[{"id": 9228525, "authorName": "George51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/george51/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by George51", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659976578, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9228544, "authorName": "Beesma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beesma/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Beesma", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659976751, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9228673, "authorName": "sharkie104", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sharkie104/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by sharkie104", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659977721, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9228714, "authorName": "sharkie104", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sharkie104/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many thanks to Jim for donating his time!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1659977897, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9229008, "authorName": "parshooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/parshooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I read up on the Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation. Interesting.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1659979262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9229163, "authorName": "FirstFlatSix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/firstflatsix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would love to have the opportunity to ask him how he really feels about the crazy dealer ADM's on basically every new Ford product that comes to market.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1659979499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9229167, "authorName": "RandomCarGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randomcarguy/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by RandomCarGuy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1659979516, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9230126, "authorName": "LSRF (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lsrf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone and welcome to this fun and exciting charity auction that benefits the Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation. \r\nWe are working hard to help make WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca an even more amazing place and most importantly, make it accessible to a lot more people. At our recent, inaugural LapsForLaguna.com Vinatge race event we arranged for local kids from high schools and vocational schools to visit the track and get up close and hands on with the race cars. For many of them, it was their first at Laguna Seca. The Foundation will continue to raise funds and develop programs that support the physical improvement of and community access to, this wonderful place. If you\u2019ve ever made a memory at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, please consider supporting us with a bid or a direct donation (link in the description above).\r\nHUGE thank you to Jim Farley and his colleagues who made this possible and to BAT for their generosity in hosting the auction and donating their fee. And also to the management of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for supporting us in supporting them. VIP passes, parking, Drivers Lounge access and VIP Hot Laps are all coming directly from track management and it\u2019s all very much appreciated! \r\nThis is going to be a fun and memorable day so please spread the word and encourage bidding. \r\nAnd please stop by our Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation area in the garages during the Rolex Motorsports Reunion. We would be happy meet you in person and tell you more about The Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation.\r\n\r\nCheers!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1659983388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9231271, "authorName": "2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great to see a true \"car guy\" at the helm of a world class manufacturer.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1659988148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9231541, "authorName": "Deezle21", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deezle21/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This would be so fun. Whoever wins needs to bring up all the great model cars he posts on Twitter that he completes in his spare time. They're really good!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659989343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9231649, "authorName": "fsts2k", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fsts2k/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would be fun to talk to him about racing his GT40s... that is the primary topic I would dive into", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1659989896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9233670, "authorName": "Napolison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/napolison/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jim Farley is a true Car Guy running an iconic American car manufacturer that stays true to its roots. For that I am absolutely grateful. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1659999532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9233703, "authorName": "Athos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/athos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Deezle21. Had to search that one up. I scrolled and scrolled on his feed and was rewarded. I may have seen a pic of his office with LOTS of model cars, I wonder how many he has built, I suspect most.\r\n\r\nMe thinks a link to his builds is apropos. They look amazing: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98/status/1501728150082015232?cxt=HHwWgMC-7fjymtcpAAAA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1659999969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9234341, "authorName": "Bella1932", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bella1932/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would like that. He\u2019s a great looking dude!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660006318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9234513, "authorName": "Johnny3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a very cool thing. Both the fact its for charity AND that its an experience. I would bet, @BaT, that you would find a lot of 'takers' for experiences on here... different types, more of them, more frequently, more venues.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660007860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9234684, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Nico2015", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660009383, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9234687, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1660009398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9234766, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Hot laps in the right seat with a pro driver\" is a little vague, to say the least", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1660010411, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9234797, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LSRF (The Seller) \r\n@bringatrailer\r\n\r\nWell, here I am again, with my \"how to triple the amount raised\" idea. \r\n\r\n\"What?\" you say.\r\n\r\nSimple idea:\r\n\r\nAllow the 1st and 2nd under-bidders (or keep going to get two additional \"winners\") to match the winning bid and they, too, can join the lunch. Instant tripling of funds raised.\r\n\r\n@bringatrailer , you could offer this as an option for future charity auctions to allow charities to triple their amount raised. How about it?", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1660010967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9234915, "authorName": "LSRF (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lsrf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@G2Z, I\u2019m sorry that we\u2019re not able to give you more specifics. I\u2019m sure if you were volunteering with us it would be much better and more specific. I will work on getting more details and post them ASAP. \r\n\r\nThank you for your comment.