WHAT’S HAPPENING – If it seems like every Ford enthusiast you know is headed to the Carlisle Ford Nationals Carlisle Ford Nationals | Carlisle Events the weekend of June 6-8, there’s a good reason for that. It’s because Carlisle hosts the world’s largest all-Ford show, featuring nearly every Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and even Fords from all over the world on the nearly 3,500-vehicle show field for a three-day extravaganza in central Pennsylvania of all things related to the Blue Oval. As usual, all sorts of special events and attractions are planned this year, beyond seeing all the hottest new Ford products – even the Mustang GTD – and thousands of classic and collectible Fords on display. Those include commemorating 20 Years of the Ford GT, 70 years of the Ford Thunderbird, the 60th anniversary of the Shelby GT350 and the 25th anniversary of the North American MK1 Ford Focus, plus gatherings for Saleen Focus owners, Mercury Motorsports Capris, RTR vehicles and Ford Galaxies.
You can meet Ford Performance Chief Engineer Cal Widmann, Mustang Brand Manager Joe Bellino and Mustang GTD Program Manager Todd Valentine at the special Ford vehicle displays and walkarounds. “GT Joey” Limongelli is hosting a Who’s-Who of the Ford GT world with his event, featuring designer Camilo Pardo, chief engineer John Coletti, powertrain team leader Curt Hill, and product development VP Chris Theodore, as well as builder Steve Saleen, the “GT Guy” Rich Brooks, and Lee Holman of Holman Moody, the legendary builders of the GT40. You can get to watch RTR Formula Drift Pro Diver Ben Hobson, CJ Pony Parts’ own Morgan Drifts and FD Prospec Drifter Adam Heishman doing exhibitions, and visit with YouTubers “REVan” Evan Smith” plus John Clor and Mike Rey, who are hosting a live “Town Hall” recording session of their popular Mustang Owner’s Podcast right on the show field.
There’s also a Shelby vehicle unveiling, talks from authors Jerry Heasley and Charlie Morris, Monster Truck excitement with “Virginia Giant” -- and all the other great attractions such as the Pony Trails, Select Displays, Car Corral, Manufacturers Midway, the massive Flea Market and Vendors area, great food, the Women’s Oasis and even Kids Activities. And don’t forget the Club Challenge, the Coolest Club Hangout Award and the Club Mixer info-session hosted by Ford Performance Club Connect – plus the Celebrity Choice Awards, the Parade, Park & Party in Downtown Carlisle and of course Sunday’s big Carlisle Awards Presentations. Clearly, if there’s only one big Ford show you can attend this year, the Carlisle Ford Nationals is it. Ford Performance Club Connect will be there – and we hope you will, too! Just click on the link above for complete details.
Iowa Mustangs Unstabled Expects 700-Plus Mustangs for ‘Stang Invasion IX’ June 13-15 at Cedar Falls Motorsports Park
Can’t make it to Carlisle? Here’s another option for you: Iowa Mustangs Unstabled is hosting its 9th Annual “Stang Invasion” on June 13 through 15, with some 700 Mustangs or more expected to roll in for one of the country’s largest Mustang-only events. Various Mustang meet-ups are scheduled across Iowa for a cruise to the big show at the Cedar Falls Motorsports Park. There, “Invasion IX” will feature food trucks, music, a burnout contest, a raffle and drag racing all day and night, plus the Show & Shine on Sunday with awards. Our Ford Special Vehicle Registry team is looking to make a repeat appearance, so make sure you come and check out what this new Ford program is all about. Stang Invasion is a non-traditional, run-what-you-brung gathering that’s family friendly and full of young Mustangers new to the hobby -- so come and experience what the Mustang shows of the future are like. To get info on how you can catch all the action, check out the Mustangs Unstabled website here: STANG INVASION | IMU
Bronco Off-Road Adventures Return for 2025 with First Overland Event Set for Aug. 28-30 in Georgetown, California
Love to explore the wilderness in your Ford Bronco? Then you need to know that Bronco Off-Road Adventures is back for 2025 with exclusive trails, expert guides and epic adventures during six unique and extraordinary trips from which to choose this year. In each adventure you will bring your Bronco to exclusive locations with other Bronco owners and Ford’s expert overlanding guides. They’ll show you those once-in-a-lifetime spots to make memories and practice overlanding skills like off-road navigation, wilderness self-reliance and environmental stewardship.
It all begins with the Rubicon Trail Adventure for Bronco Raptors only from August 28-30, 2025. Exclusively for owners of Bronco Raptors, you can experience the thrill of tackling one of the most iconic and challenging off-road trails in the world. You’ll explore the Rubicon Trail deep into the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and encounter dramatic rocky landscapes, pristine mountain lakes, incredible wildlife, and more. You'll camp on private land, including an exclusive overnight stay at Rubicon Springs.
You can see the itinerary and learn more about the Rubicon Trail adventures HERE: https://overlandadventures.ford.com/experience/15a5e183-6922-4b93-99aa-61f578740ca0?utm_source=ford_performance&utm_medium=events_page&utm_campaign=BORA_2025 You can also check out the other five 2025 events for other Broncos by visiting Ford’s Overland Adventures site HERE: https://overlandadventures.ford.com/
Save the Date for October 24-25 and Join the Fun During Raptor Rally 2.0 at Lake Havasu, Arizona
Mark your calendars and save the date for the second-annual Raptor Rally, a must-attend event exclusively for F-150 Raptor, Bronco Raptor, and Ranger Raptor owners on Friday, October 24 through Saturday, October 25 at Lake Havasu, Arizona. Whether you’re a seasoned off-road pro or just starting your adventure, we hope to see you at Raptor Rally 2.0. Sign-up to receive special updates HERE: raptorrallyrsvp.splashthat.com/fastnews Registration opens in May at FordRaptorRally.com.
