Ford Racing Mustang Challenge 2009 Schedule

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Ford Racing Mustang Challenge for the Miller Cup officials coming off the successful 2008 racing season for the new series announce the 2009 race schedule.

The 2009 Mustang Challenge season will open up with a double race weekend on March 14-15 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in tandem with the KONI Challenge event, then follow that up one month later with a second doubleheader set at Barber Motorsports Park as part of the 45th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang event on April 18-19, which is expected to see over 100,000 enthusiasts visit the Alabama track through the weekend.

New Jersey Motorsports Park will host round five on May 2-3 as part of the Rolex Sports Car Series and KONI Challenge event, before the series travels West and rejoins the Rolex and KONI runners at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on May 16-17 for round six on the picturesque Monterey peninsula track.

Mosport International Raceway will then play host for round seven as part of the NASCAR Canadian Tire event on June 13-4 before the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course sets the stage for round eight the following weekend. Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois will be a new entry on most drivers’ racing resume for the penultimate round of the 2009 championship on July 25-6 before the series reconvenes at the home of the Mustang Challenge at Miller Motorsports Park for the final race of the season on September 19-20.

The 2009 Mustang Challenge schedule reflects the growing partnership between Mustang Challenge and Grand-Am, which also sanctions the series.

“Mustang Challenge had a fantastic inaugural season this year, and we’re pleased to be a part of the series’ growth in 2009,” said Grand-Am President Roger Edmonson. “Grand-Am’s partnership with Mustang Challenge is one we are tremendously excited about, and look forward to a strong future together. My hat’s off to them for what was achieved in their very first season, and I know that next year will be even better.”

2009 Ford Racing Mustang Challenge for the Miller Cup Schedule:
March 14-15 Homestead – KONI (Double)
April 18-19 Barber 45th anniversary (Double)
May 2-3 New Jersey Rolex-KONI
May 16-17 Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Rolex –KONI
June 13-14 Mosport –
June 20-21 – Mid-Ohio – Rolex – KONI
July 25-26 Autobahn –
September 19-20 Miller Motorsports Park Rolex - KONI

About Ford Racing Mustang Challenge for the Miller Cup:

The Ford Racing Mustang Challenge for the Miller Cup is a new professional racing series co-developed by Ford Racing and Miller Motorsports Park. Utilizing the new Ford Mustang FR500S and sanctioned by the Grand American Road Racing Association, the Mustang Challenge series is a support series to major professional road racing events across North America. A competitive point structure and generous purses make the Mustang Challenge the perfect affordable, challenging platform for racers who want to compete in a V8-powered, rear-wheel-drive car on a level playing field that will showcase driver ability in high-profile events.

For additional information, please visit: www.mustangchallenge.com