WHAT’S HAPPENING – Ford is announcing “American Icon: A Mustang Immersive Experience” to open in the Los Angeles area beginning in November. Not only are all of you invited, but Ford is offering you a special discount code for tickets. To get the story behind this special event, check out the following message, titled “More Than a Machine,” from Mark Truby, Ford’s chief communications officer:
“Some stories aren’t written on paper. They’re pressed into steel, fired in engine blocks, and live in the space between a driver’s hands on a steering wheel. They are the stories of who we wanted to be, on a Saturday night with a full tank of gas, radio up and windows down.
“For sixty years, the Ford Mustang has held one of those stories. It was never just a car. It was a promise, a vibe. In 1964, it offered the rest of us a glimpse of freedom, a taste of the performance that was usually locked away in expensive European garages. It was a machine built for the working man’s dream, a primal shout made of metal, rubber, and pure aspiration.
“We’ve come to believe that an object that holds so many of our stories — our first dates, our graduations, our own private rebellions — deserves to be explored in a new way. It has earned the right to be experienced, in the same way we line up to stand inside Van Gogh’s brushstrokes or to witness the silent gold of a boy king’s tomb.
“That is why we are bringing its story to life. This November, in downtown Los Angeles, we are opening American Icon: A Mustang Immersive Experience – built by the same minds that resurrected the worlds of Jurassic Park and the Titanic.
“This is not a museum. You don’t look at this story from behind a velvet rope.
“This is where you step inside of it. You won’t just see the blueprints; you’ll feel the nervous energy of the Dearborn design studio in 1963, a place humming with the hope of getting it right. You won’t just hear the sound of a V8; you’ll feel the rumble in your bones, the same vibration that has telegraphed freedom to generations. You will walk through the cultural moments that the Mustang didn’t just influence, but helped create.
“Because the Mustang’s story was never truly ours to write. It was written by all of you, on the screen and in the streets. It became a character. That blur of Highland Green carving up the hills of San Francisco wasn’t just a prop; it was McQueen’s coiled, silent co-star. That impossibly white convertible in Goldfinger wasn’t just product placement; it was a signal to the world that something new and uniquely American had arrived.
“That story is still being written, in the silent, immediate torque of the Mach-E and the raw, visceral howl of the seventh generation. The soul of the thing — that restless need to push forward — remains unbroken.
“This is our invitation to you. Whether you had a poster of one on your wall, or your dad had one in the driveway, or you’ve just always wondered what all the fuss was about, we want you to come and feel it for yourself.
“Come feel what we’ve felt for sixty years.
“We’ll see you in Los Angeles.”
So what are you waiting for? Scan the QR code on the event poster on this page and use the special discount code ”FANS10” when ordering tickets to get 10 percent off. It will be worth your trip to LA to check this out!
Enter to win a 2025 F-150 Raptor R and Help Restore Fair Lane, the Home of Clara and Henry Ford
Some things are just too cool to pass up. Like entering the Fair Lane Raptor R Sweepstakes. Simply make a donation to the Henry Ford Estate and you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a 2025 Ford F-150 Raptor R, with proceeds going to support the restoration of this historic Ford homestead in Dearborn, Michigan. The Fair Lane: Home of Clara and Henry Ford nonprofit has been leading a multi-year restoration to preserve and reimagine the home and grounds for future generations, and to help fund the effort they’ve launched their sixth annual nationwide sweepstakes, with this year's grand prize a brand-new F-150 Raptor R.
Enter the sweeps and get ready to take your adventure to the next level by winning the 2025 F-150 Raptor R finished in stunning Antimatter Blue. This high-performance, off-road powerhouse is designed for those who demand the ultimate in strength, speed, and capability. With a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 generating 700 horsepower and 640 pounds-feet of torque, the Raptor R delivers a thrilling ride of a lifetime. Whether you're conquering tough terrain or cruising the highway, this truck is built to take on whatever comes its way.
It seems only fitting that a new Ford F-150 Raptor R would help fuel the preservation of Henry Ford's final home. More than just a magnificent residence, Fair Lane was a private laboratory space for Henry’s tinkering and discoveries, a canvas for Clara’s love of gardens, a retreat to discuss ideas with friends, and a place to gather with family. The 2025 F-150 Raptor R is making its own legacy by combining performance with cutting-edge technology to create a truck that is as tough as it is fast. From its aggressive design to its refined interior, every detail has been crafted for maximum power and comfort. The Antimatter Blue finish adds a sleek, bold look that ensures you’ll stand out wherever you go. Plus, with its advanced suspension system and state-of-the-art off-road features, the F-150 Raptor R is ready for any challenge!
So enter today to win the Raptor R and support Fair Lane at the same time. Visit the website Fair Lane Sweepstakes — Fair Lane: Home of Clara and Henry Ford – and get the latest promo code for even more chances to win. Who knows? If you win the Raptor R, you can drive it to the historic Fair Lane gardens and grounds for a free visit from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily – and return in the Spring of 2027 when the home itself is expected to be fully open for tours. Good luck!
