MUSTANG RACE WINNING LEGACY EXPANDS TO INCLUDE DRIFTING WITH FIRST WIN IN FORMULA D

[zerinVR6]

Ken Gushi drifts his 2005 Mustang GT into victory lane for the first time during the Need For Speed Formula D Championship’s third round.

Ford Racing Performance Parts prepared the Mustang for drift competition with a 600-horsepower 4.6L supercharged V-8 crate engine and six-speed transmission.

HOUSTON, Tex., June 11 – With over 40 years of victories in road racing and drag racing all over the world and at various levels of competition, the Mustang has a proven track record, but has yet been able to break into the winner’s circle in the new motorsports phenomenon, drifting. That is, until now.

Ken Gushi, the 18-year old drifting sensation from San Gabriel, California took his specially-prepared 2005 Mustang GT into the final tandem drift battle and claimed his, and the Mustang’s, first victory in Formula D competition at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas.

“Congratulations to Ken, Toyo Tires, and the Gushi Auto team,” said Jamie Allison, Manager, Ford Racing Performance Parts. “When we embarked on this program, we knew we had the right combination of driver, car, and tire, it was just a matter of getting it all to hit at the same time.”

“The Mustang is the perfect car for drifting and with the power options available through the Ford Racing Performance Parts crate engine family, the novice to the professional can find what he or she needs.”

Ford Racing teamed up with Toyo Tires prior to the 2005 Formula D season to get the Mustang involved in drifting. The result? A 600-horsepower monster that has been the buzz of the drift season. The 2005 Mustang GT Toyo Tire/Ford Racing drift car is powered by a 4.6L DOHC supercharged V-8 engine from the Ford Racing Performance Parts crate engine catalog. The secret to reaching 600-horsepower is the installation of the Ford Racing/Whipple screw-type supercharger kit that replaces the standard roots-type system. Backed by a T-56 six-speed transmission, also available in the catalog, the Mustang is a formidable competitor.

Source: Ford Press Release

[adam gs-r]

I saw that on TV. Ford car wins with a Japanese driver.

[Mobil1]

Originally Posted by adam gs-r

I saw that on TV. Ford car wins with a Japanese driver.

Many foreign drivers drove for Ford during its glory years.

I'm glad to see the American cars holding their own in drifting, just goes to show that there is more than one formula that can be used to build a strong drift car.

[adam gs-r]

Originally Posted by Mobil1

Many foreign drivers drove for Ford during its glory years.

I'm glad to see the American cars holding their own in drifting, just goes to show that there is more than one formula that can be used to build a strong drift car.

Word man did you see that Doge Viper drift car in Formula D? That thing is pretty insane too...

[SpoonDC5]

mustang is dominating all forms of motorsports now

[CarConnection]

torquey v8, instant boost via charger, and big meats on back = tail happy car that can be a really crowd pleaser... my only disagreement is that instead of the american cars being shop built competitors like there smaller displacement brethren, most are catalog cars from the manufactorer, which i think is kind of a cop out to a certain degree...

don't like the motor in it? screw building one to your spec, order a cobra crate setup and a better blower... that outta set us out some...


the formula to win that type of competition has always been there, it just wasn't an option where it started across the sea... a big torquey v8 is a great option for a competition thats based around staying sideways.


reference this stang, the viper, the hellmino, etc...

[Ris4Drift]

yeah, ill vouch for that broad flat powerband of a v8 for drifting.

el caminos got it , and thats abotu all its got haha

[CHINGONE]

Im really happy to know that the american cars are doing well in this motorsport, the pontiac gto kicks ass, the hellcamino rocks and now the mustang, viper etc.. i must say that it appears we are catching up big time in terms of what the cars are capable of, my only complaint ever with american drifting wasnt skill level because that takes time but the cars we were using *no offense guys* but the 240,86 etc, are kinda played, granted the are wonderful platforms but for american drifting to really take off i think its gonna take some of our cars to hit the course and show that we can slide too.






just my 2 cents

[htwnzbad1]

man cant believe i missed formula D when it was in houston.

[M A double Tizzle]

i agree^^

[syntheticGT]

Domestics are taking over the world!!!