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Gordon McDonald Contributor

Gordon's background stems from the print media world. He has extensive knowledge of the entire motorsports industry.


The list of Top Picks for new cars, compiled yearly by Consumer Reports, named the 2011 Ford Mustang as tops in the ‘Sporty Car’ category. The selection has surprised some observers, who comment that it is only the second time ever that an American car has taken the top spot in this category.

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For a long time now, those that bleed Ford blue have planned on being in the south central portion of Pennsylvania in early June for the Carlisle Ford Nationals. This year represents the 15th Anniversary of the nameplate event and continues to bring an agenda of events and opportunities that cannot be beat.

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Mustang Race 2011 is an event being put together and promoted by the Mustang Club of Poland. The five and a half minute production is available on YouTube in versions all the way up to 1080p. This might well be one of the best Mustang videos ever posted on the ‘Net.

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When you’re serious about saving weight, virtually everything is on the table, so long as it doesn’t compromise safety or performance. Some things will come from your own innovation, but others need a reliable and quality-driven manufacturer that delivers new ideas.

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Rob Kinnan from HOT ROD Magazine got a hold of the #3 prototype 2011 Shelby GT350 Mustang and headed out for a quick test drive in the hills outside of Las Vegas. Fitted with a Ford Racing/Whipple supercharger, the car puts out 525 hp and can break the 19-inch Goodyears loose on command.

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For a while there, it seemed like bringing out your own Limited Edition Mustang was becoming a national sport. When Lee Iacocca put his hand to it, though, something special happened. The online auction site, CharityBuzz, has a Lee Iaocooa Mustang on the block – and you get lunch with The Man, too!

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After years of chasing enthusiast web sites and small businesses for trademark infringement and cybersquatting, Ford’s legal beagles finally got to engage a real foe this week. Ferrari introduced their 2011 Formula 1 race car, calling the Ferrari F150. Ford has taken exception to this affront.

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The Shelby GT350 was first revealed last year, so it will be interesting to see what Shelby President John Luft and Test Driver Gary Patterson have to say about the updated model. With chassis upgrades, a restyled exterior and enhanced interior, the GT350 also offers several performance options.

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Recently discovered, the car was complete with its original drivetrain, dashboard, wire wheels, air cleaner, carburetor and and intake manifold. The 1963 Cobra 289 also retains its original top and tonneau cover. However, a complete mechanical restoration will be performed.

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They’ve been around for a few years now and that should confirm the success of Ford’s F-Series truck commercials that use Dennis Leary’s voice and style of presentation. In a strange twist of television fate, it is likely that Leary actually may know something about trucks, as his father was an auto mechanic.

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Are you looking for a deal on a supercharger for your new 2011 Mustang GT? Edelbrock Corp., in Torrance, CA, may have just the deal for you. The company is looking for a stock 2011 GT, with manual transmission, to use for their installation and calibration engineering.

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The five day Mecum Auction that completed its run in Orlando, FL, this past weekend, was an interesting indicator for the current health of the economy, as well as the collector car market. It can also serve some hard lessons.

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If you put it up for nominations, votes for the baddest Shelby ever would likely fall in two distinct camps. For the classic Shelby guys and girls, there is little doubt that the 427 Cobra roadster would be the all-time favorite. Those who favor the more modern products are likely to have a different opinion.

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Joe Foster and Scott Maxwell brought the Multimatic Motorsports Mustang Boss 302R to its first-ever podium finish at the Continental Tire Grand Am 200 at Daytona International Speedway on Friday. The full grid delivered an action packed race that was peppered by six full course cautions.

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While baseball diamonds around the country are getting a break, a South Carolina native recently hit one over the fence. Hankook Tire announced the grand prize winner of its national “Great Hit” Giveaway. Tonya Bullard, a medical coding specialist from South Carolina, was randomly selected to win a Shelby GT500.

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Almost 50 years ago, the sports car world was forever enriched when Carroll Shelby introduced the Ford-powered Shelby Cobra at the 1962 New York Auto Show. On Friday, Shelby American announced that they will offer a limited edition 50th Anniversary Cobra to enthusiasts.

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