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Front Row Motorsports has become a Tier 1 Ford program and will have a technical alliance with Team Penske beginning this season. “I am proud to wear the blue oval and be associated with an iconic …
Front Row Motorsports has elevated to a Tier 1 Ford program and established a technical alliance with Team Penske starting this season. Team owner Bob Jenkins expressed pride in their association with Ford and highlighted their success in the Cup and Truck Series in recent years. Since 2004, Front Row Motorsports has been a loyal Ford team, securing four Cup Series victories and eight in the Truck Series for the manufacturer. Michael McDowell and Todd Gilliland are the full-time Cup Series drivers, while Layne Riggs, a rookie, will pilot the team’s truck. The strengthened partnership with Ford allows Front Row access to enhanced resources and support, with a focus on developing drivers like Riggs. Collaboration with Team Penske will cover various aspects such as engineering, aerodynamics, and race strategy, with high hopes for continued success in the future.