The all NEW 2010 Mallory Ignition catalog is now available! With over 100 new items, this catalog features an updated Distributor Guide for easier application lookup, The History of Mallory, Highlighted Features and Benefits, and numerous Tech Tips throughout the catalog. 

Major new products include the Maxfire, E-Fire, Specialty Custom & ProMaster line of Distributors and Coils.  Adding to our existing line of HyFire Digital Ignition systems is the HyFire Charger 6 for Supercharged motors & HyFire Nitrous 6 Ignition for use with nitrous applications.  Also new to the Comp Fuel Pump line is the 110FI In-Line Fuel Pump designed for high pressure fuel injection delivering 110+ GPH.

To obtain a copy of the new 2010 Mallory catalog you can immediately download your complimentary copy at this address: http://www.malloryperformance.com/CatalogsList.aspx
or download the order form  to receive the printed version. 

Miller Electric Mfg. Co.  introduced the latest in its line of welding fume extraction devices, the FILTAIR 130 (link to product page). Designed specifically for welding, the FILTAIR 130 provides contractors, maintenance and repair operations and other intermittent welding applications with the highest level of fume filtration in its category in a light and portable package.

Whereas nearly 90 percent of welding fumes are between .1 and .4 microns, the FILTAIR 130 captures particles down to .1 micron, compared to competitive units that only capture particles .4 microns and larger.

For reduced operator downtime and maintenance costs, the FILTAIR 130 features a quick manually cleanable filter using compressed air for extended filter life.

The FILTAIR 130 is easily carried or rolled wherever welding is required.  Plus, the unit’s variable speed 1hp motor filters up to 132 CFM at just 68.5 decibels, making it one of the quietest units available.

The FILTAIR 130 comes with a standard 8-ft. collection hose; also available are optional 17- and 34-ft. hoses, all of which connect to funnel or slotted nozzles or a fume extraction welding gun.
    
“The FILTAIR 130 is the ideal fume extraction solution for intermittent welding applications that require portability, durability and submicron particle removal. We understand the importance of fume extraction as well as the need to maintain productivity and efficiency, so we designed the FILTAIR 130 to be easy to operate, transport and clean.” Al Hilbert, product manager, Miller Electric Mfg. Co.

For more information, visit Miller’s Web site at www.MillerWelds.com, or call 1-800-4-A-Miller 800-426-4553.

Ford Motor Company has teamed up with the industry’s largest electronics retailer, Best Buy, to help bring consumers closer to the industry-leading SYNC® in-car communications system.  Through Best Buy Mobile, the retailer will offer thousands of specially trained associates to assist with Ford SYNC education, training and phone compatibility tests to ensure consumers are maximizing the SYNC experience. 

Beginning in October, Best Buy stores in Texas will conduct a pilot program involving more than 30 Best Buy locations where consumers will be able to experience live SYNC demos and Ford, Lincoln and Mercury customer clinics.  The SYNC demos will show participants how their mobile phones can interact with the voice-activated system, while customer clinics will help new Ford customers improve their understanding of SYNC capabilities using their actual phones and vehicles.  Local dealers will participate to offer additional expert assistance on SYNC.

“With the ever-changing technology landscape, it was a strategic decision to work with Best Buy to provide our customers another expert resource on the Ford SYNC platform,” said John Felice, general manager, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Marketing.  “As we expand the capabilities of SYNC, we will need to educate our customers on the full benefits and expanded services of newly added applications.  We couldn’t think of a better way for consumers to learn about new SYNC features than from the experts at Best Buy that they’ve learned to trust.”

Local dealers will remain the primary touch point for consumers interested in purchasing SYNC; however, Best Buy Mobile experts will serve as another resource for consumers looking to learn more about the compatibility of their mobile devices.  Under the agreement, Best Buy Mobile associates will provide Ford owners with phone pairing information, helping them get comfortable with SYNC and enabling them to either connect their existing handset or choose a compatible mobile phone.  

Best Buy also will include Ford SYNC mobile phone compatibility results in its monthly Best Buy Mobile Buyer’s Guide to identify which of the latest mobile devices work seamlessly with Ford SYNC.  The ratings are based on phone compatibility tests conducted by Best Buy’s tech services unit Geek Squad, and are updated frequently.  The SYNC ratings can also be found at www.syncmyride.com.

“We have a strong belief that mobile technology should serve people and help them stay connected whether it’s at home, at work or in the car,” said Best Buy Mobile President Shawn Score.  “We are excited to partner with Ford to educate consumers on its SYNC technology.  Best Buy Mobile helps thousands of consumers every day get connected with mobile devices and services that make their lives better, and now we’re ready to do the same thing for Ford SYNC users.”

National SYNC ad campaign rolls out
Earlier this month, Ford Motor Company launched its new advertising campaign for SYNC, called “SYNC: Say the Word,” to further increase awareness around its current voice-activated applications.  The SYNC ads will target young, tech-savvy drivers and appear in various print and online mediums. 

“SYNC: Say the Word” will feature robotic “voice agents” that act as personal assistants as voice commands are activated.  There will be a total of nine robots that will each showcase the various applications of SYNC including turn-by-turn navigation, 911 Assist, music search, audible text message reading, hands-free calling, business search, Vehicle Health Report, real-time traffic and My Favorites – news, sports, weather.

To complement print advertisements, Ford will also release 30-second video spots with select robotic voice agents to build awareness of how each SYNC application can be activated by simple voice command.  The company will also make available a total of 11 instructional videos that highlight each SYNC feature on its redesigned consumer education Web site, which can be found at http://www.fordvehicles.com/innovation/sync/.

“With the cadence of new product releases, we’ve found it is essential to assist our consumers with education on features, benefits and usage,” said Felice.  “While very intuitive, we’ve taken a proactive approach to SYNC marketing because it’s important that consumers understand just how SYNC has evolved beyond voice-activated music controls.  Through these efforts, Ford has provided a touch point for drivers both online and offline to help maximize their driving experience while staying connected to the information they want, when they want it.”   

As SYNC capabilities expand, more experts essential
Ford SYNC seamlessly integrates a variety of technologies such as an onboard text-to-speech engine, a customer’s mobile phone and network, data-over-voice technology, an off-board routing engine and voice portal.  Combined, these technologies enable:

• Voice dialing allows users to press the “Push to Talk” button on the steering wheel, then say the name of the person they wish to call.  SYNC will automatically connect with the names in the mobile phone’s contact list.
• Voice control of MP3 devices lets users browse the music collection on a connected digital media player, mobile phone or USB drive by genre, album, artist and song title using simple voice commands, such as “Play Genre Rock,” “Play ” or “Play Track .”
• 911 Assist can place a call directly to a local 911 emergency operator in the event of an accident involving the activation of an air bag or, on certain vehicles, the emergency fuel pump shutoff.  If an occupant cannot respond, SYNC can deliver a recorded message to the 911 service to alert an operator that a crash has occurred.
• Vehicle Health Report gives customers the ability to monitor and manage their vehicle’s health in a single, easy-to-read report and receive important notifications.  The report includes diagnostic systems’ statuses, scheduled maintenance, needed repairs from the last dealership visit, and will even alert owners of any open recalls.
• Traffic, Directions & Information, SYNC’s newest application, can deliver personalized traffic reports, precise turn-by-turn driving directions and up-to-date information including business listings, news, sports and weather – without the need for a built-in or aftermarket navigation system.

New SYNC applications introduced in 2009 have dramatically expanded the system’s capabilities, and continue to set the standard for ease of use.  SYNC allows customers to move seamlessly between their home, car and office, staying connected wherever they go.

 • Reported net income of $997 million, or 29 cents per share, an improvement of $1.2 billion from the third
quarter of 2008. Pre-tax operating profit totaled $1.1 billion, an improvement of $3.9 billion from a year ago.   
It is Ford’s first pre-tax operating profit since the first quarter of 2008  
• Ford North America posted a pre-tax operating profit of $357 million, its first profitable quarter since the first
quarter of 2005  
• Reduced Automotive structural costs by $1 billion, bringing the total reduction to $4.6 billion through the first
nine months of 2009, and exceeding the full-year target of $4 billion   
• A strong product lineup drove market share gains in North America, South America and Europe as well as
continued improvements in transaction prices and margins  
• Ended the quarter with $23.8 billion of Automotive gross cash, up $2.8 billion from the end of second quarter
2009++
• Achieved positive Automotive operating-related cash flow of $1.3 billion for the third quarter, a $2.3 billion
improvement over the second quarter  
• Ford Credit reported a pre-tax operating profit of $677 million, a $516 million improvement from a year ago  
• Ford now expects to be solidly profitable  in 2011, excluding special items, with positive operating-related      
cash flow  

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 2,  2009 – Ford Motor Company today reported net income of          
$997 million, or 29 cents per share, in the third quarter as strong new products, structural cost reductions and
improved results at Ford Credit lifted the company’s results despite continued weak global economic
conditions. This is a $1.2 billion improvement compared with the same period last year.
 
