*  F150 SVT Raptor R finishes "Terrible's 250" 2nd in Class 8000; the second impressive finish for the production-based race truck
    * 2010 F150 SVT Raptor to have a base MSRP of $38,995 (including destination and delivery)

The "Terrible's 250" race saw the running of the F150 SVT Raptor R for the second time this season in the Best In The Desert race series. The F150 SVT Raptor R completed the approximately 220-mile loop race in the Nevada desert in 6:08:30.000, finishing 2nd in Class 8000. The F150 SVT Raptor R is currently in 2nd place in Class 8000 after two races in the 2009 season.

As a way of thanking the off-road community for their support of Raptor since its debut, participants and enthusiast spectators were given pricing details of the highly-anticipated 2010 F150 SVT Raptor during the pre-race driver's meeting on Friday, April 17. The 2010 F150 SVT Raptor with a 320-horsepower 5.4-liter V-8 engine will have a MSRP of $38,995 (destination & delivery included) when it arrives in dealer showrooms in summer 2009. An optional all-new 6.2-liter V-8 will start at $41,995 (destination & delivery included) when it becomes available later this winter.

"The F150 SVT Raptor presents a remarkable value for a performance truck of this caliber," said Mark Grueber, Ford Truck Marketing Manager. "Many off-road insiders and enthusiasts were expecting a base MSRP above $50,000 for the amount of unique components, technology, and performance the F150 SVT Raptor offers."

Following the exciting pricing news on Friday night, the F150 SVT Raptor R ran a near-flawless race on Saturday. The team had to replace a new drive shaft that was being tested with an OEM unit during the first lap of the three lap race. After the change was made, there were no other issues with the truck.

Drivers included veteran off-road champions and Baja winners Rob MacCachren and Steve Olliges, and celebrity race driver Linsey Weenk, who normally drives the Built Ford Tough "Blue Thunder" Monster Truck. Linsey's impressive resume consists of 14 wins in the Monster Jam series, winning "Most Improved Driver" in 2006. Linsey's "Blue Thunder" team also took "Team of the Year" honors in 2006 and 2007.

"It was an honor to come out here to drive the Raptor R. I had a great time," said Linsey. He continued, "The truck was great. I'm told it's fairly stock with a few modifications, and for the F150 SVT Raptor to be able to do this, and still be able to tow an RV, that's pretty impressive." Linsey drove in the second of three laps with Rob MacCachren riding as navigator.....

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