Ford not returning to Indy anytime soon

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May 16, 2014 | 09:32 PM

Moosetang

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Ford not returning to Indy anytime soon

According to Edsel II
http://www.autoweek.com/article/2014...YCAR/140519886

Sad to say he seems to be right. Other than the 500, IndyCar has nothing going for it right now. Mismanaged, poorly attended, and pretty much on life support.

May 16, 2014 | 09:45 PM

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FMC needs a common template engine package to further develop their EcoBoost platform and Indy isn't offering said platform. I wouldn't be surprised if a mustang with a 3.5 EcoBoost isn't running in GT3/Pirelli World Challenge in 2015 to set up a SVO type Street Mustang. Though I have been wrong in the past . . .

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May 18, 2014 | 11:16 AM

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Ford may not be there but I will be. I'm interested in the overall event not brand, driver or whatever.

Race on Sunday sell on Monday? Not so much but I'll be driving there in the race bred Honda Odyssey.

May 22, 2014 | 12:25 PM

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I'll be there as well. Haven't missed an Indy 500 in years, & don't plan to start now.

May 23, 2014 | 11:03 PM

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With the current engine rules, I am okay with Ford Motor Company not returning to Indy. Now , if the engine rules required V8 engines no larger than 5.0 liter stock block engines using fuel injection , I would be all for Ford returning to Indy. By the way, I always watch the Indy 500 and enjoy seeing a different form of racing other than stock car racing.