Excluding special items, Ford posted pre-tax operating profits totaling $1.1 billion, an improvement of $3.9
billion from a year ago.  This marks the company’s first operating profit since the first quarter of 2008.  On an
after-tax basis, excluding special items, Ford posted an operating profit of $873 million in the third quarter, or
26 cents per share, compared with a loss of $3 billion, or $1.32 per share, a year ago.   
 
Ford’s North American operations posted a pre-tax operating profit of $357 million, its first quarterly profit
since the first quarter of 2005.  Ford South America, Ford Europe and Ford Asia Pacific Africa also posted   
pre-tax operating profits in the third quarter.  
 
“Our third quarter results clearly show that Ford is making tremendous progress despite the prolonged slump in
the global economy,” said Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally.  “Our solid product lineup is leading the way
in all markets.  While we still face a challenging road ahead, our One Ford transformation plan is working and
our underlying business continues to grow stronger.”
 
Ford’s third quarter revenue was $30.9 billion, down $800 million from the same period a year ago.
Automotive revenue is up $100 million from a year ago. This improvement was offset by a decrease in Ford
Credit’s revenue reflecting a decline in receivables.  
 
Ford reduced its Automotive structural costs by $1 billion in the quarter, largely driven by lower manufacturing
and engineering costs, which included benefits from improved productivity, personnel reduction actions
primarily in North America and Europe, and progress on implementing its common global platforms and
product development processes.  Through the first nine months, Ford has achieved $4.6 billion in Automotive
structural cost reductions, exceeding its full-year 2009 target of $4 billion.  
 
Ford finished the third quarter with $23.8 billion in Automotive gross cash, compared with $21 billion at the end of
the second quarter of 2009.  Automotive operating-related cash flow was $1.3 billion positive during the third
quarter of 2009, an improvement of $2.3 billion from the second quarter 2009.  Automotive operating-related cash
flow was $3.4 billion negative during the first nine months.  
 
“The Ford team delivered another solid quarter of results with strong contributions from all our business
regions,” said Lewis Booth, Ford executive vice president and chief financial officer.  “Positive cash flow, a
stronger balance sheet and a third quarter operating profit are evidence that Ford is meeting the global
economic challenges.”

For the third quarter of 2009, Ford’s Automotive sector reported a pre-tax operating profit of $446 million,
compared with a pre-tax loss of $2.9 billion a year ago.  The improvement primarily reflects favorable net
pricing, structural cost reductions, lower material costs and improved market share, offset partially by
unfavorable exchange and lower industry volumes. 
 
Worldwide Automotive revenue in the third quarter was $27.9 billion, up $100 million from a year ago.  The
increase is more than explained by favorable net pricing and higher volumes, primarily in North America,
offset partially by unfavorable exchange. Total vehicle wholesales in the third quarter were 1,232,000,
compared with 1,175,000 units a year ago.  

Automotive structural cost reductions in the third quarter totaled $1 billion, including $500 million in North
America. Manufacturing and engineering costs were $500 million lower, largely reflecting the continued
benefits of improved productivity, personnel reduction actions primarily in North America and Europe, and
progress on the implementation of Ford’s common global platforms and product development processes. 
Pension and retiree health care costs were lower, reflecting the effect of the UAW Retiree Health Care VEBA
agreement.  Overall, Ford reduced Automotive structural costs by $4.6 billion during the first nine months.     
 
Net pricing was $1.9 billion favorable, primarily explained by higher U.S. net pricing, reflecting the success of
new products, a continued disciplined approach on incentives and selective top-line pricing. 
 
North America: For the third quarter, Ford North America reported a pre-tax operating profit of $357 million,
compared with a loss of $2.6 billion a year ago.  The improvement was primarily explained by favorable net
pricing, lower material costs, structural cost reductions, favorable series mix and improved market share, offset
partially by unfavorable exchange and lower U.S. industry volume.  Third quarter revenue was $13.7 billion, up
from $10.8 billion a year ago.   
 
South America: For the third quarter, Ford South America reported a pre-tax operating profit of $247 million,
compared with a profit of $480 million a year ago.  The decrease is more than explained by unfavorable
exchange, primarily in Brazil and Argentina. Third quarter revenue was $2.1 billion, down from $2.7 billion a
year ago.   
 
Europe: For the third quarter, Ford Europe reported a pre-tax operating profit of $193 million, compared with
a profit of $69 million a year ago.  The improvement was more than explained by structural cost reductions,
lower material costs and favorable net pricing, offset partially by unfavorable volume and mix and exchange.
Third quarter revenue was $7.6 billion, down from $9.7 billion a year ago.
 
Asia Pacific Africa: For the third quarter, Ford Asia Pacific Africa reported a pre-tax operating profit of
$27 million, compared with a profit of $4 million a year ago.  The increase primarily reflects favorable net
pricing, China joint venture profits, and cost reductions, offset partially by unfavorable exchange. Third quarter
revenue was $1.5 billion, down from *** billion a year ago.
 
Volvo: Volvo continues to be reported as an ongoing operation. The effects of “held-for-sale” accounting-
related adjustments are reported as special items. For the third quarter, Volvo reported a pre-tax operating loss
of $135 million, compared with a loss of $458 million a year ago.  The improvement is more than explained by
continued progress on cost reductions, favorable exchange, and higher volume and mix.  Third quarter revenue
was $3 billion, up from $2.9 billion a year ago.  Also, as announced last week, Ford confirmed Geely as the
preferred bidder in the ongoing discussions concerning the possible sale of Volvo Cars.

Other Automotive: Other Automotive, which consists primarily of interest and financing-related costs, was a
third quarter pre-tax loss of $243 million.
For the third quarter, the Financial Services sector reported a pre-tax operating profit of $661 million, compared
with a profit of $159 million a year ago.

 Ford Motor Credit Company: For the third quarter, Ford Credit reported a pre-tax operating profit of $677
million, compared with a pre-tax profit of $161 million a year ago.  The increase primarily reflected lower
residual losses due to higher auction values, and lower provisions for credit losses, offset partially by lower
volume. 
Other Financial Services: For the third quarter, Other Financial Services reported a pre-tax operating loss of
$16 million in the third quarter, compared with a loss of $2 million a year ago.  
 
OUTLOOK 
Despite the severe global downturn, Ford said it continues to make progress on all four pillars of its plan:
• Aggressively restructure to operate profitably at the current demand and changing model mix
• Accelerate the development of new products that customers want and value
• Finance the plan and improve the balance sheet
• Work together effectively as one team, leveraging Ford’s global assets
 
Ford said it remains on track to achieve or exceed all of its 2009 financial targets and almost all of its
operational metrics.  Ford will also continue to pursue actions to improve its balance sheet.  
 
Ford expects full-year 2009 U.S. industry sales will be about 10.6 million units, consistent with the guidance
previously communicated by the company. In Europe, Ford now expects that full-year industry sales will be
about 15.7 million units, which is higher than its previous guidance.  
 
Ford expects fourth quarter 2009 production to be up compared with year-ago levels and third quarter 2009
production. This increase is to return to planned dealer stock levels and match production with market demand
for Ford products. 

Ford now expects full-year Automotive structural cost reductions of about $5 billion, exceeding its full-year
2009 target. These costs were reduced by $4.6 billion through the first nine months.  Going forward, Ford
expects structural costs to be relatively stable as the company has largely completed its significant restructuring
actions over the past four years. 
 
The company said it expects full-year U.S. and Europe market share to remain at about the same levels
achieved during the first nine months.   
 
Ford expects Automotive operating-related cash flow to be positive in the fourth quarter, based on the
company’s present planning assumptions. 
 
