Ford Racing returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the world's most iconic motorsports venue, this weekend for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Battle On The Bricks. Following a GTD PRO class endurance victory there in 2025, the factory Ford Mustang GT3 program arrives in Speedway, Indiana, aiming to repeat history on the historic 2.439-mile road course.
FAST FACTS
- Ford Racing returns to defend its GTD Pro victory, where Mike Rockenfeller and Sebastian Priaulx conquered last year's six-hour endurance race.
- 2026 returns to a two-hour and 40-minute sprint format.
- Ford Racing welcomes the IMSA Resilient Racer Charity Program, celebrating the strength of young fighters and raising awareness for pediatric cancer and other serious illnesses through motorsports.
- The two-car, factory Ford Racing program builds momentum into the final rounds of the 2026 season, earning two podiums during the series’ last round in Virginia.
- Celebrating Ford’s 125th anniversary of racing, Indianapolis is recognized as a cornerstone of that history. Driving the iconic Lotus 38 powered by a double-overhead-cam (DOHC) Ford V8, Jim Clark dominated the 1965 Indy 500. Serviced by NASCAR's Wood Brothers pit crew, Clark became the first driver to win the Indy 500 in a rear-engine car and average over 150 miles-per-hour.
- Through its partnership with Cosworth, the Ford-Cosworth DFX turbo-V8 became the competitive powerplant of IndyCar racing from 1978 through 1987, collecting 10 consecutive Indianapolis 500 victories.
- Ford has six NASCAR Cup Series victories at Indianapolis.
DRIVER QUOTES
DENNIS OLSEN, No. 64 Ford Racing Mustang GT3 – “It has been a while since I’ve been to Indianapolis. I really like racing there so it’s good to go back. We’re coming off a strong double podium for Ford Racing at VIR, so we are all hunting for a win. The execution has been perfect so far this season so we need to keep doing the same things and that should put us in a strong position. We’re looking forward to meeting Noah, who is joining us via IMSA’s Resilient Racers program for the weekend. Hopefully he will bring us some extra luck!”
BEN BARKER, No. 64 Ford Racing Mustang GT3 – “I’m really looking forward to Indy. If we can build on our strong result from VIR, that will be fantastic. After last year’s win at Indy for Rocky and Seb in the No. 64 Mustang, we have high expectations. We also welcome Noah to our team, where his determination and spirit will no doubt play its part to help us.”
FRÉDÉRIC VERVISCH, No. 65 Ford Racing Mustang GT3 – “We qualified on the front row at Indy last year but the race didn’t go our way. We’re pushing harder than ever in the No. 65 Mustang GT3 to make sure everything goes perfectly this time around—as we have a title to chase. We want to get a good result for Piper!”
CHRISTOPHER MIES, No. 65 Ford Racing Mustang GT3 – “It’s good to be going back to Indianapolis. We’re looking for a win as the championship fight is on. We want to get as close as we can to the championship leaders to set up the big finale at Petit Le Mans. We’re excited to meet our Resilient Racer, Piper, as we think she can teach us a thing or two about fighting spirit.”
SHEENA MONK, No. 16 Myers Riley Motorsports Ford Mustang GT3 – “It’s been a tough stretch for us but everyone keeps showing up and putting in the work. Indy is our final Sprint round of the season so hopefully we can finally put together the kind of race we know we’re capable of. I’m most looking forward to representing our Resilient Racer and honorary co-driver Janan this weekend and believe he will bring added strength and determination to our effort.”
FELIPE FRAGA, No. 16 Myers Riley Motorsports Ford Mustang GT3 – “It’ll be my first time driving a GT car at Indy, and it’s such an iconic place in motorsport. It’s always special to race at Indianapolis, and I’m really looking forward to getting the Myers Riley Ford out there.”
COREY LEWIS, No. 66 Gradient Racing Ford Mustang GT3 – “I’m really looking forward to getting back to work with Jake and the entire Gradient Racing team. We’ve been within reach of some strong results all season, and I’m ready to put everything together and finish the year on a high note. And of course, getting a win at Indianapolis would make it even more special.”
JAKE WALKER, No. 66 Gradient Racing Ford Mustang GT3 – “There’s a lot to be excited about heading into Indianapolis. It’s our final sprint race of the season and another important round of the championship. The No. 66 has shown great pace at different points throughout the year, and I’m excited to see what we can put together at the Brickyard.”
