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• autoMedia CARnival 11-20-09: This week in Auto Blogs

  It's the week ending November 20, and we've browsed our favorite automotive ... Posted Nov 20 2009, 02:06 AM by Brandy Schaffels with | with no comments Filed under: BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Electric vehicles, carnival, NASCAR, Teenage Drivers

• Revealed: NASCAR Nationwide Series Dodge Challenger

  Friday, Dodge Motorsports revealed its Dodge Challenger entry for next year’s NASCAR Nationwide Series. The new car will make its track debut with the July 2nd Daytona race and appear next at Michigan on August 14th. In total, the Challenger will be campaigned at four races in 2010, then compete with the full schedule in 2011. This Challenger is also part of an announcement that Dodge is expanding its partnership with Penske Racing. Next year, Penske will support two cars in the Nationwide Series and three teams in the Sprint Cup. The Challenger isn’t the only muscle coupe to move to the big track. Ford is making a similar move with the Mustang. (Read “ Unveiled: 2010 Ford NASCAR Mustang .”) General Motors will not make this a three-way competition by moving the Camaro to NASCAR. Read our Dodge Challenger review for our take on the street version. Expand your NASCAR knowledge with: NASCAR - Common Terms and Phrases Defined NASCAR Basics - Understanding NASCAR Posted Nov 01 2009, 06:43 AM by admin with | with no comments Filed under: Auto news, Sneak peek, Coupes, Dodge, Motorsports, NASCAR, musclecar

• Unveiled: 2010 Ford NASCAR Mustang

  In an interesting turn, Ford is introducing the Mustang to the Nationwide NASCAR Series in four races next year. Based on the Nationwide version of the Car of the Tomorrow, the templated car is given a Mustang front fascia and decal treatment. The number 16 example shown here will be driven by Truck Series 2008 Rookie of the Year Colin Braun for Roush Fenway Racing . We previewed the NASCAR Mustang in July, but this marks the first official unveiling of the car. Mustang has a storied history in motorsports and can claim more than 2,000 professional race wins worldwide. Ford hopes to further the legacy with visits to victory lane in 2010. It will first compete next July at Daytona International Speedway. Racing has long been about selling cars on Monday, though there hasn’t been the direct showroom connection in recent years. (When was the last time you saw a Fusion with full race livery?) It remains an open question what Mustang’s race involvement will mean to enthusiasts, who typically picture their pony car competing one quarter mile at a time. Read our 2010 Ford Mustang review for our take on the street version. Expand your NASCAR knowledge with: NASCAR - Common Terms and Phrases... Posted Oct 13 2009, 08:00 PM by admin with | with no comments Filed under: Auto news, Sneak peek, Ford, Motorsports, NASCAR

• Richard Petty and Ford Racing Team Up for 2010

  Richard Petty successfully raced Fords to nine NASCAR wins during just one season in 1969. Now, after 40 years, the "King" of Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) has signed a deal to join forces with Ford and Ford-sponsored Yates Racing. "This is a pretty big deal for us. We're thrilled to partner with Ford," said Petty. While a lot of details need to be worked out, including moving RPM from its Statesville, North Carolina garages to Yates Racing in Concord, NC, the merger will be completed in time for the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. The four-car team of drivers Kasey Kahne, Elliot Sadler, Al Allmendinger, and Paul Menard will race Ford Fusions under the Richard Petty Motorsports flag. "I am very pleased that Richard Petty Motorsports has made the decision to switch to Ford for the 2010 season," said Brian Wolfe, director of Ford North America Motorsports. "We believe we can provide them with superior analytical tools and powertrain, and we will work with them closely on the technical front to help them become even more competitive than they are." RPM's team managing partner, Foster Gillet, believes "the power of Richard Petty is hard... Posted Sep 14 2009, 04:01 AM by Editor with | with no comments Filed under: Auto news, Ford, Motorsports, Richard Petty, Racing, NASCAR