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Ford’s Fusion Hybrid Makes it’s Racing Debut

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by BethAnne, Special To NASCAR news, fantasy racing advice and statistics On Pit Row

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November 17, 2008 9:35 am CST 3 Comments

While everybody was gearing up for the last race of the season and Jimmie Johnson’s inevitable coronation, I was excited about the race for another reason. (Maybe ‘excited’ is too strong of a word) I was hoping to catch a glimpse of the Ford Fusion Hybrid pace car make it‘s way around the track as it escorted the Sprint Cup contenders to the green flag. According to hybridcars.com the car makes it’s official debut in Los Angeles later in November but it’s first national public appearance was at Homestead-Miami Speedway. I did get just the briefest glance of the car right before it pealed off onto pit lane when the green flag was waved.
I don’t see that this event means hybrids will, in the near or even distant future, become the stars of the show. But NASCAR has been dedicated to making the series ‘greener’ and the possible use of hybrids in supporting roles in the series, such as pace cars, transportation to and from races, etc. could make a considerable difference in fuel consumption, without ever messing with the star integrity of the cup cars.
Even though, TV coverage barely broadcast it’s participation, it was nice to see it’s appearance anyway. I hope it wasn’t just a one time occurrence.

Photo credit: hybridcars.com

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3 Responses to “Ford’s Fusion Hybrid Makes it’s Racing Debut”

  1. User Avatar Steve Wronkowicz on November 17th, 2008 10:25 pm

    Now we know the real reason for NASCAR banning testing over the winter. They don’t want anyone to see the REAL car of Tomorrow.

    I heard the hybrid pace car referenced several times on the radio broadcast; and that is a pretty cool deal. For NASCAR to be cutting edge in any capacity is unusual.

  2. User Avatar Beth Anne Heisler on November 18th, 2008 10:30 am

    Ah yes, another one of your conspiracy theories.

    The television broadcast had one good shot of the car at the begining of the race. It’s good to know they mentioned it on the radio broadcast too… although, it was the Ford 400 afterall.

    Anyway, my real concern is: Did they make a 64th scale model of it and where can I get one?

  3. User Avatar Charlie Turner on November 19th, 2008 9:55 am

    I know where to get the decals. We just need a Fusion body. I know, I know, you’ve heard that before. Sheesh.

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