Good news on the Ford front, the 2011 Ford Mustang GT is being named the official pace car for the Daytona 500 this year. This is the first time in 40 years Ford had a car at the track, the Mustang will be showing off Ford's new 5.0L V8 engine. The 5.0L is making 412 horsepower while delivering 25 mpg on the highway, not a bad deal for a big V8 engine. Seems Ford has really improved their technology.

Back to the Mustang pace car, it will be featuring a one of a ckind Dayton 500 paint job. Mods include a Ford Racing suspension, strut tower brace and mufflers, unique painted wheels, and special interior treatment, including specially branded lit sill plates. I can't wait to see the sweet 2011 Mustang at the track!