Ford now expects capital spending of about $5 billion, or slightly less. Capital expenditures through the first
nine months were $3.4 billion; higher projected fourth quarter spending reflects the timing of Ford’s product
launches as the company maintains its product plans.   
 
Ford Credit expects to be profitable in the fourth quarter and for the full-year 2009.  Next year, Ford Credit
expects reduced profits based on lower average receivables and the non-recurrence of favorable 2009 factors.  
 
Based on its recent performance and present planning assumptions, Ford is changing its full-year 2011
guidance for total company and North American Automotive operations from being “breakeven or better” to
“solidly profitable” on a pre-tax basis excluding special items, with positive Automotive operating-related   
cash flow.   
 
While the company has confidence that the global economy will be improving by 2011, the near-term growth
outlook remains rather uncertain. Looking at 2010, there is a high likelihood of a substantial decrease in
European industry volume as scrappage programs expire. This decrease could more than offset U.S. sales
volumes, which may improve somewhat from this past quarter’s levels. 
 
Ford expects to know more about the state of the global economic recovery and its impact on 2010 auto
industry volumes in the coming months.  Early next year, Ford will provide guidance on its 2010 planning
assumptions and operational metrics when the company releases its full-year 2009 results.   
 
“The third quarter is one the entire Ford extended team can be proud of because it proves that our product-led
transformation is working,” Mulally said. “Leading indicators are now showing signs of recovery in all of our
major markets, however, consumer confidence and labor market conditions remain a concern.

“Despite the continued economic headwinds, we remain confident that we have the right plan and are taking the
right actions to transform Ford into a lean company that delivers profitable growth for all our stakeholders,”
Mulally added.

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or
distributes automobiles across six continents.  With about 200,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide,
the company’s brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo.  The company provides financial services
through Ford Motor Credit Company.  For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit
www.ford.com.


+ The financial results discussed herein are presented on a preliminary basis; final data will be included in Ford's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.  “Net income” and “Net loss” herein refer to “Net
income/(loss) attributable to Ford” on our Statement of Operations, reflecting new presentation required by new accounting
standards.  2008 results have been adjusted for the effect of new accounting standards, and for the reclassification of certain
Financial Services sector revenue items.  Discussion of overall Automotive cost changes, including structural cost changes
(e.g., manufacturing and engineering, pension/OPEB, overhead, etc.), is at constant exchange and excludes special items and
discontinued operations.  In addition, costs that vary directly with production volume, such as material, freight, and warranty
costs, are measured at constant volume and mix. See tables following the "Safe Harbor/Risk Factors” for the nature and
amount of special items, and reconciliation of items designated as “excluding special items” to U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles (“GAAP”).  

The race and hot rod enthusiast’s number one source for high performance parts and accessories is now the go-to place for automotive tools and equipment, too. Summit Racing Equipment, the world’s largest direct mail and Internet supplier of high performance automotive parts, has greatly increased its selection of tools and garage accessories to help automotive do-it-yourselfers get their projects done right.

The expanded Summit Racing Tools and Garage Accessories catalog for Fall 2009 is now available. It features 115 pages of products—everything from hand and air tools to welding and fabrication equipment to body, paint, and detailing tools—including over 900 new items. “We’ve taken our already extensive line of tools and made it even bigger to help our customers tackle just about any job.” Jeff Winters, Summit Racing Equipment Chief Marketing Officer, said. “With our huge selection of parts and tools at guaranteed low prices, Summit Racing is the performance enthusiast’s one-stop shop to get the job done right.”

The new and improved Summit Racing Tools and Garage Accessories catalog includes over 35 new product lines, including DeWalt, Makita, 3M, Porter Cable, Viking, Chicago Pneumatic, and more. It also features four new sections for Power/Electrical Tools, Automotive Hardware and Fittings, Vehicle Utility Storage, and Blasting/Abrasives/Sanding.

The catalog also delivers more value than ever. It includes a bigger line of  Summit Racing tools, including Summit Racing welding equipment, Summit Racing LED trailer lights and accessories, and an expanded line of Summit Racing paint. The catalog also features more money-saving Value Packs than ever—paint starter kits, welding kits, brake service kits, sanding kits, and more.
    
For more information on Summit Racing’s entire line of tools and garage accessories, or to request a Summit Racing Tools and Garage Accessories
catalog, hot rod enthusiasts can call 1-800-230-3030 or go to SummitRacing.com.

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•    The 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor with an available all-new 6.2-liter V-8 engine produces 411 horsepower and 434 ft.-lb. of torque, making it the most powerful half-ton truck on the market today

•    Building on the success of Ford Racing’s vehicle programs and Raptor’s success in the 2008 Baja 1000, Ford Racing will offer the FR Raptor XT

•    The FR Raptor XT offers the capability of the Baja race truck, with the comfort of the production Raptor

•    The FR Raptor XT off-road-only truck will have a production run of 50 units, priced at $99,950

LAS VEGAS – Just one year after Ford unveiled the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor at the SEMA show, Ford today is announcing the long-anticipated power figures for the all-new 6.2-liter premium V-8 engine now available in this ultimate high-speed off-road performance truck.  

When this optional powertrain in the Raptor arrives in showrooms in early 2010, the 6.2-liter V-8 will produce 411 hp and 434 ft.-lb. of torque, making Raptor the most powerful half-ton pickup available. Customers will now have the choice of two V-8 engines in the Raptor, Ford’s proven 5.4-liter Triton V-8 or the new 6.2-liter V-8, which can be ordered beginning Dec. 1, with an MSRP of $41,995 including destination and delivery.

The F-150 SVT Raptor, launched in August with Ford’s proven 320-hp 5.4-liter Triton V-8, is off to a strong start. Orders for the Raptor equipped with the standard 5.4-liter stand at more than 3,000, and the plant is at maximum capacity producing the ultimate high-speed off-road truck. In addition, Ford Racing will soon offer the 2011 FR Raptor XT, making Raptor even more capable in the rough stuff, but without giving up the control and comfort found in the production Raptor.  

Considered an off-road-only pre-runner, the FR Raptor XT from Ford Racing builds upon the production Raptor’s already impressive capabilities. The FR Raptor XT is nearly the same truck that finished the 2008 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, but with all the comfort and convenience you’d find in a production Raptor. Essentially, FR Raptor XT is a turnkey professional pre-runner.  

Key specifications of the FR Raptor XT include:
•    500-hp (est.) 6.2-liter naturally aspirated engine
•    Six-speed automatic transmission
•    Electronically selectable 4x4; 4.56 gear sets; front and rear e-lockers
•    A-arm with uni-ball front; four-link RR suspension
•    15-inch front/18-inch rear wheel travel
•    Coil-over with bypass shocks front and rear
•    Chromoly “4130” rollcage; extensive skid plating
•    Full featured interior, including power windows/windshield and air conditioning
•    Factory seating with five-point restraints
•    Off-road beadlock wheel/tires
•    Unique appearance package including tubular front and rear bumper and integral lighting

The FR Raptor XT joins Ford Racing’s successful turnkey race Mustangs available only from Ford dealers. There will be a production run of 50 units carrying a price of $99,950. The FR Raptor XT is not street legal, and is intended for off-road use only. Production timing will be announced at a later date.

LAS VEGAS – Since its victorious introduction at the NHRA Winternationals in 1968, Ford’s Cobra Jet Mustang has created a legacy of power, performance and triumph.  
The 40th Anniversary 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang lived up to the legend of the original, duplicating the NHRA Winternationals victory in 2009 and dominating drag strips across the land.
Today, Ford Racing unveiled the 2010 Cobra Jet Mustang at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, which marks the continued evolution of the CJ as a factory-produced turnkey race car. In honor of the SEMA introduction, Ford Racing built and unveiled a one-of-a-kind “SEMA Special” silver Cobra Jet complete with a charcoal Cobra Jet graphics package.

“The 2008 Cobra Jet was a great car, it did everything we wanted it to do,” said Brian Wolfe, director, Ford North American Motorsports. “We’re really proud of the car, but then again we’re always trying to make the next one better.

