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Video: Petty Paces Daytona in 2011 Mustang GT

Published by AMRick on February 15, 2010 in Events.  ( View Comments )
2010 Daytona 500 Pace Car

Carl Edwards & Kasey Kahne chat
w/ Richard Petty (From foxsports.com)

For one lap yesterday at the Daytona International Speedway, a 72 year old driver led the NASCAR pack.

Racing legend Richard Petty was back in a familiar position at the start of the Daytona 500 on Sunday. But rather than strapping into a ride stenciled with the fabled #43 and doing 200 laps on the Daytona oval, Petty piloted the pace car, a 2011 Ford Mustang GT.

Richard Petty Motorsports, which recently acquired Yates Racing, has returned to the Ford Racing family for the 2010 Sprint Cup season.

Prior to the race, the record holding seven time winner of the Daytona 500 told fordracing.com:

“There’s nothing like the Daytona 500,” Petty said. “It’s one of the biggest races in the world and to be a part of it in this way is the next-best thing to actually being able to race. Who knows, maybe I’ll just stay out there for a few laps and see what those guys have got.”

At the end of the first lap, the green flag waved, and the field split around the pace car. King Richard eased the Mustang down pit row, and the strange race that followed, marred by long stoppages for track problem repairs, was underway.

2/25/10 update: Here’s a video from Ford Racing of the pace lap, and comments from Richard Petty – pretty cool!

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FoMoCo To Cut Production of 2010 Mustang!

Published by AMNick on March 31, 2009 in Site Announcements.  ( View Comments )

It is a sad day in Mustang history. For the first time in 45 years, the Mustang name will not grace the showroom floors of your local dealerships.

Press Release: FOMOCO To Cut Production of 2010 Mustang! (Synopsis)

  • Following suit with other major automotive manufacturers, Ford Motor Company announced today that due to the current state of the economy and the decline in Mustang sales throughout the 2009 year, FoMoCo will be cutting production of the 2010 Mustang. This comes as no surprise as other automotive manufacturers dump performance and luxury models to consolidate and concentrate on money saving, earth-friendly “green” vehicles.

    When asked for comment, FoMoCo stated that this was no easy decision. While the future of the Mustang name may seem grim, FoMoCo ensured us that it was not gone for good and there are already talks of eventually reviving it with a hybrid refresh of the fuel-sipping 2.3L In-line 4 Cylinder motor.

To read the Complete Press Release from Ford Click Here.

I end this BLOG post with a moment of silence for an American Icon…

Top 15 Useless Customer Searches

Published by AMNick on February 23, 2009 in General.  ( View Comments )

Customer Survey Results in Humorous Results!

We recently surveyed a portion of our customers to see what they were searching for on American Muscle. The results were very useful in helping us to provide better products and services, but we also received quite a few “interesting” results at the same time!

Below you will find the top 15 most humorous searches that we came across…and our research team’s comments on them!

  1. Searched: “give me mustang parts”

    • “I heard people say this internet thing is amazing, but I can’t seem to get it to do what I tell it to do. No matter how many times I ask, I just can’t seem to get the parts out of my computer.”


  2. Searched: “mustang parts?”
    • “I frequently sit and ponder the meaning of mustang parts…”


  3. Searched: “2004 MASTANK PARTS”
    • “The development of the MASTANK was the turning point in the war.”


  4. Searched: “obsolete mustang parts”
    • “Today, I’d like to see a lot of things that are outdated and therefore useless.”


  5. Searched: “american mussel”
    • “They go great with marinara sauce or a squeeze of lemon.”


  6. Searched: “saline wheels”
    • “For Dry, Itchy, Irritated Wheels…”


  7. Searched: “mustang future parts”
    • “Including the Cold Fusion Air Intake and the Steeda Flux Capacitor.”


  8. Searched: “1996 mustang gt is to slow”
    • “Need mo’betta parts!”


  9. Searched: “4point6 mustang parts”
    • “I don apostrophe t get it comma what is wrong with that search term question mark”


  10. Searched: “HOW TO GET FREE PARTS FOR A FORD MUSTANG 06″
    • “Lie, Cheat or Steal. Same way I got my woman.”


  11. Searched: “black bullet hole wheels”
    • “I know a couple of places in Philly you can get these for free.”


  12. Searched: “www.parts for 1192 ford mustang”
    • “It’s well known that Genghis Khan drove a Mach 1. I think that’s why the Chinese built that wall.”


  13. Searched: “mustang luvers”
    • “Gives the word “auto-erotic” a whole new meaning, doesn’t it?”


  14. Searched: “parts for inside my mustang”
    • “You mean, like, a liver or an intestine? Cuz I know a guy…”


  15. Searched: “mustang assories”
    • “Once I forgot to lock my door and my mom caught me looking at the assories catalog.”

