Ford Racing's newest entry into the NHRA's Factory Stock wars comes with their Ninja engine program, based around an aluminum engine block, NASCAR cylinder head technology, and Chris Holbrook's expertise.
Over Labor Day Weekend, the NHRA’s traditional stop in Indianapolis saw a new combination this year in the series’ Factory Showdown event. The Factory Stock Showdown is run at four events throughout the course of the season. There are stops at Gainesville, Indianapolis, Maple Grove, and Las Vegas, with the goal to showcase the three major manufacturers’ latest and greatest racing engines in their latest chassis platforms.
This year, Ford Racing Parts stepped up to the plate with an all-new program aimed at powering their Cobra Jet racers in the FS/B naturally-aspirated class. FS/B has very specific rules – the engine must measure between no more than 430 cubic inches, carry a minimum weight of 3,350 pounds, and has an index of 10.35. Engines smaller than 400 cubic inches carry a minimum weight of 3,250 pounds – and that’s about it. The Cobra Jet Mustangs in this instance race against COPO Camaros and Drag Pack Challengers.
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