“With the 2010 Cobra Jet, we had the luxury of a longer development cycle and the result is absolutely stunning. Where the 2008 Cobra Jet was an extremely potent starting point for NHRA Stock competition, the 2010 will enhance the car further. We are all excited to see the new Cobra Jet in competition.”
For decades, the Mustang has been the preeminent car in many forms of racing, including drag racing. The 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang added to that legacy this season with high- profile wins at the NHRA Winternationals and U.S. Nationals, and by setting numerous track records across the country.
The 2010 Cobra Jet, like its predecessor, is a factory-built race car that is intended for NHRA Stock and Super Stock racing. The goal for the 2010 Cobra Jet was to enhance the race features to further make its own place in NHRA history. The 2010 CJ will come with all of the features of the 2008 car with enhancements that include options for a full race-prepared automatic or manual transmission, drag race-specific shocks and springs, manual steering and brakes, 8.50 certified rollcage, and an Aeromitive return-style fuel system with trunk-mounted fuel cell.  
Additionally Ford Racing engineers have developed for the 2010 Cobra Jet a factory-first launch control/rev limiter that will allow drivers to preset the rpm after they stage the car. When they are ready to leave, all they do is put the throttle pedal to the floor; they don’t have the engine speed to free rev. Previously, the launch control/rev limiter was only available as an aftermarket option.
Much like Ford Racing’s previous Mustang FR500S race car, the Cobra Jet Mustang will get its start at the Auto Alliance International (AAI) assembly plant in Flat Rock, Mich. The entire 50-car run of 2010 Cobra Jets will be built on the same production line that produces the 2010 Ford Mustang production car. Production of Cobra Jets will commence in January, with delivery of all vehicles expected in the first quarter of 2010.
All of the additional parts and pieces for the CJ can be found in the Ford Performance Parts catalog. And since the Cobra Jet is produced from a base V-6 Mustang, any consumer can turn his Mustang into a Cobra Jet by purchasing the parts from the Ford Performance Parts catalog.
The 2010 CJ car features a choice for customers between two supercharged engines or three normally aspirated engines (pending NHRA approval). These options will allow the Cobra Jet to be eligible for more classes in the NHRA, as well as competition with other sanctioning bodies, including NMRA, NMCA, PSCA and IHRA.
All 50 of the 2010 Cobra Jet Mustangs have already been ordered by Ford dealers for delivery to customers. For those customers who missed out on the limited run of 2010 Cobra Jets, Ford Racing has set a goal to provide future versions of the Cobra Jet.

Jack Roush is highly recognized for generating horsepower and performance out of engines. Roush also has a long and successful motorsports history with the first of his numerous championships coming in drag racing. And today, Roush is finding great success in engineering, building and selling alternative fuel vehicles to the fleet markets.

So what do you get when you combine all three of these things? A pair of propane-fueled ROUSH® Mustang drag cars, ready to challenge for the NMRA championship next season.
 
The drag cars are an offshoot of the kits that ROUSH® Performance uses to convert gasoline-powered Ford pickups and vans to run on clean-burning propane. As a leader in the development of green technologies for the automotive industry, Roush sees several benefits in using propane as a “right here, right now” alternative fuel; he cites facts such as propane is the third most popular motor fuel (behind gasoline and diesel), and there are already more than 12 million propane-fueled vehicles on roads across the world.
 
On the topic of propane, Roush said, “It’s as American as NASCAR. More than 90 percent of the propane used in the United States is produced in North America, much of it from the U.S. natural gas supply. Propane has so many positive aspects and it is finally getting the recognition it deserves as an alternative fuel. Propane can help to lessen our dependence on foreign oil. Propane can help to clean up our environment. And propane can help to create new ‘Green Collar Jobs’ for displaced auto workers who can return to the lines to build alternative fuel vehicles.”
 
And as a green fuel, on average propane fleet vehicles reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 19 percent and create 20 percent fewer nitrogen oxides, up to 60 percent less carbon monoxide, and fewer particulate emissions, as compared to gasoline. From an economic standpoint, propane used as a motor fuel can be purchased for about one dollar per gallon with applicable federal incentives.
 
But, one advantage that propane has, especially in a drag racing application, is that it has an octane rating of 106 (premium unleaded is typically around 93 octane). The first car being developed is a 2005 ROUSH Stage 3™ Mustang which will be driven by Donnie Bowles and expected to be testing in mid-November. The ROUSH engineering team is also building a 2010 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang for Susan Roush-McClenaghan which should debut in February. This is Roush’s daughter who is adding the next chapters to her father’s legendary history in drag racing.
 
McClenaghan finished third in the NMRA Modular Muscle class this year, with Bowles one place higher. In NMCA Open Comp competition, they switched positions with Bowles finishing the season in second and McClenaghan third so both are highly skilled pilots.
 
Both cars will use an all-aluminum 5.4L, V-8 Ford engine that was originally designed for the Ford GT supercar. This engine will be converted to be naturally-aspirated, the compression ratio will be altered to 12.5:1, and several other changes will be required to run on liquid propane. These include CNC ported cylinder heads, high performance camshaft and valvetrain, and a wet sump lubrication system. All these changes should help this engine generate in excess of 600 horsepower.
 
Despite popular misconceptions, propane is actually very safe to use as a motor fuel and has a significantly lower flammability than gasoline. It is also good in cool or hot weather making it ideal for motorsports applications.
 
Bowles car will be on display at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas from November 3-5. It can be seen outside at the Cruisin’ Legends lot with the Ford Mustang corral.
 
Based in Livonia, Mich., “The Art of Performance Engineering” takes place at ROUSH Performance. To get a look behind the scenes at what goes on at ROUSH and how the vehicles are designed, manufactured and produced logon to www.ROUSHtv.com . For more information see your local ROUSH dealer, visit www.ROUSHperformance.com   or telephone toll-free (800) 59-ROUSH. Follow us on Twitter @_ROUSH_ or Facebook at www.Facebook.com/roushperformance  

To help provide better joint access, Weldcraft offers several TIG torches with flex-neck designs. The company’s popular WP-9, WP-17 and WP-26 Series of air-cooled TIG torches all feature an optional ‘F’ or flex-neck model (e.g. WP-17F) for welding applications featuring limited joint access and/or difficult joint angles. Weldcraft also offers valved versions of each of these flex-neck torch models (e.g. WP-17FV) for use with power sources that do not have gas solenoids.

Weldcraft’s WP-9F and WP-9FV torches have been designed for welding thin gauge materials—up to ¼ inch—and offer 125 amp DC and 100 amp AC welding capacity at 60 percent duty cycle. The torches feature a lightweight body that adds to operator comfort and control, even when welding on hard-to-reach joints.

Adding to Weldcraft’s flex-neck torch model offering are its WP-17F and
WP-17FV TIG torches. Designed to provide high-capacity performance on thin- to medium-gauge materials, these torches provide 150 amp DC and 115 amp AC welding capacity and are ideal for both professional and hobbyist welding operators requiring better access to difficult joints. Weldcraft offers both of these WP-17 Series torches in 12.5- and 25-ft, one- or two-piece cable lengths and also has multiple accessory kits, cable covers and extension kits available.

Rounding out Weldcraft’s offering of air-cooled flex-neck torch models are the WP-26F and WP-26FV, both 200-amp DC/150-amp AC torches (based on 60 percent duty cycle rating). These WP-26 torches have been designed with maximum performance and dependability in mind. They are ideal for use on heavy-duty continuous welding applications with limited joint access, and like the WP-9 and WP-17 models, are designed to adjust to any angle the welding operator needs.

The WP-9, WP-17 and WP-26 flex-neck torch models all feature reliable air-cooling capabilities that eliminate the need and expense of water-cooled systems.

For more information, contact Weldcraft at 800-752-7620 or visit www.weldcraft.com.

Although the weekend was bookended on both ends by wet weather, the Roush Drag Racing Team took care of business and put their stamp on a very successful 2009 NMRA Ford Nationals racing season which concluded with the October 1-5 at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Don Bowles is the only competitor on the RoushDrag Racing Team that races a heads-up class - Hot Street. This is a class that features the most technologically-advanced, small-block Ford engines around, assembled by the best builders on the planet. During the course of the 2009 season, Bowles has been immersed in a points battle with the 2008 class champion, fellow Roush Competition Engines customer Robbie Blankenship. This battle came down to the final event of the year, as Bowles started to find his groove with the ’72 Maverick he debuted at the season-opening race.
 
