Penske Ford Engines Coming From Roush-Yates

This announcement today by Doug Yates:

Roush Yates to Provide Ford FR9 NASCAR Engines to Penske Racing

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 6, 2012) Roush Yates Engines announced today that it will provide Ford FR9 engines to Penske Racing beginning with the 2013 NASCAR season.

Penske Racing announced earlier this year that it would be returning to Ford Racing in 2013 in the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series.

Its truly an honor to provide Penske Racing with Roush Yates Ford engines, said Doug Yates, CEO of Roush Yates. I have always admired Roger Penske as a team owner and a respected businessman in our sport and beyond. I am looking forward to many wins, championships, and other successes in supporting the Penske organization.

Penske Racing fielded Ford entries from 1991 through 2002.

Ford has been consistent in its belief that we will be stronger with one engine specification rather than continuing with an independent approach, said Tim Cindric, President of Penske Racing. Roush Yates has a proven record and we are looking forward to many successes together.

Penske Racings decision effectively reinforces the One Ford approach.

We are very pleased that Penske Racing has decided to use Roush Yates FR9 engines as they re-join Ford starting in 2013, said Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing. This aligns well with the spirit of One Ford; having a unified One Ford engine program in NASCAR allows us to apply all of our technical resources into one program benefitting all Ford teams. We believe the FR9 has proven to be a strong engine and by taking the input from our teams and drivers at Roush Fenway, Penske Racing, Richard Petty Motorsports and the Wood Brothers, we know that input, along with the knowledge and technical skills of Ford and Roush Yates, led by Doug Yates, will only make our engine program even more competitive in the future.

Roush Yates has a history of delivering immediate benefits.

In 2004, Roush and Yates combined their respective Ford engine programs to provide engine packages available to all Ford Racing teams. In its first year of operations, Roush Yates powered Roush Fenway Racings No. 97 team to the Sprint Cup Series Championship.

The ability to work with another championship-caliber organization will take our engine program to a greater level, Yates said. We have always prided ourselves in providing consistent power to all of our teams and I am confident that Roush Yates will be stronger as a result of this new relationship.

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updated by @dave-fulton: 12/05/16 04:04:08PM

Fans on several Petty boards I frequent have been worked up about RPM's future since (1) the announcement of Penske to Ford and (2) Dodge's new 2013 model. Will it be Ford again? Will they run for Dodge - either as the flagship team or as a satellite team again? A 3rd option in my mind may be NEITHER. Its entirely possible the Roush-Penske deal will soak up Ford's resources + the Wood Bros. part-time operation w/little left over for RPM. AND if Dodge isn't ready, RPM may not latch on there either.

But the marriage of Penske to Roush for engines doesn't surprise anyone IMO. Saw that coming from the day of The Captain's announcement of the change in manufacturer. Was just a matter of dollars and timing to issue the press release.

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I have a hard time thinking of Penske bowing down to Rousch. Guess you have to pay the price to be a part of the Ford team. I would like to see Richard Petty Motorsports go back to Dodge but so far that is not in the picture although I know things change at a moments notice. Keep my fingers crossed on that one I guess.

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What a change! It's been awhile since I've checked in and I'm quite surprised. It may take me awhile to figure it our but first look it's really great.