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1660012879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9235699, "authorName": "phil_c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phil_c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fleche_dOr- great idea! Seems like a no brainer to me.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1660048814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9235818, "authorName": "Bill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ve had lunch with Jim, we started out at Toyota at about the same time. He always had cooler cars than me. \r\n\r\nJim is the real deal whom ever wins this will be very happy.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1660050286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9235870, "authorName": "Darren04", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren04/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It would be fun to bid and win just to ask Jim where my Bronco order is from Sept 2021", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1660050874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9236408, "authorName": "Cobraracer22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobraracer22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the nicest guys you'll ever meet! Great idea, someone will get a great experience.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1660056636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9236431, "authorName": "BOD3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bod3/", "bidAmount": 11034, "content": "$11,034 bid placed by BOD3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660056844, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9236445, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Nico2015", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660056974, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9236457, "authorName": "BOD3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bod3/", "bidAmount": 16034, "content": "$16,034 bid placed by BOD3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660057070, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9236489, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Nico2015", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660057299, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9236494, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GR86 or lunch?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660057374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9236502, "authorName": "KC356B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc356b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "25K, for Lunch?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1660057468, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9236511, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I mean, I know it's not JUST lunch, but dang.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1660057541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9236534, "authorName": "BOD3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bod3/", "bidAmount": 30034, "content": "$30,034 bid placed by BOD3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660057749, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9236544, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by Nico2015", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660057841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9236549, "authorName": "BOD3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bod3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's Jim Farley...... priceless...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1660057895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9236552, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nico2015 has to be the most legendary bidder on this site", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1660057922, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9236582, "authorName": "BOD3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bod3/", "bidAmount": 49034, "content": "$49,034 bid placed by BOD3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660058168, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9236638, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "haha.. Its Charity, makes more sense then buying cars plus maybe he could move my 2 year old Bronco order forward a bit! ha\r\nJim's a cool guy but I need to spend my charity money somewhere..Love Laguna as well.. so 3 wins!", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1660058549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9236643, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by Nico2015", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660058578, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9236686, "authorName": "BOD3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bod3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It'll be money very well spent regardless of who wins, as it's an amazing cause, and you might squeeze some Mid Ohio Raceway stories from Jim's days.. He's an amazing leader at Ford and in time, will go down in history as one of the most iconic and visionary CEO's of the Ford Motor Company.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1660058895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9236744, "authorName": "Chicaneros", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chicaneros/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brilliant!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660059402, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9236765, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoever wins, please ask him to come out with a flat-plane-crank N/A V8 Ford GT, preferably with a redline above 9,000 rpm. A beautiful car deserves a beautiful engine. And honestly, GTs are 7 figures now, so why buy one when a 992 Turbo S is objectively perfect and 1/5 of the price? Because the GT is special. Imagine how much more special it would be with the engine described above!\n\nOh, and if he agrees, can I get a cut of the royalties? LOL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1660059690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9237639, "authorName": "mrstenkle66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrstenkle66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would say Jim is not your typical major corporation CEO! See a great video of him and Brit former supermodel and longtime car gal/driver Jodie Kidd on her YouTube channel.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660065245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9237645, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jim Farley just showed up at a local Ford F150 Lightning plant with Jimmy Fallon a few days ago. Jim is the cousin of the late comedian Chris Farley(for the few that might not know). It appears the workers had a blast with those 2 at the plant. I work for GM and am not expecting Mary to show up with someone like that anytime soon.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1660065263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9239909, "authorName": "Alfonso", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfonso/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT shipping is quoting me $269.27 for Open Transit on this auction, and $495.78 for Enclosed. \r\n\r\nI think open air would be the better choice. Thoughts?", "likes": 24, "timestamp": 1660073128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9240598, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The bidding is certainly off to a good start. However, I doubt this will beat the recent winning bid for lunch with Warren Buffet that reached $19 million. You read that correctly, $19 million. For lunch. So bid away. Whatever the winning bid, it is likely to be quite the (relative) bargain.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.reuters.com/business/bidding-tops-123-mln-warren-buffett-charity-lunch-2022-06-17/", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1660075244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9240901, "authorName": "Zed330ti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zed330ti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019ll pass on the lunch, I just want an explanation for what\u2019s taking my Bronco so long. Seriously though I love my Mach E, Ford is on a roll", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1660076444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9245858, "authorName": "Treepeddler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/treepeddler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shelbymann70 I\u2019m one of the few that didn\u2019t know. As soon as I saw the first picture of him smiling, and the last name, l wondered if he could be related to Chris Farley. Definitely a slight resemblance.