We had trouble finding that limit. After a couple of days to reflect on the event, I don't think that we found the limit to this car. But, perhaps, I'm running ahead of myself. First, Waterford Hills is an amazing little track. I say 'little' because you can stand at most points of the track and see most other points. The course layout packs a lot of challenge into a surprisingly economical amount of land.

This, of course, can have it's greater and lesser points. On the greater side, it is certainly a driver's track. There are elevation changes, including a blind crest, on-camber turns that let you nestle the car into the next slingshot launch, and a short-ish back straight where you can - briefly - let it all hang out.

Against this backdrop, but without prior knowledge of the track, we climbed into the pilot's seat of the Stage 3 Mustang. An instructor was in the right side and his objective is to get you familiar with the track and it's nuances in the minimum time. From the time we first hit the tarmac, it seemed as though the next fifteen minutes passed in about three heartbeats.

My first couple of laps were slow, so we changed places for a little tour. That was accomplished in less time than before. In those couple of minutes, it began to dawn on me that this car could be pushed far harder than I had expected. Back in the driver's seat, we began to search for a limit. In the end, I think that we were running through 30% of the course with the BF Goodrich g-Force KD tires squealing.

Three good things came out of this experience. First, I kept the shiny side up and didn't modify any landscaping at Waterford Hills. Second, a new and broader appreciation of the Roush Stage 3 Mustang was gained. The suspension is superb in these conditions and the enormous torque from the ROUSHCharged engine simply lets you leave the car in third gear and concentrate on learning the course. Yeah, it's kind of a pussy approach, but it's also nice to have the option.

Through the entire session of pushing the car harder each lap, the only time it ever broke loose was when I got a little greedy with the throttle. Even the instructor commented positively on the durability and effectiveness of the brakes when we were done. (That might tell you something about my driving.)

What? The third thing? Oh, yeah... I want more. Please, sir. Where's the phone book? If you want more, visit www.roushperf.com or call 800-59-ROUSH