2024 Ford Mustang NASCAR Cup Series
About the Car
2024 Ford Mustang NASCAR Cup Series
New Mustang Variant for NASCAR: The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series will feature a redesigned Ford Mustang race car, based on the production Mustang Dark Horse model, with significant updates since its 2019 debut.
Dark Horse Performance Variant: Ford is introducing its Dark Horse performance variant to the NASCAR Cup Series, incorporating features from the street-legal Mustang Dark Horse, including a powerful 5.0L V8 engine and aggressive styling.
Global Racing Presence: The Mustang Dark Horse will also be featured in GT3, GT4, and grassroots Mustang Challenge Series worldwide, expanding its racing influence across six continents starting in 2023.
Positive Reactions from Drivers: NASCAR drivers and teams have responded positively to the 2024 Mustang's aggressive stance and connection to the production Dark Horse model. Drivers like Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano expressed excitement for the upcoming season.
Mustang's Racing Legacy: The Mustang has a rich history in NASCAR's Xfinity and Cup Series, achieving driver's championships in 2011-2012 and manufacturer titles in 2011 and 2013 in Xfinity. The Mustang also won 18 races in 2020 alone, earning Ford the manufacturer's title that year.
Debut at LA Coliseum: The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Mustang will make its debut at the preseason Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on February 4, 2024. This unique venue previously marked the beginning of the Next Gen car era in 2022.
Continued Winning Tradition: The new Mustang Dark Horse aims to continue Mustang's winning legacy in stock car racing's top series. With its aggressive design and proven Dark Horse performance DNA, Ford anticipates continued success in the NASCAR Cup Series.
The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series will feature an all-new Ford Mustang race car based on the production Mustang Dark Horse model. This marks the first major redesign of the Mustang Cup car since its 2019 debut.
Dark Horse Debuts in Next Gen Mustang
For 2024, Ford is bringing its Dark Horse performance variant to the NASCAR Cup Series. The production Mustang Dark Horse is the most track-focused street-legal Mustang to date. Key features like its 5.0L V8 engine and aggressive styling will carry over to the race car.
The Dark Horse caps off a busy year of Mustang racing debuts. New Dark Horse models are also slated for GT3, GT4, and grassroots Mustang Challenge Series starting in 2023. This means the Dark Horse name will now race on six continents next year.
Driver and Team Reactions
NASCAR drivers and teams have responded positively after seeing the new 2024 Mustang. Its aggressive stance and connection to the production Dark Horse has them excited for next season.
"If she gallops as fast as she looks, it’s going to be a good year," said Brad Keselowski of Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing.
Defending NASCAR Cup champion Joey Logano noted the new Mustang will look even better in victory lane.
Mustang's History in NASCAR
The Mustang has an extensive history in NASCAR's Xfinity and Cup Series. Since 2011, it has earned driver's championships in 2011-2012 and manufacturer titles in 2011 and 2013 in Xfinity.
In the Cup Series, the Mustang has won 18 races in 2020 alone. It also earned Ford the manufacturer's title that year. Joey Logano drove the Mustang to the 2022 Cup Series driver's championship.
2024 Debut at LA Coliseum
The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Mustang will make its competition debut at the preseason Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on February 4, 2024. This unique venue kicked off the Next Gen car era in 2022.
The new Mustang Dark Horse marks the next phase of Ford's NASCAR Cup program. Its aggressive design and proven Dark Horse performance DNA aims to continue Mustang's winning ways in stock car racing's top series.