Bayne, Wood Brothers Prepare For One Final Run in the 2012 Ford Fusion

Even though the Wood Brothers race team runs a partial Sprint Cup schedule, the Ford Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway is a race the team eagerly anticipates. There are the connections with their sponsor, Motorcraft/Quick Lane, and the race’s sponsor, Ford Motor Company. Just being able to participate in one of NASCAR’s showcase events is very important. Assuming Trevor Bayne qualifies for Sunday’s Ford EcoBoost 400, it’ll mark 16 points-paying race appearances this season for Bayne and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane crew, a stretch that has seen them post four top-10 qualifying efforts and two top-10 race finishes. Sunday’s race also will be the last time Bayne and the Wood Brothers will compete using the current NASCAR version of the Ford Fusion. Beginning next season, NASCAR’s Ford teams will begin racing a redesigned 2013 Ford Fusion. Fans and drivers can get a sneak peek at how that car will look this weekend as the 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium will serve as the o...