Australian Formula Ford continues to be a proving ground for the sport’s next generation and Dick Johnson Racing will again support it by testing the series winner in its race winning Ford Mustang.
Last year’s winner Thomas Sargent will test the Repco Supercars Championship winning squad’s Ford Mustang later this month, with Dick Johnson Racing Chairman and CEO Ryan Story delighted to continue to provide the opportunity.
“Formula Ford continues to be a breeding ground for young talent,” emphasised Story.
“It is a stepping stone to opportunities in other open-wheeler categories locally, like S5000, or internationally, as well as opportunities that lead to competing in the Repco Supercars Championship.
“The drivers in Supercars who have competed in Formula Ford demonstrate that it is an outstanding pathway category and fantastic grassroots racing, with many historic Kent-engined cars too.
“We love motorsport and we love the Formula Ford Association’s passion. We are proud to continue our support and partnership with Formula Ford Australia and are excited for the full season ahead and another opportunity to give a youngster a steer of one of our cars.”
FFA Administrator Phil Marrinon highlighted the category’s important role in producing talented drivers in thanking DJR’s ongoing commitment in supplying the major prize.
“This is a big ticket prize and a real coup for the Australian Formula Ford Series,” said Marrinon.
“Formula Ford has a remarkable record of launching careers for young Australian drivers and being able to offer our champion the opportunity to drive a Supercar helps cement our important place in the pathway to professional racing.
“I want to say a huge thanks to Ryan Story and everyone at DJR for making this happen. That support from the very top of the sport speaks volumes and is greatly appreciated by everyone at the FFA.”
The opening round of the Australian Formula Ford Series will take place at Sandown Raceway on February 26-27, one week before the Repco Supercars Championship starts at Sydney Motorsport Park on March 4-6.