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DEARBORN, Mich. June 4, 2011 – If Ford wins three major racing championships, 40 consumers will take home an all-new 2012 Ford Focus.

That’s the simple premise behind a new national, on-line sweepstakes that launches today at www.Ford40MPG.com, and features the all-new, 2012 Ford Focus.

If Ford Racing drivers win the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship, the NHRA Funny Car championship, and the World Rally Championship, 40 lucky fans who have entered the sweepstakes will be randomly selected to win the new Focus, which is EPA-certified at 40 mpg.

“It’s simple. If we win, 40 consumers win as well,” said Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing. “This is a great opportunity for our fans to keep track of our efforts at winning championships in the top three series we compete in, and also to learn more about the great, fun-to-drive, fuel-efficient 2012 Ford Focus.”

At least one fan will win a 2012 Focus as part of the sweepstakes, and for each of the five months the contest is open, 40 fans will be randomly selected and will be awarded with The Works Fuel Saver Package that can be redeemed at their local Ford/Lincoln Dealerships and Quick Lane Tire & Auto Centers.

Fans can register for the sweepstakes at www.Ford40MPG.com, as well as at select Ford Racing trackside displays during the 2011 season. The new website features information about the all-new 2012 Focus, and fans will also be able to view special webisodes featuring some of Ford Racing’s top drivers interacting with the new car.

The sweepstakes runs from June 4 to October 31, 2011, and for the length of the sweepstakes, fans can follow Ford40mpg.com for a leaderboard of statistics on each Ford Racing driver as they try to make their way to their series championship, ending at Ford Championship Weekend, November 18-20 in Miami, Florida.

About the 2012 Ford Focus

The 2012 Ford Focus is all-new and is available as a four-door sedan or sporty five-door hatchback. It is one of four Ford Motor Company vehicles to offer EPA-certified 40 mpg on the highway and achieved that distinction with a six-speed automatic transmission, which is overwhelmingly preferred by American drivers.

The outstanding fuel economy of the Ford Focus is complemented by available class-exclusive technology and features usually found only on larger cars, such as available push button-start, voice-activated navigation, and Active Park Assist, which takes the stress our of parallel parking.

With SYNC® voice-control functionality, Bluetooth connectivity and array of options for connecting external media, the all-new 2012 Ford Focus surpasses its competition in technology while remaining fun to drive.

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 164,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.ford.com.

About Ford Racing – North America
Ford Racing – North America, based in Dearborn, Mich., is responsible for major racing operations in North America, including NASCAR (Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series, Camping World Trucks), Grand American sports car racing, NHRA drag racing and RallyCar. The department also oversees the development and marketing of Ford Racing Engines and Performance Parts, the outreach programs with all Ford Clubs and Ford enthusiasts, and the marketing of the Ford Racing brand. For more information regarding Ford Racing’s activities, please visit www.fordracing.com.

- PCGCampbell for Ford Racing, Press Release