Ford Wins By A Nose!!

This week our Ford Driving Across America Tour brings us to Louisville, Kentucky for Derby Week. For those who are not familiar with this week, it is Louisville's biggest event of the year. Derby week kicks off with the Republican Bank Pegasus Parade. During the parade, Ford Motor Company was the Grand Master. Horse Jockey John R. Velazquez came in style, instead of riding a horse, He pulled up in a brand new 2012 Ford Fiesta. Velazquez just came off his Kentucky Derby victory riding horse Animal Kingdom. Like his winning horse, Velazquez understands all Ford vehicles must have the winning power similar to riding horses.

Jockey Velazquez After His Victory

" Obviously I ride fast transportation, whether its horses or cars, I like to move fast" said Velazquez, who stands at 5'1, "My Ford Fiesta is small, great on gas, and cost effective but most importantly has the power to get me through anything."

Velazquez is the winner of the 137th Kentucky Derby. In 2007, Velazquez also walked away with the win at Belmont Raceway.




The 2012 Ford Fiesta is highly equipped with new features, haven't seen in other small compact cars.
New Features include:

2012 Ford Fiesta

Cargo Management Package
Soft Sided Cooler Bag
Ford Tuned Suspension
Power Moonroof
Sirius Radio
Heated Leather Trim Seats
Side Curtain Airbags
and Interior Storage Space




The 2012 Ford Fiesta is currently being sold for $13,500 but for anyone who was in attendance for the parade and the Ford Driving Across America Tour, you received the low price of $11,500!!! That is a whopping savings of $2,000 dollars!!!

After our Fiesta at Derby Week, The Ford Driving Across America Tour will be taking our final pit stop in Greenfield Township, Michigan, The home of someone very important to our company.

Ford Motor Tip of The Day:
Preserve your car during long-term storage If you are not going to use your car for more than a month, store it properly to prevent unnecessary damage and repairs upon your return.

• Fill the gas tank to help prevent condensation from accumulating in the gas tank. Add a fuel stabilizer and drive the car around a bit to distribute the additive to engine parts.
• Wash and wax the car thoroughly to protect the finish.
• Place a vapor barrier on your garage floor. A 4-mil polyethylene drop cloth will do.
• Disengage the parking brake to help avoid brake corrosion.
• Put the car on jack stands to take the weight of the vehicle off the wheels and tires.
• Disconnect and remove the battery to keep it from draining. Place the battery on a trickletype charger. Or periodically drain the battery, using a small light bulb, and then recharge it with a low-volt charger.
• Plug the tailpipe with a rag to prevent moist air from infiltrating into it.

Ford Fact of The Day:
Ford acquired the Lincoln Motor Company in 1925.