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    Saturday's race: Kenseth wins pole  Nov 7, 2009
    David Ragan also starts his Ford on the front row. Busch, who has a 205-point lead over Carl Edwards with three races left, starts sixth. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    North Wilkesboro's wild 'Rush Through the Brush'  Nov 6, 2009
    Johnson, driving a Ford, was involved in a dandy duel with Chevrolet rival Jack Smith during the early stages of the 160-lap race that spring Sabbath 51 years ago. Junior took the lead on the 79th lap and steadily pulled away to a half-lap advantage. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Don't blame NASCAR for all of Talladega's troubles  Nov 6, 2009
    Getty Images for NASCAR TALLADEGA, AL - NOVEMBER 01: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #26 IRWIN Marathon Ford, takes the checkered flag ahead of second place finisher Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on November 1, 2009 in Talladega, Alabama ... Allmendinger driving a Ford ... Richard Petty Motorsports driver AJ Allmendinger will race the remaining three races of the 2009 season in a Ford as the team prepares... (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Sources: Danica near deal with JR Motorsports  Nov 5, 2009
    NASCAR's Chase for the Cup playoffs culminate with the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami on Nov. 22. Sources also told Smith the first race on Patrick's tentative schedule is the ARCA event at Daytona Speedweeks. (ABC News)

    Johnson tops latest Power Rankings  Nov 5, 2009
    " Two of McMurray's three victories have now come at restrictor plate tracks, but will his knack for running well at four races a year give him a 2010 contract for all 36? 8Last Week: NR Kasey KahneAs I've said before, you really have to give this team credit for how they've persevered in the Chase. After losing an engine, enduring a public merger with Yates, and a pending manufacturer change to Ford, the list of acceptable reasons to throw in the towel keeps growing every week. But the No. 9... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Fun races for conservatives to watch  Nov 4, 2009
    You must go back to Godwin(R) elected in 1974 while Ford was in the White House to break the string. Why. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Daily guide to television and radio  Nov 3, 2009
    Banfield & Ford: Courtside at 11 a.m. on TRU.. Jerry Springer at 11 a.m. on Chs. (Boston Globe)

    Fall festival season continues  Nov 3, 2009
    10th Annual Buford Ace Classic Cruise-In and Car Show. The scoop: It s a gear head s paradise as approximately 300 vehicles gather in the parking lot of the SHardware in Buford ... SHardware , 4300 Buford Drive, Buford. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    McMurray scores upset win in wild Talladega finish  Nov 2, 2009
    McMurray broke an 86-race winless skid (and a 30-race drought for Ford), but Johnson said it "felt better than a race win" after escaping with a sixth-place finish. "I made the comment ... it's just going to be luck," McMurray said, "whoever can get in the right row and make the moves.". (USA Today -- Sports)

    McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak; Johnson builds on lead  Nov 2, 2009
    "AMP Energy 500 Results1. (22) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 191 laps, 99.4 rating, 195 points, 229,275.2. (11) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 191, 75.1, 175, 212,098.3. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 191, 91.2, 170, 184,301.4. (8) Greg Biffle, Ford, 191, 77.5, 160, 142,500.5. (18) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 191, 100.8, 160, 156,706.6. (1) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 191, 70.3, 150, 151,876.7. (33) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 191, 69.7, 151, 110,675.8. (36) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 191, 89.4, 147, 94,150.9. (26) Elliott... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    NASCAR bans bump-drafting in Talladega turns  Nov 2, 2009
    "It's unnatural competition," Mike Ford, crew chief for Denny Hamlin, said after the meeting. "The drivers want to do everything they can to win a race, and there's asphalt you already can't use, now you can't use your bumper ... it's going to force them to fit in holes that aren't there and be more aggressive in lane changes. "And that's how you get the big wrecks. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Robert Hight wins NHRA Las Vegas Nationals  Nov 2, 2009
    "It's amazing what a win can do and get that confidence back," said Hight, who powered his Ford Mustang to a performance of 4. 125 seconds at 304. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    This one's for you, injured fan told  Nov 1, 2009
    Edwards was attempting to block Brad Keselowski when the two made contact starting off a chain of events that ended with Edwards No. 99 Ford hurtling into the catch fence along the front straightaway ... While Ford had already unveiled the Mustang it will use in four races in the Nationwide Series next season, Dodge, Chevrolet and Toyota put their new cars on display this weekend at Talladega as well. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    New plates, NASCAR warnings enough?  Nov 1, 2009
    New plates, NASCAR warnings enough. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    JTG Daugherty extends deal with Waltrip  Nov 1, 2009
    While Ford had already unveiled the Mustang it will use in four races in the Nationwide Series next season, Dodge, Chevrolet and Toyota put their new cars on display this weekend at Talladega as well. Kyle Busch finally found a way to pass Todd Bodine. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Raising the fence doesn't make Talladega cage safe  Nov 1, 2009
    No one spoke with quite the same starkness about Talladega as Edwards did immediately after his Ford went airborne and smashed that safety fence, almost mirroring a crash that Bobby Allison had at Talladega in 1987 ... While Ford had already unveiled the Mustang it will use in four races in the Nationwide Series next season, Dodge, Chevrolet and Toyota put their new cars on display this weekend at Talladega as well. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    New-look Nationwide entries on display  Nov 1, 2009
    While Ford had already unveiled the Mustang it will use in four races in the Nationwide Series next season, Dodge, Chevrolet and Toyota put their new cars on display this weekend at Talladega as well. Like Ford, Dodge is using a different model the Challenger while Chevy and Toyota produced updated versions of their current entries, the Impala and Camry, respectively ... While Ford had already unveiled the Mustang it will use in four races in the Nationwide Series next season, Dodge, Chevrolet... (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Dodge, Toyota, Chevrolet unveil new Nationwide models  Nov 1, 2009
    Ford presented its new Nationwide Mustang at this month. The cars are scheduled to for tire testing at the massive oval Monday. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Rain washes out qualifying at Talladega  Nov 1, 2009
    (16) Greg Biffle, Ford ... (99) Carl Edwards, Ford ... (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    OPTIMA(R) Ultimate Street Car Invitational Announces National Broadcast Partnership With SPEED(TM)  Oct 31, 2009
    Production at BCII has included such automotive and motorsport classic series as Rides, Overhaulin, Hot Rod TV and Livin' the Low Life, as well as branded entertainment for clients such as BF Goodrich and Ford Motor Company ... Get Affordable Health Insurance Quotes Online - Rates from $30 / Month. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Anything Can Happen Getty Images/Stephen DunnMark Martin geared up for a victory at Talladega this weekend. After last time, Martin said the track owes him one.Don't expect Jimmie Johnson to walk away with the win this weekend. Watch out for Mark Martin, writes Lars Anderson. At Talladega, he might get the luck he needs to steal the Chase.  Oct 31, 2009
    Edwards tried to give Biffle an aerodynamic push that would propel both of them into the lead but Edwards hit Biffle too hard, which caused Biffle to lose control of his Ford. This ignited the Big One, taking out Biffle, Edwards and several other Chase drivers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Tailgate much? Give these rides a try  Oct 31, 2009
    The $20,275 Ford F-150 King Ranch SuperCrew is one ofseveralvehicles thatpromise more than 75 cubic feet of cargo space, extra power outlets, cupholders galore and a towing capacity that will please any cook planning to bring a grill to the game ... Foregoing the U-Haul option, the best vehicles for tailgating this season tend toward the tall, spacious, stain-proof set: the $20,275 Honda Element, $41,175 Ford F-150 King Ranch SuperCrew and $28,495 Ford Flex, to name a few ... Ford's Flex... (MSNBC -- Business)

    Braun Tops In Truck Qualifying At Talladega  Oct 31, 2009
    316 seconds) in his No.6 Ford. He also won the pole for the series' first superspeedway race this season at Daytona. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    Martin hoping to gain ground at Talladega  Oct 31, 2009
    Ford will unveil its FR9 engine package tomorrow at Talladega ... We had some good results, said Doug Yates, co-owner of Roush Yates Engines, which developed the engine in conjunction with Ford s engineering and manufacturing support. (Boston Globe)

