Ford GT: Let’s Race
Ford has now released the third chapter in their five-part video series “The Return.” In the latest chapter, we get an inside look at the trials and tribulations the team endures as the GT makes it’s racing debut at the Rolex 24. Stay tuned over the next few weeks as Ford released chapters 4 and 5 …
Ford GT Application Process Begins!
After many months of speculation, the day is finally here and the 2017 Ford GT application process begins today! Additionally, Ford has released exciting details surrounding the ownership experience and an online configurator where Ford GT fans can spend endless hours configuring the Ford GT of their dreams. Here’s a quick rundown: The Application The …
Breaking the Texas Mile Record with M2K Motorsports
On April 2, the Ford GT owned by Ford GT Forum member and M2K Motorsports partner Mark Heidaker set a new Texas Mile record with an astonishing run of 279.9 mph. We caught up with Mark to get his thoughts on what it’s like to own, build and race the car that owns the Texas Mile. …
Ford GTs Make Progress at Sebring
The second race of Ford’s nascent GTLM campaign provided a much more satisfying result than the first. Ford Performance & Chip Ganassi Racing eliminated the frustrating reliability issues suffered at the Rolex 24, and brought their two GTs home with respectable P5 and P8 finishes. There was no evidence of either the transmission or electronics gremlins that dogged both cars from …
Ford GT: The Return
Just in time to amp you up for the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, Ford has released the first in a 5 part video series titled “Ford GT: The Return.” The series of shorts will culminate in a long-form documentary that follows the concurrent development of the Ford GT road and race cars, beginning …
Ford GT Sports Changes at NAIAS 2016
When the Ford GT first appeared at the North American International Auto Show in January 2015, Ford described the car as “production intent.” Throughout the remainder of the design process, the company has been aiming to keep the eventual production car as close to the debut car as possible. There were a few items, such as the …
Ford GT FIA WEC Driver Lineup Announced
The four full-time Ford GT drivers for the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship were announced this morning. Chip Ganassi was joined by Ford Performance boss Dave Pericak, Multimatic technical director Larry Holt and Multimatic Motorsports Business Director George Howard Chappell for the announcement of Marino Franchitti, Stefan Mücke, Olivier Pla and Andy Priaulx as WEC …
New GT website live!
Ford GT purchase process begins in January 2016 (details will be posted in full at fordgtforum.com as soon as appropriate) Ford GT active ride height features a drop of ~50 mm (~ 2 inches) to lower center of gravity and further improve aerodynamic performance The active rear wing is built into the overall aerodynamic design …
Ford/CGR announces IMSA driver lineup
This morning Chip Ganassi was joined by Raj Nair and Dave Pericak of Ford Motor Company to announce the 4 full-time drivers for their two car Ford GT 2016 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship effort. Joey Hand and Dirk Müller will take the wheel of the number 66 Ford GT, while Ryan Briscoe and Richard Westbrook …
Ford GTs at the 2016 Rolex 24 at Daytona
The inaugural effort of the new Ford GT race program will come at the 2016 Rolex 24 at Daytona, and details for the Ford GT Owner hospitality and Car Corral package are out today. There are two packages: Package 1 including Ford GT Car Corral Parking – $640 One parking pass for your Ford GT (Friday/Saturday/Sunday …