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Goodguys PPG Na onals in Columbus, Ohio. As JF states, "It was fun to see the reac on of the crowd when
they see a Ridler Award winner sideways on an autocross track." The car, to-date, has over 300 miles on
it since the show. JF points out it was the first Ridler winner to be drag raced and JF has had plenty of fun
doing burnouts and doughnuts. "It drives fantas c, like a 5 litre Mustang in the snow. It's a lot of fun."
When asked about the hardest part of the build, he's quick with an answer. "Definitely the financing. We
had a lot of help from sponsors and friends." A Ridler Award car cannot be shown to the public during it's
build and must be unveiled for the first me in Detroit. "It took six years of my life going into a project that
nobody knows about and does not promote your business," JF recalls. When asked what he is most proud of
he quickly replies, "The overall shape and lines. I think it looks like a modern contemporary car but with the
'60s heritage with a road race feel."
How did it get its name Rivision? Well, JF first wanted to call it "Revenge" but his son came up to him and
said it should be called "Rivision" and they went with that. Will he try for another Ridler? "I won't personally,
but if someone wants to fund it I would enjoy that journey with them and help them build their dream."
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