    Dixon leads Top Fuel qualifying  Oct 31, 2009
    71 in a Ford Mustang, while second-place Ashley Force Hood was 13th in her Mustang, clocking a 4. 163 at 303. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    BrantJamesInside Racing Felix Sabates says that the bad economy won't doom racing.  Oct 30, 2009
    It would be a shame for General Motors to pull out and leave the series to Toyota and Ford. Ford is strong financially. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    A Talladega anniversary – and that scary-fast Dodge  Oct 30, 2009
    France even had a personal Ford entered for Tiny Lund, allowing the car to start although its engine was set back six inches and the vehicle wasn't required to go through prerace inspection. Covering the race for the Charlotte Observer, I filled two legal pads with notes about what all was going on. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Sadler to race Ford Sunday; RPM finalizes plans  Oct 30, 2009
    Elliott Sadler will race Ford at Talladega - Racing - SI.com ... Sadler to race Ford at Talladega as RPM finalizes 2010 plans ... Elliott Sadler will race a Ford at Talladega this weekend. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Surviving Talladega remains scary proposition  Oct 30, 2009
    The latest ominous event was when ' Ford went sailing into the frontstretch fence on the final lap of the April race. The track raised the catch-fence from 14 to 22 feet, and NASCAR has reduced its restrictor plates by 1/64th of an inch, a decrease of about 12 horsepower. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Hopes of British GP fade as Donington deal fails  Oct 30, 2009
    Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Thu, Oct 29, 2009 02:34 PMModified Thu, Oct 29, 2009 02:34 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    NASCAR, rooted in fossil fuels, turning over new, green leaf  Oct 29, 2009
    General Motors, Ford, Toyota and Dodge all are producing hybrid vehicles. "Every company in the world is looking at hybrids, diesels and plug-in vehicles," says Lee White, president of Toyota Racing Development. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Hamlin shows poise to be a winner  Oct 29, 2009
    "I told Mike (Ford, crew chief) at the beginning of this race, I said, 'Let's just get back to the Top 5 in points because it's a shame for us to be in 11th as competitive as we've been," Hamlin said ... Richard Petty Motorsports is finalizing elements of its 2010 program, beginning this weekend when Elliott Sadler will race a Ford at Talladega Superspeedway. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Keselowski holds off Busch to win at Memphis  Oct 29, 2009
    Edwards took another shot to the back of his Ford before coming to a stop ... (35) Carl Edwards, Ford, 254, 124 ... (18) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 254, 94. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Hamlin dominates at end to win at Martinsville  Oct 26, 2009
    (23) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 501, 85 ... (8) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 501, 81 ... (32) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 501, 62. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    RESULTS: Tums Fast Relief 500  Oct 26, 2009
    NASCAR Sprint Cup - Tums Fast Relief 500 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 10/25/2009 - 7:58 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Best from Sunday  Oct 26, 2009
    Some University of Georgia students living in the Milford Hills subdivision are looking for new homes after running afoul of an Athens-Clarke County ordinance that limits how many unrelated people can live together in a neighborhood zoned for families ... MIAMI - Kyle Parker threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Jacoby Ford in overtime after Matt Bosher kicked a 22-yard field goal on Miami's overtime possession, leading Clemson to a 40-37 win over the eighth-ranked Hurricanes. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    BruceMartinInside Racing Jimmie Johnson can all but lock up his 4th straight title this week.  Oct 26, 2009
    Case in point was the finish of the NASCAR Sprint Cup race in April when Carl Edwards' Ford went airborne while heading for the checkered flag before ripping down the fence as Brad Keselowski went on to win the race. Several spectators were injured from debris as Edwards' car nearly went into the grandstands. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Weekly awards: Clemson's Spiller does it all  Oct 26, 2009
    Spiller (Lake Butler), Parker (Fruit Cove) and Ford (West Palm Beach) are Florida natives. NATIONAL COORDINATOR OF THE WEEK: defensive coordinator. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Cup dominance has precedent  Oct 25, 2009
    Martin had one win, 12 top-five and 19 top-10s during 2005 in the No.6 Ford. This season, Martin has five wins, 12 top-five and 18 top-10s and is second in the standings, 90 behind leader Johnson. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    2009 Nationwide Series Schedule  Oct 25, 2009
    Nov. 21 Ford 300, Homestead, Fla. Have something to say about this story. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule  Oct 25, 2009
    Nov. 1: UAW-Ford 500 Talladega ... Nov. 22: Ford 400 Homestead. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    For the defense  Oct 25, 2009
    After Miami kicked a field goal in its first possession, Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker tossed a 26-yard scoring strike to Jacoby Ford on third-and-11 for the 40-37 win. Miami has made great strides in its third season under Shannon. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)

    RESULTS: Kroger 200  Oct 25, 2009
    NASCAR Camping World Truck Series - Kroger 200 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 10/24/2009 - 8:29 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)

