Five Mustangs, one iconic track: America’s Race Team has its sights set on the North Sea coast and the Circuit Zandvoort, May 22 – 24. In a weekend that brings together the best of European GT racing, two Ford Mustang GT3 race cars will line up on the DTM grid, while an additional three cars will fight for the podium in ADAC GT Masters.
FAST FACTS
- HRT Ford Racing returns to sprint racing following the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, where the team earned a hard fought Top-10 finish in the Pro category on the “Green Hell.”
- Coming off a stint at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Ford Factory Driver Arjun Maini describes his current role as a "full-circle" journey. His affinity for the brand started with his father’s Ford Mondeo, the car that helped ignite a passion that drove him to move to Europe at 15 to turn his professional racing dreams into reality.
DRIVER QUOTES
DTM:
ARJUN MAINI, No. 36 HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3 – “I’m really excited for the upcoming DTM weekend at Zandvoort. The circuit has a unique character and the fans always create an incredible atmosphere. Hopefully we can carry some strong momentum into the race and fight for a good result with our HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3. It’s great to be back racing again this weekend.”
FINN WIEBELHAUS, No. 64 HRT Ford Racing Mustang GT3 – “I’m really looking forward to the second DTM weekend at Zandvoort. I really like the track and the atmosphere there,
and I hope we can build on our performance from the first race. I’m glad the DTM season continues this coming weekend.”
ADAC GT Masters:
MAX REIS, No. 1 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – “I’m really looking forward to the second round at Zandvoort. The track and the atmosphere are incredible. It’s going to be a tougher weekend for our Ford Mustang GT3, but we’ll do our best to represent the brand and the team”
EMIL GJERDRUM, No. 1 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – “Zandvoort is a special place and a track I really enjoy driving. After some great memories there last season, I’m excited to race there with the Ford Mustang GT3. After a mixed weekend at the Red Bull Ring, the focus is on maximizing our package and scoring strong points. Everyone has worked really hard in the background, and I feel confident heading into the weekend. Ready to get back racing and hopefully push at the front.”
KIANO BLUM, No. 2 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – “I’m really looking forward to Zandvoort as it’s one of my favorite tracks. Coming into Zandvoort as second in the championship motivates us to leave it as championship leaders. We know we have the strong Haupt Racing Team behind us and the pace for it. A very unique way of driving is needed on this track so it will be challenging, but we are very well prepared and more than ready to face the challenge.”
NIKLAS KALUS, No. 2 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – “I’m really looking forward to Zandvoort. Last year was a huge success for us, and I hope we can repeat that performance this season. We’ve had a good start to the season and have already picked up some valuable championship points. I certainly feel ready for the weekend. We’re well prepared and ready for the challenge that Zandvoort presents. Now it’s all about getting the most out of it.”
ALAIN VALENTE, No. 74 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 –“We had a great first weekend, securing a podium finish and valuable points for the championship with our HRT Ford Mustang GT3. Zandvoort will be a challenging track, but we are well prepared and ready to fight, improve and deliver another strong result.”
MAX CUCCARESE, No. 74 Haupt Racing Team Ford Mustang GT3 – “Coming into Zandvoort after a podium in the opening round gives us positive momentum and more confidence. We know Zandvoort will be a much bigger challenge with how demanding the circuit is. The goal will be to keep learning, gain experience, and score important points for the team throughout the weekend.”
