The Mustang Challenge invites racers from all over the world to try their hand at racing the Ford Mustang Dark Horse R – a race car that the Blue Oval’s CEO, Jim Farley, has taken a shining to. Farley is a motorsports enthusiast himself and often takes control of Ford products to satisfy his go-fast urge, driving the Dark Horse R in the Mustang Challenge earlier this year. Not one to let others have all the fun, Farley recently announced that he’s going to take part in the inaugural Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational.
Farley will compete as part of the Dark Horse Stars class in the non-point-paying race at Le Mans. Held at Circuit de la Sarthe, the Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational is an optional round in the 2025 IMSA Mustang Challenge schedule, and all competitors in that series – as well as qualified owners of the Mustang Dark Horse R – will be invited to participate. Additionally, a limited number of additional Mustang Dark Horse R models will be allocated and sold to interested and qualified racers who wish to join the field.
The Le Mans Invitational serves as a support race to one of motorsports’ crown jewels: the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Mustang Dark Horse R competitors will have access to the track for two 45-minute practice sessions, one 45-minute qualifying session, and two 45-minute races. Teams will arrive at the track on June 9th, 2025, and the final race will be held on June 14th.
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As a reminder, the Mustang Challenge is an IMSA sanctioned series featuring the Mustang Dark Horse R. It encourages drivers with up to FIA Silver rating to compete with spec cars, creating a level playing field. Now in its second season, the Mustang Challenge takes place across six rounds and 12 races, not including the forthcoming race at Le Mans.
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A CEO with a LOT on his plate should NOT be doing this. It’s laughably ludicrous.
And you would know of course being a fellow CEO yourself…
Cut this guy loose from Ford, it’s all about him not Ford.
Put an engineer back in at the helm at Ford.
Bring back some cars that people want !
Go Jim! Show us how it’s done!
Do you really think a CEO is paid for this ??? With the actual situation of Ford you say “Go Jim” 🤡🤡🤡🤣😂🤣😂🤣
It’s refreshing to see a CEO do what they love and have a passion for their ACTUAL business/product. Much better than some HR Karen leading a company or a frail effeminate wimp that sucks up to the WEF.
Ahhhh podcasts, social events and races is what Jim likes to do and use paid time to be CEO in this extra activities, meanwhile Ford is sinking from all sides, next week need to bring my Puma to. Big recall in Europe ! When this guy will leave Ford, when ???
It will be HILARIOUS if the engine FAILS and he can’t make it around the track ONCE or finish the race!!
It won’t cost him anything,
unlike the Ford customers that buy there CRAP!!
Instead of spending multi millions of dollars on racing Ford and Farley should be using that money to fix the ever increasing Quality Control problems.