Thanks to the Roush Competition Engines-built power between the frame rails, Bowles consistently found himself at- or near- the top of the qualifying ladder, and this event was no exception. Three-time class champion Charlie Booze Jr. took the top spot with an 8.59, but Bowles ended the three qualifying sessions with a strong 8.66 to land in second, setting himself up well for the elimination rounds. He faced off against Keith Courtney in the first round of competition, and improved to an 8.62 to take the win, well ahead of Courtney’s 8.73 pass. Then, in the second round of competition, Don came up against “Bangin’ Bob” Hanlon, one of the quicker racers in the class. Although Hanlon got moving first with a .033 reaction time to Don’s .053, at the top end, it was all Bowles, as he crossed the stripe with an 8.63 to Hanlon’s 8.73, an eerie reminder of round one versus Courtney. One of the next pairs up on the starting line was Blankenship and Max Gross, who is typically deadly on the tree. Gross not only treed Blankenship, he also pulled an 8.62 out of his hat to finish Blankenship’s title hopes, and clinch the 2009 Hot Street Championship for Don Bowles – his first since the championship he won in NHRA’s Modified Eliminator class back in 1980. However, the race wasn’t over. Bowles had a bye run straight into the final round, where he met up with number one qualifier Booze. Booze showed why he was a three-time champion in the class, strapping a killer .015 reaction time on Don, then outrunning him to the finish line to earn the event win.
 
Both Donnie Bowles and Susan Roush-McClenaghan came into this event with an opportunity to take the championship in their class, the Roush Performance-sponsored Modular Muscle class. Modular Muscle is a class that focuses on Ford’s Modular powerplant that can be installed in any Ford-bodied vehicle for competition. The qualifying is based on reaction time, and the toughest racers in the NMRA call this class their home. To clarify, a .040 reaction time was only good for 14th on the ladder, showing the dedication these racers put into their cars.
 
As qualifying progressed, Susan turned in a .008 reaction time, which placed her fifth on the ladder. Reggie Burnette Jr., the other racer in the points chase, then threw down a .004 reaction time, only to be eclipsed by Donnie’s .003 final qualifying pass to set the ladder heading into Sunday’s eliminations. Donnie took advantage of his first-round bye to check out the track surface, while Susan advanced easily when her first-round opponent broke out, keeping everyone’s championship hopes alive heading into the second round. There, Susan saw her title hopes evaporate at the hands of Georgia’s Gary Parker, who ran closer to the number to eliminate her. However, Donnie was still in it after eliminating Brad Phoenix in an incredibly close race -  a scant 0.006 second difference at the stripe. In the third round of competition it all unraveled, as Parker then turned around and eliminated Donnie from the weekend’s race, along with quashing his class championship hopes. Nevertheless, it was still an excellent season showing for the Roush Drag Racing Team – one Championship and a number two and three points finish, respectively.
 
The Roush Drag Team carries sponsorship from 3M, Valvoline, Mickey
Thompson and Roush.

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Texas native Gordon Nelms will receive the keys to a new 2010 Ford F-150 and a check for $250,000 to improve his community at the Texas State Fair this week as winner of the Ford Motor Company and ABC "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Heroes campaign, which was designed to find the ultimate community hero.

Nelms was chosen among thousands of entries for his charitable work with several Titus County charities, including the Food Pantry, which feeds an average of 800 families each month in and around Mount Pleasant, Texas. Nelms will use his new Ford F-150 and the $250,000 to complete work on a new community center to store food and feed families.

"Ford's generous donation will provide our organization with the assets needed to help finish construction on one convenient, centralized location where families in need receive assistance," said Nelms. "We ran out of room at our church where we've been storing items for the Food Pantry. Our new facility will now have the storage space to accommodate our supply, and the new F-150 can handle the tough job of hauling food items continuously throughout each month."

Connie Fontaine, Ford manager, Brand Content and Alliances, says Nelms is the type of hard-working hero Ford envisioned as the winner of the Heroes campaign. "He's dedicated to helping those in his community," she said. "He will use the truck and the donation to significantly expand that work."

Hero with a heart
Nelms has been an active member of the Titus County community since he moved to Mount Pleasant 35 years ago. During last year's Christmas season, he organized more than 250 bell ringers for the Salvation Army Red Kettle program and helped provide nearly 2,000 children with Christmas gifts through the Empty Stocking program. On an ongoing basis, Nelms distributes 715 backpacks a week to low-income families through the Backpack program.

Nelms was nominated by Michelle Woodruff of Titus County Cares. Woodruff wrote in her entry, "Gordon has a huge heart for the needs of our community. He is literally on call 24/7 for the Police and Fire Departments for the homeless or people stranded in our area. He is constantly picking up people in his own vehicle who are stranded, homeless and in need of safe shelter or a hot meal. Gordon drives an older sedan that is really not large enough to accommodate his needs for the various projects he does. A larger, more reliable vehicle would help out immensely when transporting the large amount of food items."

(ATLANTA) – NAPA AUTO PARTS and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have named Paul Marquardt the 2010 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year.

Marquardt, who owns Northwood’s Auto Techs in Rhinelander, Wis., was recognized with the annual award for his excellence in the automotive repair and maintenance industry. Marquardt is a master automotive technician with an L1 certification and a certified service consultant. Training is important to Marquardt, as evidenced by his own automotive education and his leadership to educate others. All three of the full-time technicians at his shop are ASE Master Automotive Technicians. Also, his business is a AAA Approved Auto Repair Facility and an ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Shop.

“Marquardt has been recognized for his dedication to our industry and impressive community involvement by the judging panel of ASE, trade press, university and aftermarket industry association representatives,” said NAPA President Bob Susor. “Marquardt is very deserving of this honor and represents NAPA and our industry well.”

With more than 30 years experience in the automotive industry, Marquardt got his start working after school at a gas station. He began working full-time at the station in 1979 and purchased the business in 1990 with his wife, Karen. In 1994, they removed the tanks to focus the operation on auto repair and expanded the business in 1995. At that time, they decided that aligning with a strong brand and supplier was important to future success, so Marquardt joined the NAPA AutoCare program. Since then, he has maximized his partnership with NAPA by utilizing NAPA programs and AutoCare enhancements to drive car count and increase the bottom line.

Marquardt is also involved in his community. He has served as president of the local Jaycees, district director for the state of Wisconsin Jaycees, head instructor for a non-profit martial arts school and a member of the Northwood’s Aviation Association. As a part-time pilot, Marquardt educated local Boy Scouts about basic flight instruction and mechanics of flight.

Marquardt currently resides in Rhinelander, Wis. with his wife, Karen.

 (ATLANTA) – NAPA AUTO PARTS and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have named Bill Steele the 2010 NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year. Steele is the parts specialist at Adams County Auto Supply in Gettysburg, Penn., which is one of three stores owned by Sam Shafer, Brad Shafer and Carol Witthoff. Steele is the eleventh individual to receive this national recognition award, which is presented annually to an outstanding automotive parts specialist within the NAPA system.

Steele, an ASE parts specialist in the Automobile Parts (P2) category, has dedicated his career to the automotive industry. Having served in a variety of capacities, he uses his many years of experience to provide outstanding service to every customer. Steele stays current on the latest automotive techniques and practices by participating in numerous technical training schools and clinics offered by NAPA suppliers and Quaker City Motor Parts.

“Steele was the unanimous selection for this honor as decided by the judging panel of ASE, trade press, university and aftermarket industry association representatives,” said NAPA President Bob Susor. “He is an excellent choice for this recognition and a fine representative for parts specialists throughout our industry, ASE and NAPA.”

Steele’s long history in the automotive industry began at age nine when he would help at a “filling station” that was eventually purchased by his father. Through the summers and during high school, he worked alongside his dad learning the service business. At age 18, Steele became a full-time partner and helped manage the operation. His strong passion for the business lead him to buy-out his father in 1990 and turn Steele’s Sales and Service into a NAPA AutoCare Center. In 2006, Steele joined Adams County Auto Supply and made a career change to the parts side of the business as a way to stay involved in the industry and use his expertise in the automotive aftermarket.

In addition to Steele’s dedication to the automotive industry, he is also very involved in family activities and the community. He has coached local youth basketball, baseball and football teams and serves as the vice president of the New Windsor Recreation Council, a position he’s held for seven years. Steele is also president of the VFW Post 8806 Men’s Auxiliary and organizes charity events for the group.

