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    that ain't the way to have fun, son: Looks like the maximum number of eyebrows to be raised is 4. Slow day at the track.... more »
    Novaload: Good time for a Lincoln--and made me think of Hunter Thompson --the Caddy that wouldn't get off the line quite as fast as the Chevy but once it got up... more »
    Mike Delozier: I don't buy it.. the vette was barely hitting it hard.. i don't think the person who drove the vette knows how to drive (drag) or they took it easy to... more »
    brandegee: Great. More cars for fat people to go fast in. Hey Ford, how about something in the compact segment that doesn't look and go like an ice-fishing shack... more »
    King_Dave: The Flex doesnt look it, but its actually extremely aerodynamic. more »
    DoctorNine: I've been telling people for a long time that the AWD Flex is the perfect choice for folks that need a family car, and don't want to be forced into an... more »
    Graverobber: I've been noticing the difference in PR and Marketing between the Big Three. GM and Chrysler only seem to be out there either to bring the bad news, o... more »
    BTLFED: You know, I actually looked at the Ford Flex for a short time. There is something oddly appealing to me about that giant rolling toaster oven. Then I ... more »
    Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig): No Jill Wagner standing between them to wave the flag? She'd be like the Christmas tree, but with better presence. Something something, unwrap it..bla... more »
    DegoWrench: awesome stuff Ben! what friday did ya'll go? more »
    RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment: I wish they'd make an "eco" boost V8....v10 performance with V8 economy. more »
    Flathead Smith: I just see two punks in the "crowd"? What did Ford do, clear the area of spectators before the race? more »
    Low and Slow: Dear Ford, Please install the 3.5 EcoBoost into the Fusion. Price it at 30k. Sell them to me. more »
    Alfisted: Put this in the base model Mustang and suddenly it is competitive again .... with the Hyundai. more »
    Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig): Niiiice. The MKS is the big sedan, right? I get confused with MKZ/Zephyr. Are they going to put this engine in the Fusion AWD platform? Because I dare... more »
  • #dragracing

    EcoBoost Goes Drag: Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS Hit The Strip

    Ford's EcoBoost engines promise higher performance while simultaneously providing higher fuel economy. To prove it, they took us out to the drag strip with a Taurus SHO-ish Lincoln MKS EcoBoost and Ford Flex EcoBoost to go head-to-head with some "competition." They certainly raised a few eyebrows. More »
  • #jalopnikgoesdrag

    Forum Fan-Boys At Corral.net Wonder What Happened At Milan Dragway

  • #howtodragrace

    Jalopnik How-To: Drag Racing

    We know the thought of heading out to a drag strip for the first time can be both daunting and intimidating. This past weekend we did just that when we were invited to the second annual Ford Racing Invitational to try our hand at the straight-line game of drag racing. Having always focused more on the curves and less on the straights, this was your author's first time in front of a Christmas tree. As such, we figured it might be the perfect time to show you the ins and outs of running a car down the quarter-mile. Hey, we came in third place, so we guess we can't be too shabby at it. More »
  • #novelties

    Saleen-Modified Th!nk Is The Only Way To Tour Pit Lane

  • #jalopnikgoesdrag

    Ford Racing Invitational: Who Smoked Whom?

    We took a run down to Milan Dragway for the Ford Racing Invitational — a Ford-sponsored event this past weekend pitting the automotive media against each other in a little bit of drag racing action. We had the chance to take some runs against the likes of Road & Track,5.0 Mustangs & Super Fords and Autoblog just to name a few. Although we had little in the way of expectations about our chances given our first-time status when it comes to straight-line racing, our chances seemed diminished even more after we got to the track and drew our set of keys from the pot of available Ford product to drag. The keys fit the ignition of a bright orange Ford Mustang GT Convertible with a tough Hurst shifter and a Whipple supercharger. Wonderful. But after a rainy Friday that saw little action, Saturday was clear and sunny: Perfect weather for racing. Also, for ass-kicking. More »