Stewart Haas switching to Ford 2017

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JG24No8

Discussion Starter · Feb 24, 2016

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Races that I have attended:
Gander Outdoors Truck Series
2011- F. W. Webb 175 (Kyle Busch #18 Traxxas/Toyota)
2015- UNOH 175 (Austin Dillon #33 Rheem)
2017- Active Pest Control 200 (Christopher Bell #4 JBL)
2017- UNOH 175 (Christopher Bell #4 SiriusXM)
2019- TruNorth Global 250 (Kyle Busch #51 Cessna)
Xfinity Series
2009- Camping World RV Sales 200 (Kyle Busch #18 Z-Line)
2010- New England 200 (Kyle Busch #18 Z-Line)
2011- New England 200 (Kyle Busch #18 Z-Line)
2012- F.W. Webb 200 (Brad Keselowski #22 Snap-On)
2013- CNBC Prime's The Profit 200 (Kyle Busch #54 Monster Energy)
2014- Sta-Green 200 (Brad Keselowski #22 Hertz)
2015 - Lakes Region 200 (Denny Hamlin #20 Sun Energy 1)
2016- AutoLotto 200 (Kyle Busch #18 NOS Energy)
2017- Rinnai 250 (Kyle Busch #18 NOS Energy)
2017- Overton's 200 (Kyle Busch #18 NOS Energy)
2018- Lakes Region 200 (Christopher Bell #20 Rheem)
2018- GoBowling 250 (Christopher Bell #20 Rheem)
2019- Roxor 200 (Christopher Bell #20 Watt’s/Rheem)
2019- Ford EcoBoost 300 (Tyler Reddick #2 Tame the Beast) 2019 Champ
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
2005- Sylvania 300 (Ryan Newman #12 Mobil 1 Speedpass)
2012- Lenox Industrial Tools 301 (Kasey Kahne #5 Farmers)
2013- Camping World RV Sales 301 (Brian Vickers #55 Aaron's)
2014- Camping World RV Sales 301 (Brad Keselowski #2 Redd's Apple Ale)
2014- Sylvania 300 (Joey Logano #22 Shell/Pennzoil)
2015- 5-hour Energy 301 (Kyle Busch #18 Interstate Batteries)
2015- Sylvania 300 (Matt Kenseth #20 Dollar General)
2016- Toyota Owners 400 (Carl Edwards #19 Xfinity)
2016- New Hampshire 301 (Matt Kenseth #20 Dollar General)
2016- Bad Boy Off Road 300 (Kevin Harvick #4 Ditech)
2017- Folds of Honor Quick Trip 500 (Brad Keselowski #2 AutoTrader)
2017- Overton's 301 (Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx Office)
2017- ISM Connect 300 (Kyle Busch #18 M&M's Caramel)
2018- Foxwood’s Resort Casino 301 (Kevin Harvick #4 Busch)
2018- Federated Auto Parts 400 (Kyle Busch #18 M&M’s)
2019- STP 500 (Brad Keselowski #2 Reese)
2019- Foxwood’s Resort Casino 301 (Kevin Harvick #4 Busch Forest)
2019- Ford EcoBoost 400 (Kyle Busch #18 M&M’s) 2019 Champ

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jolof96

· #2 · Feb 24, 2016

I cant post the link as Im in work at the moment, but according to the Stewart Haas facebook page, the team will be switching to ford fusions from 2017.

I hope this is a joke but we'll have to wait and see

morphius7777

· #3 · Feb 24, 2016

Looks legit...
Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Performance to Team Up Starting with 2017 NASCAR Season | Business Wire

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jolof96

· #4 · Feb 24, 2016

Yep. on jayski and twitter now (mods feel free to merge with the other thread about the move)

moparrulz1967

· #5 · Feb 24, 2016

that's a very bold move seeing as though Ford isn't as big as Chevy

moparrulz1967

· #6 · Feb 24, 2016

I don't understand the move TBH. It doesn't make sense to me except maybe $$ wise, I guarantee Ford threw a TON of money at them to make the switch.

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team3and8

· #7 · Feb 24, 2016

jolof96 said:
Yep. on jayski and twitter now (mods feel free to merge with the other thread about the move)

threads merged

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team3and8

· #8 · Feb 24, 2016

morphius7777 said:
Looks legit...
Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Performance to Team Up Starting with 2017 NASCAR Season | Business Wire

Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Performance to Team Up Starting with 2017 NASCAR Season

NASCAR championship team to switch to Ford cars and engines for 2017 season
Ford’s multiyear agreement with Stewart-Haas Racing will add four entries to strengthen the company’s lineup in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Addition of race team enhances Ford Performance global strategy to bring product development and racing technology innovations to its vehicles and customers

Ford Performance announced today Stewart-Haas Racing will switch to Ford as its auto manufacturer partner starting with the 2017 NASCAR season. (Graphic: Business Wire)

Ford Performance announced today Stewart-Haas Racing will switch to Ford as its auto manufacturer partner starting with the 2017 NASCAR season.

