Ford Performance Announces Ambitious Global Motorsport Program for 2024
Ford Motor Company was founded on racing and 120 years later, the Blue Oval remains a dominant force on race tracks around the globe. From the hallowed grounds of Le Mans and Interlagos to the trails of Baja California and the drag strips everywhere, Ford will spend 2024 racing on six of the world's seven continents.
“Racing is part of Ford’s DNA. We earned that by living in the future not the past,” said Jim Farley, Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company. “We are committed to making the world a better place by producing vehicles with passion and love that people can’t live without. We will race to win everywhere: Mustang on the track and Raptor off-road, to mind blowing EV demonstrators, and unforgettable brand experiences for our customers. There could not be a more exciting time in the history of Ford Performance Motorsports than right now.”
Ford Performance launches into the 2024 NHRA Funny Car season by introducing the Mustang Dark Horse Funny Car. Ford's latest racing powerhouse embraces the iconic Dark Horse name, joining the elite ranks of the racing stable. The Mustang Dark Horse Funny Car signifies the perfect fusion of power, speed, and a legacy of excellence that defines Ford Performance in the world of NHRA racing.
Continuing to merge peak performance with horsepower in one of drag racing's top classes, last season, Bob Tasca III recorded the fastest time at 1,000 feet by Mustang (3.836 seconds) en route to his best career season finish. With Tasca leading a group of Ford Performance Funny Car entries in 2024, eyes are firmly set on the championship.
Mustangs will also be run in NHRA Factory X, Factory Stock Showdown, NMCA Factory Super Cars along with Stock, Super Stock and a host of classes in NHRA, NMRA and NMCA competition. Included in these photos are Chris Holbrook's new Factory X 2024 Mustang which will be powered by a Whipple Supercharged engine.
New Livery Debuts for Mustang GT3 Proton Competition IMSA and WEC Car
Appearing for the first time is a new livery for the new Proton Competition customer racing Mustang GT3 that will compete in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship as well as the FIA World Endurance Championship. The No. 55 car will make its debut in IMSA at Daytona International Speedway this week with Ryan Hardwick (Endurance Cup rounds only), Dennis Olsen (Daytona only), and full season drivers Corey Lewis and Giammarco Levorato.
The No. 77 car for FIA World Endurance Championship will debut at Losail International Circuit in Qatar with Ryan Hardwick, Zacharie Robichon and Ben Barker behind the wheel. Both cars will run an identical livery which makes use of the iconic Pony, giving consistency where we and our customers race with Mustang. The second Proton Competition WEC Mustang GT3 No. 88 livery has also been revealed, with driver lineup Giorgio Roda (Italy), Mikkel O. Pedersen (Denmark) and Dennis Olsen (Norway).
New Livery Unveiled for Dinamic GT Customer Racing Mustang GT3s
Another new livery makes its debut, this time the two Dinamic GT Mustang GT3s that will race in SRO’s Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS, starting at Paul Ricard (France) in April. Both car No. 54, piloted by Frederic Vervisch, Christopher Mies and Dennis Olsen (Olsen for Endurance Cup rounds only) and car No. 55 (drivers announced by Dinamic GT later) will sport the same livery blending Dinamic GTs traditional green, black and white with the iconic Mustang pony as a main feature of the livery.
Raptor-Branded Race Truck Teased Ahead of 2025 Dakar Race
Even with Ford Ranger currently competing in 2024 Dakar, it’s never too early to start thinking about 2025. Ford will also compete in next year's race for the outright win in a new Raptor-branded race truck. The truck will take learnings from the 2024 race and be designed alongside M-Sport.
F-150 Lightning Goes Off-Road with Switchgear Demonstrator
It’s electric and features 37-inch tires, the F-150 Lightning Switchgear from Ford Performance is a high performance on- and off-road demonstrator vehicle based on America’s best-selling electric truck. Designed and built in collaboration with RTR and inspired by the F-150 RTR FunHaver project vehicle from 2016, we designed Switchgear’s custom exterior carbon bodywork with a Ford Performance 2024 livery and underpinned it with extreme off-road upgrades to take F-150 Lightning where it’s never been.
New NASCAR Xfinity Series Decals
The 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Mustang comes alive with an entirely new decal package, bringing to life the new Dark Horse model that has become synonymous with Mustang’s global racing program. These decals have gone through a rigid design center process that provides an accurate reflection of the Dark Horse name plate, including the iconic pony that has been darkened in the middle of the grille and official logo that is centered on the rear panel. The bottom line is that this year’s Xfinity Mustang is going to look even more menacing than before as Ford looks to win the series championship for a second straight season.
Ford Headed Back to Pikes Peak in 2024 with New EV Demonstrator
Electric vehicle demonstrators have given Ford Performance engineers the opportunity to let their imaginations run wild and vehicles like Mustang Mach-E 1400 and SuperVan are the living embodiment of that.
