NASCAR’s First Electric Pace Car Ford Focus Revealed [PHOTOS]

NASCAR’s First Electric Pace Car Ford Focus Revealed [PHOTOS]

Ford unveiled the 2012 Focus Electric that is going to be at the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup event, becoming the first all-electric car ever to serve as a pace car.

Two vehicles were revealed Wednesday at the Virginia State Capitol. Eric Kuehn, chief nameplate engineer of Ford Global Electrified Programs, Mke Lynch, NASCAR’s managing director of Green Innovation, and Bill Bolling, Virginia Lt. Gov. were involved in the unveiling ceremony.

“It will be a special moment for NASCAR fans across the country, Virginians, and the Ford family on Saturday night when the Focus Electric completes its first lap as the official pace car for the Capital City 400,” said Kuehn.

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“As Ford and NASCAR make history with the first all-electric pace car, we will also be demonstrating to thousands of race fans and millions more on TV that you can combine performance and fuel-efficiency.”

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2012 Focus Electric Pace Car for NASCAR Capital City 400 Race:

Ford unveiled its 2012 Focus Electric on April 25, 2012 at the Virginia State Capitol that will become the first all-electric pace car to pace a NASCAR race this weekend in the Capital City 400 presented by Virginia is for Lovers.

2012 Focus Electric Pace Car for NASCAR Capital City 400 Race:

Ford unveiled its 2012 Focus Electric on April 25, 2012 at the Virginia State Capitol that will become the first all-electric pace car to pace a NASCAR race this weekend in the Capital City 400 presented by Virginia is for Lovers.

Official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car at the Virginia Stat:

April 25, 2012, Richmond, VA, USA; An Official Pace Car sits at the start/finish line at Richmond International Raceway during the official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car for the Capital City 400 Weekend at Richmond International Raceway on April 25, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

Official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car at the Virginia Stat:

April 25, 2012, Richmond, VA, USA: The Official Pace Cars leave the grounds of the Virginia State Capitol during the official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car for the Capital City 400 Weekend at Richmond International Raceway on April 25, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

Official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car at the Virginia Stat:

April 25, 2012, Richmond, VA, USA; (L-R) Bill Bolling, Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Eric Kuehn, Chief Nameplate Engineer, Ford Global Electrified Programs, pull the cover off of the Official Pace Cars for the Capital City 400 Weekend during the official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car on the grounds at the Virginia State Capitol on April 25, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

Official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car at the Virginia Stat:

April 25, 2012, Richmond, VA, USA; (L-R) Eric Kuehn, Chief Nameplate Engineer, Ford Global Electrified Programs, Mike Lynch, NASCAR Managing Director of Green Innovation, and Bill Bolling, Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, stand beside the Official Pace Cars for the Capital City 400 Weekend during the official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car on the grounds at the Virginia State Capitol on April 25, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

Official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car at the Virginia Stat:

April 25, 2012, Richmond, VA, USA; Mike Lynch, NASCAR Managing Director of Green Innovation, speaks during the official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car for the Capital City 400 Weekend at Richmond International Raceway on the grounds at the Virginia State Capitol on April 25, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

Official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car at the Virginia Stat:

April 25, 2012, Richmond, VA, USA; Eric Kuehn, Chief Nameplate Engineer, Ford Global Electrified Programs, speaks during the official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car for the Capital City 400 Weekend at Richmond International Raceway on the grounds at the Virginia State Capitol on April 25, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

Official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car at the Virginia Stat:

April 25, 2012, Richmond, VA, USA; Bill Bolling, Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, speaks during the official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car for the Capital City 400 Weekend at Richmond International Raceway on the grounds at the Virginia State Capitol on April 25, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

Official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car at the Virginia Stat:

April 25, 2012, Richmond, VA, USA; Bill Bolling, Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, speaks during the official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car for the Capital City 400 Weekend at Richmond International Raceway on the grounds at the Virginia State Capitol on April 25, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

Official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car at the Virginia Stat:

April 25, 2012, Richmond, VA, USA; (L-R) Mike Lynch, NASCAR Managing Director of Green Innovation, and Eric Kuehn, Chief Nameplate Engineer, Ford Global Electrified Programs, stand beside the Official Pace Cars for the Capital City 400 Weekend at Richmond International Raceway as Bill Bolling, Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia (M) accepts the keys from Virginia Commonwealth University students during the official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car on the grounds at the Virginia State Capitol on April 25, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

Official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car at the Virginia Stat:

April 25, 2012, Richmond, VA, USA; Bill Bolling, Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Eric Kuehn, Chief Nameplate Engineer, Ford Global electrified Programs, stand beside an Official Pace Car during the official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car for the Capital City 400 Weekend at Richmond International Raceway on the grounds at the Virginia State Capitol on April 25, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

Official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car at the Virginia Stat:

April 25, 2012, Richmond, VA, USA; (L-R) Bill Bolling, Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Dennis Bickmeier, President of Richmond International Raceway, stand with an Official Pace Car at the start/finish line at Richmond International Raceway during the official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car for the Capital City 400 Weekend at Richmond International Raceway on April 25, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

Official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car at the Virginia Stat:

April 25, 2012, Richmond, VA, USA; (L-R) Dennis Bickmeier, President of Richmond International Raceway, accepts the keys to an Official Pace Car from Bill Bolling, Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, at the start/finish line at Richmond International Raceway during the official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car for the Capital City 400 Weekend at Richmond International Raceway on April 25, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

Official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car at the Virginia Stat:

April 25, 2012, Richmond, VA, USA; (L-R) Mike Lynch, NASCAR Managing Director of Green Innovation, Dennis Bickmeier, President of Richmond International Raceway, Bill Bolling, Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Eric Kuehn, Chief Nameplate Engineer, Ford Global electrified Programs, stand beside an Official Pace Car at the start/finish line at Richmond International Raceway during the official unveiling of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric pace car for the Capital City 400 Weekend at Richmond International Raceway on April 25, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.