SMITH TAKES SECOND SBS WIN Jun 24, 2009
Blair Wins Ford Flatheads Race. Bill Blair won the Modified Division and Harry Hale won the Sportsman Division in the 20-lap race for the Legendary Ford Flatheads Racing Association. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
A sprint to the finish Jun 24, 2009
But when Greg Biffle pulled his Ford into his stall, the No. 16 team, poised on the edge of the wall, exploded onto pit road to execute the four-tire change. The crew members hit all their marks. (Boston Globe)
Kahne holds off Stewart for first road course win Jun 22, 2009
(34) Carl Edwards, Ford, 113, 87 ... (23) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 113, 77, 121, 95,050 ... (10) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 113, 84. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Carl Edwards wins Milwaukee Nationwide race Jun 21, 2009
(11) Carl Edwards, Ford, 250 laps, 124 ... (1) Erik Darnell, Ford, 250, 104 ... (4) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 250, 119. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Whincup just keeps winning Jun 21, 2009
The Ford star took hold of the lead from pole winner Jason Richards in the first lap on Saturday and was never passed despite a strong battle with Holden's Garth Tander on the early laps. Ford's Mark Winterbottom finished second while Whincup's main championship rival, Will Davison, secured third. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Road-course master tries new strategy Jun 21, 2009
"Of course we want to win races and of course we want to run well, but I don't think anybody in the position that we are in can really afford taking too many risks." ... (08) Boris Said, Ford, 92 ... (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 92. (The Augusta Chronicle)
RESULTS: NorthernTool.com 250 Jun 21, 2009
NASCAR Nationwide Series - NorthernTool. com 250 - USATODAY.com. (USA Today -- Sports)
RESULTS: Copart 200 Jun 21, 2009
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series - Copart 200 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 6/20/2009 - 6:23 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ambrose, Gilliland, Andretti have rough practice Jun 21, 2009
GM and Chrysler are in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and Ford is struggling. Toyota hasn't been immune to the recession and has had companywide cuts to most of its programs. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
High school students compete for auto repair crown Jun 20, 2009
won the annual Ford/AAA student auto skills competition Tuesday, by repairing a series of mechanical problems in a Ford Escape in just 42 minutes ... But for sponsors Ford Motor Co. and AAA, the event is an investment in future employees, whether the students end up repairing vehicles at a dealership or seek careers elsewhere in the auto industry ... "People are looking at an average age of nine years for their cars. That's going to provide work," said Steve DeAngelis, technical support... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
NASCAR owners will back reorganizing General Motors Jun 20, 2009
Toyota, the last remaining manufacturer offering support in the Truck Series after the pullout of Ford and Dodge last year, leads Chevy in the Nationwide and Truck Series by 8 and 14 points, respectively ... The 50-year-old driver made the fuel in his No. 5 Chevrolet outlast that of Johnson, whose No. 48 Chevrolet ran out a lap from the checkered flag, and that of Greg Biffle, who dropped out of the lead when his No. 16 Ford Fusion ran out with about a half-lap remaining ... That wasn t the case... (Boston Globe)
Vickers tops at Infineon, wins second straight pole Jun 20, 2009
was sixth and was followed by , , and , who was the highest qualifying Ford ... (6) , Ford, Owner Points. (USA Today -- Sports)
See rare Hemis: Steamboat Days Car Show downtown Saturday Jun 19, 2009
Ernie Tuff built this one-of-a-kind stock car in 1964 at his home near Rushford, Minn. The No. 99 stock car, a Ford powered by a Chrysler Hemi engine, set records in 1967 at the Daytona International Speedway ... It also will feature a one-of-a-kind stock car owned by Rushford, Minn. (Winona Daily News, MN)
BOWLES:NASCAR's best five road racers may surprise you Jun 19, 2009
However, the Ford side has been helped the past few years by the strength of a new ally: Boris Said. Since starting his now RCM No Fear team a few years ago, Said has proven an invaluable teacher. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
GM meets with Sprint Cup teams about cutbacks Jun 18, 2009
Ford, also facing financial problems, cut back its support in the truck series heading into this season. "We had very productive conversations this week with the folks at General Motors, and it's clear they are committed to racing and committed to our organization," Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Foreign automakers might hold solution Jun 18, 2009
Toyota already has left its tire prints in NASCAR and other foreign car companies are looking to do the same -- all at the possible expense of General Motors, Chrysler and Ford. Once an exclusive playground for America's car companies, NASCAR is looking beyond the border to make sure its wheels never stop turning. (The Augusta Chronicle)
NASCAR's record in Sonoma Valley Jun 18, 2009
NASCAR in Sonoma valley. Article:NASCAR in Sonoma valley:/c/a/2009/06/18/SP3O188SHN.DTL Article:NASCAR in Sonoma valley:/c/a/2009/06/18/SP3O188SHN.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Heading to nationals Jun 17, 2009