Steele currently resides in Union Bridge, Md. with his wife, Linda, sons William and Christopher and step-children Collin and Caely.

 Wareham, MA – October 27, 2009 – American Hot Rodding Style Goes Green at SEMA 2009 as Factory Five Racing introduces an all-electric powered '33 Hot Rod… and it ain't no concept car!

Based on the award-winning Factory Five '33 Hot Rod (featured on the cover of Hot Rod Magazine, November 2009), the battery electric vehicle (EV) is powered by UQM technologies electric drive and A123 Systems high-power lithium-ion batteries.  It produces 300+ HP and over 660ft/lbs of torque in a 2400lb car and delivers a range of 100+ miles and 0-60 acceleration in an estimated 4 seconds!
 
The vehicle was designed by Factory Five Racing using SolidWorks CAD software in partnership with HP.  The electric drive system and batteries were custom installed by the team of experts at Amp=D.
 
This vehicle build by the Amp=D team is the subject of a television pilot by the same name, with filming to continue through the car's unveiling at SEMA and beyond.
The Factory Five '33 Hot Rod was introduced at the 2008 SEMA show, where it earned “Best in Show-Hot Rod” and “Best Engineered Product Runner-Up” Awards.  The Factory Five Racing '33 Hot Rod has been featured on the cover of Hot Rod Magazine (November 2009 issue).

Factory Five Racing is located in Wareham MA, and is the world’s largest high-tech component car manufacturer. Factory Five has annual sales of $14 million dollars and has sold 165 units of the '33 Hot Rod since introduction in Nov 2008.

SolidWorks is the world’s leading 3D mechanical CAD (MCAD) software located in Concord, MA.
 
Amp=D is a groundbreaking solar-powered vehicle lab based in Sonoma County, California, headed by Mike North and Kyle Lawson.

A123 Systems, Inc. develops and manufactures advanced lithium ion batteries and battery systems for the transportation, electric grid services and consumer markets. Headquartered in Massachusetts and founded in 2001.

 
UQM Technologies is a technology leader in the development and manufacture of high-performance, power-dense and energy-efficient electric motors , generators   and related power electronics .
 
The car will be featured in the Factory Five booth at SEMA # 22763 in front of Ford Racing in the Hot Rod and Performance Building.

For more information, contact:
 
Deven Robitaille
Marketing Dept.
Factory Five Racing, Inc.
9 Tow Road
Wareham, MA 02571
info@factoryfive.com
508-291-3443 phone
508-291-3883 fax
 
At the SEMA Show
Booth #22763

 The NMRA is pleased to announce that UPR Products has stepped up once again and will increase its support of the series through the 2012 event season.  UPR Products will continue to reward the Pro Outlaw 10.5 and Super Street Outlaw classes with their Top Qualifier program that pays $250 every event to the top qualified Pro Outlaw 10.5 and Super Street Outlaw racers.  UPR Products has long supported many of the fastest NMRA racers and the Top Qualifier program is a perfect fit for promoting their awesome line of race and high performance products.

 he NMRA has developed its Auto Show and Shine series into one of the best car shows in the U.S.  With average show counts over 400 cars per event, the NMRA attracts some of the best looking and coolest late-model and early model Fords to show off at each event.  UPR Products, one of the leading manufacturers and retailers of dress up and high performance components for your Mustang, Truck or Lightning, will support the NMRA Auto Show & Shine as its title sponsor and biggest supporter.  Watch for special UPR Products offers, awards and promotions exclusive to NMRA Auto Show & Shine participants in 2010 and beyond.

For more information on the NMRA Keystone Automotive Ford Nationals log on to www.nmradigital.com .  For more information on UPR Products log on to www.uprproducts.com .

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 28, 2009 – Hot rodders have always lived by the motto “There’s no replacement for displacement,” indicating that the more cubic inches an engine has, the better the resulting performance.

Ford Powertrain and Detroit Street Rods are out to prove that thinking out-of-date with their EcoBoost™-powered ’34 Ford hot rod.

To be introduced at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, the Ford hot rod will be the “first” rear-wheel-drive application of the 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V-6 delivering an estimated 400 horsepower and 400 ft.-lb. of torque – power numbers that easily rival a typical hot rod’s 302-cubic-inch V-8 or even a modern-day V-8 of similar size.

“EcoBoost technology shows that there is a viable replacement for displacement,” said Dan Kapp, director of Ford Powertrain Research and Advanced Engineering, who will be part of a SEMA “Driving Green” technology briefing panel discussion during the show. “As consumers’ demand for fuel efficiency continues to grow, and our commitment to delivering best-in-class fuel economy remains steadfast, it’s important to show that performance does not need to suffer as a result.”

“Hot rod builds provide blank canvases for SEMA member companies and SEMA is uniquely positioned to demonstrate that horsepower and green power can coexist without sacrificing performance or the cool factor,” said John Waraniak, SEMA vice president of Vehicle Technology. “This ’34 EcoBoost hot rod is a fantastic example of modern green technology being applied in a manner that any performance enthusiast would love.”

The EcoBoost family of engines uses turbocharging and direct injection technology to deliver up to 20 percent better fuel economy and up to 15 percent fewer CO2 emissions versus larger-displacement engines.
“The beauty of EcoBoost is that it enables us to downsize for fuel efficiency, yet boost for power,” said Kapp. “We’re able to decrease the size of the available engine – such as installing a V-6 versus a V-8 – yet boost the power using turbocharging to deliver similar power and torque to that larger engine.”
The first EcoBoost engine, a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6, launched this year on the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO and Flex and on the Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT. The EcoBoost V-6 produces 355 horsepower (365 hp in the Taurus SHO) and 350 ft.-lb. of torque.

Ford has recently announced the first four-cylinder EcoBoost engines, launching in global applications beginning next year. The 1.6-liter EcoBoost I-4 first arrives in Europe, followed by the 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 launching on products in both Europe and North America.

Going forward, Ford will shift its powertrain strategy to be built around EcoBoost technology. Under the new system:
•    A 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 would replace naturally aspirated V-8 engines
•    A 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 would replace naturally aspirated V-6 engines
•    A 1.6-liter EcoBoost I-4 would replace naturally aspirated large I-4 engines


Following the launches of the new EcoBoost I-4s will be the extension of the 3.5-liter V-6 to the first rear-wheel-drive configuration in the F-150 pickup truck late next year. Another global application, the Ford Falcon sedan in Australia, will receive a rear-wheel-drive version of the 2.0-liter EcoBoost I-4 in 2011.

The fun-to-drive nature of EcoBoost engines is leading Ford to introduce these fuel-saving powertrains in large volumes virtually across its lineup. For example, by 2013 more than 90 percent of Ford’s North American lineup will be available with EcoBoost technology, and nearly 80 percent of Ford’s global nameplates will have an available EcoBoost option.

By 2013, global EcoBoost volume throughout the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicle family is expected to be 1.3 million units, with up to 750,000 sales coming from North America alone.

’34 Ford EcoBoost hot rod project
Detroit Street Rods’ latest build is a 1934 Ford and is a joint venture with Ford Motor Company and Experi-metal. In this ’34 application, the EcoBoost engine is configured for rear-wheel drive and is coupled with a Tremec five-speed manual transmission.

“The decision to use the EcoBoost engine for our powertrain on this project was an easy one in that it gave us the opportunity to combine the iconic ’34 Ford sculpted body lines with the advanced technology of the EcoBoost powerplant,” stated Robert Smith, president of Detroit Street Rods. “The result is the perfect hot rod marriage of advanced technology for power and legendary automobile design.”

While the stock Honeywell turbochargers that drive the EcoBoost engine are used, they were repackaged to fit the engine bay of this all-steel replica body. The engine configuration and turbocharger packaging was dynamometer tested by Ford Powertrain for proper calibration of the engine electronic control module (ECM). In addition to the all-stock engine, other components including the fuel pump, ECM, fuel pump module, fuel pump processor and drive-by-wire throttle were utilized in their original production configuration.

The body is from Steve’s Auto Restoration and is the recently released 1934 Ford 3-Window coupe. The complete body and fenders are from brand-new tooling, and are designed, stamped and manufactured by Experi-metal in Sterling Heights, Mich. This “replica” ’34 features all-steel construction, full fenders, running boards, electronic power windows, air conditioning and custom bumpers.