    FR9 engine to debut at Talladega for Ragan and Kenseth  Oct 24, 2009
    Ford Motorsports' new FR9 engine will make its debut in the Sprint Cup Series next weekend at Talladega, Ala ... "Those of us who have been involved in this project agree that one of the biggest hurdles we've faced in making this transition has been the fact the current Ford engine is still so competitive, along with the economics of making obsolete the inventory of the current engine and parts," said Brian Wolfe, director of Ford North America Motorsports ... Driver Greg Biffle said it will... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Ford to debut new motor next week at Talladega  Oct 24, 2009
    -- Ford Racing says its first motor built specifically for NASCAR will make its debut next weekend in the Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway. Ford says Matt Kenseth and David Ragan will both use the "FR9." ... Engine designer Doug Yates says the company believes it will level the playing field for Ford in stock car racing. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    MOTOR SPORTS Johnson takes back seat to Newman at Martinville  Oct 24, 2009
    New motor: Ford Racing says its first motor built specifically for NASCAR will make its premiere next weekend in the Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway. Ford says Matt Kenseth and David Ragan will both use the "FR9.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    NASCAR - Nationwide - Kroger on Track for the Cure 250 Preview  Oct 24, 2009
    2008 Carl Edwards, Ford, 88 ... 2003 Bobby Hamilton Jr, Ford, 87 ... 6 Erik Darnell (Beach Park, FL) Ford/Northern Tool ment. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Newman, Gordon to start up front at Martinsville  Oct 24, 2009
    (96) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 96 ... (6) David Ragan, Ford, 95 ... (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 95. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    NASCAR - Camping World Truck - Kroger 200 Preview  Oct 24, 2009
    2005 Ricky Craven, Ford, 64 ... 2003 Jon Wood, Ford, 91 ... Lap leaders: T. Bodine 0; R. Hornaday Jr. 1; J. Sauter 2-23; N. Tucker 24-25;T. Bodine 0; R. Hornaday Jr. 1; J. Sauter 2-23; N. Tucker 24-25;R. Crawford 26-46; C. Braun 47-51; M. Harmon 52; Hornaday 53-64;Bodine 65-67; Hornaday 68-88; Sauter 89-110; Bodine 111-116; T.Peters 117-118; Sauter 119; Crafton 120-129; Sauter 130-146. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Spreading His Wings APBrad Keselowski said he learned about how to be a good teammate during his time at Hendrick.Brad Keselowski is driving for racing's best team this season. But the rookie has to make his own path -- and that means leaving the Hendrick stable. Tom Bowles has the story.  Oct 23, 2009
    After all, it's an organization whose chassis are currently second-best on the circuit (driver Kurt Busch is fifth in points), and the lone organization Dodge will focus its funding on after losing Richard Petty Motorsports to Ford. Yet after three years of working with Hendrick equipment, Keselowski demands excellence. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Iceland: Avoiding The Next Meltdown  Oct 23, 2009
    Obama Finance Reform Clifford Chance looks at the issues facing hedge funds. Financial Regulation In The Spotlight Clifford Chance analyses the Obama plan ... The $75,000 Dream Car Forget GM and Ford. (Forbes -- Business)

    Roush team violates sealed engine rule  Oct 22, 2009
    Getty Images FONTANA, CA - OCTOBER 09: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 Riers Ford, prepares to drive during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway on October 9, 2009 in Fontana, California ... CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 17: Matt Kenseth driver of the # 17 Carhartt Ford, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 17, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Diminutive Penn confident he can direct Cowboys  Oct 22, 2009
    "Ray has the same kind of speed as T.J. Ford," said John Eurey, who coached both players with the Houston Superstars. "The only difference between Ray and T.J. Ford is that Ray can shoot that jumper from deep." ... Nobody realistically expects Penn to come in and perform as well as Ford, who led Texas to a Final Four berth and now plays for the NBA's Indiana Pacers. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)

    NASCAR notes  Oct 22, 2009
    Greg Biffle No. 16 Ford ... Last week: Biffle was near the front of the field before his Ford went into the spin cycle and slid across the tri-oval grass in a crash that also involved and ... Carl Edwards, No. 99 Ford, Roush Fenway Racing. (USA Today -- Sports)

