Attention Ford Sportsman Racers

Colin Wigle · 03-10-2009, 07:22 PM

All Ford sportsman racers!

After the success of last year's meetings in Indianapolis and Las Vegas, Ford Racing is starting a series of town hall style meetings at select NHRA events.

What are they?
An opportunity for sportsman racers to talk to Ford representatives, check out the new Cobra Jet Mustang, talk to our pro drivers, and enjoy some snacks and soft drinks.

When are they?
The first is scheduled for this Thursday at 7:30pm. We expect to keep these as Thursday night events at a total of ten events this season.

Where are they?
In the nitro pits at the Tasca Racing hospitality area.

What can I expect?
Besides soft drinks and snacks we want to keep you in the loop on what's going on in the world of Ford, both in racing and exciting new Ford street products. We'll also have a 2008 Cobra Jet on hand for you to check out.

Who can attend?
Feel free to invite your friends and fellow sportsman racers. We are open to even brand X racers dropping in to hear about the products they may be missing out on. RSVP isn't required. In fact if you'd like to post this and help spread the word about this Thursday feel free to do so.

If I can't make Gainesville what's the rest of the schedule?
Look for us at:
Atlanta, Chicago, Englishtown, Norwalk, Indianapolis (dinner perhaps), Charlotte, Dallas, Las Vegas, and the finals in Pomona!

This week we'll have Bob Tasca and all of John Force Racing on hand to mingle and discuss NHRA and Ford Motor Company! Hope to see you there!

As per Jesse Kershaw Ford Racing

bill dedman · 03-10-2009, 07:36 PM

Who are the Ford "pro drivers" of whom you speak?

Dave Kommel · 03-10-2009, 07:42 PM

Bill - Read the last line of his post....

treessavoy · 03-10-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Kommel

Bill - Read the last line of his post....

Dave, they both drive Hemi powered cars.........who are the ford powered pro's?

Dave Turner · 03-10-2009, 09:23 PM

As long as the ride is covered in a Ford branded body, the pilot is one of the "family" by rights. If I were going to Gainesville, I'd drop by and thank them for doing something proactive in the midst of this economic doldrum. Just makes sense to support a group of enthusiastic folks.

Thanks Brian Wolfe!....even if it wasn't your idea.

Earle Holt · 03-10-2009, 10:09 PM

Ford is really stepping out there for sportsman racers this year. It is great to see. I think it will positively affect all sportsman racers in the end as the other brands get on the bandwagon. I sense some posts on here reek of envy...understandable, but I think both Dodge and Chevy will have their turns as this plays out.

BTW, I think Neff's funny car is Ford powered.

bill dedman · 03-10-2009, 10:38 PM

Neff's car is powered by a real close copy of a Chrysler Hemi, assembled by Ford as per the NHRA rule book. They had no choice, thanks to NHRA's "Ingenuity inaction" slogan....
You thought maybe it was a 427 'cammer, or a Shotgun motor????

Get real....

Michael Lyons · 03-11-2009, 08:20 AM

Thats pretty cool that they are doing this, although I'd say its as much a Tasca deal as it is a Ford deal imho. And I can't speak for Dodge, but I seriously doubt you'll see Chevrolet in drag racing for a long time. I hate to be a debbie downer but this Government task force will run the company right into bankruptsy and ultimately oblivion. The government would never survive in the real business world. They don't know how to run a business, but they have the endless influx of taxpayers money to bail them out. I think the US automakers are doomed and I'll be surprised if any of the big 3 are still around in 5 years...

treessavoy · 03-11-2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Turner

As long as the ride is covered in a Ford branded body, the pilot is one of the "family" by rights. If I were going to Gainesville, I'd drop by and thank them for doing something proactive in the midst of this economic doldrum. Just makes sense to support a group of enthusiastic folks.

Thanks Brian Wolfe!....even if it wasn't your idea.

The truth is that they are hemi powered BUT My interest still lies with the Sportsman Races the only TRUE racers in the NHRA and I, for one am glad to see Factory's back in the mix....and I don't care what make is!

BTW: Just read that they don't think they can save GM even with the but-out.

bill dedman · 03-11-2009, 05:35 PM

RE: "Just read that they don't think they can save GM even with the but-out."

How do you take a company from the #1 auto manufacturing position in the WORLD to bankruptcy in just a few years?

These people are talented.... and, I'm sure "golden parachutes" are no small part of the problem.

If the folks who managed G.M. for all those years couldn't see the oncoming problem with all the UAW pension benefits that THEY were negotiating into the contracts every couple of years.... what were they doing with their time, running a company that size (and, earning millions, while engineering its demise.) That's a rhetorical question. But, shame on them.