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1660143590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9246040, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Treepeddler because I work in the industry(GM) and live a few miles from Dearborn and am a car guy(own a 70 Shelby vert and a SCJ 69 Mach1) I follow the \"big 3\" closely and can understand how others might not know about Jim's bio.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1660144782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9248934, "authorName": "Shammas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shammas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoever ends up meeting this guy, can you please tell him to stop talking and actually start showing action?? everyone can talk and say they will do things, but few actually deliver.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1660158426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9251888, "authorName": "Bill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Shammas \r\nJim is a world class leader who\u2019s donating his time to help others. If you think he\u2019s not action driven you\u2019ve not been paying attention.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1660170761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9251929, "authorName": "Shammas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shammas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bill being a Bronco6g and Mach E Gt owner, I've been paying attention for few years now, been riding this Ford roller coaster since 2nd day the Bronco was announced, so I happen to know few things about him and Ford and that's where I came from, guy reminds me of government, they say things, and do nothing from what they say but hey that's my own experience.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1660171028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9254544, "authorName": "CDehne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdehne/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "He can have lunch with me for $1 million and that's a bargain!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1660226264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9257110, "authorName": "montreal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montreal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bill I just checked his annual salary and bonus...How can you say he ''donates'' his time...Come on Bill...He is no different than all CEOs...Money talks. Reviewing your past posts, you two know each other...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660241787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9262754, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dear @bringatrailer ,\r\n\r\nPlease consider replacing the \"flagging\" feature with a \"Thumbs down\" feature.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1660271267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9262971, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fleche_dOr - Thanks for your suggestion. Hiding, reviewing, and deleting offensive or rule breaking comments is a better deterrent for bad behavior than leaving them public. Some people see thumbs down as a badge of honor and chase them, which is not good for the broader community. We don\u2019t plan to go to that system. \r\n\r\nI\u2019m personally very excited for this listing. Long live Laguna Seca. \r\nRandy\r\nBaT", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1660275517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9263055, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer , Randy,\r\n\r\nThank you for your response.\r\n\r\nWith all due respect, many of the flagged items break no rules whatsoever. I was personally flagged twice simply for making a similar comment as I did here about \"Thumbs up\" being better than \"flagging\", which kind of proved my point. It was in the current Taycan auction. I have only been flagged a few times, but as far as I can tell, not one of those comments broke any of the rules as listed in the BaT FAQ. If the criteria for flagging is an anecdote or comment not addressing the specific vehicle for sale then BaT would not have many comments at all.\r\n\r\nHowever, since you have addressed it directly, I will stop suggesting it, even though it often seems to bring out many others who feel the same way. In my view, it is the second worst feature of BaT after the \"newest first\" order of the comments.\r\n\r\nPlease consider reinstating the switch that allows readers to order the comments \"oldest first\". That too, is an overwhelming popular item when I suggest it. It solves the \"rapid scroll\" problem on the high volume of comment auctions.\r\n\r\nMaybe instead you could consider my \u201chow to triple the amount raised\u201d idea. See my comment on Aug 8 at 7:09 PM.\r\n\r\nThank you.", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1660277381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9263155, "authorName": "drweblord", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drweblord/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WOW! I'd just settle for a $25 or more share price. Been waiting over a decade, I'd like to retire EARLY!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1660281230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9272553, "authorName": "shelbymann70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelbymann70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bringatrailer you can correct me if I'm wrong but do not think I have ever been flagged but your team sure likes to link me to \"are you sure you want to do that\" page where at times I have to hit twice to post a simple response. I believe I get that sometimes when I tag someone? I find it a minor annoyance and like your format. Keep doing what you are doing. @drweblord my wife had Ford stock in her 401K for a few decades before we dumped it about 11 years ago. BTW : The all-time high Ford Motor stock closing price was 24.66 on January 14, 2022. You missed your retirement date! BaT, I just got the \"sure you want to do that link\" on this post. LOL", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1660395275, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9277313, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shelbymann70\r\n\r\nI have found that refreshing the page (browser) will fix things like this.\r\n\r\n[I also write my longer comments in a text program and copy it to the BaT comment box in case BaT's dogs eat the comment.]", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1660427416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9278005, "authorName": "Saabboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My understanding is that this guy is a real car guy, not some stuffed shirt, so I think this would be great if I had a bit (Lot) more $$. Good luck to the bidders", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1660438601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9278225, "authorName": "Bill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At lunch ask Jim about commuting down the 405 in rush hour in his Lotus 7. Yes a car guy.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1660442457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9278609, "authorName": "I_Am_The_Walrus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/i_am_the_walrus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool idea and for charity as well. With the way this guy is being described, it seems he will go out of his way to make this a really great experience and even better than described!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1660452400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9283184, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you made $500k on your Ford GT allocation, you can bid now.