Signup for the free Performance Academy and take a spin in a Ford Focus ST!
You know you want to...
A few weeks ago we were jubilant that the Ford Focus ST was finally coming to the US. Now, Ford has decided it is going to spread the word a little more and offer a free ride in a Focus ST at their Performance Academy.
Right now the event is limited to just 5 cities, (San Francisco, Boston, New York, Washington DC and Los Angeles.) However, the event is free, and I imagine with a strong response, the number of cities on the tour may grow. You can throw your name on the first come first serve event [HERE]. Information from the press release is below. So, get out there and take that little rocket for a spin already!
Ford to Host Five-City Focus ST Performance Academy
Consumer driving events to feature 2013 Ford Focus ST in New York; Washington, D.C.; Boston; San Francisco and Los Angeles this summer
Event to feature two driving courses – first is performance training, second is timed autocross
Consumers interested in attending can sign up at http://www.drivefocusst.com/
DEARBORN, Mich., May 30, 2012 For sport compact fans, the only thing better than driving the new Ford Focus ST is driving the Focus ST on a course with professional instruction and timed autocross hot laps.
That, and more, is what Ford is bringing to driving enthusiasts in New York; Washington, D.C.; Boston; San Francisco and Los Angeles this summer, beginning June 30 in New York.
The events will happen on Saturdays in June, July and August in each market. Events will include 48-foot race trailers, a fleet of Focus STs for training, timed competition, as well as pre-event racing instruction.
Events will open at 9 a.m. and run all day through 6 p.m. Locations and dates are:
New York, IZOD Center, June 30
Washington, D.C., FedEx Field, July 14
Boston, Gillette Stadium, July 21
San Francisco, Candlestick Park, Aug. 4
Los Angeles, Dodgers Stadium, Aug. 11
Pre-registration is live at http://www.drivefocusst.com/. Participation will be limited and will be honored on a first-registered, first-served basis.
“Our fans have expressed extremely high interest in this car, but we know the proof is in the pudding,” said Lisa Schoder, Ford Focus ST Marketing manager. “We want ST fans, as well as drivers of competitive vehicles, to be able to taste this car firsthand.
“What better way to do it,” she added, “than to bring the car to the people with the help of professional driver instruction on closed courses.”
Focus ST, Ford’s first global performance car, will integrate a collection of advanced and sport-oriented technologies previously unavailable to North American customers. The combination of these technologies into a refined, yet high-performance sport compact will elevate the category and further cement Focus as the most complete compact car range sold in North America.
Among the more visible options will be the Tangerine Scream metallic color that will be offered exclusively on Focus ST, as well as race-inspired Recaro® seats with matching color accents.
Ford is offering drivers who preorder a 2013 Focus ST the GoPro® HD Hero2 Motorsports Edition camera pack upon delivery. Already a staple in the motorsports and action sport communities, a GoPro is the ideal camera to capture a spirited drive or Focus ST track day. The first 1,000 presale orders placed between May 1 and Aug. 20 are eligible for the GoPro HD Hero2 camera system. Cameras will be sent after vehicle delivery.
More information regarding Focus ST can be found at http://www.ford.com/cars/focus/focusst/ or https://www.facebook.com/OfficialFordST.
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