Hello VOA!
I'm John Hammer and I truly have the best job in the world; I travel around the country helping SRT spread the word about our vehicles and the people behind them. You may have seen me at SRT Track Experience, SRT All Access, the SRT Tour, IMSA, SEMA, Pebble Beach... You get the point; I'm a car guy who's been blessed to work in a car guy world.
And as of last night, I'm a Viper owner!
Growing up in the Motor City, the Detroit Auto Show was THE only good thing about Michigan winters. And when I first saw the Viper concept there I was immediately hooked. Sounds like a familiar story, right? For me, it's been a 2 decade journey that has seen me behind the wheel of many different sportscars which led me to autocross, then roadrace. But Viper was always juuuuuust out of reach. Until now.
As I told my son last night in the garage "This is a reward for all those years of hard work." He's 7 so he didn't care about me waxing poetic, but it was a great moment nonetheless!
My car came to me via Woodhouse; Mark Jorgensen & Bill Pemberton are friends of mine and when they took Leslie McLaughlin's in trade (she bought an ACR from them), they called me right away & said they'd found "My Viper." They had.
So I've put my money where my mouth is; I represent SRT & Viper at events across the country and now I have my own Viper in my garage. I couldn't be happier!
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John Hammer
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02-05-2014 #1Enthusiast
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- Jan 2014
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
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- 45
My Name Is John Hammer, And I Own A Viper!
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02-05-2014 #2Enthusiast
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- Oct 2013
- Location
- South of London, Surrey
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Great to know the cars gone to a good home
I believe that car also had the Big Brake kit fitted, so you will have some fun on Track
A Big Hello from the UK
and of course Welcome to the VOA.
Mark.
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02-05-2014 #3Enthusiast
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- Oct 2013
- Location
- The True North Strong and Free Ontario, Canada
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- 1,635
Great to see a car go from one passionate owner to another. Although you and Leslie are very Happy with your results, its the car that I feel got the better end of the deal as it has landed itself back into the hands of a passionate owner that it knows will continue to pamper and take care of it.
Congratulations and we will hopefully see you with a well deserved VOA membership soon and all the privileges Viper membership/ownership has to offer.
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02-05-2014 #4Enthusiast
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- Nov 2013
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Good for you! It looks great!!!!
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02-05-2014 #5Enthusiast
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- Oct 2013
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Great to have you here John, can't wait for all the cool things you can post about from your travels and the racing experiences you have.
Take care my friend and enjoy!
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02-05-2014 #6Enthusiast
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- Oct 2013
- Location
- Mopar Garage
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- 3,502
John, how is it going. What happened to finding an SRT-4? Nice to see you in a Viper.
Bruce From Omaha
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02-05-2014 #7Enthusiast
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- Jan 2014
- Location
- US
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- 383
Congrats man! I'm fimiliar with the feeling - bought my first Viper a month ago - looks like you picked a good one
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02-05-2014 #8Enthusiast
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- Nov 2013
- Location
- Louisiana
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- 314
Welcome, congrats, very happy that Leslie's car found a great home!
Just curious, were you doing the SRT exp in 2006 or did you do any off the corporate SRT training in Vegas last year? Are you going to be doing the SRT track experiences this year? It would be great to meet you! I have known Leslie a long time. She loved that car.Last edited by Bitten; 02-05-2014 at 10:09 AM.
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02-05-2014 #9Enthusiast
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- Oct 2013
- Location
- The Western Reserve
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- 2,556
Congrats John!!!!
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02-05-2014 #10Enthusiast
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- Jan 2014
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
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- 45
Hi Bruce,
I never found THE SRT4 for me. I think I've done the right thing!
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02-05-2014 #11Moderator
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- Oct 2013
- Location
- SoCal
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- 2,415
Hey John cool that you work for SRT! I hate you... LOL
just kidding...
Your car has been really well taken care of, glad it went to someone who really appreciates it.
Welcome to the VOA!