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1660512718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9284670, "authorName": "LSRF (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lsrf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Folks, thank you so much for your interest and attention to this fun and worthy charity auction. I had the pleasure of speaking with Jim today and he is planning on sharing with the winning bidder a very special part of Ford Motor Company history. It\u2019s an artifact from Ford\u2019s archives that he\u2019s bringing to lunch to show the winning bidder and I promise it won\u2019t disappoint. \r\nThink - Ford vs. Ferrari. \r\n\r\nAnd again you for your bids and support of the Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate you very much. \r\n\r\nCheers!", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1660542952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9284744, "authorName": "buybid22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buybid22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone want to take me to lunch for a $100.00?? If we go to The Grill, I'll do it for fifty", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1660554734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9284944, "authorName": "AbnMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/abnmike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fleche_dor\r\n\r\nI agree. Most comments I see flagged (or that end up flagged) aren\u2019t offensive or rule breaking. They\u2019re just not liked. There\u2019s a huge difference.\r\n\r\nA better system would be that if the not liked comments meet a threshold they\u2019re reviewed by the auction manager for that vehicle then removed only if they are truly rule breaking or offensive.\r\n\r\nAs you point out if the threshold is rule breaking then every comment that is a duplicate of one asked previously breaks the rule of reading every comment before making one of your own.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1660566910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9284959, "authorName": "bosshoss3406pack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bosshoss3406pack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the reason that we see so much activity by the censors is due to BaT's rapid growth.\r\nThey quickly hired reviewers from CNN and Twitter, who wouldn't know Truth\r\nIf It Hit Them In the Head", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1660567149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9285034, "authorName": "ShooterBobSC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooterbobsc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bosshoss3406pack perhaps, perhaps not. Consider where they are located. The labor pool in that area tends to be more sensitive. I hope they will consider the great suggestions. This isn't some 'public forum' but rather folks interested in Automobiles and unique collectables. (airplanes, boats, garage art, et al) BAT does a darn good job with the auctions I think overall. As we are all adults, I think we have the right to be offended. 'freedom OF speech' not 'freedom FROM speech' \r\nRant over, \r\nThis is a great auction! What a great idea. I especially like when leaders LEAD by being involved and reachable. Props to Mr. Farley for doing this and BAT for helping.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1660568486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9285044, "authorName": "BodyByFisher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bodybyfisher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The best part about this? Whenever Jim has lunch with someone after this he can say \"you know what this experience is worth, right?\" :)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1660568668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9285544, "authorName": "grmtim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grmtim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I didn't realize my time with Jim has been so valuable. I am not sure I have enough money with me to say hi to him a the track this weekend. Doing something like this is incredibly generous and the way he rolls.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1660575071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9285568, "authorName": "grmtim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grmtim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And I see people suggesting that Jim must be a real car guy. The fact that he is racing at Laguna Seca this weekend sure says a lot. I remember when I first met him and nervously explained what our two publications, Grassroots Motorsports and Classic Motorsports were about. He stopped me and said, \u201cTim, I read both of them, you don't need to explain what they are about and who you are\".", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1660575307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9285762, "authorName": "nsxnick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nsxnick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "whoa... the winner gets a historic artifact from Ford's archives. I wonder if it's a Ford GT40 Mk2. That would be nice.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1660577696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9285859, "authorName": "sludgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sludgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whoa. Makes me more motivated to organize my 'charity lunch with sludgo' event, including but not limited to:\n\n1. Back booth at Applebee's\n2. All you can eat salad bar and bottomless soft drinks\n3. A sludgo-led tour around New Sludgoville in a classic 1968 MGB while you listen to hours of his slow-leakage\n4. A thorough tour of his stable of fine vehicles (pls allow approx 5 minutes)\n\nAnd, lastly, an historic artifact from sludgo's archives, a 100% Genuine Joe Perry/Aerosmith Guitar Pick from their \"Pump\" tour and tossed sludgo's way by the artist himself. Lightly used.\n\nStand by for bidding information. Selected charity will be announced at a future date.\n\n;^)\n\n(This auction is one of those WishICoulds...will be watching...GLWTA!)", "likes": 15, "timestamp": 1660579422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9285970, "authorName": "JRE_SBSC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jre_sbsc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sludgo\r\n\r\nI'd bid $1.00 on that!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1660579961, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9285998, "authorName": "Pewter82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pewter82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "He's a driver alright, driving Ford Motor Company in a direction..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660580249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9286006, "authorName": "dylanCA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dylanca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pewter82 if by that you mean in the right direction you would be correct. Anyone not satisfied with his leadership isn't paying attention.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1660580324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9286132, "authorName": "crosscountry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crosscountry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I invested in Ford b/c of him. Jim would be great lunch company IMHO. @dylanCA I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1660581570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9286236, "authorName": "AJL1988", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Time is money\u2026 $1,000 a minute to break bread with Jim for an hour at the current offer. Having briefly spoke with him a couple times at events here in Metro Detroit I\u2019d suggest the winner save the last 5mns to negotiate an extension on time as an hour surely wouldn\u2019t be enough.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1660582214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9286255, "authorName": "HemiHead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hemihead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't understand all the \"non-constructive\" blocks. Did someone ask for a \"running\" video or something? Jim seems like the kind of guy who would oblige. Now a \"cold start\" video might be over the line...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1660582386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9286775, "authorName": "Mustang15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mustang15/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it was Chris Farley, I'd be in for $100k. Seriously, congrats to the winners: Mr. Farley, the top bidder/donor and the track.