Formula Ford announces NZ TV deal

The Genuine Ford Parts Australian Formula Ford Championship has secured a deal that will see the series broadcast on New Zealand free to air channel TV3.

TV3 will broadcast rounds two through to seven of the championship beginning on Sunday July 18 with the combined Round 2 and 3 show.

The deal comes on the back of an increased presence of New Zealand drivers in the Championship, with no fewer than four Kiwis competing over the past two years.

“We’re incredibly pleased to be able to announce that the Australian Formula Ford Championship will be broadcast in New Zealand thanks to TV3,” Margaret Hardy, Category Manager said.

“We have seen an increased number of New Zealand drivers competing in the series over the past few years, which has no doubt boosted the level of interest over there.

“This is also an important step commercially for New Zealand drivers who are seeking local sponsorship back home.”

The New Zealand championship has recently introduced the Fiesta engine, which is used in Australia, and while the series will have two classes this year, it is hoped that the TV deal will stimulate interest amongst local competitors in upgrading to the Fiesta for their competition.

The next round of the Genuine Ford Parts Australian Formula Ford Championship will take place on July 9-11 at the Townsville Street Circuit.

AUSTRALIAN FORMULA FORD CHAMPIONSHIP TV3 SCHEDULE:
Rounds 2 & 3 - Sunday July 18th, 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Round 4 - Sunday August 8th, 4.30pm - 5.00pm
Round 5 - Sunday September 5th, 3.30pm - 4.00pm
Round 6 - Sunday January 2nd, 3.00pm - 3.30pm
Round 7 - Sunday January 9th, 3.00pm - 3.30pm

Find the Genuine Ford Parts Australian Formula Ford Championship on twitter @ffordaustralia to keep up to date with Australia’s premier junior development category.

Formula Ford is the world’s premier junior development motorsport category and has been a prominent fixture within Australia since 1969. Ford has been a proud partner of Formula Ford in Australia since the beginning and will support the category again in 2010 as it continues to grow. The relative parity between local and international makes produces some of the closest and most exciting racing seen on any circuit around Australia.