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Ken Miele 02-20-2017 08:54 AM
Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Manager
 
Mike Delahanty, one of our live reporters is now the Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Manager. Many of you know that Jesse Kershaw has moved on from this position. Jesse was a great advocate for Ford racers and did much for getting many competitive combinations approved.

Mike will also make a great liaison for Ford racers in all the sanctioning bodies. Mike’s has a vast knowledge in many forms of racing, but from talking to Mike, he has a great passion for Drag Racing. I know some Ford racers were worried about who would replace Jesse Kershaw. Be rest assured that the Ford racing community is in good hands. Evan Smith had a chance to talk with Mike about his new position. Check out Class Racer Magazine to find what Mike had to say.

Dwight Southerland 02-20-2017 09:21 AM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Great choice!

jmcarter 02-20-2017 09:21 AM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Great for Mike and all racers when any manufacturer promotes grounded people who relate to the Sportsman racers. One thing Mike didn't address in his interview though....does he have to park the Mopar now?

Dave Ribeiro 02-20-2017 09:25 AM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
A Big Congrats to Mike , we know he will do a Great Job as Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Manager ... Yes, the Ford Program will continue to move on to New High's .....

Jack Matyas 02-20-2017 09:26 AM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Super question and answer session with Mike and Evan Smith featured in Class Racer magazine .Check it out .....

Sam Hamod 02-20-2017 10:11 AM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congratulations Mike! Good luck at your new endeavor. Ford drag racing is in good hands!

340Cuda 02-20-2017 10:13 AM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congratulations Mike! Great choice.

Bill

Bob Don 02-20-2017 10:14 AM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Big congrats to Mike! Good luck in your new position. You'll do great!

Dave Turner 02-20-2017 10:16 AM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Very welcome news, and welcome back to the fold after a short "holiday" Mike!

Don't forget the antiques!! ;)

btrc 02-20-2017 11:36 AM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congratulations Mike. An actual racer in charge of a racing program. Great! Maybe you can get a CJ for a company car.

Mark Yacavone 02-20-2017 12:14 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congrats, Mike
Long way from the Stocker lanes at Cecil and MG!
Going to Chandler this week, I wonder?

Bobby Fazio 02-20-2017 12:17 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congratulations Mike! Nice meeting and talking to you at Pomona. Indeed, a very friendly and knowledgeable guy.

Todd Gross 02-20-2017 12:58 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congratulations Mike!
I was concerned when I heard Jesse left, but just that fast, things are real good at Ford Racing again!

Larry Hill 02-20-2017 01:06 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
I bought racing program at the first of the year with all the new changes for the upcoming season, now all the players have changed teams. And so it goes.......

Good luck Mike at your new position.

ALMACK 02-20-2017 01:31 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congrats on your new job Mike !

Sam M 02-20-2017 01:49 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congrats Mike!

Mike Jones 02-20-2017 01:50 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congratulations on your new position.
I have enjoyed your live reports.
Best Wishes
Mike A114
P/SA

John Dinkel 02-20-2017 02:09 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congratulations Mike.

John Nechiporchik 02-20-2017 03:20 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congrats Mike. You Ford guys got a good man in the saddle there.

Bobby DiDomenico 02-20-2017 03:30 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congratulations Mike!

Carguy49 02-20-2017 03:59 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congrats to Mike on his new job. He will be a real asset to the Ford program. Anytime a real racer gets involved with a racing program good things will continue to happen.

Now if we can get a few racers involved in Glendora, instead of suits, NHRA COULD become great again. I know wishful thinking. But hey, I still believe in miracles.

Jim Kaekel 02-20-2017 05:46 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congrats to Mike!!!

Superfan1 02-20-2017 07:41 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congratulations Mike, you are great choice for the job. The very best of luck in your new endeavor.

Max Wedge 02-20-2017 07:45 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Way to go Mike!

V M Kauffman 02-20-2017 07:57 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
OK so Mike is the new Jesse but here's the ringer Jesse saw the hand writing on the wall and bailed. FORD just doesn't care about Dragracing they have no funds($$$$$$) for it. It's going to fund the Ford GTs in road racing ( you could fund two or three years of a great Dragracing program one that alone). Now let's talk about the NASCAR program they added SHRs four cars and are funding 410 engine development program for Tony's Sprint car team. Then there will be a 358 engine the a Midget engine. Add the dollars Penske, Roush and Pettys teams. So what kind of dollars will Mike get for Dragracing? Not much at all cause there is so little left and not much if any at all for way it has always been in Detroit by the Auto Company's. It's just a way of life in Detroit!

jmcarter 02-20-2017 08:19 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by V M Kauffman (Post 527569)
OK so Mike is the new Jesse but here's the ringer Jesse saw the hand writing on the wall and bailed. FORD just doesn't care about Dragracing they have no funds($$$$$$) for it. It's going to fund the Ford GTs in road racing ( you could fund two or three years of a great Dragracing program one that alone). Now let's talk about the NASCAR program they added SHRs four cars and are funding 410 engine development program for Tony's Sprint car team. Then there will be a 358 engine the a Midget engine. Add the dollars Penske, Roush and Pettys teams. So what kind of dollars will Mike get for Dragracing? Not much at all cause there is so little left and not much if any at all for way it has always been in Detroit by the Auto Company's. It's just a way of life in Detroit!
Why not keep it a congratulatory note to Mike? Whatever Mike inherits he will manage it with Sportsman racers at the forefront of his mind so don't think anyone can ask for more.