The two 2009 Williston High School graduates are about to embark on the opportunity of a lifetime, as they become auto technician competitors in the 2009 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills nationals in Dearborn, Mich ... The students recently practiced getting the kinks out of a 2009 Ford Escape that was lent to them and Bauer by Willistons Select Ford Mercury ... Larry Larsen wrote on Jun 12, 2009 12:45 PM:" A big congratulations to Dustin Arnstad and Garth Hagen as they become competitors in the... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Foreign brands could be savior Jun 17, 2009
Toyota already has left its tire prints in NASCAR and other foreign car companies are looking to do the same - all at the possible expense of General Motors, Chrysler and Ford ... " Some believe NASCAR is hedging its bets should General Motors and Chrysler not recover from its troubles, or if Ford is forced to follow their American rivals into reorganization. If it takes Volkswagen, Honda and Nissan to save the sport, then it's a gamble the sanctioning body apparently is willing to take. NASCAR... (Athens Banner-Herald)
RAMSEY SWEEPS SOUTH BOSTON SPEEDWAY TWINBILL Jun 17, 2009
Earlier this season, driving the Ford owned by Robert and Charlie Long, Ramsey found himself back in Victory Lane at South Boston Speedway ... Driving a Ford owned by Taylor Brothers Motorsports, Ramsey swept both of Saturday night's twin 75-lap NASCAR Late Model Stock Car Division races, giving him three wins at the ... A 150-lap race for the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Model Stock Car Division will headline the five-race program that will also include a race for the Limited... (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
NOTEBOOK: Jimmie Johnson finds a silver lining Jun 17, 2009
"But I know where my bread is buttered. I'm employed by the Ford family so I'm behind all the Ford drivers today.". The Detroit Lions are owned by William Clay Ford, who is the only surviving grandson of inventor and auto pioneer Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
2009 Nationwide Series Schedule Jun 16, 2009
Nov. 21 Ford 300, Homestead, Fla. Have something to say about this story. (Longview Daily News, WA)
GM making 'NASCAR-wide' cuts in support Jun 16, 2009
Ford, also facing financial problems, cut back its support in the truck series heading into this season. Obviously, Chevrolet has millions of fans, and they want see Chevrolets on the track, NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mark Martin wins Lifelock 400 on fuel strategy Jun 16, 2009
First Johnson ran out in the tri-oval short of the start-finish line, then Biffle's Ford sputtered going into turn one. The huge crowd erupted when Martin's CARQUEST/Kellogg's Chevrolet passed first Johnson, then Biffle to grab his third win of the year. (Dowagiac News, MI)
NASCAR could accept more automakers Jun 16, 2009
That his comments came at Michigan International Speedway - a short drive from the home offices of Ford, GM and Dodge - probably didn't sit well with those in NASCAR. ... Two of the three current participants are struggling to pay the bills, and Ford isn't exactly on stable ground. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mark Martin snags Michigan victory in final laps Jun 16, 2009
(29) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200, 100 ... (20) Greg Biffle, Ford, 200, 124, 160, 118,200 ... (31) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 200, 78. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR: Sport must welcome foreign cars Jun 16, 2009
That his comments came at Michigan International Speedway -- a short drive from the home offices of Ford, GM and Dodge -- probably didn't sit well with those in NASCAR.. But on what grounds can any American automakers object to NASCAR allowing more manufacturers into the sport. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Foreign cars welcomed Jun 16, 2009
That his comments came at Michigan Speedway -- a short drive from the home offices of Ford, GM and Dodge -- probably didn't sit well with those in NASCAR.. Tires seem OK. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Logano a repeat winner at Kentucky Nationwide race Jun 16, 2009
(7) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 200, 97 ... (5) Erik Darnell, Ford, 199, 88 ... (10) Carl Edwards, Ford, 197, 77. (Longview Daily News, WA)
GM makes cuts to NASCAR support Jun 16, 2009
Ford, also facing financial problems, cut back its support in the truck series heading into this season. Not Yet Rated. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Jun 16, 2009
Nov. 1: UAW-Ford 500 Talladega ... Nov. 22: Ford 400 Homestead. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR Notebook: Newman contending again with new ride Jun 16, 2009
Greg Biffle said he doesn t think that driving a Ford gives him any advantage over Chevrolets or Dodges, despite the financial problems that have forced both GM and Chrysler to cut back heavily on their NASCAR support. While Detroit s Big Three all are struggling, Ford has not had to take federal money and is the only one of the trio that has to be reorganized through Chapter 11 bankruptcy. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR files countersuit against suspended Mayfield Jun 6, 2009
Web search powered by YAHOO. Published: Saturday, Jun. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
GM Sells Saturn To Ex-Race Car Driver Jun 6, 2009
