Quick, which Ford team is most likely to win a Sprint Cup race any given Sunday? The most likely answer is Penske Racing — but that might change in 2017.
Stewart-Haas Racing leaves Chevrolet for Ford after the 2016 season. Wednesday's surprising announcement is the proverbial sea change in stock-car racing. Paradigm shift, indeed. Mind blowing, for sure.
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Ford success in NASCAR is more potential than reality right now. The iconic American automaker has long been overshadowed by Chevrolet on the track.