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Fords Kenseth Prepares for Pepsi 400

As Chevrolet teams dominate Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh the 2007 Nextel Cup Series, Ford driver Matt Kenseth is looking to take his second win of the season onboard his Number 17 R+L Carriers Ford Fusion.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh He would have a chance for his second win of the season at the upcoming Pepsi 400 which will be held at the Daytona International Speedway.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

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The said race is the eighteenth of the season and will officially mark the halfway point of the season and Kenseth needs a win to further strengthen his chance of making it to the Chase for the Nextel Cup.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

Kenseth’s first win of the season came at the Auto Club 500,Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh the second race of the season.But prior to that, Matt Kenseth finished 27th at the Daytona 500 which was held at the Daytona International Speedway, the same circuit that will host the Pepsi 400.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

Kenseth said that the Daytona 500 and the Pepsi 400 will not be different from each other.“The races aren’t a lot different, it’s slicker, it’s a lot hotter at the track,” said Kenseth.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh “The harder tire that we ran in February was pretty slick as well, so handling is probably a little bit more important here, so other than that, the race is the same.”Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

The race will also be the last time that the old template with restrictor plates will be used.Restrictor plates are devices installed at the intake of an engine to limit its power output.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh This is one of the numerous regulations enforced by NASCAR on all cars entering the competition.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

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The Ford driver said that team Childress is the one to beat at the Pepsi 400 since the team has the most efficient car when using the restrictor plates. “Probably the same guys you always look to beat at these restrictor-plate races; Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh the Childress cars run all right. I think the Hendrick cars have been really strong lately, and Dale Junior is always strong here, so, you know, at Daytona or Talladega anybody can really get it, it all depends on how the race goes.” Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

Kenseth also pointed out what he needs to have in his car to take his second win of the season.“I think handling Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh will be really important unless you get a real short run at the end. You can have a car that’s not real fast and handles good, and if you get enough green-flag laps you’ve got a chance at it, too,” he said.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

Kenseth with his car with components as reliable as Ford Bronco parts will be battling history as his team has struggled in the past at the Daytona International Speedway. “Daytona has been very frustrating over the past couple of years, Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh for us anyway,” he said.“We’ve had a car good enough to win two or three races, but it seems like something always happens to take us out of contention. We thought we were in good shape with about 15 to go in the 500 this year, but things got shuffled around, and we ended up restarting eighth or ninth for the green-white-checkered finish.” Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

Kenseth summed up his preparation for the Pepsi 400 saying:“Certainly,Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh we realize there’s a little work to do to be a contender for a win every week, like the 24 (Gordon) and some of them guys, and we’re working hard at getting our cars better.” Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

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Ford Could Probably Sell Aston Martin This Week

The Ford Motor Co.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh is in exclusive talks with Prodrive, a motorsport and automotive company, over the possible sale of the U.S. carmaker’s Aston Martin luxury car unit.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

It was earlier reported that Prodrive Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh had trouble financing a bid but the automaker had chosen the company because it had offered a higher price than other interested purchasers. According to reports, more than 450 million pounds would be given to Ford as consideration of the Aston Martin.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

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To date, the automaker did not release any comment on this matter. Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh However, a source familiar to the potential deal said that the automaker could announce the sale of the Aston Martin as early as this week. Last year, Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh Ford announced that it would sell all or just a part of the Aston Martin to raise funds for other company businesses.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

Formula One team Prodrive, working with Egypt’s Naeem investment bank, Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh is the frontrunner to purchase Ford’s luxury unit. Prodrive Ltd. is famed for designing, constructing and racing cars for companies and teams such as Subaru and Aston Martin. The company’s Automotive Technology division, which is based in Warwick, also offers road car design and engineering consultation for other automakers.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh The company is popularly known for its participation in the World Rally Championship with the Subaru World Rally Team.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

However, the source did not deny other enthusiastic bidders such as the UK buyout firm Doughty Hanson. The source added that negotiations are still in the process should talks fall. Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh In addition, the deal also has the possibility to slip away. Sources familiar to the deal said Doughty Hanson and Syrian-born property tycoon Simon Halabi also submitted second-round offers for the Aston Martin in an auction being run by investment bank UBS AG. Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

According to a top Ford official, the Aston Martin is on solid financial footing.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh The sales of the car brand were also increased by the James Bond spy movies which made the brand quite popular. According to the sales record, the sales went up by around half last year to about 6,500 units.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

On the other side of the automaker’s hype, the Ford Family was awarded the Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award this weekend in Indianapolis. Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh The award coincided with the 75th anniversary of the 1932 Ford. Edsel B. Ford II, the great-grandson of Henry Ford – founder of the company, received the award.
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“I accept this on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of Ford employees who preceded me, who work with me now and who will come after me,” said Ford.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh “It really was the entire Ford Motor Company that produced the ’32 Ford.” The 32 does not only showcase classic Ford body parts but powerful performance as well.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

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The said award is given annually at the Hot Rod and Restoration Trade Show.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh Previous awardees include racing legends like Carroll Shelby and Andy Granatelli and automotive designers like George Barris.Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

“This is the first time the award has honored an entire family instead of an individual,Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh ” said Dick Messer, the director of the Petersen Automotive Museum. “There are no more deserving recipients than the two men who literally started the performance industry, Henry and Edsel Ford.”Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

“I expect there will be hundreds of ’32’s of all iterations, from stock cars to panel vans to hot rods,” said Keith Crain, the publisher of Automotive News. “It will be a great way to appreciate the history of Ford.” Weekend Getaways near Pittsburgh

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