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Shelby’s Last Stand: The Forgotten Mustang Group 2 Racer
On a hot summer afternoon in late August 1966, the telephone on John McComb’s desk rang. On the other end was automotive design engineer Chuck Cantwell of Carroll Shelby’s legendary racing shop, calling with the surprising news that Shelby had a Mustang Group 2 racecar for sale. You might also enjoy…Get Ready to Cheer for [...]
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Track Trash – Toto-ville
We’re still not seeing enough Yellow flags flying during the race. Too many Greens stretch out the field and makes for a more boring race. Come on, NA$CAR, you used to drop those Yellows like confetti….. Why can’t you make another mysterious “rule” that would allow for more exciting restarts????? Heaps, RM You might also [...]
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TV Times: Mr. Penske Dodges Dodge For Ford
Roger Penske, the one and only full time team owner that will be racing a Dodge this year, has announced that he’s switching to Ford in 2013. Penske also builds and supplies engines to part time Dodge teams. So it looks as though Dodge may have a little “situation” on their hands in its 2012 NASCAR effort. Dodge put all [...]
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TV Times: Is the Bud Shootout becoming irrelevant to the NASCAR big picture?
It’s a bit on the wild side, and a lot of things that wouldn’t be acceptable in a Cup race are otherwise tolerated. Yet it fills the gap the week prior to the Daytona 500 and draws fans in for something beyond the ARCA 200. Many fans are in the Sunshine State to escape the [...]
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Take a gander at the new 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Ford Fusion!
Here we have what the 2013 Ford Fusion will look like when the 2013 Daytona 500 rolls around. I like it. I’m looking forward to seeing the Chevrolet and Toyota offerings as well. We’ll do our best to have ‘em here for you as soon as we can. Images courtesy of Jalopnik and Autoblog You [...]
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Track Trash: The Crowning Glory
Five wins in the last ten races? He deserves it……. And oh, yes. The Ford 400 was won by a Chevy…… You might also enjoy…Merry Christmas!Track Trash – CMS BOA 500Track Trash: Alone Star in TexasTrack Trash – Richmondo, Fall, 2012Track Trash: Texas Tune-up
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TV Times: The Chase… To be or not to be?
To be or not to be? The famous question was written a long time ago, but today that quote is more relevent than ever when it comes to The Chase to the Sprint Cup. After reading a multitude of blogs and published news stories, the message is loud and clear that The Chase is not [...]
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Notable Quotables – “The Dinger” Wants To Be “The Guy”
Here’s what A. J. Allmendinger, driver of the #43 Best Buy Ford Fusion had to say after announcing he’d signed a new contract with RPM for 2011 and beyond. You might also enjoy…Notable Quotables: Boris Said After Watkins GlenNotable Quotables – Darrell Waltrip Chase CommentsNotable Quotables: Jeff Burton/Kevin HarvickNotable Quotables – Clint BowyerTrack Trash – [...]
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Misc. Columns, Other Sites' Notes, Sprint Cup
Interview with Robert Yates, Who’s Headed Into National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
Dearborn, Mich. — Robert Yates will be inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame Saturday night in Concord, N.C. Yates, who is still staying active away from the race track, recently spoke about his induction with Ford Racing. You might also enjoy…National Motorsports Press Association Hall Of Fame and…Glaring Omissions from 2nd [...]
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Nationwide Series, Other Sites' Notes, Press Releases
Picture of 2010 Nationwide Series Ford Mustang
Special guests Edsel B. Ford II, member of the Board of Directors, Ford Motor Co.; Brian Wolfe, director, Ford North America Motorsports; Jack Roush, owner, Roush Fenway Racing; and Colin Braun, driver, Roush Fenway Racing, unveiled the No. 16 Con-way Freight Mustang with driver Colin Braun at Roush Fenway Racing headquarters. Ford Racing PR You [...]
