FORD and Carl Edwards Reveal 'Race Carl Edwards' Winner!

HUTCHINSON, Kan., Sept. 7 -- The Midwest Ford dealers, in conjunction with Carl Edwards, are pleased to announce that Scott Lehman has been selected as the winner of the Race Carl Edward competition, and has earned the position as the one person in America claiming to be as fast as Carl Edwards.

Two weeks ago, Ford launched the Race Carl Edwards video submission contest, and videos from eager fans quickly swarmed in. The Midwest Ford dealers offered residents in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska a chance to convince the judges why they were as fast as Nationwide Series Champion, Carl Edwards. Submitted videos were judged on enthusiasm and creativity. After significant consideration, Ford announces Scott Lehman as the winner of the competition. Lehman will now face Edwards on September 8th as he races the NASCAR champ at the Kansas Speedway.

Lehman, of Hutchinson, Kansas, has served as a letter carrier for the United States Post Office for over 24 years. During this same period, he has been racing cars and proudly acquired the nickname "The Postman" by local racing aficionados. Racing was ingrained in Lehman's blood from early on, with his family running the concession stand at the local race track and his father serving as the flagman. He started racing in 1986, mastering stock cars, modifieds, and sprints.

Lehman's video submission is available for viewing at www.racecarledwards.com.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 176,000 employees and about 80 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln and Mercury, production of which has been announced by the company to be ending in the fourth quarter of 2010, and, until its sale, Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit www.ford.com.

About Carl Edwards

Carl Edwards, originally from Columbia, Missouri, grew up in a racing family. His father, Carl Edwards Sr., raced modified stock cars and USAC midgets. Carl drives the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion in the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

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