Ford's Performance Factory Connection

Motor AgeVol. 126 Nbr. 7, July 2007

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SVO wasn't devoting all its time to street Mustangs, however; they were also racing. Between 1984 and 1989, Ford bagged 46 Trans-Am victories-more than all other manufacturers combined. Ford drivers also finished 1-2-3 in NASCAR's final Winston Cup standings and broke Chevrolet's former stranglehold on NASCAR's manufacturer's championship. Also, Ford's new turbo Cosworth engine dominated the lndy Car series.

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Ford's Performance Factory Connection

The phrase Race on Sunday.. .Sell on Monday was not just a catchy advertising slogan. It had legs. As stronger powerplants made their way into auto racing, particularly with the maturation of the muscle cars in the 1960s, some auto dealers would actually open earlier than usual on Monday mornings to prepare for the swarm of new customers.

Ford (and the other major automobile manufacturers as well) has a special division in place to develop and sell high performance and aftermarket parts. By looking at what the factory is doing right now, you can determine which p...

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