Factory Showdown - Thank you and congratulations

Jesse Kershaw · 09-02-2012, 10:12 AM

Last year at the US Nationals the Ford Racing director and I sat with a small group of NHRA brass to discuss an idea for heads-up racing with real cars that look like what our dealers sell.

I am happy to say that a year later we had our first foray into exciting late-model heads-up racing, reminiscent of the photos and videos I often see posted on here from the 60's and 70's.

To Candies Family Racing, Holbrook Racing, Rick Rodgers, Ray Skillman Racing, Ronzello & Wright Racing, and even Southland Dodge, thank you for competing. You put your support behind the idea by stepping up and participating. As we grow this concept you will be remembered as the pioneers. Ford Racing appreciates all our Cobra Jet teams do to compete at this level.

A huge congratulations to Bo Butner and his team. Bo has gone rounds heads-up and in the Eliminator all year. He continues to get it done and we appreciate his efforts showcasing the Ford brand. It was a great race in the final and hard fought victory over Brett Candies. It's not only the 9-seconds at the track, it's the months and years of work and racing leading up to that.

And a thank you to everyone who was excited to see this and supported the idea. The crowd at Indy let out a big cheer when these cars ran. There is excitement for production based racing and we will conmtinue to nurture that enthusiasm. I have already spoken with NHRA and my counterparts with the competitive makes about continual improvement and hopefully adding a Super Stock Showdown for next year. With some work we can make this a premier class, energizing new fans and participants in the sport!

Now let's stay dry and finish the Eliminator!

-Jesse

troublemaker427 · 09-02-2012, 10:59 AM

It was a great show Jesse. Glad I was there to see it!!

D.Johns · 09-02-2012, 12:17 PM

These cars are going to be legends. It gives off the feeling of being special, important and significant. Just as the legends were made in the past. The factory hot rods have managed to re-ignite the flame and are writing their own chapter in the history books. This is the Good Ole Days for my generation that I'll be able to look back on with found memories.

Our Hot Rod will be competing in it next year God willing and will be honored to run with such a great group of competitors, in a great class, with great support at the BIG GO!

Pete Beau · 09-02-2012, 06:00 PM

Jeeese you have a pm

09-02-2012, 10:12 AM	#1
Jesse Kershaw Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 108 Likes: 6 Liked 122 Times in 11 Posts	Factory Showdown - Thank you and congratulations Last year at the US Nationals the Ford Racing director and I sat with a small group of NHRA brass to discuss an idea for heads-up racing with real cars that look like what our dealers sell. I am happy to say that a year later we had our first foray into exciting late-model heads-up racing, reminiscent of the photos and videos I often see posted on here from the 60's and 70's. To Candies Family Racing, Holbrook Racing, Rick Rodgers, Ray Skillman Racing, Ronzello & Wright Racing, and even Southland Dodge, thank you for competing. You put your support behind the idea by stepping up and participating. As we grow this concept you will be remembered as the pioneers. Ford Racing appreciates all our Cobra Jet teams do to compete at this level. A huge congratulations to Bo Butner and his team. Bo has gone rounds heads-up and in the Eliminator all year. He continues to get it done and we appreciate his efforts showcasing the Ford brand. It was a great race in the final and hard fought victory over Brett Candies. It's not only the 9-seconds at the track, it's the months and years of work and racing leading up to that. And a thank you to everyone who was excited to see this and supported the idea. The crowd at Indy let out a big cheer when these cars ran. There is excitement for production based racing and we will conmtinue to nurture that enthusiasm. I have already spoken with NHRA and my counterparts with the competitive makes about continual improvement and hopefully adding a Super Stock Showdown for next year. With some work we can make this a premier class, energizing new fans and participants in the sport! Now let's stay dry and finish the Eliminator! -Jesse __________________ Jesse Kershaw

09-02-2012, 10:59 AM	#2
troublemaker427 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampstead, MD. Posts: 422 Likes: 282 Liked 64 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Factory Showdown - Thank you and congratulations It was a great show Jesse. Glad I was there to see it!! __________________ Jody Aberts Troublemaker2 1966 Fairlane 427

09-02-2012, 12:17 PM	#3
D.Johns Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 437 Likes: 15 Liked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Factory Showdown - Thank you and congratulations These cars are going to be legends. It gives off the feeling of being special, important and significant. Just as the legends were made in the past. The factory hot rods have managed to re-ignite the flame and are writing their own chapter in the history books. This is the Good Ole Days for my generation that I'll be able to look back on with found memories. Our Hot Rod will be competing in it next year God willing and will be honored to run with such a great group of competitors, in a great class, with great support at the BIG GO! __________________ 2014 Cobra Jet FS/XX #3345 STK/SS Like us on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Daniel...25886327426822

09-02-2012, 06:00 PM	#4
Pete Beau Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Mo-ta City Posts: 247 Likes: 59 Liked 31 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Factory Showdown - Thank you and congratulations Jeeese you have a pm