Big Wow, news from Ford?? - Page 5

Bruce Noland · 07-25-2013, 09:35 PM

I don't know how you think I have formed an opinion when I didn't even know I had. But I will reserve my decision until all the dust settles. Thank you for allowing me to make up my own mind.

Ken Miele · 07-25-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Noland

The Ford folks should come out and put this baby to sleep if any or all of it is untrue. I've seen a few of them on this site. Might be a good time for one of them to speak up rather than speaking through surrogates and allowing this story to wonder around the Internet.

You have formed an opinion by asking Ford to make the reply and not ask Burk to name his source? I would think the fair thing to do is give Ford the benefit of the doubt. After all in this country we are presumed innocent until the proven guilty..... but then again this is the net, so we are guilty first.

If some facts come out that prove me wrong, then you can say I told you so. Until then I will not take one mans word for the demise of factory support from Ford Racing.

Bill Koski · 07-26-2013, 09:06 AM

This wouldn't be burk's first trip to deep left-field!

tim worner · 07-26-2013, 10:23 AM

Thanks Kenny, now I only have 10 days left.

Rob Petrie E395 · 07-26-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Koski

This wouldn't be burk's first trip to deep left-field!

X2!! I like DRO and Mr Burk and look at his site regularly. But he does get it wrong sometimes. I hope its BS myself. I am a die hard GM guy but what the big 3 are doing is good for the sport.

Comp 798 · 07-26-2013, 03:14 PM

Official Statement from Ford Motor Company:

“Ford is not getting out of drag racing. We are fully committed to continue our support of grassroots sportsman drag racing with our Mustang Cobra Jet, parts support and contingency programs. Enthusiasts and production-based racing is at the heart of what we do.”

“We have, however, made a business decision to conclude our team sponsorships and support in the NHRA Mello Yello Series at the end of the 2014 season. This decision was based on an ongoing assessment of our motorsport programs’ effectiveness and the strategic alignment with our company objectives globally.”

Makes sense!

from http://www.dragzine.com/news/ford-to...ng-2014-season

Ed Carpenter · 07-26-2013, 03:19 PM

http://www.dragzine.com/news/ford-to...ng-2014-season

blkjack · 07-26-2013, 05:23 PM

Wonder how this will effect Larry? You would think Lucas money alone wouldn't be enough to keep things going. He and WJ are probably frustrated beyond words at this point.

JHeath · 07-26-2013, 05:47 PM

I don't think Larry was getting $$$ from Ford, just parts, and he said he has lots of parts.

RJDUDEK · 07-26-2013, 06:56 PM

2014 MUSTANG Cobra Jets..?/ 50 of these @ $97,000.00 + !

Well IF this is what they think is "grassroots" sportsman drag racing undoubtedly their breakpoints for Sportsman and Professional is $ky high.

Q. Can the Force girls pose for Toyota themed 2015 calenders ?

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07-25-2013, 09:35 PM	#41
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Big Wow, news from Ford?? I don't know how you think I have formed an opinion when I didn't even know I had. But I will reserve my decision until all the dust settles. Thank you for allowing me to make up my own mind. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

07-26-2013, 09:06 AM	#43
Bill Koski Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 213 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Big Wow, news from Ford?? This wouldn't be burk's first trip to deep left-field!

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tim worner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: duncannon Posts: 837 Likes: 14 Liked 126 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Big Wow, news from Ford?? Thanks Kenny, now I only have 10 days left. __________________ Tim Worner SS 1747

07-26-2013, 03:14 PM	#46
Comp 798 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 103 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Big Wow, news from Ford?? Official Statement from Ford Motor Company: “Ford is not getting out of drag racing. We are fully committed to continue our support of grassroots sportsman drag racing with our Mustang Cobra Jet, parts support and contingency programs. Enthusiasts and production-based racing is at the heart of what we do.” “We have, however, made a business decision to conclude our team sponsorships and support in the NHRA Mello Yello Series at the end of the 2014 season. This decision was based on an ongoing assessment of our motorsport programs’ effectiveness and the strategic alignment with our company objectives globally.” Makes sense! from http://www.dragzine.com/news/ford-to...ng-2014-season __________________ Sam Tufano

07-26-2013, 03:19 PM	#47
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Big Wow, news from Ford?? http://www.dragzine.com/news/ford-to...ng-2014-season __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

07-26-2013, 05:23 PM	#48
blkjack Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Belle Vernon, PA Posts: 288 Likes: 26 Liked 55 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Big Wow, news from Ford?? Wonder how this will effect Larry? You would think Lucas money alone wouldn't be enough to keep things going. He and WJ are probably frustrated beyond words at this point.

07-26-2013, 05:47 PM	#49
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Big Wow, news from Ford?? I don't think Larry was getting $$$ from Ford, just parts, and he said he has lots of parts. __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

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RJDUDEK Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 07058 Posts: 89 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Big Wow, news from Ford?? 2014 MUSTANG Cobra Jets..?/ 50 of these @ $97,000.00 + ! Well IF this is what they think is "grassroots" sportsman drag racing undoubtedly their breakpoints for Sportsman and Professional is $ky high. Q. Can the Force girls pose for Toyota themed 2015 calenders ? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last edited by RJDUDEK; 07-26-2013 at 08:12 PM.