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From v8supercars.com
Ford Australia has confirmed it is pulling out of V8 Supercar racing from the end of the 2015 season.
Ford will have a reduced commercial arrangement next season with the team currently known as Ford Performance Racing (FPR), but will cease all involvement beyond that.
The withdrawal is indefinite and has been sheeted home to the company's desire to allocate its limited marketing funds to its expanding product line-up and an improved customer experience.
FPR drivers Mark Winterbottom and Chaz Mostert will still race FG X Falcons in 2015, as will Marcos Ambrose for the new DJR Team Penske entity.
“We understand things are tough at Ford at the moment, but were hopeful they would continue to see the enormous brand value our sport has to them, not to mention decades of Blue Oval racing heritage - particularly at a time when we are growing so strongly,” V8 Supercars CEO James Warburton said.
“The good news for our fans is that there will still be six Falcons on the grid in 2015. With many of our teams being privateers, with no factory support, we are confident that there will be Fords on the grid in 2016 and beyond. In any case, we look forward to welcoming Ford back to our sport at some time in the future.”
Ford Australia has confirmed it is pulling out of V8 Supercar racing from the end of the 2015 season.
Ford will have a reduced commercial arrangement next season with the team currently known as Ford Performance Racing (FPR), but will cease all involvement beyond that.
The withdrawal is indefinite and has been sheeted home to the company's desire to allocate its limited marketing funds to its expanding product line-up and an improved customer experience.
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| Photo: V8 Supercars Australia |
FPR drivers Mark Winterbottom and Chaz Mostert will still race FG X Falcons in 2015, as will Marcos Ambrose for the new DJR Team Penske entity.
“We understand things are tough at Ford at the moment, but were hopeful they would continue to see the enormous brand value our sport has to them, not to mention decades of Blue Oval racing heritage - particularly at a time when we are growing so strongly,” V8 Supercars CEO James Warburton said.
“The good news for our fans is that there will still be six Falcons on the grid in 2015. With many of our teams being privateers, with no factory support, we are confident that there will be Fords on the grid in 2016 and beyond. In any case, we look forward to welcoming Ford back to our sport at some time in the future.”