No Mustang enthusiast has experienced the level of anticipation for his or her vehicle’s delivery as the 19 contenders in this year’s Ford Mustang Challenge. But when March 1 arrived, the drivers received their coveted keys during the series launch at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah.
After drivers met with series officials and took in several inspirational words during the reception, the contenders were able to get to the main attraction of the event: some sweet open track sections in their FR500S Mustangs.
“The entire process of how we put this event together was the result of years of experience in other racing series among our staff,” said series director Lynda Randall. “I think it was unprecedented in my long history in the sport, and a great way to kick off what we are sure is going to be a very competitive and fun series.”
Contenders will head to Road Atlanta in Braselton on May 3 to kickoff the series. That race is one of eight that are sure to be saturated in Mustang glory.
“It feels really special be a part of this chapter in Ford’s history, especially in this new series,” said new owner Andrew Hendricks of StableOne Racing. “You’re bringing back the golden age of Mustang racing. These are purpose-built factory race cars, and that’s what this is all about; getting set up in these cars to do something fantastic, building this program up and getting this series off the ground. That’s what we’re all here for.”
Check out more photos of the FR500S Mustang and the press release for the event below.