHEN I WAS JUST TEN YEARS OLD. MY DAD BOUGHT A 1969 MACH 1 AND THAT SET THE WHEELS IN MOTION. My passion for Mustangs started way back in 1970

give her all the credit for that. It really sets the car off

when I was just ten years old. My dad bought a 1969

and compliments the Pearl Blue in the paint.

Mach 1 and that set the wheels in motion. That car is still in the family.

My passion/obsession with Mustangs has rubbed off on my two adult kids. My son has a 66 Coupe along

I purchased this 1967 Mustang Coupe in 1996 and

with a 20 Ecoboost. My daughter has a 2008 Warriors

I am the third owner. It was bone stock original

In Pink Breast Cancer edition (1 of 2500). I also have

when I got it and was rust free from California. We

an 06 Pony Package and a 19 GT PP1. My wife has her

started the transformation in 97 and completed

2012 V-6 Performance Package. To say the least, our

the restomod in 99. We have done several different

family definitely has the Mustang passion!.

things to the car over the years including upgrading the brakes, seats, AC, and cooling system. My wife

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Robin convinced me that it needed pinstripes and I

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• 289 crate engine bored 40 over • Edlebrock performer intake • Holley 600 4 barrel • 3.55 posi rear end • Performance Automatic AOD • Ridetech front coil overs

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C ODY & C HEYE NNE MANEY ROGUEFIVEOH – 2019 GT

CHEYENNE HERE, THE CAR IS MY HUSBAND’S AND MINE BUT I AM THE MAIN REASON FOR US OWNING IT. I HAVE BEEN A MUSTANG ENTHUSIAST SINCE I WAS FIVE YEARS OLD. Cheyenne here, the car is my husband’s and mine but

closest friends and have been a part of this build from

I am the main reason for us owning it. I have been a

the very beginning and I HIGHLY recommend them.

Mustang enthusiast since I was five years old. I can remember telling my Dad that I wanted one when I

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was old enough to drive but of course he knew bet-

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ter and wouldn’t let me have one at that age! I never

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imagined owning one quite this modified but that is all thanks to Cody! I want to make sure and thank the two shops that

make the car what it is today. HUGE shout outs to BMF Performance (John & Cruz Crevar) and Modify My Stang (Jess Paxson). These wrench wizards are our

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have provided and/or installed parts and helped

• On3 Performance turbo kit with a VS Racing 80/88mm turbo • Fore triple pump fuel system • JLT catch can • E Boost2 boost controller • N2MB wot box • Drive Shaft Shop driveshaft • Lund Tuning • Braum Orue series racing seats • Air Lift Performance 3P suspension • Cervini 4” cowl hood • Trufiber duckbill spoiler • Euro tail lights • Velgen Classic5 in the front • Weld Laguna in the rear on 305/45-17 Mickey Thompson ET Street R tires • Lethal Performance grille delete • Phoenix Automotive tesla style screen

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DAV ID & K IM WOODSI DE ROWDY– 2013 GT

I FEEL ONCE THAT MUSTANG AND HORSEPOWER IS IN YOUR BLOOD, IT NEVER LEAVES.

We go to many car shows and have met some amazing people and cars along the way. It’s a wonderful feeling to see the look on kids’ faces when they walk up to you and are interested in your Mustang. It brings back so many memories of myself when I was

This is our 2013 Mustang GT. My wife and I were drawn

a kid. I am so grateful that my passion for Mustangs

to this car because of its GOTTA HAVE IT GREEN color

has been passed down to my 15 year old son. I feel

with the panoramic roof and all the upgrades that

once that Mustang and horsepower is in your blood,

Ford has put into this thing. We named her Rowdy

it never leaves.

because when we get inside we like to get a little

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is a 1 of 1 with the factory supercharger, Track Pack, and panoramic roof combination. I immediately became a Mustang guy when I purchased my first Mustang. It was a 1995 Mustang Cobra. It was 1 of 2508. My brother had to drive my car off the dealership lot and home because I didn’t know how to drive a manual yet. It didn’t take long to learn because by the next day I had it mastered. I’ve always been drawn to Cobras and the unique/special cars that are not your everyday run of the mill. Next my wife and I purchased a 1999 Electric Green Mustang Cobra Convertible with a tan top. That car was 1 of 208 made with that color/combo. With that said, we now own this 2013 Gotta Have It Green Mustang GT. Ford pulled this car off the production line to add their modifications and demonstrate what can all be done to a Mustang. Ford built a beast. This car is pushing a safe and modest 7 PSI and 550 HP.