    J.J. atop Power Rankings, but who's second?  Oct 21, 2009
    " Yet those are seemingly contradictory comments from a man experimenting with a "next generation" Roush Fenway chassis on a night his two Chase compatriots, Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle, were not. And while those two never so much as sniffed the front of the pack, the No. 17 Ford was a factor all night before coming home second to Jimmie Johnson -- his second top-five finish in five playoff races to date. 8Last Week: NR Kasey KahneLove him or hate him, you've got to give an attaboy for the way... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Johnson ends four-year losing streak at Lowe's  Oct 20, 2009
    "Hamlin was in contention until last week, when driver error crashed him out of California. He could have rebounded at Lowe's, where he led 54 laps early only to wind up 42nd after an engine failure. He's 11th in the standings 372 points out.Hamlin was long gone from the track when he posted an apology on his Twitter stream with 60 laps remaining."A championship just isn't meant to be for this year," he tweeted.Edwards, the preseason favorite to dethrone Johnson, remained winless on the season... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    NASCAR takes a ride back in time  Oct 20, 2009
    Charlotte Observer photo by Jeff Willhelm Antique cars, mostly 1940s Fords, gather for the moonshiner reunion at the Parsons homeplace ... Junior Johnson was coming up the road in a black moonshine car, a 1940 Ford, and revenuers were in the area. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Childress not sweating Harvick's possible exodus  Oct 19, 2009
    The rear bumper of Labonte's No. 96 Ford was covered with more than 13,000 signatures of people affected by the disease. Busch also wore a bright pink firesuit, one he joked could be seen from space. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Rewind | Tracking th00004000e top 12 and on to Martinsville  Oct 19, 2009
    CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 17: Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Aflac Ford, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 17, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) Getty Images. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Preseason Countdown: No. 19 Oklahoma State  Oct 19, 2009
    One of the biggest question marks for Ford will be at point guard, where 5-9, 150-pound freshman likely will start ... To take that next step, though, Ford's squad must ratchet things up defensively. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Johnson wins for third time in five Chase races  Oct 18, 2009
    Updated: October 18, 2009, 2:46 AM ET. Johnson takes control of Chase. (ABC News)

    Montoya drops to 6th in Sprint Cup after finish at 35  Oct 18, 2009
    Carl Edwards spent all night in the back of the pack before his No. 99 Ford lost his transmission with less than 40 laps remaining to extend a decidedly miserable season in which he has gone winless and suffered a broken foot while playing Frisbee. "That was a mercy killing there," Edwards said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Mike's Garage: Martin defies age to lead Chase  Oct 17, 2009
    Mark Martin, just his name develops an image of the No. 6 Valvoline Roush Ford bearing down on 42 other drivers ... RPM has already made a deal with Yates Racing for the 2010 season and that is another dart in the heart of Dodge, as it will run with Fords next season ... Ford versus Chevy I love it. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Second verse, same as the first  Oct 17, 2009
    Jeremiah Weed Southern Style Sweet Tea Ford ... Johns Manville / Menards Ford ... com / Search for the Cure Ford. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Fastest in final practice? Johnson again  Oct 17, 2009
    Clorox/Kingsford/Bush's Baked Beans Toyota ... Johns Manville / Menards Ford ... Jeremiah Weed Southern Style Sweet Tea Ford. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Hamlin ready to move on after California collapse  Oct 17, 2009
    The paint scheme, however, was upstaged by the Ford Fusion label across the grille. The sticker is first physical evidence that Richard Petty Motorsports is switching from Dodge to Ford in 2010 as part of a merger with Yates Racing, a deal that has been short on details since it was announced last month ... He left Ford acrimoniously in 2003 to join Ray Evernham's Dodge program, a move that gave him a full-time Cup ride. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Busch rolls to seventh Nationwide win of season  Oct 17, 2009
    (1) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200, 110 ... (19) Jason Keller, Ford, 199, 70, 112, $23,368 ... (39) Eric McClure, Ford, 199, 43. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Bliss fastest in Nationwide practice  Oct 16, 2009
    Nothern Tool + Equipment Ford ... Kleenex / Bi-Lo Ford ... Specialty Racing Ford. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    On The Ballot Rusty Jarrett/Getty ImagesDavid Pearson finished his career with the highest winning percentage of anyone who had over 250 starts.With the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame class announced, it's time to look ahead to the next one. For SI.com's Tom Bowles, legendary driver David Pearson is his top choice.  Oct 16, 2009
    Glen Wood: Some may think Glen's a little too high on the list, as the founder of the famed No. 21 Ford won just four races as a driver ... While Allison may be the sentimental pick (he lost both racing sons, Clifford and Davey, in separate incidents in the early '90s after suffering a career-ending head injury in 1988) you make the Hall based on triumph, not tragedy. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Points leader Johnson wins pole at Charlotte  Oct 16, 2009
    (17) Matt Kenseth , Ford, 190 ... (6) David Ragan , Ford, 188. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Ford E-News - Oct. 14, 2009  Oct 15, 2009
    Source: Ford Motor Company ... Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: - ) continuing efforts to align dealer inventories with the configurations and colors that customers want means poring over sales data ... Ford and Auburn University take safety to the stars. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    A change with rare – but welcome – good vibrations  Oct 15, 2009
    Roush Fenway Racing and the Ford Motor Company unveiled Tuesday the first-ever NASCAR race car based on the famed Ford Mustang ... On Tuesday, Roush Fenway Racing at its headquarters in Concord unveiled the Ford Mustang that will be used in four Nationwide Series races next season and full time in 2011 ... At the announcement Tuesday, Edsel Ford II said the proof of success would be in the race fan response that would come in the 24 hours after photos of the Mustang made their way across the... (News & Observer -- 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)

