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Drifting
All you need to know
Kicking off in the in the early 2010s, Ford Performance partnered with the promising drivers to compete in Formula Drift with the Ford Mustang. Years later, Ford Performance has claimed four championships in the series with drivers including Vaughn Gittin Jr, Chelsea DeNofa, and most recently James Deane.
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Dakar Rally
Jan. 03-17, 2025
Off-Road Racing
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Roar Before The Rolex 24
Jan. 17-19, 2025
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Rolex 24 at DAYTONA
Jan. 23-26, 2025
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- 1,200 HP Targeted Max Horsepower
- RY45 V8 Engine
- Formula Drift Champion
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By John M. Clor
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Photos By Bill Cook
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Photos By Mark Storm
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By Austin Atwood and Marcus Cervantes
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By John F. Katz
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Ford Performance Staff Report
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By John M. Clor
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By Ford Performance Staff
![Robert Noaker Racing Mustang Challenge On Track](/content/dam/fordracing/series/mustang-challenge/2024/11/Robert%20Noaker%20Mustang%20Dark%20Horse%20R.jpg)
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By Mark Rushbrook, global director, Ford Performance Motorsports
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