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The Ford Racing Mustang Challenge for the Miller Cup is
a new professional racing series co-developed by Ford Racing
and Miller Motorsports Park. Utilizing the new Ford Mustang
FR500S and sanctioned by the Grand American Road Racing
Association, the series will be a support series to major
professional road racing events across North America. A
competitive point structure and generous purses will make
the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge the perfect affordable,
challenging platform for racers who want to compete in a
V8-powered, rear-wheel-drive car on a level playing field
that will showcase driver ability in high-profile events.
The FR500S car, is the newest addition to the Mustang FR500
racing family and was co-developed by Ford Racing Technology
and Miller Motorsports Park. Featuring a 4.6L 3-valve production
engine and a variety of Ford Racing performance parts, such
as a cold-air kit, high-capacity radiator and two-way adjustable
dampers and springs, plus BFGoodrich g-Force R1 tires, the
FR500S is the first race car built by Ford Motor Company
on a production line intended for sale to the public.
Miller Motorsports Park owns and operate the series, which
is sanctioned by the Grand American Road Racing Association.
The race format for the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge for
the Miller Cup will feature 45-minute "sprint"
races. Each race weekend will include two 30-minute practice
sessions, a 25-minute qualifying session and a 45-minute
race.Drivers in the series will need to have a Grand-Am
license.
Championship points will be distributed through 30th place,
with 50 points to win and additional points for the top
five qualifiers (five for pole, four for second, etc.).
One point will be awarded to any driver who leads a lap,
and one point will be awarded to the driver who leads the
most laps.
In addition to the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge for the
Miller Cup, the Ford Mustang FR500S is also eligible to
compete in the Sports Car Club of America (B-Prepared National
class, ITE Regional class), the National Auto Sport Association
(American Iron class, Super Touring class, Super Unlimited
class) and in the Miller Park Racing Association (MPRA)
at Miller Motorsports Park.
Rentals for MPRA events are available from SpeedWorks R&D.
For more information, contact SpeedWorks R&D toll-free
at 877-609-6757.
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