Ford's Focus Electric acts as pace car for NASCAR
Washington Post // Apr 30, 2012At Saturday's NASCAR race at Richmond International Raceway, NASCAR fans saw an advanced vehicle act as the pace car. The car, a Ford Focus Electric, will go on sale this year in targeted markets across the U.S., including Richmond. The Washington Post reports:
It [is] a proud moment for Ford engineers, who get to showcase their latest breakthrough in energy-efficient vehicles before 90,000 rabid NASCAR fans and a nationwide FOX viewing audience.