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DAV I D & K IM WOODSI DE ROWDY– 2013 GT

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• Ford Racing 2.3 liter supercharger and intercooler with a Ford Racing twin 65mm Cobra Jet throttle body • Ford Racing aluminum radiator and oil cooler • 47 lb fuel injectors, 3.73 gears • Roush cold air intake • Ford Racing high performance clutch and short throw shifter • Stainless Power long tube headers with Stainless Power X pipe with cat delete Flowmaster high flow mufflers • Professionally turned at HPJ Performance Speed Shop in Belleville, Illinois • Mustang Track Pack- includes Ford Racing High Performance handling package • Front and Rear Brembo brakes with upgraded Powerstop Z26 street warrior drilled and slotted rotors and pads • Professional painted GHIG calipers • Eibach springs and a 2” lowering kit • Eibach adjustable panhard bar • Eibach upper and lower adjustable control arms • Ford Racing strut tower brace • GT Coupe Package which included rear pedestal mount spoiler • Side scoops and window louvers • 20” MMD staggered wheels with Mickey Thompson street comp tires • Recaro leather seats • Panoramic roof • Sync navigation 4.2 inch touch screen with Shaker 500 sound system • Ford Racing dash mounted BOSS Pod with full digital Boost, Oil Pressure and Air/Fuel ratio gauges • Ambiant light package • Rear reverse sensors • GHIG shifter knob • HID headlights and fog lights • Professional painted hood vents with center racing strip and blacked out badges • RTR rear decklid panel • Redline quick lift hood struts

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HAVING HER SHARE THIS PASSION WITH ME MAKES THE CAR EVEN MORE SPECIAL.

had a passion for cars, even as a kid, but in active addiction having a car like this just wasn’t possible for me. However, here I am, over eight years clean riding around in a beautiful car that I have put my blood, sweat, and tears into.

Before I talk about my pride and joy, let me give a

When I got my Mustang, my wife wasn’t really into

little backstory. I am a recovering addict. Most of

cars. She soon fell in love with the car, helping me

my life and money, was spent doing less than legal

install mods and going to all the car shows we possibly

things. I never in my wildest dreams thought I would

could. Having her share this passion with me makes

get clean, let alone own my dream car. I have always

the car even more special. Another reason this car

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P HIL L IP EVE RS ON WILE E. STANG – 2014 GT means so much to me is because one of my best friends helped me install the supercharger. His love for Mustangs was just as great as mine is. Unfortunately, last year he took his own life but I will never forget all of the time we both put into working on our Mustangs together. My Mustang holds so many special memories for me. Every time someone compliments my car or asks to photograph it, I am reminded of just how far I have come and how we should never give up on our dreams! PHOTO CRED: CHROMALUSION PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMS PHILLIP AND HANNAH EVERSON

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• Aluminator • VMP Gen3r • Dw400 fuel pump • Ford Performance one piece driveshaft • Full 3” exhaust with Corsa Xtremes • Air Lift Performance 3p • McCloud RXT clutch • Tuned by Pro Dyno • 735 hp 600 ft lbs

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ON T HE HORI ZON STANG MAGAZINE IS JOINING THE PARTY AT DAYTONA Mustangs At Daytona (MAD) is back for another year

Thursday packs a wicked event at Daytona International

and is on the radar to be one of the best events

Speedway and an 80s nightlight glow meet at

to attend for this Mustang season! The STANG Mag

Hooters. To end out the week, Mustang enthusiasts

crew is cruising down the East coast to join the rest

can a t tend the Mustangs At Day tona car show

of our Mustang family in sunny Daytona Beach, Flor-

at Destination Daytona on Friday and Saturday,

ida. Join our herd as we gallop south for a week full

attend the after parties, and watch the awards

of fun for the family.

