{"id":534760,"date":"2026-03-12T04:24:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T04:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/534760\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T04:24:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T04:24:15","slug":"motorsport-news-fiery-crash-survivor-to-make-racing-return-in-ford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/534760\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorsport news: Fiery crash survivor to make racing return in Ford"},"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\tBrock Giblin will contest the inaugural Mustang Cup Australia season, a return to a national series after 11 years. Image: Supplied<\/p>\n

Giblin has not raced in a national series since 2014 when he suffered a horrendous accident at Sydney Motorsport Park at the age of 17, leaving him with burns to 70 percent of his body.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old will run a Mustang Dark Horse R under his own Link Signs Racing banner, with technical support from Ryan McLeod\u2019s RM Race cars outfit.<\/p>\n

McLeod was first on the scene that day at SMP and assisted in pulling Giblin out of the burning, upside-down Mazda3 MPS.<\/p>\n

The pair formed a close bond, and McLeod has provided Giblin with several state-level opportunities in the years since.<\/p>\n

In the years following the crash, Giblin has been a frontrunner in Hyundai Excel competition.<\/p>\n

He was a key contender in last year\u2019s Bathurst 6 Hour driving a HSV GTS before a puncture took the car out of contention.<\/p>\n

Giblin offers his services to businesses and schools as a motivational speaker, using his experience as a story of recovery, redemption, and empowerment.<\/p>\n

He will contest the outright class in Mustang Cup Australia, where he will be eligible to receive a raft of prizes, including a Ford Racing Technical Centre visit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Brock Giblin will return to a national series for the first time in over a decade after suffering burns in a crash. Image: Supplied<\/p>\n

\u201cThe series has a lot of merit compared to other categories and I found it quite attractive because the Mustangs are homologated by Ford, making success dependent on the driver, setup, and communication with the engineer,\u201d Giblin said.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously, Ford\u2019s backing and the potential for future opportunities are also significant.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe calendar is the best part. It was the biggest drawcard for me. Racing at these great circuits is a dream come true and I feel that this class will be here in Australia for many seasons to come.<\/p>\n

Giblin completed a successful first shakedown and test of the Dark Horse R at Queensland Raceway ahead of the season opener.<\/p>\n

The inaugural Mustang Cup Australia season commences on March 27-29 at Phillip Island as part of the Shannons SpeedSeries.<\/p>\n


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