2012 Ford Mustang GT Pace Car
Written by Administrator Wednesday, 11 May 2011 19:22
FORD AND ITS DEALERS ANNOUNCE A KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY PARTNERSHIP RENEWAL AND INAUGURAL SPRINT CUP RACE PROMOTIONS
SPARTA, Ky. – Ford and its dealer associations representing Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio announce a three-year renewal of a long-standing Kentucky Speedway partnership along with two impactful consumer promotions centered on the racetrack’s inaugural July 9 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series “Quaker State 400.â€Â Â
Long-Term Partnership
Ford continues its 11-year reign as the "Official Vehicle of Kentucky Speedway†by announcing an extension of its partnership through 2013.
"Ford and its more than 6,600 Kentucky employees are excited to power the speedway’s inaugural Sprint Cup   season," said Greg Wood, Ford Cincinnati regional manager.
Under the terms of the partnership, Ford will be the exclusive provider of cars and trucks to the 106,000-capacity speedway.
“Ford vehicles built Kentucky Speedway and have been our official vehicle since. It’s natural for us to work together to spotlight the first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series visit to this region. Ford Racing and our regional Ford dealers are coming through once again with great programs that showcase our ‘Quaker State 400’ and the outstanding Ford lineup,†Kentucky Speedway General Manager Mark Simendinger said.
Special Edition Mustang GT 5.0 Official Pace Car and Promotion
Ford is excited to announce a Special Edition 2012 Mustang GT 5.0 Convertible that offers fans a chance to play unique roles in the speedway’s historic Sprint Cup event. Ford built and will sell only 43 Official Pace Car Mustang GT Convertibles to match the number of drivers in the inaugural "Quaker State 400" field. White Mustangs are numbered for collectible purposes and feature unique "Official Pace Car†badging along with NASCAR and Kentucky Speedway logos.
Ford stores placed the one-of-a-kind convertibles on sale today, May 11. Consumers who purchase a limited-edition Mustang will have the opportunity to:
- Drive a Sprint Cup Series competitor around the speedway’s 1.5-mile tri-oval during the traditional NASCAR parade lap prior to the 7:30 p.m. start to the “Quaker State 400;â€
- Enjoy four complimentary "Quaker State 400" tickets;
- Meet and have a Ford driver autograph the Mustang;
- Be chosen to wave the green flag during Sprint Cup Series qualifying July 8.
Convertibles are equipped with a 5.0-liter, 412-horsepower V8 engine, 3.5-inch mandrel-bent exhaust, coil-over MacPherson strut front suspension as well as a custom exterior package that delivers a pedestal spoiler, side scoops and a decklid face panel.
Heidts Performance Car Challenge Early Registration Discount
Last Updated on Monday, 23 May 2011 22:13 Written by Administrator Monday, 23 May 2011 21:19
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May 10, 2011 (Wauconda, Il) - Don’t let the summer months sneak up on you - The Heidts Performance Car Challenge is less than 90 days away! Be sure to add July 15th -17th at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL to your event calendar. Have some fun and sharpen your skills with some of the baddest cars in the country at one of the best racing facilities the Midwest has to offer.
Heidts Hot Rod and Muscle Car Parts will kick off the event at their headquarters in Wauconda, IL on Friday July 15th with a participant BBQ and facility tour. Following the facility tour, the QA1 Road Rally will provide a scenic drive from Heidts to the Holiday Inn in Joliet, Illinois.
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MEGUIAR’S® INTRODUCES NEW SOLUTIONS FOR LONG-LASTING TIRE CARE
Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 May 2011 15:15 Written by Administrator Tuesday, 17 May 2011 14:53
Building on the popular Endurance Gel, Meguiar’s creates two new products for extended convenience
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Irvine, Calif. (2011) – Endurance has long been known as the car guy’s tire product to provide unparalled durability and shine. As part of its 2011 product line-up, Meguiar’s®, the worldwide leader in car care technology, has extended its popular Endurance gel into spray and aerosol formulas -  each providing premium long-lasting protection with a gloss and durability that lasts weeks, not just days.
Ford Mustang Facebook Fans Choose ‘Mayhem’ as New Name for V6 Performance Package
Written by Administrator Monday, 09 May 2011 15:38
- The Ford Mustang V6 Performance Package has been given a new name – “Mayhem Mustang Package†– thanks to a Facebook contest that asked for the help of nearly 1.4 million Mustang fans
- More than 3,000 submissions were made to the Facebook page and nearly 6,700 users installed the “You Name It†app. The winner, from North Carolina, receives a three-year lease on a 2012 Mustang with the Mayhem Mustang Package
- Mayhem Mustang Package combines lightweight 305-horsepower all-aluminum V6, a 3.31 performance rear axle and Mustang GT-based suspension and braking components. Unique 19-inch wheels and Pirelli performance tires provide superb grip and aggressive appearance
Dearborn, Mich., May 9, 2011 – The Ford Mustang V6 Performance Package delivers on “fun, fast and affordable,†and now it has an all-new name to go along with that. After Ford reached out to the nearly 1.4 million fans on the Mustang Facebook page, “Mayhem Mustang Package†has been chosen as the new name.
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Ford Racing Boss 302 Crate Engine Now Available
Last Updated on Friday, 29 April 2011 12:42 Written by Administrator Friday, 29 April 2011 12:22
The "Boss is Back", and Ford Racing Performance Parts has added the engine from the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 to its crate engine line-up. The engine, part # : M-6007-M50B, produces 444 horsepower and 380 lb./ft. torque with features like CNC ported cylinder heads, forged pistons and "runners in box" composite intake manifold. Custom wiring and calibration is required as vehicle harness and Power Control Module is not included.
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