Book Review: Martyn Schorr Recounts Detailed History of Ford Racing in ‘Ford Total Performance’
At the celebration of Ford’s Motorsports centennial in 2001, Edsel Ford II (Henry Ford’s great-grandson) said, “Not only is our racing tradition older than our company, but there might not even have been a Ford Motor Company without racing. My grandfather needed to get the world’s attention–and he knew how. Henry Ford built […]
Ford Returns to Formula 1 with Red Bull Racing
Ford has a rich history in F1 that includes major success through the 1960s, 70s, and 80s
Ford Named Official Vehicle of King of the Hammers, ULTRA4 Racing
The soon-to-debut Ford Bronco and current vehicles like the F-150 Raptor, Ranger FX4, and Super Duty Tremor have the Blue Oval brand angling to boost its rep as a go-to for off-road enthusiasts. Adding to that status, Ford is now the official vehicle of ULTRA4 Racing and its King of The Hammers, putting its stamp on […]
GM Sponsors Henry Ford Museum’s New “Driven to Win” Racing Exhibit
GM is sponsoring a new racing exhibit at Michigan’s Henry Ford Museum. Learn more about what this exhibit will entail as well as the automaker’s goal for it. Road-Trip Prep: Schedule a service appointment for your car here More about the “Driven to Win” exhibit The new exhibit is called “Driven to Win: Racing in […]
Ford Mustang Finally Going Racing in NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series in 2019
There’s perhaps no vehicle more associated with high-octane performance and speed than the Ford Mustang, which might make it all the more confusing when you turn on a NASCAR race and don’t see the original pony car prowling the track. Well, come February 2019, that’s set to change. Ford took the opportunity of National Mustang […]
Ford Performance Lending Aerodynamic Know-How to Tasca Racing for 2018 NHRA Funny Car Campaign
Ford Motor Company announced at the 2017 SEMA Show that its Ford Performance subdivision is teaming up with Bob Tasca III AND Tasca Racing to bring its engineering expertise to the strip for the 2018 NHRA Funny Car campaign. Ford Performance will work with the team to ensure that its Funny Car Mustang will be as […]
Racing Legend Tony Kanan Joins No. 68 Ford GT Lineup for 2017 Le Mans 24 Hours
Ford Chip Ganassi Racing will be looking to successfully defend its title as the champion of the LM GTE Pro class at the Le Mans 24 Hours this month, and it now has a face familiar to motorsport enthusiasts everywhere helping out in the campaign. With the injury sustained by Sébastien Bourdais during qualifying at […]
Buy a Ford Focus RS, Get a Free Day on the Track at Ford Performance Racing School
There is almost no way that if you are considering a 2016 Ford Focus RS, you are just waiting for a little bit more incentive before you pull the trigger. You already know everything there is to know. It’s fast, lean, and mean. Jeremy Clarkson calls it “the half-price Nissan GT-R.” It’s already won a […]
Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Gets Second Straight Double-Podium at Six Hours of The Glen
Ford unleashed its new GT race car with a singular purpose in mind: reclaim its former glory at Le Mans 50 years after its legendary 1-2-3 podium finish. Even having accomplished its stated goal in the sweetest fashion by winning the Le Mans GTE Pro class by virtue of beating Ferrari, Ford still has plenty […]
To Surprise of No One, Ford Extends GT Racing Program
It would have been a surprise if Ford had announced that it didn’t plan to extend the Ford GT race program in the wake of its GTE Pro class victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans last month. Less surprising was the actual announcement, confirming that Ford’s supercar will compete in IMSA and FIA […]
If You Bought a New Shelby Mustang, You Get a Free Day at Ford Performance Racing School
Hey, are you the proud owner of a shiny new 2015 or 2016 Shelby GT350 or Shelby GT350R Mustang? Well, we have good news for you. Yes, even better than simply being able to brag about owning a 2015 or 2016 Shelby GT350 or Shelby GT350R Mustang. If you own one of those fancy pony […]
Ford, Stewart-Haas Racing Ink Multi-Year Deal
Ford Performance announced this week that it will become the manufacturing partner for Stewart-Haas Racing starting with the 2017 NASCAR season. Effective Daytona Speedweeks next year, Stewart-Haas Racing’s team will consist of four Ford Fusions with engines from Roush Yates Engines beneath the hood. Stewart-Haas Racing joins Team Penske, Roush Fenway Racing, Wood Brothers Racing, Richard […]
Ford Offering Matte Clear Film for 2024 Mustang
Ford is offering a new factory Matte Clear Film option for its 2024 Mustang, a first for the legendary pony. The upgrade will be available to order on all fastback models beginning Feb. 27 with deliveries set to get underway in June. 2024 Mustang convertibles will get the option sometime in Q4. New from Ford: […]
New 2025 Ford Explorer Beefs Up the Tech, Trims Down the Trims
Ford is giving its bestselling Explorer a big overhaul for 2025, making it the first under the Blue Oval to feature the Ford Digital Experience and the latest to receive BlueCruise hands-free technology. The 2025 Explorer will also see several aesthetic enhancements — including a fresh interior with new soft-touch materials — and a more refined trim lineup.
Red Bull Ford Wouldn’t Have Happened if Honda Had Stayed in F1
Red Bull star driver Verstappen, who had “loved working with [Honda],” commented that the whole situation was “unfortunate” and “a bit of a shame.”
Honda Rejoins Formula 1 in 2026 with Aston Martin Racing
It’s official: Honda will return to Formula 1 in 2026 as the exclusive engine manufacturer for the Aston Martin Racing team. Honda had left the sport at the end of 2021 after a change in its management, but new 2026 F1 engine regulations focusing on sustainability enticed the automotive giant to come back. “One of […]
To Surprise of No One, 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor is Ridiculous
We didn’t have to wade too deep into 2022 before Ford dropped some goodness on us. Ford dropped the first photos — and plenty of juicy running footage — of the all-new 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor, and as you could probably guess, it’s bananas. Another Bushel of Bananas: The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning is crazy […]
Ford Mustang Mach-E, Shelby GT350R Coming to Rocket League Dec. 9
Ford is bringing two of its baddest and bestest vehicles of all time to Rocket League this week. Following a successful team-up that brought the all-new F-150 to the game in February, Ford and developer Psyonix add the Mustang Mach-E and 1965 Mustang Shelby GT350R to the Rocket League item shop for a limited time […]