Ford to Remain in V8 Supercars

October 14, 2013

Ford will continue in V8 Supercars next year despite rumours they were going to leave the motorsport series.

A dark cloud loomed over Ford’s V8 future after the manufacturer announced in May it would cease operating in Australia by 2016 and retire the Falcon name.

But a new deal has been announced that will keep the American manufacturer on the grid.

“We are pleased to continue our association with FPR,” said Ford Australia President and CEO Bob Graziano.

“We have always had a very strong and positive relationship with the team, its principals and its drivers, and we look forward to building on that.

“Our most important priority right now though is to regain our dominance of the mountain this weekend.”

Ford’s association with V8s has amassed a total of 40 race wins, nearly 120 race podiums and more than 40 pole positions.

“Everyone at the team is of course very pleased to see our close relationship with Ford continue and to keep representing the company as its official factory team in V8 Supercars,” Ford Performance Racing (FPR) CEO Tim Edwards said.

“We enjoy the support of very passionate fans because of our Ford relationship and our team and commercial partners enjoy being associated with one of the worlds iconic brands.

“Having Ford recommit to the team is obviously what we wanted. It has been a busy year for both parties with lots of changes in both of our businesses.

“The continuation means it is simply back to business as usual for everyone.”