What race does the Ford GT race in?
The Ford GT is built for endurance racing and primarily competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, with the 24 Hours of Le Mans standing as its marquee event.
Historically, Ford Performance developed the modern Ford GT to challenge endurance classics, with factory involvement in WEC's GTE-Pro class and IMSA's GTLM program; the Le Mans 24 Hours has been a focal point for the lineup, often complemented by appearances in other endurance races around the world.
Endurance racing landscape
The following list highlights the main series and events where the Ford GT has competed and where it aims to excel in endurance racing.
- FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) — global endurance series featuring multi-hour to 24-hour races; Ford GT has raced in the GTE-Pro class with factory or customer entries.
- IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship — North American endurance series; Ford GT has competed in GTLM (and related GT classes) with factory-backed and customer teams.
- 24 Hours of Le Mans — the prestigious long-distance race, a centerpiece of the WEC calendar, where the Ford GT has delivered standout performances.
These events collectively illustrate the Ford GT’s focus on long-duration competition rather than sprint-style racing.
Current status and context
In recent seasons, factory involvement with the Ford GT has been complemented by customer teams, with appearances in IMSA and selective WEC events. The car remains a staple of endurance racing through privateer entries and continued support from Ford Performance.
Summary
In essence, the Ford GT competes primarily in endurance racing, centered on the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and extending to the FIA World Endurance Championship and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship through factory-backed and private teams alike.
What race did the Ford GT win?
the Le Mans race
Ford GT40 went on to win the Le Mans race for the next three years, but in very different form, as Mk.IV in 1967, and then twice an old Mk.I.
What kind of racing is GT racing?
circuit auto racing
GT racing, a form of circuit auto racing with automobiles that have two seats and enclosed wheels.
Is GT or F1 faster?
F1 is about 40 mph faster than GTE racing in terms of top speed, and 150+ mph faster than GT3 cars. In terms of lap time, an F1 car can lap the Spa circuit in Belgium about 30 seconds faster than GTE cars and 35 seconds faster than GT3 cars.
What series does the Ford GT race in?
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