All New 2010 Ford Mustang is Grand Prize in Ford Customer Service Division 'Race Hot to A Mustang' Sweepstakes

DEARBORN, Mich., March 13 -- One lucky race fan will get a chance to win one hot ride in Motorcraft Racing and Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center's Race Hot Sweepstakes.

One grand prize winner will drive away in an all-new 2010 Ford Mustang GT equipped with Ford Racing Performance Parts package and upgrades courtesy of Ford Custom Accessories.

NHRA race fans will have plenty of chances to win the "hot rod" during the Race Hot Sweepstakes, launching on March 13 and ending on November 23, 2009. Entry forms will be available at The Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Experience NHRA display at selected races throughout the season.

In addition to entering at The Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Experience, fans can enter to win at the FCSD Spark Plug Count Challenge at selected races throughout the season.

"The response we had from the fans last year was overwhelming with our Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Experience display," said Darryl Hazel, Ford Customer Service Division Vice President, "Launching the Race Hot to a Mustang Sweepstakes is our way to reward fans for being loyal to our brands and drivers."

Fans who can't make it out to the track will also have the chance to enter online at www.motorcraft.com, www.quicklane.com, www.bobtasca.com and www.johnforceracing.com. The Race Hot Sweepstakes is open to all licensed U.S. citizens over the age of 18.

Enter the 2009 Race Hot to A Mustang Sweepstakes at the Motorcraft/Quick Lane "Racing Experience" Display

  March 12-15 - ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals (Gainesville, FL)
  June 4-7 - NHRA Route 66 Nationals (Joliet, IL)
  June 11-14 - NHRA SuperNationals (Englishtown, NJ)
  June 25-28 - Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals (Norwalk, OH)

July 10-12 - Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals (Denver, CO) Quick Lane display only

  Sept. 2-7 - Mac Tools U.S. Nationals (Indianapolis, IN)
  Sept. 17-20 - NHRA Nationals (Charlotte, NC)

Sept. 24-27 - O'Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals (Dallas, TX)

Oct. 29-Nov. 1 - Las Vegas NHRA Nationals (Las Vegas, NV)

Nov. 12-15 - Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals (Pomona, CA)

About Motorcraft

Motorcraft offers a complete line of original equipment-approved parts that are recommended and approved by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to underhood and powertrain repairs, Motorcraft parts offer exceptional value with the highest quality and right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available locally and are backed nationwide by Ford Motor Company's Service Parts Limited Warranty. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com.

About Quick Lane

Quick Lane(R) provides automotive quick services for all makes and models. Quick Lane's(R) nationwide network of over 500 facilities provides the convenience of an aftermarket company (no appointment necessary, service while you wait, evening and weekend hours, competitive prices) with the confidence of a major automotive manufacturer (quality parts, factory-trained technicians). Quick Lane(R) is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.quicklane.com.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 213,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's wholly owned brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com