It is the lawyers suing the lawyers. Ford doesn't want to lose control of their product.
I have seen that happen before with models. MPC made a 1/25 Firebird as the TransAm without the logos or names. MPC would not pay for the T/A licensing fee. Union Pacific railroad and others demanded fees as well. Some models for which demand was low, never were licensed. In many cases the licensing fee was low; GM Ford and other reserved the right to see the product before granting any rights.
I know clubs are not a commmercial venture, but maybe if Ford gives this one away, it will be a precedent for other to argue that Ford is wrong collecting or controlling. Clearly, they don't want that.
A good example is the sidewalk (I can't remember the name) in New York City that they close once a year to mantain ownership. 364 days a year it's open to the public.
Another example is ESSO. Less than every 6-7 years or so, Exxon sells ESSO oil at the service station. Clearly marked as ESSO made by EXXON. If they don't protect their product, eventually, it becomes public domain.
I suspect all these clubs, including SOHC4, will have to ask for permission to use the logos names for any money making venture.
Remember, SOHC4, has a 2008 calendar that may have to meet the scrutiny of Honda too. Remember the club got 17%.
Just my 2 cents
