- Ryan Blaney drove the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion from his 26th starting position to a 23rd-place flinish this afternoon at the challenging Sonoma Raceway road course.
SONOMA, Calif., June 26, 2016 – Ryan Blaney drove the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion from his 26th starting position to a 23rd-place flinish this afternoon at the challenging Sonoma Raceway road course.
Excellent pit strategy by crew chief Jeremy Bullins improved the rookie driver’s track position early in the race, advancing from from 25th to 14th as a result of the team’s first pit stop.
“Early on we short pitted and got some track position,” Blaney said. “It was a long day.”
A caution flag flew while Blaney was getting his second round of service and that enabled him to move to fifth on the leader board when the rest of the field pitted during the caution.
“We had some good fortune but I gave all the spots right back,” he said.
Still, Blaney stayed in the top 20 for much of the day, only dropping out of that group with fewer than 20 laps to go in the event.
With that result, Blaney drops a position in the driver points standings to 17th before returning to Daytona International Speedway for the Coke Zero 400, on Saturday July 2.
About Motorcraft
Motorcraft® offers a complete line of replacement parts that are recommended and approved by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to under-hood repairs, Motorcraft parts offer exceptional value with the highest quality and right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available nationwide at Ford and Lincoln dealers, independent distributors and automotive parts retailers are backed by Ford Motor Company’s two-year, unlimited-miles Service Parts Limited Warranty. Ask for Motorcraft by name when you visit your local auto parts store or your favorite service facility. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com.
About Quick Lane Tire & Auto Centers
Ford’s Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center offers routine vehicle maintenance such as oil and filter changes, light repair services including brake repair, and tire replacements on all vehicle makes and models. With nearly 800 locations and growing, customers can visit www.quicklane.com to find a center that is closest to them, print savings coupons and review maintenance tips to keep their vehicles running at peak efficiency. This site includes information on how to spot tire wear, how to jump-start a battery and even a series of tips to improve a vehicle’s fuel economy.
Wood Brothers Racing
Wood Brothers Racing was formed in 1950 in Stuart, Va., by Hall of Famer Glen Wood. Wood Brothers Racing is the oldest active team and one of the winningest teams in NASCAR history. Since its founding, the team won 98 races (including at least one race in every decade for the last seven decades) and 117 poles in NASCA’s top-tier series. Fielding only Ford products for its entire history, the Wood Brothers own the longest association of any motorsports team with a single manufacturer. Glen’s brother, Leonard, is known for inventing the modern pit stop. The team currently runs the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion driven by Ryan Blaney in the famous number 21 racecar.
