It’s okay to vote early and vote often; at least when the voting helps out a good cause.

Starting today, and running through August 14, the public is invited to visit www.jdrf.org/ford, view more than 200 paint scheme designs and vote for their favorite children’s design by making a monetary donation to JDRF, all as part of Ford Customer Service Division’s second annual Funny Car Design Contest.
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The recent NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio marks the halfway point in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and the Countdown to the Championship edges ever nearer. Ashley Force Hood, Tony Pedregon, Ron Capps, Antron Brown, Tony Schumacher, Brandon Bernstein, Jeg Coughlin, Mike Edwards, and Warren Johnson all look to be aiming for the points battle in Ennis.

The O’Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals is a critical event in the Countdown to the Championship and the Texas Motorplex is offering a one of a kind shirt for the drag race fan. The best hand in poker is four aces, and the best hand in Texas is this event shirt from the NHRA O’Reilly Super Start Batteries Fall Nationals, presented by Castrol Syntec, on September 24-27.
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Continued demand for a “Super Snake” post title package has led Shelby Automobiles to unveil a new program to turn a limited number of 2010 Ford Shelby GT500s into Shelby super cars. The Super Snake package will include enhancements to the 2010 Ford Shelby GT500’s handling, styling and power; output ratings will range from 630 to over 725 horsepower. Exclusivity will be assured as a limited number of Super Snakes will be built at the Shelby Autos facility in Las Vegas or one of the Mod Shops, beginning in August 2009.
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Ken Wilden took another step towards the 2009 Grand-Am KONI Sports Car Challenge Grand Sport championship Saturday, scoring a dominating victory at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with Dean Martin in the No. 59 RehagenRacingProducts.com Ford Mustang GT.
Martin led the opening 41 circuits, pressured the entire time by pole winner Matt Bell and Bret Seafuse. The lead recycled back to Wilden on Lap 46, five laps after his pit stop, and he maintained a comfortable advantage the rest of the way.

“I wouldn’t say I was on cruise control, but I was really taking care of the car,” Martin said. “I was trying to stay consistent. We had a flawless race. We got out front and stayed out front. We also had a fantastic pit stop.”
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Shelby Automobiles Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., (CSBI.PK) will celebrate the birth of a racing legend’s dynasty when it marks the 50th anniversary of Carroll Shelby’s victory at Le Mans during the 35th annual Mid America Ford and Team Shelby Nationals in Tulsa, Okla. from June 24-27, at the Southern Hills Marriott. Carroll Shelby is the only man to ever win the 24 hours of Le Mans as a driver, team owner and manufacturer.
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The 2010 Ford Glass Roof Mustang and Mustang GT convertible, which are arriving in dealerships now, offer consumers sun-soaked driving and top-rated safety heritage. Fans of open-air motoring have made the Mustang convertible a perennial bestseller. Those who love the sun but want to cut back on sunscreen use can choose the pony car with the panoramic glass roof, which filters nearly all of the sun’s harmful rays.
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Two years ago, Ken Wilden was making only his second start in one of Rehagen Racing’s Ford Mustang GTs in Grand-Am KONI Sports Car Challenge Grand Sport (GS) competition at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
That weekend, the Oakville, Ontario driver earned his first career win with Dean Martin, and his second straight podium for Rehagen. In all, he grabbed three podiums in four starts for the Michigan-based team before moving on to other opportunities.
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Dearborn, Mich. — Ford Racing follows the Boss 302 block released in 2006, with the new Boss 351 featuring performance and packaging that will accommodate displacements from 351 to more than 460 cubic inches.

“Whether they’re racing in a sealed-engine class, building an all-out drag racing engine, or looking for a street performer, the Boss 351 block meets the needs of all Ford 351 enthusiasts, at a price comparable with a performance-prepped stock block,” Brian Wolfe, director, North America Motorsports, said.
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ENTHUSIASTS CAN ADD NEW FACTORY TRACK PACK FOR 2010 MUSTANG, INSTALL FORD RACING PARTS

* Factory-installed Track Pack option features upgraded suspension parts, unique tuning and special 19-inch Pirelli summer tires for enthusiasts seeking even more performance
* Track Pack is available this summer on 2010 Mustang GT coupes with manual transmissions
* Car and Driver magazine selects 2010 Mustang fit with Track Pack as best muscle car in comparison test versus Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger
* Parts from Ford Racing’s FR3 Handling Pack available for enthusiasts seeking even more – backed by warranty and available for self or dealer installation
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