Ford Performance, Sparco join forces for Mustang GT3 race debut

MANILA: Ford Performance and Sparco have teamed up for the official race debut of the Mustang GT3 at the recently concluded Rolex 24 at Daytona.

According to Ford, the Italian auto part and accessories company entered an “Official Supplier” role for the Blue Oval brand’s high-performance division and has provided technical racewear and team apparel for the Ford Multimatic Motorsports GTD Pro program.

“All of us at Ford and Ford Performance are proud of our roots as a family company,” Ford Performance Motorsports Global Director Mark Rushbrook said.

“Having dedicated partners, like Sparco, who share our determination and passion in both global motorsports and road car programs is what helps carry on that legacy. Ford Performance and Sparco jointly embrace a commitment to excellence, fostering continuous innovation both on and off the track and we are excited about what the future holds,” he added.

Per Dearborn-based carmaker, Sparco has supported various Ford Performance programs, and the announced partnership continues a successful collaboration spanning decades.

Ford pointed out that some of the projects that have benefitted from Sparco’s signature safety, quality, and style, include the M-Sport-run FIA World Rally Championship program featuring the Puma Rally1 Hybrid and outfitting the global Ford GT driver line-up.

Most recently, the Turin-headquartered car parts and accessories brand has become a supplier for Ford Performance specialty track-only vehicles like the Ford GT Mk IV and the newest sports car racer in Mustang Dark Horse R.

“The announcement of the partnership with Ford Performance is the result of a union between two entities that share a common passion for excellence and a determination to achieve extraordinary performance,” Sparco President and Chief Executive Officer Aldino Bellazzini stated.

“Together, Sparco and Ford Performance are committed to pushing every limit with constant research and development, bringing cutting-edge innovation and style to global motorsport,” he noted.

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