“We are thrilled to be able to add a championship-level team like Stewart-Haas Racing to our Ford NASCAR program”

The multiyear agreement means that, beginning with Daytona Speedweeks in February 2017, the four-car Stewart-Haas Racing team will race the Ford Fusion with Ford engines prepared by Roush Yates Engines.
“We are thrilled to be able to add a championship-level team like Stewart-Haas Racing to our Ford NASCAR program,” said Raj Nair, executive vice president and Chief Technical Officer, Ford Motor Company. “Tony Stewart and Gene Haas have the same passion for winning that we do, and bring a strong stable of drivers and personnel that fit into what we’re trying to do in the sport.”
“We have said very clearly that we are not in NASCAR just to race, but to win races and championships,” said Dave Pericak, global director, Ford Performance. “We believe the addition of Stewart-Haas Racing in 2017 will give our program a major boost in terms of being in contention for both drivers’ and manufacturers’ championships every year.
“We believe that our NASCAR engineering experience and tools match up very well with the expertise and personnel that Stewart-Haas Racing has in house right now, and that we will both benefit from this partnership going forward.”
Stewart-Haas Racing will join a Ford NASCAR lineup for 2017 that includes Team Penske, Roush Fenway Racing, Wood Brothers Racing, Richard Petty Motorsports and Front Row Motorsports. Roush Yates Engines is Ford’s technical partner for NASCAR race engines.
Stewart-Haas Racing will continue its current manufacturer relationship throughout the 2016 season.
Stewart-Haas Racing is a NASCAR championship organization that features drivers Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick, Danica Patrick and Kurt Busch. Stewart, Harvick and Busch have won Sprint Cup titles and Patrick was a winner in the Indycar Series before transitioning to NASCAR. Stewart-Haas Racing has captured 30 points-paying wins, 26 poles and two titles since its inception in 2009.
Clint Bowyer will replace Stewart in the No. 14 car in 2017, as Stewart will retire as a NASCAR driver following the 2016 season. Stewart and Haas will remain co-owners of Stewart-Haas Racing.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company based in Dearborn, Mich. With about 199,000 employees and 67 plants worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing, manufacturing, marketing, financing and servicing a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs and electrified vehicles, as well as Lincoln luxury vehicles. At the same time, Ford is aggressively pursuing emerging opportunities through Ford Smart Mobility, the company’s plan to be a leader in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and data and analytics. For more information regarding Ford, its products worldwide or Ford Motor Credit Company, visit www.corporate.ford.com.

Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Performance to Team Up Starting with 2017 NASCAR Season | Business Wire

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Reindeer

· #9 · Feb 24, 2016

Wow. Didn't see that coming.

Firehawk2488

· #10 · Feb 24, 2016

WHAT. This doesn't make any sense. It makes sense for Ford, but not for SHR, especially with Tony's long relationship with GM.

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Jlogano22

· #11 · Feb 24, 2016

Well that came out of nowhere, great news, we need more good quality ford teams and less Chevys

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kshook

· #12 · Feb 24, 2016

Not sure what to think about this as I really don't like Fords but if Harvick still wins races then I will be ok, just don't expect me to get rid of my Chevy for a Ford ever.

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kidracer24

· #13 · Feb 24, 2016

This is stunning. I guess that means that Tony is done with NASCAR because he will NEVER race fords. Honestly I'm stunned. Harvick has never been in a ford, he's been a Chevy since his K&N days and Bowyer has never been a Ford. For Busch though I'm sure this is a homecoming.

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flash242g

· #14 · Feb 24, 2016

WOW! This was a surprise to wake up to. Not sure I understand this except they want to get away from the Hendrick umbrella be more independent.

lhtjr196

· #15 · Feb 24, 2016

I'm going to wait until I hear and see Tony say he's for this deal.

jolof96

· #16 · Feb 24, 2016

Firehawk2488 said:
WHAT. This doesn't make any sense. It makes sense for Ford, but not for SHR, especially with Tony's long relationship with GM.

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it makes you wonder if when Tony retires itll pretty much be Gene Haas running the show and if Tony will have any involvement with the team...

jolof96

· #17 · Feb 24, 2016

lhtjr196 said:
I'm going to wait until I hear and see Tony say he's for this deal.

he already has apparently

I am proud of our association with Chevrolet as they helped build our organization into the team it is today," said Tony Stewart, co-owner, Stewart-Haas Racing. "This new partnership with Ford allows us to strengthen our position in the sport and ensure the long-term stability and success for everyone who is a part of Stewart-Haas Racing."

ARosser14

· #18 · Feb 24, 2016

This works for me, I guess. I started out as a Ford fan. Tony Stewart himself is the reason I became a Chevrolet fan in the first place. I've really come to love Chevy and will continue to do so, but as a Stewart-Haas fan it's back to the Blue Oval. Going back to Ford is exciting. Especially the fact that the names "Stewart" and "Yates" will be joining forces, since I grew up a Robert Yates Racing fan.

Who knows, maybe Chip Ganassi will get Smoke to run the Rolex 24 for him.

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Firehawk2488

· #19 · Feb 24, 2016

kidracer24 said:
This is stunning. I guess that means that Tony is done with NASCAR because he will NEVER race fords. Honestly I'm stunned. Harvick has never been in a ford, he's been a Chevy since his K&N days and Bowyer has never been a Ford. For Busch though I'm sure this is a homecoming.

Harvick drove Fords in the Truck Series for Jim Herrick for the entire 1999 season.

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selby92

· #20 · Feb 24, 2016

Smart move. I'm obviously a Ford guy, so any time a Ford can win (minus Joseph Logano) then I'm a happy camper. This also can only help Roush out too.

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