03-10-2009, 07:36 PM	#2
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Attention Ford Sportsman Racers Who are the Ford "pro drivers" of whom you speak? __________________ Bill

03-10-2009, 07:42 PM	#3
Dave Kommel Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Dimas CA Posts: 143 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Attention Ford Sportsman Racers Bill - Read the last line of his post.... __________________ Dave Kommel

03-10-2009, 09:23 PM	#5
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Attention Ford Sportsman Racers As long as the ride is covered in a Ford branded body, the pilot is one of the "family" by rights. If I were going to Gainesville, I'd drop by and thank them for doing something proactive in the midst of this economic doldrum. Just makes sense to support a group of enthusiastic folks. Thanks Brian Wolfe!....even if it wasn't your idea. __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

03-10-2009, 10:09 PM	#6
Earle Holt Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 194 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Attention Ford Sportsman Racers Ford is really stepping out there for sportsman racers this year. It is great to see. I think it will positively affect all sportsman racers in the end as the other brands get on the bandwagon. I sense some posts on here reek of envy...understandable, but I think both Dodge and Chevy will have their turns as this plays out. BTW, I think Neff's funny car is Ford powered. __________________ Earle Holt 1055 Stock

03-10-2009, 10:38 PM	#7
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Attention Ford Sportsman Racers Neff's car is powered by a real close copy of a Chrysler Hemi, assembled by Ford as per the NHRA rule book. They had no choice, thanks to NHRA's "Ingenuity inaction" slogan.... You thought maybe it was a 427 'cammer, or a Shotgun motor???? Get real.... __________________ Bill

03-10-2009, 07:22 PM	#1
Colin Wigle Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 50 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Attention Ford Sportsman Racers All Ford sportsman racers! After the success of last year's meetings in Indianapolis and Las Vegas, Ford Racing is starting a series of town hall style meetings at select NHRA events. What are they? An opportunity for sportsman racers to talk to Ford representatives, check out the new Cobra Jet Mustang, talk to our pro drivers, and enjoy some snacks and soft drinks. When are they? The first is scheduled for this Thursday at 7:30pm. We expect to keep these as Thursday night events at a total of ten events this season. Where are they? In the nitro pits at the Tasca Racing hospitality area. What can I expect? Besides soft drinks and snacks we want to keep you in the loop on what's going on in the world of Ford, both in racing and exciting new Ford street products. We'll also have a 2008 Cobra Jet on hand for you to check out. Who can attend? Feel free to invite your friends and fellow sportsman racers. We are open to even brand X racers dropping in to hear about the products they may be missing out on. RSVP isn't required. In fact if you'd like to post this and help spread the word about this Thursday feel free to do so. If I can't make Gainesville what's the rest of the schedule? Look for us at: Atlanta, Chicago, Englishtown, Norwalk, Indianapolis (dinner perhaps), Charlotte, Dallas, Las Vegas, and the finals in Pomona! This week we'll have Bob Tasca and all of John Force Racing on hand to mingle and discuss NHRA and Ford Motor Company! Hope to see you there! As per Jesse Kershaw Ford Racing Last edited by Colin Wigle; 03-10-2009 at 08:16 PM.

03-11-2009, 08:20 AM	#8
Michael Lyons Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Garden City, MI Posts: 226 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Attention Ford Sportsman Racers Thats pretty cool that they are doing this, although I'd say its as much a Tasca deal as it is a Ford deal imho. And I can't speak for Dodge, but I seriously doubt you'll see Chevrolet in drag racing for a long time. I hate to be a debbie downer but this Government task force will run the company right into bankruptsy and ultimately oblivion. The government would never survive in the real business world. They don't know how to run a business, but they have the endless influx of taxpayers money to bail them out. I think the US automakers are doomed and I'll be surprised if any of the big 3 are still around in 5 years...

03-11-2009, 05:35 PM	#10
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Attention Ford Sportsman Racers RE: "Just read that they don't think they can save GM even with the but-out." How do you take a company from the #1 auto manufacturing position in the WORLD to bankruptcy in just a few years? These people are talented.... and, I'm sure "golden parachutes" are no small part of the problem. If the folks who managed G.M. for all those years couldn't see the oncoming problem with all the UAW pension benefits that THEY were negotiating into the contracts every couple of years.... what were they doing with their time, running a company that size (and, earning millions, while engineering its demise.) That's a rhetorical question. But, shame on them. __________________ Bill

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