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The Ford Racing Mustang Challenge

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The Ford Racing Mustang Challenge

Ford Mustang FR500S

Photo © Ford Motor Company

What it is:

Miller Motorsports Park, and Ford Racing, announced a new professional racing series in October of 2007. The series, sponsored by BFGoodrich Tires, Austin Hatcher Foundation, Compass360, Energizer® Ultimate Lithium, Ford Racing, Fox Fabrique, GoPro, HD Theater, Miller Motorsports Park, and Speedworks R&D offers competitors with an affordable way to go racing with a V8-powered rear-wheel-drive car. Driver Andrew Caddell was the winner of both the 2008 and 2009 series.

What Cars Can Race:

Who Can Race:

Must possess a national-level racing license

Race Specifics:

Each race weekend consists of two 30-minute practice sessions, a 25-minute qualifying session, and a 45-minute race.

Official Rules:

Web Sites:

2010 Schedule:

  • Homestead-Miami Speedway (Double-Header)- March 6-7, 2010
  • Virginia International Raceway - April 24-25, 2010
  • Lime Rock Park - May 28-29, 2010
  • Watkins Glen International - June 5-6, 2010
  • Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course - June 19-20, 2010
  • New Jersey Motorsports Park (Double-Header) - July 17-18, 2010
  • Autobahn Country Club - July 31 - August 1, 2010
  • Miller Motorsports Park (Double-Header) - September 11-12, 2010

News and Updates:

Sanctioned By:

Grand American Road Racing Association (Grand-Am)

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