Mustang Expanding NASCAR Involvement?

Edsel Ford II itching to see Ford pony car compete in Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

How an intense is that Mustang and Camaro rivalry? Apparently intense enough that even Edsel Ford II likes to see the two American muscle cars pitted against each other in the spirit of competition.

According to motorsport.com, Edsel Ford, who is the great-grandson of Ford Motor Company’s Founder, Henry Ford, has made it clear he’d like to see the Mustang compete against the Chevy Camaro in NASCAR’s Monster Energy Cup Series.

“I don’t know what we’re going to do yet, but I think it’s the right play,” Ford told MotorSport.com. “I think Mustang ought to be our race car — much like Camaro is General Motors race car. So, it seems that would be appropriate.”

Edsel Ford’s comments following Chevy’s announcement that the Camaro will compete in NASCAR’s top tour, which has sparked a lot of Mustang fans to voice their opinions about wanting to see the Ford pony car in the tour as well.

So, can Edsel Ford II help initiate the Mustang’s move to compete in the Monster Energy Cup Series?

Well, not officially, but he certainly could help influence a decision. In addition to his deep family connections to the major decision-makers at the company, Ford also sits on the Board of Directors for Ford Motor Co., which we would imagine gives him a bit more clout than the average Mustang fan.