Ford pulls the wraps off the latest generation Mustang that will begin NASCAR competition in July of 2010.
Yippee-ki-yay
The previous quote notwithstanding and with apologies to John McClane, those of us at LotPro.com would like to introduce you to the latest era of racing from Ford Motor Company, Roush Fenway Racing and sponsor Con-way Freight.
Today’s unveiling was actually three events all rolled into one.
Back in July, Ford had announced that its new Mustang would take up the gauntlet handed to it through 45 years of continuous racing and compete in the NASCAR Nationwide Series beginning in July of 2010 when a limited rollout of the car will begin at Daytona International Speedway.
Event number two was the announcement that Colin Braun, 21, and a native of Ovalo, Texas , would make the jump from the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, where he was the 2008 Raybestos Rookie of the Year along with his sponsor for the last 2 years, Con-way Freight.
“I’m so happy that Con-way Freight decided to move up with me to the Nationwide Series for 2010,” Braun said. “They have been a great sponsor for the past two years in the truck series so it means a lot to me that they will continue to support me in the future. I’m also looking forward to driving a Mustang next year. I’ve always thought they are such incredible cars, but have never owned one. Maybe when I win my first race the guys at Ford will want to give me one of my own.”
(Note to Colin: you win the series and you’ll probably get your pick)
Racing the pony in NASCAR
Worldwide, the Mustang has more than 2,000 professional race wins to its credit.
“This truly marks the start of the next era of Mustang racing,” said Brian Wolfe, director, Ford North America Motorsports. “We fully expect this Mustang, with drivers like Colin behind the wheel, to start to enjoy the kind of success so many other Mustang racing programs have enjoyed throughout the last four decades.
“Mustang is a proud and historic brand for Ford. This is a car born to race, and NASCAR is the next logical step for its racing pedigree.”
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