ceremonies as the week-long events come to an

Every year, Mustangs At Daytona packs their week full of events. There is a Monday night meet and greet at Saints and Sinners Pub at Destination Daytona where you can pick up your pre-registration packets, get registered, and drool over some of

end. MAD is known to give out some of the most unique awards on the planet which include their traditional surf board and boogie board style trophies that definitely look badass on the wall of your man cave or she shed.

the Mustangs that will be cruising around the area

Get registered and get ready to party as this year’s

all week. Tuesday night is the official kick off party

Mustangs At Daytona will be off the hook! The 80s

at Ormond Brewery and Wednesday morning, MAD

theme is definitely getting us ready to rock the

hosts a breakfast cruise to Gary Yeomans Ford,

party! Get registered and pick up your MAD swag

followed by a cruise to Fords Garage, and then off to

at www.mustangsatdaytona.net.

the Ford Foxbody Meet.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE AMERICA’S WARRIORS CARE PACKAGE PROJECTS FOUNDATION IS TO LET OUR AMERICAN MILITARY TROOPS ON DEPLOYMENT KNOW THAT THEY ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. The AWCPP collects and provides individual packages of

however through networking with other military families, she

nonperishable food and personal care items along with hand

came across a disheartening photo on social media. It showed

written notes and handmade cards from children and other

troops in Afghanistan sleeping on the ground next to a military

grateful Americans. We are a group of military family members,

vehicle. Her first thought was, “That’s where they are? Is this

veterans, and friends who get together to send care packages

the best we can do for them?”

to our deployed military.

Their basic needs are covered of course, but some units in

Our deployed military servicemen and women may be out of

remote locations do without basic comforts from home. They

sight but never out of mind for this Carroll County, MD nonprofit

may not have access to stores, a PX or MCX if things run out.

organization spearheaded by Dawn Geigan. Their mission: to

Or they may not have family back home to send things. Simple

collect and send care packages loaded with perishable products

things like razors get dull and unless someone sends more, that

from home to show that America still cares.

is all they have . Some units eat mostly MREs which are Meals

“It’s probably the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. I didn’t have the courage to do what they do; to go over there and risk your life. They are the 1% and when you get a letter that says it’s a morale boost… it’s humbling” said Dawn Geigen.

Ready to Eat. They are meals in a Mylar type of packaging, not necessarily appealing and they do get old after eating them for a while. So although they are certainly fed, there is nothing like food from home. She wanted the troops to feel comfortable and supported from those back home so she started sending

This initiative started five years ago. Dawn’s son had enlisted in

care packages. Soon word traveled and many donations of

the military the previous year and had not yet been deployed,

food and non-perishable items arrived. Her friends and family

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along with complete strangers wanted to help. So, America’s

Foundation of Carroll County in Westminster, MD. They

Warriors Care Package Projects was born. Now a 501c3

have sent out thousands of care packages over the years.

non-profit, the fund is managed by the Community

While their basic needs are covered, not all service members have

for a STANG Magazine fishing event excursion at the Eastern

access to a store or have family to send them things. From

Shore. Those of us attending the AWCPP meet took selfies with

Utz chips to Snyder’s pretzels, razors to toothpaste, Girl

RNEGADE and one by one bombarded him by texting him our

Scout cookies to beef jerky, the packages include lots of

photos. Needless to say he was confused but amused!

comfort items, including special requests from the service member or their family.

The AWCPP 2022 car meets happen every third Sunday of the month at The Greene Turtle in Westminster from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This labor of love adds up. Their largest shipment of 255 boxes

Donations of perishable goods and cash donations are appreciated

cost $4,500 to mail. For fundraising, AWCPP turned to local car

and accepted at the meets. A list of need and accepted items can

groups to help them raise money, hosting monthly meet ups to

be found at www.awcpp.comIdeas-for-Care-Packages.php.

fuel donations, and just have fun.

