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The NASCAR Mustang makes its long-awaited debut

The NASCAR Mustang makes its long-awaited debut

Sure, the Ford Fusion sedan makes a decent NASCAR racer. But Fusion, a family sedan on a racetrack? It’s easy to see why both NASCAR and automakers wanted to get their hands on something with a hotter reputation. Like, say, Ford Mustang . The NASCAR Mustang makes its long-awaited debut at the Daytona International Speedway on Friday for NASCAR’s nationwide series, and Ford isn’t missing a moment to promote it. “NASCAR came to us and wanted to differentiate … Read entire article »

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Ken Block WRC Mexico rally in his Ford Focus

Ken Block WRC Mexico rally in his Ford Focus

In preparation for Rally Mexico this weekend, the Monster World Rally Team traveled to the Greystoke Forest, near the M-Sport headquarters in Cumbria, England, two weeks ago, for Ken and Alex’s first and only test drive in the Ford Focus RS WRC. … Read entire article »

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Ford gains solid points in Mexico

Ford gains solid points in Mexico

Ford targets solid points finish after tricky second leg in Mexico BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team climbed the leaderboard during today’s second leg of Rally Mexico to put itself on course for a valuable points finish in this second round of the FIA World Rally Championship. Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila lie fourth in their Ford Focus RS World Rally Car with team-mates Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen in fifth, although both … Read entire article »

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Tough for Ford challengers in Mexico

Tough for Ford challengers in Mexico

Both BP Ford Abu Dhabi pairings were disadvantaged by early start positions, courtesy of their podium finishes on the opening round in Sweden last month. … Read entire article »

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Ford Racing Crate Engine

Ford Racing  Crate Engine

Ford Racing has released a new crate engine, one that is built off of the new BOSS 351.The Ford Racing 427 crate engine is designed for anything requiring 500+ HP. This Ford small block offers a 10.5:1 compression ratio and even has a Crate Engine Warranty. The company that created the 427 FE engine line announces a modern version of the legendary motor. Built on Ford Racing’s new BOSS 351 block, the 427 crate engine is … Read entire article »

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Female drag racing event

Female drag racing event

Women in motorsports; what’s the big deal? In the 300-mph world of NHRA drag racing, female competitors have been racing — and winning — for decades.  From three-time world champion Shirley Muldowney’s legendary battles with the boys in the 1970s to current superstars like Ashley Force Hood becoming the very face of the sport itself, women always have been an integral part of straight-line racing. Houston-area fans will soon have a chance to … Read entire article »

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