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Ford News: Ganassi Racing Chooses EcoBoost for 2014

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SocialNov.2013ChipRacerSwitchesFordEcoBoostBig news in the racing world and for Ford, as well.  Telca/TELMEX Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS), winner of seven out of the 10 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype Championships, has announced that they are switching to the the new Ford EcoBoost sports car engine package in 2014.

The announcement came earlier this week during a Ford press conference at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show.

GGRFS has decided to utilize the Ford 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost® racing engine for the 2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship (USCC), with Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas returning to pilot the team’s Riley Daytona Prototype starting with January’s Rolex 24 At Daytona race. Pruett and Rojas have 27 combined victories since 2007.SocialNov2013ChipGanassiRacingTeamEcoBoost2

“We’re excited about Chip Ganassi Racing choosing Ford EcoBoost power going forward in sports cars,” according to Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. “We believe they will be the perfect partner going forward to work with us to further develop the advantages of our EcoBoost engines.”

Ford’s EcoBoost brand has appeared on various race cars around the globe the past two seasons as part of a strategy to raise brand awareness of the growing Ford line of production engines — now available in 1.0-liter, 1.5-liter, 1.6-liter, 2.0-liter and 3.5-liter versions.

In September, Ford celebrated the building of its two millionth EcoBoost engine. Now, it is making versions of the award-winning powerplant, which is available in 90 percent of Ford vehicles.

Ganassi Racing has made their make and are some of the most well-known racing professionals today. They field six major entries across the IZOD IndyCar, NASCAR Sprint Cup and USCC race series.

“We are very excited to be switching to Ford power for our sports car program,” said Chip Ganassi. “Over the last 10 seasons we have been able to experience a great deal of success in GRAND-AM and now with the dawn of the new United SportsCar Championship we feel that Ford power will be a key ingredient to writing the next chapter of our sports car program. I can’t wait for the 24 hours of Daytona to get here.”

Ford recently announced as part of its continuing strategy to introduce product-relevant technology into racing, the 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost® racing engine would enter the 2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship series.Michael Shank Racing was the first team to sign up to campaign the engine, and MSR recently took the engine and the new-look Daytona Prototype car – created with Ford corporate design influence – to Daytona, where driver Colin Braun set a new closed course speed record of 222.971 mph, as well as FIA records for standing start 10-mile and 10-kilometer runs.

Revved up about the new EcoBoost, too?  We can help!  Shop our huge national selection of Fords, Lincolns and Volkswagens at www.ReedHasIt.com.

ReedHasIt.com Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

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Randall Reed, Reed Has It and the World Class Automotive Family salute

Randall Reed, Reed Has It and the World Class Automotive family salutes teachers and all they do!

This is a very special week. It’s Teacher Appreciation Week — a time when we pause to recognize and thank all of the amazing teachers who give of themselves, their knowledge, care and support.

Teachers help mold and shape our children as well as our future. Many teachers often work many more hours than they are are paid for, step up to provide supplies on their own dime in some schools, and teachers share their intelligence, wisdom and patience day after day.

The Reed family was thrilled to get to be part of a very special recognition fro the Humble Independent School Distrect Teacher of the Year, Joanna Grigsby. Randall and Sherry Reed, along with Chuck Kramer, GM/Managing Partner of Planet Ford in Humble,awarded a  brand new 2013 Ford Escape to Ms. Grigsby.

In addition, each teacher of the year nominee received a $1,000 gift certificate to use for their down payment on a new Ford car, truck or SUV. In addition, each nominee was offered a free maintenance package for free from Ford. Teachers do so much for our kids. This is one small way we can express our gratitude.

All of our dealerships, from Oklahoma City to Dallas and Garland to Houston, Spring and Humble, Texas, believe in partnering with schools in our communities to help support both our kids and our teachers.

Take a moment to thank a teacher this week for all they do for us, our kids and our community every day.

 

Reed Has It Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Huge New Car Savings

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Randall and Sherry Reed are celebrating Cinco de Mayo weekend with huge savings at Reed Has It!

Randall and Sherry Reed are celebrating Cinco de Mayo weekend with huge savings at Reed Has It!

Happy Cinco de Mayo! From everyone here Reed Has It, we want to wish you all a happy and safe Cinco de Mayo weekend. At ReedHasIt.com, it’s also SYNC-O de Mayo at our Ford stores this weekend. All of our locations in Park Cities, Dallas, Garland, McKinney, Spring, Humble, Huntsville, Houston, TX and Oklahoma City, OK have trained staff members available Monday-Saturday to help you get the most out of your SYNC (MyFord Touch and MyLincoln Touch). Simply contact us to schedule time that is convenient for you.

One way we are celebrating is with huge savings on Fords, Lincolns and Volkswagens. Plus, we have five great ways to save in our Service Department on tires, batteries, brakes, oil changes, and wipers. Make sure to check some of our free coupons, too!

If you’re ready to celebrate with a new car, great pre-owned car or need to service with your current vehicle, our staff is always are always here to help. Shop online, schedule a test drive or service at www.ReedHasIt.com.