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December, 2008

Maximum Victories for Ford in 2008

Jamie Whincup took out the 2008 V8 Supercar Championship for Ford this weekend at Oran Park in Sydney, sealing maximum victories for the Blue Oval across the awards on offer.

October, 2008

2008 Australian International Motor Show - Fords New V8 Supercar Weapon On Display

Ford’s new FG V8 Supercar ‘FG01’ will make its Sydney debut at this years Australian International Motor Show.

September, 2008

Podium Place for Hirvonen After Dramatic Finale in New Zealand

BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team drivers Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen finished third on Rally New Zealand yesterday.

August, 2008

Duval to Partner Hirvonen at Ford for Spain and Corsica Rallies

Asphalt expert Francois Duval has been called up to join the BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team for the final two sealed surface rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship in Spain (2 -5 October) and Corsica (9 -12 October).

Hirvonen and Latvala Aim to Relight Ford's Gold Medal Bid

BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team journeys to New Zealand for the third rally in just five weekends intent on putting its world title challenge back on track.

July, 2008

Ford Takes a More Targeted Approach to Motorsport Sponsorship

Ford Australia today confirmed ongoing significant investment in V8 Supercar racing as part of the company’s diversified sponsorship portfolio.

June, 2008

Ford Focus World Rally Car scoops Turkish Rally Prize

After clinching a record-breaking 100 consecutive FIA World Rally Championship points finishes following Ford’s 1-2 podium in Rally Turkey, the Ford Focus RS World Rally Car has been awarded the Abu Dhabi ‘Spirit of the Rally Award.’

Fords Turkish Delight as Hirvonen and Latvala Seal 1-2 Finish

Master tactics paid dividends for BP Ford World Rally Team as it claimed a 1-2 finish on a thrilling Rally of Turkey.

Reigning Blue at Sandown

Ford dominated without doubt at Sandown in Melbourne this long weekend, taking a triple podium with Jamie Whincup at the top and Mark Winterbottom’s second accelerating him to the Championship lead.

Ford Aims to Find a Taste for Turkey as WRC Reaches Midpoint

An exciting opening half of the FIA World Rally Championship comes to a close next weekend when BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team takes its series lead to the Rally of Turkey (12 – 15 June).

FG01 Unveiled

Ford has unveiled its striking Nitro blue with white themed FG01 V8 Supercar ahead of the car’s initial public appearance at Sandown in Melbourne this weekend, where it will take to the track for the first time.

Fords New V8 Supercar Weapon Has Arrived

Ford’s new FG V8 Supercar ‘FG01’ is set to roll from its current home at Ford Performance Racing (FPR) to the tarmac at Sandown this weekend, making its public debut at the Midas 400 in Melbourne.

Hirvonen Takes Podium for Ford on Gruelling Acropolis Rally

Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen claimed a gutsy podium finish on Acropolis Rally of Greece today as Ford maintained its lead in the manufacturers’ standings of the FIA World Rally Championship.

April, 2008

Hirvonen Sweeps To Jordan Win As Ford Extends World Series Lead

Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen claimed their first victory of the season on an enthralling Jordan Rally today.

Ford Maintains World Series Lead After Gruelling Rally Argentina

BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team retained its lead in the FIA World Rally Championship after a punishing fourth round in Argentina this weekend. Resilient performances from Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen and team-mates Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila in Ford Focus RS World Rally Cars earned the squad a solid points score on the rain-hit Rally Argentina.

March, 2008

Davison Heads Double Ford Podium in Emotional DJR Victory

Will Davison has rocketed the #18 Jim Beam Racing Falcon to an emotional victory for the Dick Johnson Racing (DJR) team at Eastern Creek in Sydney with a race and round win.

Ford Stretches World Championship Lead in Rally Mexico

BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team increased its advantage at the head of the FIA World Rally Championship after a strong double points haul in Mexico.

February, 2008

Championship Leader Ford Aims to Cut Loose on Mexican Gravel

Championship leader Ford aims to cut loose on Mexican gravel at Rally Mexico, 28 February – 2 March.

Ford Frontlines Clipsal V8 Opener

The Blue Oval burst onto the 2008 V8 Supercar scene with a vengeance today in Adelaide, Jamie Whincup gracing the top step of the podium and claiming the maximum 300 points by taking out both legs of the Clipsal 500 opener.

V8s on Track Highlight Ford FG with New Falcon Banners

Ford V8 Supercars and V8 Utes will bear unique ‘NEW FALCON’ banners at the first hit-out of their respective 2008 seasons this weekend in Adelaide, in-line with excitement surrounding the recent reveal of Ford Australia’s new FG Falcon.

Cut Tyre Ruins Day for Ambrose in Daytona

Marcos Ambrose has endured a less than ideal start to the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series with a cut tyre leading to a forgettable day.

Latvala Creates Rally History as Ford Fills Swedish Rally Podium

BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team driver Jari-Matti Latvala has made history by becoming the youngest driver to win a world rally.

Aggressive New Look for Team Vodafones Championship Challengers

TeamVodafone has unveiled its aggressive new Ford Falcon livery for the 2008 V8 Supercar Championship Series.

January, 2008

Hirvonen Lies Third for Ford After Icy Start to New WRC Season

Ice, snow and darkness combined to provide a tricky opening to Rallye Monte Carlo for the new-look BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team.

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