CUNNINGHAM'S BOLD STATEMENT
Mon, 2009-06-15 23:35
Jim Cunningham wouldn’t exactly describe
his mood as enthused to hear banter floating around the pits suggesting
that he’ll have company in running a Ford Pro Stock program in 2010.
“I’ve run Fords since 1988,” Cunningham said. “I’ve had about six Pro Stockers since then and I’ve spent about $6 Million and now everybody wants to get on the bandwagon. Everyone says I have partners, but I don’t have any partners. The only partner I have is my wife, and I can’t get rid of her. It would cost me too much money.”
Most recently Larry Morgan announced a switch from Mopar over to Ford for 2010 and reportedly at least three teams are rumored to be ready to follow that same path.
Cunningham understands that more chefs in this kitchen will not necessarily spoil the broth but it’s still frustrating to see others adopt a combination that he never gave up on and inevitably funded the rebirth of the brand in Pro Stock.
Jim Cunningham wouldn’t exactly describe
his mood as enthused to hear banter floating around the pits suggesting
that he’ll have company in running a Ford Pro Stock program in 2010.
“I’ve run Fords since 1988,” Cunningham said. “I’ve had about six Pro Stockers since then and I’ve spent about $6 Million and now everybody wants to get on the bandwagon. Everyone says I have partners, but I don’t have any partners. The only partner I have is my wife, and I can’t get rid of her. It would cost me too much money.”
Most recently Larry Morgan announced a switch from Mopar over to Ford for 2010 and reportedly at least three teams are rumored to be ready to follow that same path.
Cunningham understands that more chefs in this kitchen will not necessarily spoil the broth but it’s still frustrating to see others adopt a combination that he never gave up on and inevitably funded the rebirth of the brand in Pro Stock.
Cunningham won’t discuss how much money he’s spent in the development of a new Ford Pro Stock engine configuration, but he adds it’s been a healthy amount with Ford Racing to upgrade the manufacturer’s fifteen-year old technology in the class. He’s also in the formative stages of developing an engine lease program once they get the new parts tested and proven.
Cunningham also has a pair of revamped and more aerodynamic Mustangs coming from Don Ness and also Jerry Haas to go along with the new parts.
The Ness Ford will debut first.
“Hopefully before Indy we will have new cars, blocks and heads,” Cunningham said.
Cunningham’s team, with driver Erica Enders, was absent at the NHRA
events in Topeka and Chicago because they had wounded their primary
engine on the dyno. The team owner said his team was exploring a
significant horsepower gain with their older combination.
“It’s one of those things where the cylinder wall gave way,” Cunningham explained.
Cunningham is drawing impatient with sitting on the sidelines.
“I really want to get our new cars out here so I can go back to racing,” Cunningham admitted. “I’m tired of watching everyone else race.
“I’ve run Fords since 1988,” Cunningham said. “I’ve had about six Pro Stockers since then and I’ve spent about $6 Million and now everybody wants to get on the bandwagon. Everyone says I have partners, but I don’t have any partners. The only partner I have is my wife, and I can’t get rid of her. It would cost me too much money.”
Most recently Larry Morgan announced a switch from Mopar over to Ford for 2010 and reportedly at least three teams are rumored to be ready to follow that same path.
Cunningham understands that more chefs in this kitchen will not necessarily spoil the broth but it’s still frustrating to see others adopt a combination that he never gave up on and inevitably funded the rebirth of the brand in Pro Stock.
Jim Cunningham wouldn’t exactly describe
his mood as enthused to hear banter floating around the pits suggesting
that he’ll have company in running a Ford Pro Stock program in 2010. “I’ve run Fords since 1988,” Cunningham said. “I’ve had about six Pro Stockers since then and I’ve spent about $6 Million and now everybody wants to get on the bandwagon. Everyone says I have partners, but I don’t have any partners. The only partner I have is my wife, and I can’t get rid of her. It would cost me too much money.”
Most recently Larry Morgan announced a switch from Mopar over to Ford for 2010 and reportedly at least three teams are rumored to be ready to follow that same path.
Cunningham understands that more chefs in this kitchen will not necessarily spoil the broth but it’s still frustrating to see others adopt a combination that he never gave up on and inevitably funded the rebirth of the brand in Pro Stock.
Cunningham won’t discuss how much money he’s spent in the development of a new Ford Pro Stock engine configuration, but he adds it’s been a healthy amount with Ford Racing to upgrade the manufacturer’s fifteen-year old technology in the class. He’s also in the formative stages of developing an engine lease program once they get the new parts tested and proven.
Cunningham also has a pair of revamped and more aerodynamic Mustangs coming from Don Ness and also Jerry Haas to go along with the new parts.
The Ness Ford will debut first.
“Hopefully before Indy we will have new cars, blocks and heads,” Cunningham said.
Cunningham’s team, with driver Erica Enders, was absent at the NHRA
events in Topeka and Chicago because they had wounded their primary
engine on the dyno. The team owner said his team was exploring a
significant horsepower gain with their older combination.“It’s one of those things where the cylinder wall gave way,” Cunningham explained.
Cunningham is drawing impatient with sitting on the sidelines.
“I really want to get our new cars out here so I can go back to racing,” Cunningham admitted. “I’m tired of watching everyone else race.
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