In 2024, Ford will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible taking SuperVan 4.2 to legendary tracks such as Bathurst. Ford will also return to the iconic Pikes Peak Mountain in June to take on the fabled twists and turns in a new (as yet unnamed) EV demonstrator.
Lineup Announced for King of the Hammers 4400, 4600 Classes
Lineups are set for King of the Hammers race starting at the end of January in the 4400 unlimited and 4600 stock classes:
4400 (Race of Kings): Loren Healy (No. 67), Jason Scherer (No. 76), Vaughn Gittin Jr. (No. 25), Bailey Cole
4600 (Every Man Challenge): Loren Healy / Vaughn Gittin Jr. (No. 2567), Brad Lovell / Adam Lovell (No. 4621), Bailey Cole / Cole Johnson (No. 13)
There will also be a Bronco customer camping and trail driving experience at King of the Hammers that allows Bronco customers to get closer to the action, managed by Bronco Nation.
Mustang Ready to Race Around the Globe
The Mustang ladder of opportunity will also roar into life in 2024 as Mustang goes racing in every stratum of motorsport. At the grassroots level, the new one-make Mustang Challenge Series featuring the Dark Horse R starts in June in Ohio. The five-race series is heavily subscribed and with an innovative and exciting prize structure in place, the Mustang Challenge Series looks set to feature exciting new talent as well as experienced club racers from across America.
In Mustang GT4, Ford will have seven cars competing in 2024 customer racing on two continents. And at the pinnacle of Mustang racing, the Mustang GT3 goes racing in IMSA, WEC and Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe with seven full-season cars racing in GT3 at any given time around the world.
Mustang also continues to race in the Australian Supercars Championship with the season kick off in February at the iconic Mount Panorama for the Bathurst 1000.
Ford Gives Formula 1 Update
Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner gave an update on the progress being made as Ford Performance and Red Bull Ford Powertrains work toward developing a new power unit for the 2026 season, which will see one of the most significant regulation changes in years.
By pushing for greater levels of power generated from the electric motor – including a switch to a new carbon-free fuel as part of F1’s commitment to being net carbon zero by 2030 – these changes come as Red Bull Ford Powertrains work on an all-new power unit for both Oracle Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Alpha Tauri.
Horner said the exchange of ideas and technology are now flowing between the two organizations in the lead up to the new regulations. Key areas of focus for both teams include high-voltage propulsion systems, manufacturing of the internal combustion engine and turbo unit and working with Red Bull Powertrains on the electronics systems.a
Ford Motor Company was founded on racing and 120 years later, the Blue Oval remains a dominant force on race tracks around the globe. From the hallowed grounds of Le Mans and Interlagos to the trails of Baja California and the drag strips everywhere, Ford will spend 2024 racing on six of the world's seven continents.
“Racing is part of Ford’s DNA. We earned that by living in the future not the past,” said Jim Farley, Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company. “We are committed to making the world a better place by producing vehicles with passion and love that people can’t live without. We will race to win everywhere: Mustang on the track and Raptor off-road, to mind blowing EV demonstrators, and unforgettable brand experiences for our customers. There could not be a more exciting time in the history of Ford Performance Motorsports than right now.”
Ford Performance launches into the 2024 NHRA Funny Car season by introducing the Mustang Dark Horse Funny Car. Ford's latest racing powerhouse embraces the iconic Dark Horse name, joining the elite ranks of the racing stable. The Mustang Dark Horse Funny Car signifies the perfect fusion of power, speed, and a legacy of excellence that defines Ford Performance in the world of NHRA racing.
Continuing to merge peak performance with horsepower in one of drag racing's top classes, last season, Bob Tasca III recorded the fastest time at 1,000 feet by Mustang (3.836 seconds) en route to his best career season finish. With Tasca leading a group of Ford Performance Funny Car entries in 2024, eyes are firmly set on the championship.
Mustangs will also be run in NHRA Factory X, Factory Stock Showdown, NMCA Factory Super Cars along with Stock, Super Stock and a host of classes in NHRA, NMRA and NMCA competition. Included in these photos are Chris Holbrook's new Factory X 2024 Mustang which will be powered by a Whipple Supercharged engine.
New Livery Debuts for Mustang GT3 Proton Competition IMSA and WEC Car
Appearing for the first time is a new livery for the new Proton Competition customer racing Mustang GT3 that will compete in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship as well as the FIA World Endurance Championship. The No. 55 car will make its debut in IMSA at Daytona International Speedway this week with Ryan Hardwick (Endurance Cup rounds only), Dennis Olsen (Daytona only), and full season drivers Corey Lewis and Giammarco Levorato.
The No. 77 car for FIA World Endurance Championship will debut at Losail International Circuit in Qatar with Ryan Hardwick, Zacharie Robichon and Ben Barker behind the wheel. Both cars will run an identical livery which makes use of the iconic Pony, giving consistency where we and our customers race with Mustang. The second Proton Competition WEC Mustang GT3 No. 88 livery has also been revealed, with driver lineup Giorgio Roda (Italy), Mikkel O. Pedersen (Denmark) and Dennis Olsen (Norway).
