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CUP: Wolfe New Racing Boss At Ford
Written by: Tom Jensen   
06/26/2008
Harrisburg, N.C.
 
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Brian Wolfe, a 26-year Ford veteran who has held a series of management positions within Ford’s powertrain operations, will be the new director of Ford Racing Technology, replacing Dan Davis, who has overseen the company’s racing efforts for the last 11 years. Davis will retire after 32 years with the company on Aug. 1.

“Dan has done a great job for the company and its racing program, and he’s going to be a tough act to follow,” said Wolfe. “I look forward to the challenge of taking the program forward and continuing the record of success he brought to us.”

Wolfe, 47, has been director, Powertrain Calibration and Controls, Product Development, since 2002. In his most recent job, Wolfe had global responsibility for all powertrain computer control software applications and powertrain calibration, including drivability and emissions.

He began his career at Ford Motor Co. in 1982 and has held various positions within Ford’s powertrain development area, including a stint as manager of Ford’s Advanced Engine Group for North America, where he helped oversee the development of the
Aston Martin V-12 engine. Wolfe received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from University of Michigan-Dearborn.

He’s an avid amateur drag racer and still owns the 1969 Fairlane Cobra Jet he bought at age 15. “For me, a kid from Michigan whose father idolized Henry Ford, there was never any doubt where I was going to work,” Wolfe said. “To have this opportunity now to take the racing program forward is a dream come true.”

Tom Jensen is the Senior NASCAR Editor for SPEEDtv.com, the former Executive Editor of NASCAR Scene and a contributing Editor for TruckSeries.com. He is the author of “Cheating: The Bad Things Good NASCAR Nextel Cup Racers Do In Pursuit of SPEED,” and has appeared on numerous television and radio shows to discuss NASCAR racing. Jensen is the President of the National Motorsports Press Association. The Answer Man is back at SPEEDtv.com. Tom Jensen answers your questions during every race week and looks forward to hearing from you - please e-mail it to

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