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JFR TEAMS UP WITH MILLS FORD

  JFR TEAMS UP WITH MILLS FORDForce and Hight at Dealership on 8/13BRAINERD, MN (August 9, 2010) --- Mills Ford is providing Ford support vehicles the weekend of August 13-15, during the drag race at Brainerd International Raceway for John Force Racing drivers, crew chiefs and executives including John Force and his drag racing daughter, Ashley Force Hood as part of a multi-faceted marketing partnership.In addition to the Forces, who drive 310 mile-an-hour Ford Mustang Funny Cars sponsored by Castrol GTX and Castrol GTX High Mileage on the pro drag racing tour, John Force Racing also features 2009 Funny Car world champion Robert Hight, driver of the Auto Club of Southern California Mustang.Fans can visit Mills Ford on Friday, August 13th to meet 14-time champion John Force and 2009 champion Robert Hight from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Both drivers will be available for autographs and photos.“We wanted to find a way to work with local Ford dealers again this year,â€??? Force said, “because in these hard economic times, we need to help out our sponsors in any way we can.  We are proud to be a part of the Ford family and we want to encourage all our fans to go out to Mills Ford and test drive a new Mustang, Flex, Edge, Fusion or other great Ford car or truck before they come out to the track to see us.â€???During the race at Brainerd International Raceway a variety of Ford vehicles will be on display fans to check out from the Mills Ford dealership.“We’re very excited to have 14-time NHRA Champion John Force and 2009 NHRA Champion Robert Hight at Mills Ford. This is a rare opportunity for race fans and our customers to meet two of the best drivers in the world,â€??? said Marisa Mills, of Mills Ford. Mills Ford, www.millsford.com, is located at 14858 Dellwood Drive Baxter, MN 56425, (p)218-825-3536. For additional media information contact Elon Werner, 214-244-1184, elon@johnforceracing.com or Dave Densmore at 214-244-0008, denswood@aol.com.  Â