So, what did you search for on American Muscle?

AmericanMuscle’s Battle Of The Forums Contest Finishes With An Epic Movie!

Published by AMNick on December 24, 2008 in General, Site Announcements and Video.  ( View Comments )

During the month of December 2008, rival forum members sent in objects to AmericanMuscle in an effort to earn the points necessary to bring victory to their forum, that and the fact that pictures of some poor AmericanMuscle Employee using the objects would be posted for their amusement. But, the objects sent in were of such wanton and gratuitous depravity that they could only be properly portrayed in this film.

 

 

Thanks for these terrible gifts:
Weiner Cleaner Soap, Stroke On A Rope, Liquid Ass Spray, Generic Toilet Paper, T-Shirt, Party Blaster, Grass Skirt, Pink Lady Costume, Cyclone Water Gun, Hulk Smash Hands, Chandon Sparking Wine, Light Sabers, Rapid Fire Gatling Water Gun, Hydro Blast Morpher Water Gun, Insult Button, Poo Pen, French Maid Costume, Rolex & Giant Watch, Dominos Gift Card, Marshmallow Blaster, Bag of Marshmallows, Large Bag of Candy, Ricer Piñata, GT500 Model, NASCAR Banner, Secrete Mission Spy Set, Princess Phone, Rubber Ducky, Squirt Camera, Nasal Aspirator, Pregnancy Test, Dog Chew Toy, Duct Tape, Light Saber, Adult Diapers, NOS Drink, Nerf Gun, Hair Dye, Makeup, and an Old Cell Phone

Disclaimer: Stunts were all performed by professionals. Please do not try anything shown in this film at home! This movie is rated WTF, and while its contents really should not be viewed by anyone, parental guidance is suggested.

 

Enjoy this movie? DIGG it here: http://digg.com/comedy/Craziest_Christmas_Gift_Movie_Ever_Period

AM Gives Away Over $2000 In Gifts To Unsuspecting Mustang Owners

Published by AMNick on December 4, 2008 in Site Announcements.  ( View Comments )

AM Gives Away Over $2000 In Gifts

To Unsuspecting Mustang Owners

AmericanMuscle.com has always been known for running its crazy contests on both its BLOG and also on the forums it sponsors! Their latest “All I Want For Christmas Wish List Contest” on AllFordMustangs.com required forum members to post up two wish lists, one list of what their Mustang wanted for Christmas, and one wish list of what they wanted personally for Christmas, for a chance to win one of three $100 AmericanMuscle Gift Certificates! Pretty sweet, but that is not where the real story is.

Here is where the story gets really good! At the end of the contest, AmericanMuscle’s Forum Representative AMNick picked out nearly 20 items worth over $2000 from people’s personal wish lists, including a Digital Camera, Bowling Ball, a 204 Piece Craftsman Tool Kit, a Nintendo Wii, toys for a member’s 3 year old daughter, and even some retro 80’s tube socks, and actually sent them the items on their lists, all on the company dime!

When asked if he was afraid of getting fired for what seemed like an incredible act of lunacy, AMNick responded, “Absolutely not! I had the full support of AmericanMuscle behind me on this one! The thing about AmericanMuscle is we can fully relate to our customers because we are real Mustang people too. With the currently devastated economy, we just thought this would be a great way to help out our fellow Mustang enthusiasts in these financially difficult times.”

Needless to say there were some very surprised, and very happy people on AllFordMustangs.com that day!

“Thanks so much nick and AM, now i dont gota send my car to the shop for the smallest things!” – wells89

“I’m gonna rename all my kids after you: Nick, Nick, and Nickie” – Mr. Ugly

“OH MY GOODNESS!!! just got home from work and checked my email……woohoo!!” – ‘ 65 Dream

“WOW…I never win anything!!! I can’t believe I won…” – 05sbgt

Check out the original contest threads here:
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/americanmuscle/143310-300-prizes-am-wish-list.html
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/americanmuscle/145587-am-christmas-wish-list-contest.html

American Muscle Now Offering Free Tunes For Life On SCT Products!

Published by AMNick on June 11, 2008 in Site Announcements.  ( View Comments )

American Muscle is now offering free tuning for life when you purchase an SCT product from us and then purchase a new part from us that requires a retune. Applicable SCT tuning products include the LiveWire, the X3 PowerFlash, the Xcalibrator2, and the Eliminator 4-Bank Chip.

In the past there was a nominal fee for retuning to accommodate for modifications such as Cold Air Intakes, Gears, IMRC delete kits, etc., but now you can have your tunes updated for FREE! Naturally there are a few restrictions regarding products that are not purchased from us, or require dynamometer tuning to achieve a safe tune, so make sure to check out the full details here!