Ford Performance Racing V8 Supercar driver Steven Richards has joined the Board of Australian Formula Ford Management that manages Formula Ford and the Australian Championship.
Richards, who is a former Australian Formula Ford Champion, winning the title in 1994, will now take a more active role in the category.
Richards has long been a strong supporter of Formula Ford within Australia and is excited to have the opportunity to work more closely with the category in 2010.
“Formula Ford is Australia’s premier junior development category and a something that I have followed very closely for many years,” Richards said.
“The championship provides young drivers with the necessary skills to succeed in motorsport and I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to contribute to that.
“I hope that with my appointment to the board I can offer ideas and experience that will ensure Formula Ford has a place in Australia’s motorsport future.”
Chairman of the Board Rod Barrett is pleased to welcome someone of Richards experience to the Board.
“I’m really looking forward to working with Steven again. We worked together at FPR and I think he has a lot to offer the category,” Barrett said.
“Steven is a true professional and a good friend and I believe his appointment is a positive step towards ensuring the future of Formula Ford in Australia.”
The 2010 Genuine Ford Parts Australian Formula Ford Championship will commence at the Qantas Australian Grand Prix on March 25-28 and will visit eight race tracks around Australia.
2010 Genuine Ford Part Australian Formula Ford Championship
1. Mar 25-28, Australian Grand Prix, VIC
2. Apr30-May2, Queensland Raceway, QLD
3. May 14-16, Winton, VIC
4. Jun 18-20, Hidden Valley, NT
5. Jul 9-11, Townsville, QLD
6. Oct 22-24, Gold Coast, QLD
7. Nov 12-14, Symmons Plains, TAS
8. Nov 19-21, Sandown, VIC
Formula Ford is the world’s premier junior development motorsport category and has been a prominent fixture within Australia since 1969. Ford has been a proud partner of Formula Ford in Australia since the beginning and will support the category again in 2010 as it continues to grow. The relative parity between local and international makes produces some of the closest and most exciting racing seen on any circuit around Australia.
