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Ambrose and Ford Extend Contract
Staff, Thursday November 4, 2004.
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Ambrose, who currently holds a sizeable lead (166 points) in the 2004 V8 Supercar Championship Series, signed the contract extension today at an autograph session for his book ?The Devil Racer? and in the process confirmed his long-term commitment to Australia.
Along with his team, Stone Brothers Racing, Ambrose has led the way in Ford?s revival on Australian racetracks. Ambrose has set the standard for Ford drivers in the V8 Supercar Championship Series since his debut in 2001.
Ambrose?s new deal will include a role as ambassador to aspiring young racers through Formula Ford. Ambrose will work closely with the development of young drivers, in the process providing them with knowledge of the racing business on and off the track.
The long-term deal is also aimed at raising Ambrose?s personal profile with an increased involvement in Ford promotions and advertising campaigns.
The V8 Supercar Champion?s record on the track is impressive, with 12 overall round wins, 22 podium finishes and 15 pole positions, all from 50 starts.
?This is just what I wanted, long-term stability with a car maker who?s extremely serious about winning races and championships,? said Ambrose.
?I?ve made many sacrifices to establish my racing career. It?s very satisfying to know that all the hard work can pay off.
?There?s still a lot to achieve and Ford, along with Stone Brothers Racing, will play a big part in making that happen.
?Part of that plan definitely includes another championship. We won it last year and ideally we can close out the 2004 championship at my home track at Symmons Plains outside Launceston on November 14.
?My new role with Formula Ford is a great initiative from Ford. Identifying talent isn?t always easy, but my experience both in V8 Supercars as well as Formula Ford will help men help a new generation of young drivers further their careers in racing.?
Announcing the long-term deal, Australian President Tom Gorman underlined Ford?s commitment to continued success on the track.
?Marcos has made his name with Ford and we wanted to make sure he stayed with us long-term,? said Gorman.
?Marcos is more than just a great race driver on the track. He is also an outstanding ambassador for our Ford Australia dealers, the fans and the next generation of drivers.
?His dedication to winning is unquestioned and his personable approach is something that we all admire?.
After three years in Europe, Ambrose burst onto the Australian scene in 2001 with pole position on debut at the Australian Grand Prix support event. From that point he?s never looked back and his championship of 2003, that included six round wins, is true testimony to his outstanding ability.
For Further information contact:
Ben Beazley
Media Coordinator
Ford Racing Australia
Phone: 03 9359 8190
Mobile: 0417 262 753
Email: benb@global-marketing.com
