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Ford extends WRC participation in new two-year agreement with M-Sport

Posted on30. Jul, 2009 by webmestre.

JYVÄSKYLÄ, FINLAND, 29 JULY 2009 – Ford of Europe today confirmed its commitment to the FIA World Rally Championship by announcing its continued participation for the next two seasons.  Ford, together with long-term partner M-Sport, will continue its successful WRC programme in 2010 and 2011.
The record-breaking Ford Focus RS World Rally Car, [...]

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Last Ditch Racing overcame adversity to clinch the 2009 Rally America Eastern Regional Open Class Championship

Posted on26. Jul, 2009 by webmestre.

Last Ditch Racing overcame adversity to clinch the 2009 Rally America Eastern
Regional Open Class Championship at this past weekend’s New England Forest Rally
held in Bethel, Maine.  Round 6 of the 2009 Rally America Championship, the New
England Forest Rally is a driver’s favorite and has a reputation for being
somewhat rough and rocky.
Friday’s stages consisted of two [...]

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Last Ditch Racing at New England Forest Rally

Posted on15. Jul, 2009 by webmestre.

Bangor, Maine USA
Maine’s own Last Ditch Racing heads to the the mountains of Western Maine and
Northern New Hampshire for the New England Forest Rally, July 17-18.
Round 6 of the 2009 Rally America Championship will see Last Ditch Racing’s
Driver John Cassidy and Co-Driver Dave Getchell celebrating their 10th
anniversary in both the sport and the event itself.
“We’ve [...]

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Hirvonen wins in Greece as Ford claims landmark victory

Posted on14. Jun, 2009 by webmestre.

Hirvonen wins in Greece as Ford claims landmark victory
Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen won the Acropolis Rally of Greece today to secure Ford’s 70th world rally victory.  The Finns won this seventh round of the FIA World Rally Championship, the toughest encounter in the 12-event series, by 1min 12.9sec in their Ford Focus RS World [...]

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FORD FIESTA RALLYCROSS CARS TO MAKE U.S. DEBUT AT PIKE’S PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB

Posted on27. May, 2009 by webmestre.

Fiesta to make its U.S. motorsport debut by the Olsbergs Motor Sport Evolution race team brings two Fiesta Rallycross cars for competition at Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb in July. High-profile event for Fiesta helps brand grow awareness among U.S. racing and performance enthusiasts.

DEARBORN, Mich., May 27 – The new Ford Fiesta may [...]

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Fans’ passion in the pampas provides spur to Ford’s Finns

Posted on17. Apr, 2009 by webmestre.

Photo from Rally Argentina 2008
Fans’ passion in the pampas provides spur to Ford’s Finns
Ford’s Finns Mikko Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala believe the passion and enthusiasm of Argentina’s rally fans can drive them on when this season’s FIA World Championship ventures outside Europe for the first time next week.  Rally Argentina (23 – 26 April) is [...]

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Hirvonen leads for Ford after opening leg of Rally de Portugal

Posted on03. Apr, 2009 by webmestre.

BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team drivers Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen lead Rally de Portugal after today’s sun-kissed opening day in the hills above the Algarve.  After a strong morning in unfavourable conditions, the Finns moved ahead this afternoon and built a 15.0sec lead in their Ford Focus RS World Rally Car.  Team-mates [...]

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Development continues on Focus RS WRC ahead of Portugal rally

Posted on28. Mar, 2009 by webmestre.

BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team begins the second quarter of its FIA World Rally Championship campaign in Portugal next week with subtle improvements to its record-breaking Focus RS World Rally Car.  As the series heads to the Iberian Peninsula for Rally de Portugal (2 – 5 April), the British-based squad will introduce a [...]

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Hirvonen claims second in Cyprus as Ford dominates final day

Posted on15. Mar, 2009 by webmestre.

Hirvonen claims second in Cyprus as Ford dominates final day
Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen finished second in the Cyprus Rally today as the BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team claimed a clean sweep of special stage victories during the final leg.  The Finns won the opening two speed tests in their Ford Focus RS [...]

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