Started in 2005 by members of the Mid-America Cobra Club (MACC), in conjunction with the Kansas City International Raceway (KCIR), the Midwest Ford Fest has become one of the fastest growing all-Ford events in the region.

The event itself is truly a "grassroots" effort, with the organization, promotion, and all aspects of the event coordination being handled by volunteer members from local Ford car clubs and a few of the staff at KCIR. There are no high-dollar national promoters here. Just a bunch of true-blue Ford fanatics looking to put on a great event for other folks who share the passion for FoMoCo products!

The event encompasses three components - a drag race, a car show, and a swap meet. Please note that the format has changed for future events, as only Ford-powered vehicles are eligible to participate in the event.

The Midwest Ford Fest plays host to the official reunion of all years and models of Twister Special Fords. What makes this gathering so unique is that each year the Twister Specials come back to the very place that they made their debut to the world - the Kansas City International Raceway!

For the full story about the initial press event that took place at KCIR, check out  www.TwisterSpecialRegistry.com.

The late Terry Fritts, "The World's Foremost Twister Special Authority", was instrumental in the coordination of the reunion, as has been Noel Jennings, the marketing director for R&A Motorsports (who created the latest editions of the Twister Specials). The Midwest Ford Fest coordinators express our sincere thanks to both of them.

If you own one of the original 1970, 1985, or 2008 Twister Special Fords, we would love to see you and your car(s) at this reunion! Please note that this is open to original cars only - no clones will be permitted in the special reunion area.

There may be some special registration information that you will need to complete before showing up at the event. So please contact Noel Jennings either via email or the R&A Motorsports website: www.r-amotorsports.com.