Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E to pace NASCAR Talladega Cup Series race
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The Ford Mustang Mach-E electric utility vehicle will be the pace car for the Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. The four-door utility will be the second electric Ford to pace a NASCAR race.
Ford races V8-powered Mustang coupe-bodied cars in the Cup Series. It won't be the first electric Ford to pace a NASCAR race. A Ford Focus Electric led the field at Richmond Raceway in 2012. "We have always tried to use our presence in NASCAR to show off our dynamic and innovative vehicle lineup, and that continues this weekend with our all-electric Mustang Mach-E," Jeannee Kirkaldy, Ford Performance motorsports marketing manager said. "We feel this car not only stays true to Mustang’s great heritage but carries on its legacy in a modern way that we think fans and our loyal enthusiasts will embrace."More Related News