The engine was repackaged and fitted with an engine plate adapter to mate with an aluminum flywheel, performance clutch and a Tremec TKO five-speed transmission. The turbochargers were repositioned to the front of the cylinder heads and custom aluminum tubing was used to route the air from the custom air cleaner through the air-to-air intercooler. The exhaust gases are routed from the cylinder heads through coated headers, through the stock wastegates, and pass through large custom exhaust cones located outside the engine bay and just above the front fenders.   

Winder, GA: The Boss 429 was available as a NASCAR homologation special in 1969-70 Mustangs (and two special Cougars) and the Ford faithful have been lusting for the Blue Crescent/Shotgun engines ever since.

While others dreamed, the die-hard Ford junkies at Jon Kaase Racing Engines worked, and brought the Boss 429 back to life on its 40th anniversary.

Kaase’s modern Boss Nine combination is based on a high-nodular cast iron cylinder block that can accommodate 429, 460, 521, or 600 cubic inches and output extends from 500 to 1,000 streetable horsepower. Kaase allows that displacement beyond 521 cubic inches include a race-oriented cylinder block equipped with 4-bolt main bearing caps.

The 10.30-inch deck height block receives a cast crankshaft in the 460ci version (600hp). Engines with 521ci and beyond are founded on a 4340 steel crankshaft joined with 4340 forged connecting rods and Diamond forged pistons. For complicity with pump gas, the compression ratio is usually limited to 11.0:1 or less. Kaase caps the short-block with new aluminum cylinder heads fitted with stainless steel swirl-polish 2.30-inch intake and 1.90-inch exhaust valves activated by WW Engineering 1.75:1 aluminum roller rocker arms.

Though the rather large round intake, D-shaped exhaust ports, and marginal cam specs of the original 429 hampered low-speed response, the multiple cam phasing applied to Kaase’s Boss Nine engines has completely eliminated this problem. Customers also have the option of a hydraulic or solid roller camshaft. Bear in mind that the 521ci version produces approximately 770 horsepower and 730 foot-pounds of torque with a hydraulic roller cam. Boss Nine engines are fitted with a single-plane intake manifold for a 4150 or 4500 style carburetor.

Imagine a Boss Nine singing beneath the bonnet of your street rod, rat rod, or ’54 Merc. The reaction of the onlookers would be priceless.
 
For further information contact:
Jon Kaase Racing Engines, Inc.
735 West Winder Ind. Parkway,
Winder, GA  30680,
Telephone (770) 307-0241 or e-mail: JonKaaseRacing@gmail.com

Quik Latch’s new “Twist-Loc” style is designed to have the look of original Hood Pins. Go “Retro” with the “Twist-Loc” Hood Pin system.

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SAN ANTONIO, TX (October 20, 2009) VP Racing Fuels, recognized around the world for innovation in fuel technology and top quality products, today announced the introduction of SEF94TM Small Engine FuelTM.

“SEF94 is a 94 octane unleaded fuel that will provide easier, quicker starts for chain saws, generators, leaf and snow blowers, and other gasoline-powered small engines used for work or play,” said Jim Kelly, VP’s Eastern Regional Manager.
 
Street gasoline containing ethanol often makes such equipment difficult, if not impossible, to start, because ethanol can absorb moisture and form deposits in carburetors and fuel systems. SEF94 contains no ethanol, making it a much more dependable and cost effective solution. The unique properties of SEF94 also make it an excellent long-term storage fuel, allowing quick starts even after equipment sits idle for many months.
 
“SEF94 is the most dependable fuel on the market to help ensure equipment will start when it’s needed at work, play or in an emergency,” Kelly added. “Outdoorsmen, farmers, loggers, landscapers, emergency workers, rural homeowners and many others know what it’s like to deal with a tool that won’t work when needed and the inconvenience of costly rebuilds, but with SEF94 that frustration will be a thing of the past.”
 
SEF94 is for use in portable power equipment only. It is not a street legal fuel, therefore should not be used in a motor vehicle of any kind.
 
To purchase SEF94 direct, to find the nearest dealer or distributor, or inquire about becoming one, contact VP at 210.635.7744 or SEF94@vpracingfuels.com.
 
VP Racing Fuels is best known as the world leader in race fuel technology, fueling winners in virtually every category of motorsports on land, sea and air. VP is the Official Fuel of National Hot Rod Association Championship Drag Racing, American LeMans, IHRA, ADRL, Super DIRTcar, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and World of Outlaws Late Models among more than 50 VP-sponsored racing series and sanctioning bodies.
 

The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, the largest rod & custom association in the world with over 70,000 members, will stage twenty-three events in 2010. The event lineup features nineteen national events for rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage as well as four “Get-Together's” in California which welcome all years, makes and models of specialty vehicles.

 The season gets started March 12, 13 & 14 with the brand new Spring Nationals at Westworld in Scottsdale, Arizona. The season also wraps up at Westworld in Scottsdale November 19, 20 & 21 for the season-ending 13th Southwest Nationals.
 
Notable date changes include the 4th Meguiar’s Orange County Get-Together which will move from its traditional March date to May 15 & 16. The 5th Nashville Nationals at LP Field has been moved up to Memorial Day weekend May 21, 22 & 23. All other dates will remain on the same weekends as 2009.
 
The year eligibility has been changed for the 24th West Coast Nationals in Pleasanton. The event now welcomes rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage.
 
Vintage drag racing is featured at select 2010 events as is the popular Street Challenge Autocross. Vintage drag racing will be held at the 22nd Hot Rod Nationals in Indy, the 9th Blue Suede Cruise in Norwalk and the 3rd Nostalgia Nationals in Bowling Green with Friday Night Drags in Columbus, OH, Puyallup, WA, Spokane, WA, Joliet, IL and Charlotte, NC. The Street Challenge Autocross will be held at thirteen of the twenty two events including a new course at the Colorado Nationals in Loveland.
 
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association
2010 Event Schedule
 
1st Spring Nationals
March 12, 13 & 14 - Westworld, Scottsdale, AZ
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, autocross & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
28th All American Get-Together
March 27 & 28 – Pleasanton Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
American powered rods, customs, classics and muscle cars of all years, makes & models. Indoor & outdoor car shows, giant swap meet, car corral, vendor exhibits, West Coast Custom of the Year award & much more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
10th Del Mar Nationals
April 9, 10 & 11 – Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, autocross, Street Rod ‘Elegance award, live entertainment & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
4th Meguiar’s Orange County Get-Together
May 15 & 16 – O.C. Fair & Expo Center Costa Mesa, CA
American powered rods, customs, classics and muscle cars of all years, makes & models. Car show, vendor exhibits, autocross, live entertainment & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
5th Nashville Nationals
May 21, 22 & 23 – LP Field, Nashville, TN
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, autocross, live entertainment & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
17th Summer Get-Together
June 5 & 6 – Pleasanton Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
American powered rods, customs, classics and muscle cars of all years, makes & models. Car show, giant swap meet, car corral, vendor exhibits, autocross & much more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
13th Colorado Nationals
May June 4, 5 & 6 – The Ranch @ Larimer Co Fairgrounds, Loveland, CO
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, autocross, live entertainment & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
22nd Hot Rod Nationals
June 11, 12 & 13 – O’Reilly Raceway Park, Indianapolis, IN
Rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and race cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vintage drag racing, vendor exhibits, swap meet, live entertainment, Hot Rod of the Year award & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
19th East Coast Nationals
June 25, 26 & 27 – Dutchess Co. Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
19th Heartland Nationals
July 2, 3 & 4 – Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, autocross, fireworks & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
13th PPG Nationals
July 9, 10 & 11 – Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH
The biggie! Over 6,000 1972 & earlier rods, customs, classics and muscle cars! Car show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, street rod of the year award, street machine of the year award, live entertainment, Friday Nights Drags and so much more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
23rd Pacific Northwest Nationals
July 23, 24 & 25 – Puyallup Fair & Expo Center, Puyallup, WA
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, live entertainment, Friday Night Drags & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
9th Great Northwest Nationals
August 13, 14 & 15 – Spokane Fair & Expo Center, Spokane, WA
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, live entertainment, Friday Night Drags & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
9th Blue Suede Cruise
August 20, 21 & 22 – Summit Motorsports Park, Norwalk, OH
Rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and race cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vintage drag racing, vendor exhibits, swap meet, live entertainment, & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
24th West Coast Nationals
August 27, 28 & 29 – Pleasanton Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod award, live entertainment & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
9th Mid-Western Nationals
September 3, 4 & 5 – Kansas Speedway Kansas City, KS
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, live entertainment, autocross, track cruise & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
4th Peak Chicagoland Nationals
September 17, 18, & 19 – Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet, IL
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, live entertainment, autocross, track cruise, Friday Night Drags & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
6th Great American Nationals
September 24, 25 & 26 – Pocono Raceway, Pocono, PA
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, live entertainment, autocross, track cruise & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
18th Lone Star Nationals
October 1, 2 & 3 – Texas Motor Speedway, Ft. Worth, TX
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, live entertainment, autocross, track cruise & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
3rd Nostalgia Nationals
October 15, 16 & 17 – Beech Bend Raceway Park, Bowling Green, KY
Rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and race cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vintage drag racing, vendor exhibits, swap meet, live entertainment, & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
17th Southeastern Nationals
October 29, 30 & 31 – Lowe’s Motor Speedway Charlotte, NC
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, live entertainment, autocross, track cruise, Friday Night Drags & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
21st Autumn Get-Together
November 13 & 14 – Pleasanton Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA
American powered rods, customs, classics and muscle cars of all years, makes & models. Car show, giant swap meet, car corral, vendor exhibits, autocross & much more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 
13th Southwest Nationals
November 19, 20 & 21 – Westworld, Scottsdale, AZ
Rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 vintage. Car Show, vendor exhibits, swap meet, & more! Info (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com
 