Dave Turner 02-20-2017 08:37 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by V M Kauffman (Post 527569)
OK so Mike is the new Jesse but here's the ringer Jesse saw the hand writing on the wall and bailed. FORD just doesn't care about Dragracing they have no funds($$$$$$) for it. It's going to fund the Ford GTs in road racing ( you could fund two or three years of a great Dragracing program one that alone). Now let's talk about the NASCAR program they added SHRs four cars and are funding 410 engine development program for Tony's Sprint car team. Then there will be a 358 engine the a Midget engine. Add the dollars Penske, Roush and Pettys teams. So what kind of dollars will Mike get for Dragracing? Not much at all cause there is so little left and not much if any at all for way it has always been in Detroit by the Auto Company's. It's just a way of life in Detroit!
Mr. Kauffman, I'm a "glass half full" kinda guy....I believe I'll go fill it up!

Paul Precht 02-20-2017 08:56 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Good luck Mike, hope you make it out to PA again this year.

Cobra521 02-20-2017 08:59 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congratulations Mike. Great to have YOU in that position. Now can you put IHRA cars back on the contingency list.

rawhide 02-20-2017 09:24 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by V M Kauffman (Post 527569)
OK so Mike is the new Jesse but here's the ringer Jesse saw the hand writing on the wall and bailed. FORD just doesn't care about Dragracing they have no funds($$$$$$) for it. It's going to fund the Ford GTs in road racing ( you could fund two or three years of a great Dragracing program one that alone). Now let's talk about the NASCAR program they added SHRs four cars and are funding 410 engine development program for Tony's Sprint car team. Then there will be a 358 engine the a Midget engine. Add the dollars Penske, Roush and Pettys teams. So what kind of dollars will Mike get for Dragracing? Not much at all cause there is so little left and not much if any at all for way it has always been in Detroit by the Auto Company's. It's just a way of life in Detroit!
Midget engines are usally about 166 cubic inches and a good percentage of them already have a Ford engine.

Mike Fuller 02-20-2017 10:42 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congratulations Mike. Looking forward to seeing you in your new position.

Frank Castros 02-21-2017 07:33 AM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congratulations Mike!

gcasey 02-21-2017 09:03 AM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congratulations, Mike!

It's great to see good people get rewarded for their competence and passion.

GRCasey & Mike Warren

boxmotorsports 02-21-2017 10:29 AM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congrats Mike on your new position at Ford Racing . Its nice to see actual people who race get positions were they can make a difference in the sport. Hopefully you can still make the GLSSA events .

John Dinkel 02-21-2017 10:43 AM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
OK so Mike is the new Jesse but here's the ringer Jesse saw the hand writing on the wall and bailed. FORD just doesn't care about Dragracing they have no funds($$$$$$) for it. It's going to fund the Ford GTs in road racing ( you could fund two or three years of a great Dragracing program one that alone). Now let's talk about the NASCAR program they added SHRs four cars and are funding 410 engine development program for Tony's Sprint car team. Then there will be a 358 engine the a Midget engine. Add the dollars Penske, Roush and Pettys teams. So what kind of dollars will Mike get for Dragracing? Not much at all cause there is so little left and not much if any at all for way it has always been in Detroit by the Auto Company's. It's just a way of life in Detroit!

Wondering how this guy knows so much about Fords plans. Didn't ever see him at the track

Mike Keener 02-21-2017 03:12 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congrats Mike!

Hope this doesn't mean you won't have time to post on the Modified Board on FB!

SSDiv6 02-21-2017 03:21 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congratulations Mike! :)

tommy d 02-21-2017 04:22 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by John Dinkel (Post 527611)
OK so Mike is the new Jesse but here's the ringer Jesse saw the hand writing on the wall and bailed. FORD just doesn't care about Dragracing they have no funds($$$$$$) for it. It's going to fund the Ford GTs in road racing ( you could fund two or three years of a great Dragracing program one that alone). Now let's talk about the NASCAR program they added SHRs four cars and are funding 410 engine development program for Tony's Sprint car team. Then there will be a 358 engine the a Midget engine. Add the dollars Penske, Roush and Pettys teams. So what kind of dollars will Mike get for Dragracing? Not much at all cause there is so little left and not much if any at all for way it has always been in Detroit by the Auto Company's. It's just a way of life in Det

Wondering how this guy knows so much about Fords plans. Didn't ever see him at the track
Just do a Google search on him. He races a lot.

Mike Washington 02-21-2017 10:15 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Congrats Mike!
Hope to see you at the NMRA CJ Shootout and the NMCA Factory Super Car and Stock/Super Stock Combo races!

njk53 02-22-2017 02:20 PM
Re: Mike Delahanty-Ford Performance Drag Racing Program Mana
 
Mike is a knowledgeable in regard to motorsports and great guy to boot. He was an excellent choice for the job. Congratulations Mike!!


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