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The defending series champion, Toyota driver Martin Truex Jr says the Fords have an unfair advantage and the box is now smaller for Toyota in 2018
The momentum has swapped directions in 2018 as Ford continues to win in NASCAR with 58%
Ford drivers have now won 7 races of the 12 thus far in the 2018 NASCAR season.
Read MoreStewart on the switch to Ford; Unique program with Mobil 1; Engine partnership; Fine tuning development
In 2017, Stewart-Haas Racing made the switch to Ford. One year later they are dominating in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
Last year, they picked up 3 wins. In 2018, they’ve collected 4 in just 11 races.
Read MoreAustin Dillon discusses the search for speed at the Chevy camp; They found speed in an open test, only they didn’t know what caused it
There’s been 14 NASCAR races so far, including the pre-season events. Of those, Ford has won 8 of them. Chevrolet has won two, one Duel and the Daytona 500.
Read MorePart-time schedule? Back to Ford for Matt Kenseth?
Matt Kenseth retired from full-time racing following the 2017 season. He left with a win in his second to last race at Phoenix Raceway. In his final race, he finished 8th. Overall, he finished 7th in the standings.
He was left without a ride.
Read MoreMeet the new NASCAR Ford Mustang for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
DEARBORN, Mich., April 17, 2018 – Global demand for the new 2018 model has driven Ford Mustang to its third straight year as the best-selling sports coupe in the world.
Global Mustang registrations in 2017 totaled 125,809 cars,
Read MoreDunn Benson Motorsports announces new engine collaboration for 2018
(March 2018) – Dunn Benson Motorsports owned by Carlton and Kemp Lamm are happy to announce a new engine program for their Race Team and driver Bobby Pierce. Dunn Benson Motorsports has partnered with Bill and Josie Schlieper of Pro Power Racing Engines located in Sullivan,
Read MoreDunn-Benson Ford continues sponsorship of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series via the Official Pace Truck Provider
BATAVIA, OH (March 13, 2018) – Officials of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are proud to announce that Dunn-Benson Ford will again serve as the “Official Pace Truck Provider.” The 2018 Dunn-Benson Ford F-150 will lead a band of the nation’s top dirt late model drivers to the green flag at 60 events across 22 states.
Read More8 positions of the top-10 were dominated by two teams at ISM Raceway
8 of the top-10 positions were controlled by the four-car operations of Stewart-Haas Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing. In addition, Martin Truex Jr finished 5th in what is essentially another JGR car.
Harvick went on to win his 3rd straight MENCS event.
Read MoreKevin Harvick compares manufacture body shape: “Ours was built for big spoilers and big splitters.”
A year and two weeks ago, down came the Chevrolet banners and up with the Ford emblems. Stewart-Haas Racing brought their first Ford to the track.
Right out of the gate they picked up a Daytona 500 win.
Read MoreNo. 41 team penalized following season opener at Daytona
NASCAR penalized the No. 41 ThorSport Ford in the Camping World Truck Series for post-race height measurements being outside allowed tolerances following Friday’s NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
Crew chief Eddie Troconis was fined $5,000 and suspended from the next Camping World Truck Series championship points event.
Read MoreKeselowski: “If (Penske) says it, I would say go with him. He’s always pretty trustworthy.”
I almost mistakenly wrote “Ford Mustang” in that title. While it’s widely speculated that the Ford Mustang will join the MENCS in 2019, that part has not been confirmed.
What has been confirmed is that Ford will have a new body in 2019.
Read MoreThe first NASCAR practice of the season is complete at Daytona International Speedway
This morning, 17 cars took to Daytona International Speedway. It’s the first official practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season. This practice round is for The Clash at Daytona.
The Ford’s are light on downforce for the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
Read MoreBrad Keselowski: “If the new Hawk-Eye system is put in place and implemented for 2018 fully, not partially, fully, it would certainly level the playing field for Ford by enforcing the rules”
Will the new NASCAR Hawk-Eye system help the Ford teams?
“When that car rolled out at Daytona,
Read MoreTrevor Bayne: “It’s going to be tough for sure”
2017 was the year of the Toyota in NASCAR. They were granted a brand new Camry body shape. The new design clearly worked well for them.
Toyota went on to win 19 of the 41 races in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series,
Read MoreJJL Motorsports switches to Ford; Set for increased NASCAR Truck Series presence in 2018
SHERRILLS FORD, N.C. – Officials from JJL Motorsports announced today that the No. 97 owned team plans to increase their involvement in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) and the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards this season with primary driver Jesse Little at the helm.
Read MoreThorSport makes switch to Ford; Ben Rhodes will return
Yesterday, ThorSport Racing announced a switch from Toyota to Ford. Today, the driver has been announced.
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Entering his third full-time season in NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series, Louisville, Kentucky-native Ben Rhodes will return to ThorSport Racing for 2018.
Read MoreWritten by Robert Yates, read by Dale Jarrett
Robert Yates passed away on October 3, 2017 at age 74. However, before he passed, Robert Yates wrote a speech for his NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Dale Jarrett, the former driver and NASCAR champion for Robert Yates, read the speech.
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