The car that was "born to race" is doing just that in 2009… and winning races and championships nationwide.

The 2009 race season is proving to be a banner year for the Ford Mustang. In addition to celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, the iconic pony car has won two series championships already and is positioned to possibly win championship titles in NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Funny Car Series, SCCA Speed World Challenge GT Series, and Formula Drift Professional Drifting Championship Series.

GRAND-AM KONI CHALLENGE
For the second consecutive year, the Ford Mustang FR500C swept the triple crown of the Grand Am KONI Challenge, winning team, driver and manufacturers' championships. Ken Wilden claimed the driver and Wilden and his teammate Dean Martin captured the team title for Rehagen Racing with a sixth place finish at the season-ending Bosch Engineering Octoberfest at Virginia International Raceway. The championship was the first for Wilden and the Rehagen Racing team.

"We took over the points lead by the second race," said Ken Wilden. "Our performance has been solid and consistent. The Mustang has been a phenomenal car. It feels good to win the championship. It's been 13 years since my last championship, and it's been a while since I've been in a car that I could say I could win one in."

Bret Seafuse and James Gue drove their JBS Motorsports Ford Mustang GT to victory at VIR and in doing so jumped Ford to the top of the manufacturers' standings, edging BMW by four points (348-344) to help Ford capture back-to-back manufacturers' titles. Ford Mustangs dominated the 2009 KONI Challenge, winning five races and finishing on the podium in eight of the eleven races.

NHRA
With three races remaining in the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing series, six of the 10 drivers eligible for the Countdown to 1 playoff run pilot Mustangs. Carrying the Blue Oval and the pony car into championship run are 14-time champion John Force, Ashley Force Hood, Robert Hight, Mike Neff, Bob Tasca III and Tim Wilkerson. The Ford Mustang drivers have hoisted the coveted Wally Trophy in six out of the last seven races. Heading into Richmond this weekend, Force Hood sits atop the points standings while Hight is a close second, Tasca remains in sixth while Force, Wilkerson and Neff occupy the seventh through ninth positions, respectively.

Hight said it best after clinching the final spot in NHRA's Countdown to 1, "I'm excited that six of the top 10 are Ford Mustangs and, you know what, one of us ought to win this championship."

SCCA SPEED WORLD CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP GT SERIES
SCCA Speed World Championship GT Series Mustang driver Brandon Davis is leading the point standings with only one race to left in his season. Davis needs to finish sixth or better in the last race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca this weekend to win the Speed World Challenge GT Championship. In his last outing at Road Atlanta, Davis raced in the new 2010 Mustang and hopes to capture the title in the latest model.

"We are optimistic going into the final round, but the fact is, it's not over yet," said Davis. "We're very aware of that, and we'll be celebrating afterwards hopefully, but for right now, we're still focused on the task at hand."

FORD RACING MUSTANG CHALLENGE FOR THE MILLER CUP
One Mustang driver, Andrew Caddell, has already claimed his 2009 championship when he took the checkered flag at Miller Motorsports Park two weeks ago. Caddell is now the two-time Ford Racing Mustang Challenge Series champion. Caddell successful defended his inaugural Mustang Challenge title despite fierce competition from Ted Anthony Jr.

"We won the first race of the year, and then we struggled after that. After the Barber Motorsports Park and the 45th Anniversary of the Mustang, we took the car to the dyno and found that we were 12 horsepower down. We changed the motor, and once we did that, the rest of the season went great," said Caddell. "We won in New Jersey, we finished second at Laguna and then we finished the season off with another win. It was just a great year."

FORMULA DRIFT PROFESSIONAL DRIFTING CHAMPIONSHIP
One of the most recognizable cars in the Formula Drifting Professional Drifting Championship Series is the Falken Mustang driven by Vaughn Gittin Jr. Gittin sits third in series standings with one race left in the season. The last round in the series takes place October 16th-17th at Toyota Speedway in Irwindale, California.

OTHER MUSTANGS
Brent Hajek and his Hajek Motorsports stable of '08 Cobra Jet Mustangs have made a significant impact at the dragstrips in 2009, including winning the season-opening NHRA Winternationals in the car's debut. Hajek Motorsports also took an E-85 Mustang to Talladega earlier this year where Bill Elliott set a closed course speed record for an E-85 powered car. Next up on the on the horizon for Hajek Motorsports, a land speed record attempt in an E-85 powered 2010 Mustang at the famed Bonneville Salt Flats.

World Products, the well-known casting company and producer of thousands of hot street engines over the past decade, has made a radical change in its business practice. They are ceasing in-house engine assembly at their casting works in Ronkonkoma, NY and opening the door of opportunity to a network of engine building shops across the country who would like to participate in their new engine-building program.

How the Program Works

When the consumer decides to purchase a new engine, he or she consults the Worldcastings.com website, first to choose from a large selection of proven combinations and, second to select an engine builder from the Directory of participating engine builders. The consumer, for the first time, can shop for price from all the listed builders and has the option of selecting a local company from the contact information provided.

The participating engine builder then logs onto the Engine Builder page of the World website and searches for the best deal available from the participating warehouse distributors. The warehouse distributors not only provide the World block, heads, and intake castings but also the 75 to 80 line items required to complete the new engine build. In addition, World Products promotes the participating engine builders on the WorldCastings.com website and provides them with a Bill of Materials and Engine Build sheet, including all dynamometer tests results.

Perhaps the principal incentive for the engine builders in this new program is the encouraging prospect of growth; the hot street market, with which World Products is so familiar, supports 500-600 engine builds per year. As a further stimulus World Products are introducing a rebate program and will also actively promote the participating engine builders at WorldCastings.com website.

World Products has sold thousands of small-block and big-block engines for Chevrolets, Fords, and Mopars and has over 10,000 documented dyno tests. All of this information will be available to the participating engine builders.

World will be signing up participating warehouses and engine builders through November and the process will be on-going. Website contact loading has already begun. For further information contact World Products at 631/981-1918 or visit www.worldcastings.com.

Give the gift of a lifetime this holiday with a gift certificate to the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving.
      
Bondurant Gift Certificates are available in any denomination and can be redeemed for all racing and driving courses, as well as Bondurant merchandise. 

"No matter what your budget this holiday season, Bondurant Gift Certificates give recipients an experience they'll never forget," said Ken Thom, president and general manager, Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving.  "For example, a gift certificate for $200 can be used for an action-packed, two-hour SuperKart Course where participants learn proper seating position, shifting, accelerating, braking and line technique in a 120 M.P.H. CRG 125cc Shifter Kart."
      
To purchase a gift certificate, visit www.bondurant.com or call 800/842-7223. Course dates are not required at the time of purchase and gift certificates are valid for one year from date of purchase.  The Bondurant School urges people to sign up well before course dates because many fill up months in advance.