    Ford ponies up with Mustang for Nationwide Series  Oct 14, 2009
    GARY O'BRIEN - gobrien@charlotte Ford Motor Company directory Edsel B. Ford II (great-grandson of Henry Ford) and car owner Jack Roush point out people in the crowd before the announcement. Roush Fenway Racing and the Ford Motor Company unveiled Tuesday the first-ever NASCAR race car based on the famed Ford Mustang ... The Ford Mustang, the iconic pony car that has been raced in various forms of motorsports since its inception in 1964, will join NASCAR competition in 2010. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    For NASCAR, five tough decisions  Oct 14, 2009
    Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Wed, Oct 14, 2009 02:00 AMModified Tue, Oct 13, 2009 11:38 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    NASCAR hall countdown: Buck Baker  Oct 14, 2009
    Driving a second Ford entered by Junie Donlavey, Buck qualified a stunning 11th and got more coverage the next day than pole-winner Dave Marcis. Buck, sometimes an ornery sort, seemed somewhat agitated that members of the media were so surprised. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    TomBowlesNascar Power Rankings Juan Pablo Montoya's rising. But will his Cinderella run soon end?  Oct 14, 2009
    " Now 192 points out of the lead, the No. 99 team can turn its focus towards improving its program for 2010. In doing so, that might actually make it more dangerous down the stretch, as Carl's been running this Chase in a more conservative, "points racing" mode. A more aggressive approach should allow him to visit Victory Lane at least once before the year is out. 8Last Week: 7 Greg BiffleThe Roush Fenway driver showed some signs of life at Kansas, but it was back to mediocrity this week as his... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Johnson rolls to victory in California  Oct 12, 2009
    Where in Atlanta does Meredith Ford go for a great sandwich. Well, she tells you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Tom Logano apologizes for run-in with Biffle  Oct 12, 2009
    10:05 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2009. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    RESULTS: Pepsi 500  Oct 12, 2009
    NASCAR Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 10/12/2009 - 1:17 AM. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Joey Logano bounces back for Nationwide win  Oct 12, 2009
    "Copart 300 Results1. (1) Joey Logano, Toyota, 152 laps, 116.1 rating, 190 points, 95,670.2. (5) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 152, 122.3, 175, 63,950.3. (16) Carl Edwards, Ford, 152, 112.8, 170, 46,925.4. (10) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 152, 113.2, 160, 37,800.5. (7) Brad Keselowski, Chevrolet, 152, 119.3, 160, 38,018.6. (24) Michael Annett, Toyota, 152, 85.6, 150, 42,643.7. (18) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 152, 94, 146, 35,603.8. (6) David Gilliland, Chevrolet, 152, 86.4, 142, 35,213.9. (9) David... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    TomBowlesInside Nascar Carl Edwards talks Hendrick's edge and more in his latest Q&A.  Oct 12, 2009
    I just was curious as to where you thought the car industry would be in five years, and what you think the key might be to bring American cars back like Ford instead of struggling to keep sales up. Well, I'm proud to both drive for Ford and represent them because they've structured their business to not take taxpayer money -- so it can be viable ... That's something that Ford is working very hard at, and I think they've achieved it with their Ford Fusion. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)

    Victory lane  Oct 12, 2009
    (11) Edwards, Ford, 250, 150, $158,356 ... (31) Ragan, Ford, 250, 146, $117,500 ... (17) Kenseth, Ford, 250, 124, $144,340. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    RESULTS: Copart 300  Oct 11, 2009
    NASCAR Nationwide Series - Copart 300 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 10/10/2009 - 10:27 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Trouble ahead: Wreck opens the door for Joey Logano  Oct 11, 2009
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