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02-05-2014 #12Enthusiast
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- Jan 2014
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Posts
- 45
I joined SRT Track Experience in '07, but I've been there ever since. I've done dealer training around the new Gen V for the past year & a half (I also did dealer training for the Gen IV ACR), but again, not back in '06.
Originally Posted by Bitten
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02-05-2014 #13Enthusiast
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- Oct 2013
- Location
- Phoenix
- Posts
- 651
Welcome and Congrats. You made a good purchase. I know Leslie took good care of the car and believe you will too. Enjoy!
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02-05-2014 #14Enthusiast
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- Oct 2013
- Location
- N. Indiana
- Posts
- 1,050
John I am so happy for you!!!
My first Viper has a great home
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02-05-2014 #15Enthusiast
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- Dec 2013
- Location
- Metro Detroit
- Posts
- 39
Congrats John!! It was great seeing you at Daytona! See you at a race soon I'm sure!
Doris G.
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02-05-2014 #16Enthusiast
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- Oct 2013
- Location
- Bentonville, Arkansas
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- 471
Congratulations John.
Yes, I've met you twice at the SRT experience, both times in Las Vegas.
Enjoy!
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02-05-2014 #17Enthusiast
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- Nov 2013
- Location
- Blair, Nebraska
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- 3,804
John's last name in Italian translates to poundsdaloudapedal , so he just Anglicized it to , " Da Hammer!" Leslie will be very proud to know the Blue Streak has a very hot shoe wheeling it around
North Carolina!! Congrats and have to comment to Bruce about the SRT4, " Naw he coulda had a V10!"
Now get that check book out and join the VOA ---- Janni and Henry Cone are severe track rats and they are just North of your abode and will welcome you with open arms!!! You have been an enthusiast for years, time
now to put owner behind the Hammer name!Last edited by Bill Pemberton; 02-05-2014 at 11:17 AM.
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02-05-2014 #18Enthusiast
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- Oct 2013
- Location
- Illinois
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- 143
Congrats on the car, looks great!
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02-05-2014 #19Enthusiast
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- Oct 2013
- Location
- Margaritaville
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Congrats on the purchase!!!!
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02-05-2014 #20Enthusiast
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- Oct 2013
- Location
- Ontario,MCVO,PA,OH
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- 2,671
Congrats ! Enjoy the Ride !
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02-05-2014 #21VOA Member
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- Oct 2013
- Location
- Banned
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- 3,325
Congrats and welcome to the family. Great car for great people!
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02-05-2014 #22Enthusiast
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- Jan 2022
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Yeah, Hammer! With patience, the right one DOES come along.
Congrats, John. Hope to see you at the SRTTE @ Seca in a couple weeks.
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02-05-2014 #23Enthusiast
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- Oct 2013
- Location
- Westchester, New York/North myrtle beach SC
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- 496
Is that a hanger or a garage?wow
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02-05-2014 #24Enthusiast
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- Oct 2013
- Location
- N. Indiana
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- 1,050
Hey john this is the guy that owned my acr before me!
Originally Posted by johniew398
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02-05-2014 #25Enthusiast
- Join Date
- Oct 2013
- Location
- Up The River..[Columbia River Gorge near Portland OR]
- Posts
- 3,726
HAMMERMAN!!
John, welcome to the Snake Pit of Viper ownership. Very good to see you here. (Last time was Road America / One-Lap where you were 2012 Class Winner!)
The NC VOA will be VERY lucky to have you.
Very Glad that a passionate advocate for UPGRADING THE SOFTWARE (between the driver's ears) is aboard. Please be a regular here! New owners do ask about the SRT Experience, and its value. {Priceless} Leslie had that GTS sorted very nicely......the 6-piston brakes should serve your throttle-hammering very well indeed.
If you would be so kind as to email me your address, I have a couple specific doo-dads that your son WILL like.
Jon
JonB@PartsRack.comLast edited by JonB ~ PartsRack; 02-05-2014 at 03:40 PM.
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