The Greene Turtle donates 20% of patron’s tabs (including

As fate would have it, our Creative Director went to one of their all make/all model car meets for the first time in June of 2021. He arrived early and parked in the corner near the entrance to The Greene Turtle who hosts their meets in Westminster, MD.

bar tabs) to AWCPP the day of the meets as well. Free Coffee (provided by Hahn’s Pork & Beans Store) and cookies (provided by Snickerdoodles) are available at the meets. They also have a Snowball Truck (provided by J&B’s Sweet Treats) there for the children. If you can’t make it and still want to support a

Soon he found himself bookended by the Mid-Atlantic

great cause, you can donate online at www.awcpp.com/

Camaro Cruisers car club which sponsors the AWCPP car

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meets. Given the shortage of Mustangs at the event and the warm welcome he received from his new friends he decided to take some pictures and and share them in some local Facebook Mustang car groups. He never realized by

If you’re looking for a fun monthly event in the Maryland/ Pennsylvania area this summer, this one supports a great cause and is definitely worth checking out!

doing that it would spark a new, fun, and friendly rivalry.

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When it came time for the next one Beltway Mustangs

STEVE TAPPER

showed up in force by bringing a parade of 30+ Mustangs!

CHUCK DEKETT

The showing was welcome and “The Rivalry” was born. Midway through the 2021 summer AWCPP made the rivalry official by advertising that the bragging rights title was up for grabs. Beltway Mustangs, Frederick Mustangs, the Carroll County Mustang Crew, and a few other Facebook groups joined up to bring between 80-90 Mustangs! Not only did we win the car count category, we swept the event by taking the 50/50 raffle prize and People’s Choice Award. The best part however was that our very own Douglas Smith drove our fearless leader’s (Daniel Ramey) STANG Magazine car (RNEGADE) to the event without him knowing. Dan was away for the weekend

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10am- 1pm

The Greene Turtle 830 Market St, Westminster, MD 21157

“JUST THE TIP TOO MUCH FOR YA? We’ve heard a common misconception that gas with a higher-octane rating is “more powerful” and will make additional horsepower. This is not true, so don’t spend the extra money for high octane fuel on a car that gets no benefit from it. “Octane is simply a measure of how much heat and pressure a fuel can withstand before ©

exploding”. 93 Octane does not produce any more engine horsepower than 83 Octane.

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Higher octane fuels are needed in vehicles with higher-than-normal compression, or air inducted systems such

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of additional heat during the compression stroke of the motor and can cause lower octane fuels to detonate

as superchargers or turbo chargers. The additional air in the cylinder from forced air systems creates a lot

before the spark plug fires, causing a knock in the motor.

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If you’re running a factory NA (Naturally Aspirated) motor, you shouldn’t need to invest in high octane fuel. That said, if you do get the high-octane gas, your car may be a little faster overall, but that’s just because of the reduced weight due to your empty wallet. F

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SOCIAL EVENTS DIRECTORS:

Editor-In-Chief: Daniel Ramey Executive Director: Kaitlyn Ramey Creative Director: Chuck DeKett HR Director: Anita Everett SR Director: TJ Perry Analytics Director: Tim Perry

Tija Moyer Dave Moyer Brad Peterson Michelle Van Sickler Angela Moorman Laura Mattern

HISTORY AND RESEARCH DIRECTOR:

CRUISE EVENTS DIRECTORS:

Scott Bieber

SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTORS: Nicklas Bieber Lisa Cook Mike Everett

Mark Ide Laura Ide Joerg Werner

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS DIRECTOR:

Rayn Hoch

MARKETING DIRECTORS:

Doug Smith Joyce Galanti

STANG SEMA RELATIONS DIRECTOR Mark Dennis

OPERATIONS DIRECTORS:

Robert Moorman (Northeast Region) Jeff Dixon (Southeast Region) Don Houston (Midwest Region) Roberto Marty (Midwest Region) Janie Cantu (Midwest Region) Ingo Rutenberg (Canadian Region) Dawn Rutenberg (Canadian Region)

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