HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Jamie Allison, Ford's director of North American motorsports, said the manufacturer currently has no interest in joining competitor Chevrolet as an engine-provider to the Izod IndyCar Series and will concentrate, he said, on "production-based racing."
Ford currently support programs in NASCAR, the NHRA, and professional rally and drifting domestically and internationally, but wouldn't benefit from expanding into open wheel racing, Allison said.
"We were approached. We had conversation. We gave our feedback," Allison said. "We see affinity of our customers with production-based racing and the showcase on our technology. That's why we're focused on the platforms we have today, and today is a sign of all the excitement regenerating in the new rally car and rally cross, X Games. We plan to take advantage of putting our cars, as well with the technology in our cars, to showcase what we do. I'm sure Indy is right for many manufacturers, but at this time our priority is to focus on the stuff we have."
Chevrolet and Lotus announced recently their intention to join Honda as engine-providers beginning in 2012.
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Drifing.... X-games? Really? I know it's warm up there but get your head out of your butt!
ReplyDeleteOverly marked up twenty somethings do not purchase $40,000 mid-size cars.I realy could care less about the X-games and drifing. I'll
watch the Indy 500, along with most of the motor sports public and where will Ford be?
Picking out its newest Tattoo I suppose.