Ashley Force leads NHRA Funny Car Standings

Lead and some content for this story courtesy of Ford Media.

Without a doubt, John Force Racing is the team I’m routing for on Sundays. 3 of the 4 Force teams are in the Top 10 with Ashley Force at #1!

Ashley made history Sunday at the NHRA Funny Car race in Las Vegas, Nev when she drove her Castrol GTX Mustang to the final round and jumped up four spots in the standings to #1. She’s the first woman to ever lead the Funny Car standings after an event.

It was Ashley Force’s second appearance in an event final in as many weeks and the third appearance in her last six starts. She remains the only female driver ever to reach a Funny Car final.

I hope this made John Force feel a little better after failing to qualify for the Vegas race. I wonder if John’s thinking of gambling instead of racing. He ended his streak of qualifying at 393 in Vegas. That mark will never be broken. John, you’re still my man!

In case you didn’t know, Ashely’s ROLLING!

She was the 2007 AOL Hottest Female athelete (info here)

Ashley and the whole family were on the Tonight Show (LINK)

And yes, she’s got a Myspace Page (LINK)

Ashley and my relationship ends at me waving at her and playing with her Barbie Doll, but still, I’m pulling for her and I wish her all the best.

So check out her official site by clicking on the link below. Good luck Ashley and all of John Force Racing! (photos are copyright of Ford Media and AshleyForce.com)

2008 Shelby Cobra GT500KR

Here’s more information from our new friends at Ford Media. I’m thinking low production hot rods like this new Shelby will strike a cord with the MyRideisMe.com faithful. If this isn’t your cup of tea, let us know…

• Celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the original Shelby Cobra GT500KR, Ford and Shelby collaborate on a new ‘King of the Road’ Mustang with the 2008 Shelby GT500KR.
• Shelby GT500KR features an estimated 540-hp 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 with a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack, 3.73:1 rear axle ratio, short-throw shifter, and unique suspension tuning.
• Exterior design draws inspiration from the classic Shelby KR Mustangs and features unique carbon composite hood, wheels, and special 40th Anniversary badging and unique striping.
• Shelby GT500KR arrives in spring 2008 in an exclusive run of only 1000 units.

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