BRT unveils its Gen3 version Ford Mustang

D-37 before the launch of the Supercars championship in the Gen3 era, and the first car in the competition revealed its colors. There Blanchard Racing Team Ford Mustang and his electric blue took to the track this February 1: “ The new BRT001 in its CoolDrive colors is incredible, raves Todd Hazelwood, 2 Super2017 champion and BRT driver for the 2023 Supercars campaign. The metallic blue makes the overall appearance of the car very professional. She looks fast, even standing still. » Before saluting the efforts of the team to develop this Gen3 version of Mustang as the first: “ The team did a great job building this all-new Mustang. They aimed for perfection in every aspect, and when you look at the car closely, you can really see the attention to every detail. » Tim Blanchard himself drove the car on track, before handing over the wheel to the 27-year-old driver and his engineer, Mirko De Rosa.

The one who succeeds Sean Seamer at the head of the Australian championship, Shane Howard, also celebrates the arrival of this first car to take part in this revolution: “ Gen3 is the biggest upset in the history of our sport, and seeing the first of 25 Supercars on track, unveiling its colors this morning, is a great moment, he reacts. We know the amount of work it took from the team members, manufacturers, engineers and technical experts involved in this project, who worked long hours over the summer and Christmas period to achieve this. result. Thanks to their efforts, we can now see these incredible cars on track in their colors as the start of the championship approaches. »

John Blanchard, co-director of BRT, would also like to congratulate the teams: “ The start of the Gen3 era began last September, we anticipated the preparation and planning of our resources, he says. I am very proud of the whole company for having succeeded in putting this car on the track this February 1st, it was a real team effort. » The Gen3 era therefore truly begins for the Australian team, a period which “ will upgrade the entire board for competitors »

« I'm working harder than ever to honor the long hours, late nights and commitment the team has shown, completes Hazelwood, for them to be rewarded with good results in 2023. I'm sure Ford fans will love this CoolDrive blue, I'm very excited to be part of the test and development program. » A pre-season program which begins for the Mustang, after having made its first laps on the track at Victoria's Winton Raceway in Australia.

Come to Newcastle to see it in action against its competitors, from March 10.

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