New Livery Unveiled for Dinamic GT Customer Racing Mustang GT3s
Another new livery makes its debut, this time the two Dinamic GT Mustang GT3s that will race in SRO’s Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS, starting at Paul Ricard (France) in April. Both car No. 54, piloted by Frederic Vervisch, Christopher Mies and Dennis Olsen (Olsen for Endurance Cup rounds only) and car No. 55 (drivers announced by Dinamic GT later) will sport the same livery blending Dinamic GTs traditional green, black and white with the iconic Mustang pony as a main feature of the livery.
Raptor-Branded Race Truck Teased Ahead of 2025 Dakar Race
Even with Ford Ranger currently competing in 2024 Dakar, it’s never too early to start thinking about 2025. Ford will also compete in next year's race for the outright win in a new Raptor-branded race truck. The truck will take learnings from the 2024 race and be designed alongside M-Sport.
F-150 Lightning Goes Off-Road with Switchgear Demonstrator
It’s electric and features 37-inch tires, the F-150 Lightning Switchgear from Ford Performance is a high performance on- and off-road demonstrator vehicle based on America’s best-selling electric truck. Designed and built in collaboration with RTR and inspired by the F-150 RTR FunHaver project vehicle from 2016, we designed Switchgear’s custom exterior carbon bodywork with a Ford Performance 2024 livery and underpinned it with extreme off-road upgrades to take F-150 Lightning where it’s never been.
New NASCAR Xfinity Series Decals
The 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Mustang comes alive with an entirely new decal package, bringing to life the new Dark Horse model that has become synonymous with Mustang’s global racing program. These decals have gone through a rigid design center process that provides an accurate reflection of the Dark Horse name plate, including the iconic pony that has been darkened in the middle of the grille and official logo that is centered on the rear panel. The bottom line is that this year’s Xfinity Mustang is going to look even more menacing than before as Ford looks to win the series championship for a second straight season.
Ford Headed Back to Pikes Peak in 2024 with New EV Demonstrator
Electric vehicle demonstrators have given Ford Performance engineers the opportunity to let their imaginations run wild and vehicles like Mustang Mach-E 1400 and SuperVan are the living embodiment of that.
In 2024, Ford will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible taking SuperVan 4.2 to legendary tracks such as Bathurst. Ford will also return to the iconic Pikes Peak Mountain in June to take on the fabled twists and turns in a new (as yet unnamed) EV demonstrator.
Lineup Announced for King of the Hammers 4400, 4600 Classes
Lineups are set for King of the Hammers race starting at the end of January in the 4400 unlimited and 4600 stock classes:
4400 (Race of Kings): Loren Healy (No. 67), Jason Scherer (No. 76), Vaughn Gittin Jr. (No. 25), Bailey Cole
4600 (Every Man Challenge): Loren Healy / Vaughn Gittin Jr. (No. 2567), Brad Lovell / Adam Lovell (No. 4621), Bailey Cole / Cole Johnson (No. 13)
There will also be a Bronco customer camping and trail driving experience at King of the Hammers that allows Bronco customers to get closer to the action, managed by Bronco Nation.
Mustang Ready to Race Around the Globe
The Mustang ladder of opportunity will also roar into life in 2024 as Mustang goes racing in every stratum of motorsport. At the grassroots level, the new one-make Mustang Challenge Series featuring the Dark Horse R starts in June in Ohio. The five-race series is heavily subscribed and with an innovative and exciting prize structure in place, the Mustang Challenge Series looks set to feature exciting new talent as well as experienced club racers from across America.
In Mustang GT4, Ford will have seven cars competing in 2024 customer racing on two continents. And at the pinnacle of Mustang racing, the Mustang GT3 goes racing in IMSA, WEC and Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe with seven full-season cars racing in GT3 at any given time around the world.
Mustang also continues to race in the Australian Supercars Championship with the season kick off in February at the iconic Mount Panorama for the Bathurst 1000.
Ford Gives Formula 1 Update
Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner gave an update on the progress being made as Ford Performance and Red Bull Ford Powertrains work toward developing a new power unit for the 2026 season, which will see one of the most significant regulation changes in years.
By pushing for greater levels of power generated from the electric motor – including a switch to a new carbon-free fuel as part of F1’s commitment to being net carbon zero by 2030 – these changes come as Red Bull Ford Powertrains work on an all-new power unit for both Oracle Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Alpha Tauri.
Horner said the exchange of ideas and technology are now flowing between the two organizations in the lead up to the new regulations. Key areas of focus for both teams include high-voltage propulsion systems, manufacturing of the internal combustion engine and turbo unit and working with Red Bull Powertrains on the electronics systems.a
