KIWIS BACK

There’s set to be a Kiwi GT40 comeback at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans this June: Ford’s driver line-up for the event includes Kiwi driver Scott Dixon. Ford Chip Ganassi Racing has assembled its talented team of drivers from across the globe, ready for its return to the event — 50 years after taking outright victory with Kiwis behind the wheel. Each of the four Ford GTs will have a team of three drivers to take on the demands of the race, which will take place from June 18 to 19. Scott has been paired up with Richard Westbrook, an Englishman, and Ryan Briscoe, an Australian, in the No. 69 car. “For once, I’m the rookie, as this will be my first Le Mans,” said Dixon. “I’m excited to make my Le Mans debut in the Ford GT. I’ve been in the car a few times in testing, so I know [that] we have a great race car here. Like any driver, it is a dream come true for me to race at Le Mans, and I can’t wait to get started. The history of Ford at Le Mans is very well documented, and I’m proud to be part of this very special programme.” “Personally and as an organization, we are thrilled to be racing at Le Mans this year,” added Chip Ganassi. “As a driver, I raced there once back in 1987 and I have been looking to get back there ever since. To be going with Ford and the new GT makes it all the more special, and the talent assembled in this driver line-up just adds to the anticipation.”