The beast gets bigger Nov 4, 2009
Ford Racing has spruced up this monstrous bakkie to make a FR Raptor XT model that offers the capabilities of a Baja race truck and the comfort of the production Raptor ... Ford Racing will also soon make available the 2011 FR Raptor XT, which makes the standard model even more capable in the rough but doesnt sacrifice the control and comfort. (iAfrica.com)
New engine gives Ford added hope Nov 1, 2009
--- At 190 mph, David Ragan didn't notice a difference with his engine during practices Friday at Talladega Superspeedway, and that made the engineers at Ford Racing happy. Ragan and Roush Fenway Racing teammate Matt Kenseth will have the new FR9 engine under the hood for today's AMP Energy 500 as the car company tries to get a jump on its development. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Auto Racing Notebook: Points leader Johnson qualifies 15th Oct 24, 2009
Ford Racing said its first motor built specifically for NASCAR will make its debut next week in the Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. Ford said Matt Kenseth and David Ragan will use the "FR9.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Roush: Danica's part-time plan won't fly in NASCAR Oct 14, 2009
offered Patrick, whose introduction to NASCAR was a Ford Racing test several years ago, an opportunity to run NASCAR when her Indy Racing League contract was up three years ago and have entertained her as a guest at Sprint Cup races. But co-owner isn't interested in Patrick if she remains in IndyCar which apparently is a condition for any NASCAR team interested in signing her. (USA Today -- Sports)
Meet the $90,000 Mustang Sep 26, 2009
Performance options include a Ford Racing brake upgrade, a Cold Air Kit that boosts horsepower to 320 and a supercharger that boosts horsepower to 400. "The majority have sold with the supercharger and brake upgrades," said Terry Miller Galpin general sales manager. (CNN -- Money)
PLANNED MERGER: Petty, Yates will field Fords in 2010 Sep 11, 2009
"We're thrilled to partner with . We've talked with a lot of folks, but in the end it came down to the success the Gilletts and I think we can achieve with Ford Racing.". The switch from to Ford should ease some of the financial pressure felt by RPM since Chrysler's Chapter 11 filing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Iverson signs with Grizzlies Sep 11, 2009
"We're thrilled to partner with Ford. We've talked with a lot of folks, but in the end it came down to the success the Gilletts and I think we can achieve with Ford Racing.". Bird will stickwith Seattle Storm. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Former USAC driver gunning for 2nd straight win Jul 25, 2009
CHARLESTON -- Stephanie Mockler was edging her way through the ranks of the USAC Midget s driver development program when Ford Racing Technology brought in a new director and abruptly cut funding for several of its prospects. Now, driving an independently owned sprint car, she has her eyes set on the Coles County Speedway for a second straight week. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
NHRA deaths result in safety improvements Mar 15, 2009
Raceway, the site of this weekend s Gatornationals, John Force Racing and Ford Racing started The Eric Medlen Project ... After Eric s accident, the first thing we looked at was the area surrounding the driver s head, which was the cause of Eric s injuries, said Pat DiMarco, supervisor of Ford Racing Vehicle Dynamics and Electronics. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
March 11 Ford E-News Mar 12, 2009
11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall. Ford Rolls 100,000th Hybrid Off the Line at Kansas City Plant. (PR Newswire)
John Force sees progress in drag racing safety Mar 12, 2009
"Then, Scott was killed. We saw something called harmonics and oscillation and we couldn't figure out why.'' Force said the resulting vibrations meant that Medlen hit his head many times, and received multiple concussions, during the crash. Much like the death of NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt in February 2001, the deaths of the 33-year-old Medlen and the 46-year-old Kalitta have become a catalyst for major safety changes in the sport. In the aftermath of Medlen's crash on March 19, 2007, at... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
