{"id":429105,"date":"2026-01-22T03:31:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T03:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/429105\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T03:31:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T03:31:14","slug":"motorsport-news-mustang-cup-night-test-to-follow-supercars-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/429105\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorsport news: Mustang Cup night test to follow Supercars event"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMustang Cup Australia will launch at SMP. Image: Supplied <\/p>\n

It will follow a big week of Supercars action at the venue, including the season-opening Sydney 500 and a ride day for teams on the Monday.<\/p>\n

The fleet of Dark Horse Rs will hit the track that evening, with committed and prospective competitors invited to take part.<\/p>\n

Organisers are still scouting for competitors to join the field for the inaugural season of racing that will take place on the SpeedSeries bill.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll of the Australian-bound Dark Horse Rs will have arrived by the test, with\u00a0approved\u00a0prospective competitors\u00a0able to sample the car by logging\u00a0five laps and receiving data feedback,\u201d read a statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Dark Horse Rs still to be purchased and leased will be on display at Sydney Motorsport Park. Each available Dark Horse R can be purchased or leased on the day, then handed over to the new owner.<\/p>\n

\u201cDrivers and teams already committed to the inaugural Motorcraft Mustang Cup Australia\u00a0will be in attendance to test their new cars and undertake media duties.<\/p>\n

\u201cFord Racing engineers will be on hand to provide support throughout the test, as will control tyre supplier Michelin and its team of technicians.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis launch on Monday, February 23 is the perfect opportunity to experience, purchase or lease a new Dark Horse R ahead of the opening round as part of the Shannons SpeedSeries on March 27-29.\u201d<\/p>\n

Those interested in taking part are being urged to contact category manager Liam Curkpatrick via [email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n


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