Paul Brown added the 2011 SCCA World Challenge championship to his long list of personal achievements, but he also helped continue Ford's dominance in yet another form of motorsports. Check out more info after the jump...
Covina, California (16 January 2012) - Paul Brown’s 2012 Mustang Boss 302S will be displayed in Ford Racing's booth for this year’s Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions , 16-22 January. One hundred and ten years after
the Ford Motor Company founder brought home a victory in his one and only auto race as a driver, Ford racing teams and drivers around the world brought home victories and championships in the program's 110th anniversary
season.
"It's been an incredible year for Ford racing teams and drivers around the world," said Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing, North America. "And we're proud that we still race today for the same reasons Mr. Ford did: to prove out
our products against the best competition, and then to market that success to help the company sell more cars and trucks. There's no question that our winning racing program worldwide helps lift the favorability of the Ford brand."
Paul Brown and the #50 Tiger Racing, Wellendorf Performance/Luminox/Kenny Brown Performance, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Ford Mustang Boss 302S also added some history to Ford's 110th anniversary season. The impressive list of stats for the year, including 5 wins, 4 pole positions, 10 top ten finishes, 9 top three finishes, fastest race lap in 7 of 12 races and more laps lead during the season than all other GTS drivers combined while helping Ford clinch the Manufacturer’s Championship. This was also the first championship for the Boss 302S in SCCA World Challenge in the hands of Paul Brown.
Along with Ford Racing, Paul Brown and the Tiger Racing team are pleased to be working with Lucas Oil, Eibach Springs, K&N Engineering, Wellendorf Performance, Luminox Watches, Kenny Brown Performance, Baer Brakes,
JRZ, ERP, Hawk Performance, TremecTransmissions, Bassani Xhaust, Racetech Seats, Motive Gear, G-Stream, Heat Shield Products, BBS Wheels,Pirelli Tires, Moroso, Fluidyne, Optima Batteries, Master Craft Safety and AIM Sports.