Ford's tribute to departing Holden
Ford has paid tribute to Holden ahead of the final Supercars race between the two rival brands.
The Ford vs Holden rivalry — built on 60 years on and off the track — will come to a close after Sunday’s VALO Adelaide 500.
Holden got an early fairytale with Chaz Mostert leading a Walkinshaw Andretti United one-two on Saturday.
The Commodore will be replaced by the Chevrolet Camaro when the Gen3 era commences in 2023.
Ford and Holden have butted heads in Australian motorsport since the 1960s.
Holden has had the running, having won 616 races to Ford’s 415.
Holden also leads Ford with regards to Bathurst wins 36-20.
The Commodore also won its final drivers’ championship and Bathurst 1000 courtesy of Shane van Gisbergen.
The rivalry has been strong to the very end, Cam Waters recently telling Supercars.com he wants to rain on Holden’s parade.
However, through the intensity, Ford wouldn’t be Ford in racing without Holden.
It’s the same away from the track, with both brands fighting hard in the showroom.
Ford's Falcon and Holden's Commodore traded places as Australia’s No.1 selling car for decades.
Holden ceased operations in 2020, with the Commodore axed just prior.
"Ford versus Holden has been the central story of Australian Motorsport for six decades,” Ford Australia President and CEO Andrew Birkic said.
“It’s a major moment in history to see that story come to an end this weekend.
“We’re proud of the battles across the eras, and will always remember those key rivalries.
"Geoghagan vs Beechey, Moffat and Johnson vs Brock, Ambrose vs Skaife, McLaughlin vs van Gisbergen.
"Let’s hope that we see some great racing this weekend in Adelaide, that honours the incredible history between our brands.
"We now look forward to the Gen3 era beginning in 2023, and are extremely excited about our new seventh-generation Mustang hitting the track in Newcastle."
Cars will return on Sunday for ARMOR ALL Qualifying at 11:00am local time.
The 12:05pm Shootout will complete the grid for the 2:45pm Race 34.