Want to Be Noticed on Ford Performance.com? Get You and Your Car(s) in Our ‘Ford Fan Spotlight’
For more than a decade now, one of the most popular features on FordPerformance.com Articles and in our Fast News e-newsletter continues to be "Ford Fan Spotlight," where readers can send in their own reasons why they're fans of Ford Motor Company. You know who they are: Ford "superfans;" grassroots Ford racers; unique Ford vehicle owners; loyal Ford enthusiasts; notable Ford club people; special Ford families; and/or any avid supporter of Ford, Ford vehicles, Ford motorsports or Ford Performance who deserves a little bit of special recognition.
All you need to do to get you, your car or candidate considered is to send in a brief description (200-500 words or less) and a few photos (in .jpeg format, preferably 1 mb) of a person (full name and hometown, please) and vehicle that you think Ford Performance should feature (and why) in the "Ford Fan Spotlight" for an upcoming installment of Fast News and posting on FordPerformance.com. Then email it to: ClubHub@Ford.com. (Your submission grants us your permission for us to use your copy and photos on our website and other Ford media outlets, edited as necessary.) We'll choose one submission to be featured online every three weeks. We hope to see YOU and your collectible Ford in our Fan Spotlight soon!
Here’s Why You Need to Register your Club or Facebook Group with Ford Performance Club Connect
By now every club in the know has heard about the Ford Performance program called “Club Connect” that can help all Ford and Mustang enthusiasts get connected with both Ford Motor Company and each other. Only those clubs who register with the program are eligible for no-cost promotion and support from Ford Performance, so you owe it to members of your Mustang or Ford vehicle club or online forum to register and appear on our Ford enthusiast club map. All it takes is a visit to www.FordPerformanceClubConnect.com and a single click on the “Register Your Club” link. Once you fill out the form and hit “Submit,” you’ll be notified within just a few days of your acceptance in Ford Performance Club Connect -- it’s that simple, and it’s FREE
The primary goal of our Ford Performance Club Connect program is to get everyone to register their club – at no cost – and get themselves on our Ford enthusiast group map so that we can all connect with each other. Once there, you’ll be able to see all of the other clubs and groups who have registered in your region – not just Mustang clubs, but ALL Ford vehicle organizations. And we want to include all of you who are part of any Ford vehicle Facebook Group to register with Club Connect, too. Why? Because connecting your Facebook Group with more owners and fans makes your group more worthwhile – and registering with Club Connect will link your online group with participants who may never have known that your group exists.
The value in all of this is that whenever you plan a club or group activity, you can see what other clubs and groups are in your area that you may wish to contact and ask to join you at a show or event. It also allows Ford Performance to see all the clubs and groups in a certain area, so that when we are coming to town or planning a special Ford event in your city or state, you and your club members can be contacted to participate. It takes only a few minutes for a club principal or board member to register your club and establish a direct link for your members to Ford Performance. And now, you can also register your group and logo with Ford Brand Licensing all in the same process. Have a product or parts question that you want answered? Wish you could get some free club event promotion in our weekly “Fast News” e-blast that goes out to some quarter-million Ford fans each Thursday? Looking for event coverage for your show or event on FordPerformance.com? Individual support requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but they can ONLY be awarded to clubs who are registered.
So go to www.FordPerformanceClubConnect.com right now and click on the “Find Your Club” link to see if you are on the map. If not, then register your Ford-based club or Facebook Group today so that you can join this special program -- all backed and supported by a real enthusiasts at Ford Performance. If you have questions or want more info, you and your members can always email us at ClubHub@Ford.com, or can simply call our Ford Performance Info Center, toll-free during regular business hours, at 1-800-FORD-788 (800-367-3788).
So what are you waiting for? Get online and make sure you’re connected. Then plan to enjoy your performance Ford with fellow enthusiasts so that you can discover the fun and all of the friendly people involved in the world of Ford Performance. We’re sure that being connected with each other and with Ford will make your ownership experience even more enjoyable!
Miss ‘Fast News’ in Your Inbox? Get Weekly Enthusiast News on Ford Performance Club Connect.com
One race – one win – was all it took for Henry Ford to generate enough buzz and belief in his engineering among investors to secure funding and launch the Ford Motor Company more than a century ago. At Ford Performance, we have never forgotten where it all began. So we’ve been honoring our heritage, our products and our relentless competitive spirit by shining a light on motorsports and the Ford enthusiast world each week with our “Fast News” e-newsletter. You can sign up here: https://www.ford.com/#$getupdates/$(make=Ford&model=2017fpc)
From news on our hottest cars and trucks or performance parts to the latest scoop on all the must-see Ford enthusiast events and shows, our weekly Fast News email has been your ticket to stay connected to the company that put the world on wheels. But trying to keep up with emails has left some of you in the dust. So that’s why Ford Performance is now also posting our weekly Enthusiast News directly on www.FordPerformanceClubConnect.com -- so you can check it out the next time you’re online -- without sorting through your email inbox. Read it and share it with your club or group or even include it in your newsletters. So put our FordPerformanceClubConnect.com website on your Favorites list, and then hop-in, buckle-up and hang-on each and every week for our Enthusiast News, because like you and all of us in the Ford enthusiast world, we’re driving Ford passion!