Our 1994 class C motorhome (a Ford) gets 12-13 miles per gallon pulling the Saturn, (which weigh's about 2,500 lbs. . (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
Washout leaves Stewart with Pocono 500 pole Jun 6, 2009
(17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 2009 Owner Points 8th ... (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 2009 Owner Points 9th ... (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 2009 Owner Points 11th. (Longview Daily News, WA)
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Jun 6, 2009
When Ford introduced the 2010 Fusion Hybrid at the Los Angeles Auto Show last November, it was billed as "America's most fuel efficient midsize car. With an impressive EPA rating of 41 mpg city and 36 mpg highway, few people batted an eye at the claim. Unfortunately, the ones that did all worked for Toyota. Despite its compact dimensions and appearance, based on passenger volume the 50 mpg Toyota Prius is technically a midsize car. It was a detail that was missed by the marketing gurus working... (Fox News)
List of Maryland Chrysler dealerships slated to close Jun 4, 2009
SHAFFER FORD INC DBA SHAFFER JEEP, 10335 MT SAVAGE RD, NW, CUMBERLAND, MD 21502 ... 20 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06103. (FOX61, CT)
* Sports Briefs Jun 4, 2009
Former US president Gerald Ford was honorary chairman when the matches began in 1994, and former president George H.W. Bush accepted the role in 1996. Since then, every active head of state in the host country has served as honorary chairman X US presidents Bill Clinton (2000) and George W. Bush (2005), prime minister John Howard of Australia in 1998, South African president Thabo Mbeki in 2003 and and Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper in 2007. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Earnhardt Jr., crew chief build rapport, hit ground talking Jun 4, 2009
" As with midseason coaching and managerial changes in other sports, the impact of a new crew chief can be immediate or gradual. Pat Tryson hooked up with a month after Greg Erwin joined in May 2007, and the pairings mined differed results. Busch won consecutive starts at Pocono Raceway and Michigan International Speedway that August and made the Chase for the Sprint Cup, finishing seventh. Biffle missed the 10-race title run but won at Kansas Speedway, laying the groundwork for last year's... (USA Today -- Sports)
Kenseth looks for consistency in strange Sprint Cup season Jun 3, 2009
His No. 17 Roush Fenway Racing Ford blew an engine on the first lap at Las Vegas, sending him and his team into a downward spiral. In the 11 races since Vegas, Kenseth has had two top-5 finishes -- fifth at Texas and fourth last Sunday at Dover. (Florida Today)
Michael Moore: Goodbye, GM... Jun 2, 2009
The glaring stupidity of this policy was that, when they eliminated the income of so many middle class families, who did they think was going to be able to afford to buy their cars. History will record this blunder in the same way it now writes about the French building the Maginot Line or how the Romans cluelessly poisoned their own water system with lethal lead in its pipes. (The Drudge Report)
NASCAR leaders confident GM support will continue Jun 2, 2009
Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford and Toyota are the four participating automakers in NASCAR, and each manufacturer spends millions each season to fund its race teams. Ford and Toyota currently have the most financial stability, but neither automaker has escaped the global economic crisis unscathed and both have weathered cutbacks to the racing budgets ... Chevrolet and Ford returned, but Dodge did not make its comeback until 2001. (MSNBC -- Sports)
For the Record Jun 1, 2009
2, (10) Ryan Gifford, Winchester, Tenn ... 5, (8) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200, 103 ... 6, (10) Paul Menard, Ford, 200, 97. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Johnson rallies to win at Dover Jun 1, 2009
com International Diesel Ltd Remanufactures a complete line of diesel and gas engines including GM, ford, Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit,Isuzu , GM 6 ... " Greg Biffle was third in the Roush Racing 3M Ford. "We got caught on pit road and ended up almost a lap down," he explained. "I'm not sure how that all played out, but we spent the rest of the day trying to get back to the front. (NJ.com -- Times)
Johnson holds off Stewart for victory at Dover Jun 1, 2009
(5) Greg Biffle, Ford, 400, 120 ... (14) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 400, 109 ... (13) Carl Edwards, Ford, 400, 114. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Keselowski wins Nationwide race at Dover May 31, 2009
(8) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200, 103 ... (10) Paul Menard, Ford, 200, 97 ... (13) Jason Keller, Ford, 200, 90. (Longview Daily News, WA)
RESULTS: AAA Insurance 200 May 31, 2009
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series - AAA Insurance 200 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 5/30/2009 - 10:04 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Prince Harry's Brand Power May 30, 2009
The $75,000 Dream Car Forget GM and Ford ... Small Beers, Big Business High-end beer by smaller brewers offer affordable luxury and a growth market ... The Dunkman: Shaquille O'Neal Shaq talks NBA hoops and why he built a business on affordable sneakers. (Forbes -- Business)
76ers, Jordan reach agreement for coaching job May 30, 2009