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1660584650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9286918, "authorName": "935DP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/935dp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shouldn\u2019t this have been a premium listing?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660585380, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9286927, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "cool.. cant wait!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1660585430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9286928, "authorName": "Rochester5001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rochester5001/", "bidAmount": 62000, "content": "$62,000 bid placed by Rochester5001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660585432, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9286931, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by Nico2015", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660585444, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9286937, "authorName": "Rochester5001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rochester5001/", "bidAmount": 65500, "content": "$65,500 bid placed by Rochester5001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660585478, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9286940, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by Nico2015", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660585489, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9286947, "authorName": "Pewter82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pewter82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dylanCA The beauty of my post is that it can be interpreted any way you feel..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1660585522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9286949, "authorName": "MartyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/martykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think Nico2015 is pretty serious about this one.... GLWA all.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1660585536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9286955, "authorName": "Rochester5001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rochester5001/", "bidAmount": 71000, "content": "$71,000 bid placed by Rochester5001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660585558, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9286957, "authorName": "Devin295", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/devin295/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll let you guys have a Happy Meal with me for 20k.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1660585568, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9286958, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by Nico2015", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660585571, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9286983, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 8/15/22 for $75,000 to Nico2015", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1660585692, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9286985, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "sold! nice", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1660585714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9286987, "authorName": "AJL1988", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajl1988/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats Steve \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1660585726, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9286993, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "thanks guys.. just cant tell the wife!! haha", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1660585749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9286994, "authorName": "Calcowboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calcowboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, enjoy your lunch and conversation", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1660585756, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9287001, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will ask him where all your Broncos are for sure..", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1660585783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9287013, "authorName": "SpeedyCollector1992", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedycollector1992/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish I could generate this much interest for someone to pay me $1,250 a minute. Damn", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1660585837, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9287019, "authorName": "LSRF (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lsrf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nico2015, and all bidder and kind commenters - THANK YOU! \r\n\r\nThis is a wonderful outcome and it\u2019ll be a great afternoon for you Nico2015! \r\n\r\nI invite you all to stop by our booth in the garages at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. \r\n\r\nCheers!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1660585845, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9287038, "authorName": "935DP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/935dp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nico if your wife can\u2019t know- can I go??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1660585912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9287117, "authorName": "Chicaneros", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chicaneros/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Thank you very much!\r\nThe LSRF really appreciates your generous support!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1660586214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9288022, "authorName": "BOD3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bod3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations NICO 2015. Things happen for a reason...Best money you'll spend on a charity as you stated. Tell Jim, Bod says Hi, and if your dealer cant get your Bronco, I'll try. He's an amazing guy and not a bad racer... :)\r\nBod", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1660590227, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9288800, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AbnMike\r\n\r\nThanks. I like your additional idea.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1660592997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9289565, "authorName": "dr.stephan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dr.stephan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has to be a bat success story. @nico2015 @BAT Would be a good read for all the bat-ateers \ud83c\udf7b", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1660596507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9290334, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well it wasn\u2019t lunch with warren buffet but I\u2019d say this did extremely well", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1660600271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9292821, "authorName": "Gmm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gmm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This lunch would be far more interesting than a lunch with Warren Buffet\r\n\r\nJim is the real deal, he is a global business professional and lives his business a real car guy now runs Ford. He is also a great guy and a respected racer that I have had the pleasure to race with.\r\n\r\nCheers Jim for giving your time", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1660653404, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9393504, "authorName": "carguychase", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carguychase/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How was it @Nico2015?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1661698015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9442635, "authorName": "Nico2015", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nico2015/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it was fantastic.. working on a article for BaT.. coming soon.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1662158067, "type": "comment"}]