Prefer a Car or Cash? Enter Shelby American Sweeps for a Chance to Win a 235-mile 2006 Ford GT or $250,000
If a Ford supercar or a big wad of money is something that would interest you, then there’s another recently launched sweepstakes you need to know about. It’s the annual fundraiser for the Shelby American Collection, a nonprofit that celebrates the rich heritage of the Cobra, Shelby Mustang and Ford GT40 cars that changed the face of auto racing in the 1960s. Thanks to the generosity of owners and collectors, the collection located in Boulder, Colorado (see website), houses some of the most important American racing cars ever made, as well as an extensive collection of race records, photographs and memorabilia from the pioneer drivers and visionaries of the era. The museum, staffed and run by volunteers, is dedicated to serve as a resource for all Shelby enthusiasts, and to preserve one of the most important eras in American automotive history for all generations.
To that end, their new sweepstakes gives you a chance to win a low-mile Ford GT, one of only 190 examples produced in Midnight Blue with painted White Stripes over Ebony leather in 2006. It is a one-owner car and it has only 235 miles since new. Power is supplied by a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 linked to a six-speed manual gearbox and a helical limited-slip differential. It was factory optioned with forged aluminum BBS wheels, red-finished brake calipers and a McIntosh stereo system. Additional equipment includes Brembo brakes, HID headlights, a front splitter, a rear diffuser and air conditioning. The Ford GT took inspiration from the GT40 racing cars of the 1960s and features an extruded-aluminum space frame, roll-bonded floors and aluminum body panels.
Don’t pass up your chance to score an almost-new 2006 Ford GT supercar or $250,000 in cash while helping preserve the Shelby American Collection. To enter, visit the Sweeps site HERE (https://www.tapkat.org/shelby-american-collection/VEJoLk?promo=FASTNEWS). Use the promo code FASTNEWS for 25% more entries. That’s right -- readers of Fast News will receive 25% more entries simply by using the promo code FASTNEWS. You can’t win if you don’t enter -- so what are you waiting for? Go put yourself in the Winner’s Circle!
Bronco Off-Roadeo Adds ‘Bring Your Own Bronco’ Events to 2025 Program
Off-roaders who love to explore the wilderness in their Ford Bronco, Ford had created a Bronco Off-Road Adventures program last year with exclusive trails, expert guides and epic adventures – and announced it was back again for 2025 with six unique and extraordinary trips from which to choose this year. In 2024, Ford began inviting owners to bring their own Bronco to exclusive locations with other Bronco owners and learn the ropes from Ford’s expert overlanding guides. They visited once-in-a-lifetime spots to make memories and practice overlanding skills like off-road navigation, wilderness self-reliance and environmental stewardship. Well, that too is back this year, as the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo program is again adding a series of three “Bring Your Own Bronco” events for 2025.
The experience encourages Ford Bronco buyers to put their off-road machine to the ultimate test in a controlled environment that allows owners to “drive the trails in a Bronco you know best – yours!” The events are supervised by experienced trail guides, who are ready to offer insight and a helping hand when necessary. The 2025 Bring Your Own Bronco events are launching in Moab, New Hampshire, and Texas this year, with each venue providing a unique set of challenges in store. There are two courses available for Bronco owners, such as the Next Level Off-Road program, where selection, spotting, and maximizing the use of built-in Bronco tech are all on the menu. The other is an Off-Road Advanced Recovery program, which helps Bronco owners get ready for the worst. This experience offers instruction on how to best utilize recovery tools, techniques, and real-time decision-making skills. Participants will learn how to winch safely, rig properly, and recover from sketchy real-world scenarios.
Each Off-Roadeo experience includes a four-hour off-roading experience, on-trail instruction, and hands-on learning. For all the details and pricing, visit the Bring Your Own Bronco program’s website.
Save the Date for October 24-25 and Join the Fun During Raptor Rally 2.0 at Lake Havasu, Arizona
Mark your calendars and save the date for the second-annual Raptor Rally, a must-attend event exclusively for F-150 Raptor, Bronco Raptor, and Ranger Raptor owners on Friday, October 24 through Saturday, October 25 at Lake Havasu, Arizona. Whether you’re a seasoned off-road pro or just starting your adventure, we hope to see you at Raptor Rally 2.0. Sign-up to receive special updates HERE: raptorrallyrsvp.splashthat.com/fastnews Registration is open now at FordRaptorRally.com.
Want to Be Noticed on Ford Racing.com? Get You and Your Car(s) in Our ‘Ford Fan Spotlight’
For more than a decade now, one of the most popular features on FordRacing.com Articles and in our Fast News e-newsletter continues to be "Ford Fan Spotlight," where readers can send in their own reasons why they're fans of Ford Motor Company. You know who they are: Ford "superfans;" grassroots Ford racers; unique Ford vehicle owners; loyal Ford enthusiasts; notable Ford club people; special Ford families; and/or any avid supporter of Ford, Ford vehicles, Ford Racing or Ford Performance who deserves a little bit of special recognition.
All you need to do to get you, your car or candidate considered is to send in a brief description (200-500 words or less) and a few photos (in .jpeg format, preferably 1 mb) of a person (full name and hometown, please) and vehicle that you think Ford Racing should feature (and why) in the "Ford Fan Spotlight" for an upcoming installment of Fast News and posting on FordRacing.com. Then email it to: ClubHub@Ford.com. (Your submission grants us your permission for us to use your copy and photos on our website and other Ford media outlets, edited as necessary.) We'll choose one submission to be featured online every three weeks. We hope to see YOU and your collectible Ford in our Fan Spotlight soon!
