Mustang, the iconic sporty car introduced in the 1960s has been launched into the NASCAR Nationwide series, with an unveiling at Roush Fenway Racing headquarters in Concord, NC.
Ford officials state that the Mustang has raced in all 45 years of its’ existence and has more than 2,000 professional race wins worldwide. In an era of look-alike cars it stands out as unique.
Roush Fenway brought out a No 16 blue and white car for Colin Braun’s debut in NASCAR’s junior circuit next year. “I’m so happy that Con-way Freight decided to move up with me to the Nationwide Series for 2010,” Braun, currently racing in the truck series, said.
“This truly marks the start of the next era of Mustang racing,” said Brian Wolfe, director, Ford North America Motorsports. “We fully expect this Mustang, with drivers like Colin behind the wheel, to start to enjoy the kind of success so many other Mustang racing programs have enjoyed throughout the last four decades.
Even though Chrysler has the Challenger and General Motors has a Camaro neither manufacturer chose to enter those body styles in the Nationwide Series. Jack Roush remarked his disappointment that these pony cars would go head-to-head like the successful Trans-Am Series of the 1960s and 70s.
Roush added there could be as many as five Mustangs in Nationwide, full-time next year with the possibility of Paul Menard.
“I have been a Mustang owner and enthusiast for many years myself so this is an exciting day to see this car racing in NASCAR,” said car owner Jack Roush.
“My teams have won several road racing championships over the years in Mustangs, and I look forward to winning more with Colin, Carl (Edwards) and Ricky (Stenhouse, Jr.). With the continued support of Ford and Con-way Freight we plan to give Colin the opportunity for his second Rookie of the Year title in NASCAR, and ultimately a Nationwide Series championship.”
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Ford officials state that the Mustang has raced in all 45 years of its’ existence and has more than 2,000 professional race wins worldwide. In an era of look-alike cars it stands out as unique.
Roush Fenway brought out a No 16 blue and white car for Colin Braun’s debut in NASCAR’s junior circuit next year. “I’m so happy that Con-way Freight decided to move up with me to the Nationwide Series for 2010,” Braun, currently racing in the truck series, said.
“This truly marks the start of the next era of Mustang racing,” said Brian Wolfe, director, Ford North America Motorsports. “We fully expect this Mustang, with drivers like Colin behind the wheel, to start to enjoy the kind of success so many other Mustang racing programs have enjoyed throughout the last four decades.
Even though Chrysler has the Challenger and General Motors has a Camaro neither manufacturer chose to enter those body styles in the Nationwide Series. Jack Roush remarked his disappointment that these pony cars would go head-to-head like the successful Trans-Am Series of the 1960s and 70s.
Roush added there could be as many as five Mustangs in Nationwide, full-time next year with the possibility of Paul Menard.
“I have been a Mustang owner and enthusiast for many years myself so this is an exciting day to see this car racing in NASCAR,” said car owner Jack Roush.
“My teams have won several road racing championships over the years in Mustangs, and I look forward to winning more with Colin, Carl (Edwards) and Ricky (Stenhouse, Jr.). With the continued support of Ford and Con-way Freight we plan to give Colin the opportunity for his second Rookie of the Year title in NASCAR, and ultimately a Nationwide Series championship.”
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