Jordan emerged as the winner among a group of candidates that included Boston Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau, Dallas Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey and Sixers scout Chris Ford. The Sixers also interviewed Lakers assistant Kurt Rambis and spoke with Villanova coach Jay Wright. (Yahoo News)
Reutimann wins pole at Dover May 30, 2009
(16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 155 ... (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 155 ... (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 155. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Weekend racer May 29, 2009
And the garage in question is big enough to hold a temporary bedroom, a 1992 Ford Thunderbird NASCAR racer, the Mustang, a restored 1965 Mustang convertible, a Ford F250 transporter truck, a Norton Commander motorcycle and considerable storage. But the pride of the Ferrin fleet is the Trans Am Mustang, originally owned by famed team owner, Bud Moore Engineering, and driven by racing legend George Follmer, one of the most successful and versatile race car drivers of the past half century. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Benson: Kenseth will tame Dover May 29, 2009
Chris Trotman / Getty ImagesMatt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Ford of Roush Fenway Racing, will be racing on his favorite track Sunday when the Sprint Cup Series makes a stop at Dover (Del ... If anyone is primed for a win at Dover, its the driver of the No. 17 Ford. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Robby Gordon docked 50 points for failed inspection May 28, 2009
Gordon successfully argued before a three-member appeals committee that the bumper was a prototype that had been mistakenly given to him by Dodge after his last-minute switch from Ford. The appeals committee restored his 100 points, but raised crew chief Frank Kerr's monetary fine from $100,000 to $150,000. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR notes May 28, 2009
No. 17 Ford, Roush Fenway Racing ... No. 16 Ford, Roush Fenway Racing ... No. 99 Ford, Roush Fenway Racing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ramsey Takes SBS Win May 27, 2009
Driving a Ford owned by Robert and Charlie Long, Ramsey pulled away from his challengers following the race's final caution period and drove to a 1. 218-second win over David Quackenbush of Lorton, Va. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Bliss gets first Nationwide win since 2004 May 26, 2009
(4) David Ragan, Ford, 170, 105 ... (1) Carl Edwards, Ford, 170, 104 ... (3) Greg Biffle, Ford, 170, 111. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Reutimann wins Coca-Cola 600 shortened by rain May 26, 2009
"Rain ruined a race for Busch for the second time in three days. He led a race-high 173 laps and was out front when he pitted during the final caution. He wound up sixth.Busch led 143 laps in Saturday night's Nationwide Series race, lost the lead during a round of pit stops, and never had a chance to reclaim it when the race was shortened by 45 miles because of rain."Weather, you can't do anything about it, really," Busch said.Defending race-winner Kasey Kahne was also denied a chance when, as... (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR: Reutimann soaks up first win May 26, 2009
Reutimann soaks up first win 052609 - The Augusta Chronicle. Reutimann soaks up first win Associated Press Tuesday, May 26, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rain curtails 600 May 26, 2009
"Reutimann said Stewart called him with congratulations after the race.Reutimann, 39, is from Zephyr hills, Fla., but now lives in the Catawba County community of Sherrills Ford. The early portion of his career was spent racing modified and late-model cars on dirt and paved tracks.He won a NASCAR Truck Series race in 2005 and a Nationwide event in 2007. But he didn't have a full-time Sprint Cup ride until he was hired by Waltrip in 2007."I hoped if I acted the right way, somebody would want me,"... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Have a Long Leaf award? May 26, 2009
Terry Sanford giving him one of the state's highest civilian honors in February 1964 ... Former President Gerald Ford, former Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, former U.S. Sens ... Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, Joan Crawford, Ruby Dee, Danny Glover, Leslie Nielsen and George Jessel. (News & Observer)
Reutimann gets first Sprint Cup win May 26, 2009
David Reutimann wins 1st Cup race in Coca-Cola 600 - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Monday May 25, 2009 6:29PM; Updated: Monday May 25, 2009 10:00PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Robert Gusso May 25, 2009
They moved to Parker in 2000 where he was employed at Parker Ford and with Ludens Implement since 2004. He was an active member of the Parker Volunteer Fire Department. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
RESULTS: Carquest Auto Parts 300 May 24, 2009
NASCAR Nationwide Series - CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 5/24/2009 - 0:49 AM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Grace period is long gone for 600 May 24, 2009
"Used to be, it seemed like (there was) a period where you could sort of ride," said driver Matt Kenseth, who starts 30th today in his No. 17 Ford. "You could run 80 percent. "It's so competitive now that you run the whole race hard. (Athens Banner-Herald)
by the numbers May 24, 2009
(21) Bill Elliott, Ford, 187 ... (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 186 ... (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 186. (News & Observer -- Sports)
