DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ford Efficiency NASCAR Cup driver Austin Cindric has been chosen to the Ford Multimatic Motorsports lineup for the IMSA-sanctioned Rolex 24 At Daytona.
Cindric will substitute for endurance driver Ben Barker, who broke his collarbone whereas snowboarding in the course of the holidays. He’ll be a part of the total season pairing of Mike Rockenfeller and Sebastian Priaulx within the No. 64 Ford Multimatic Motorsports Ford Mustang GT3.
“The 24 Hours of Daytona has turn out to be a really significant occasion for me and my profession,” mentioned Cindric. “This shall be my sixth alternative to run this race, and with the Ford Mustang GT3, it’s among the best alternatives I’ll have had at taking a type of watches house.
“It’s vital that I want Ben all the most effective in his restoration as I get to maintain his seat heat. I’m eager to do my half in contributing to an excellent outcome, but additionally representing Multimatic and Ford correctly as they begin their season in IMSA.”
The Mooresville, N.C. native is a multi-race profitable driver within the premier NASCAR Cup collection, together with the 2022 Daytona 500 in a Group Penske Mustang.
“Now we have nice momentum transferring into the season opening spherical at Daytona,” supplied Mark Rushbrook, world director of Ford Efficiency Motorsports. “It’s a troublesome scenario with Ben’s harm coming when it did, however we’re excited to have Austin step into the Ford Mustang GT3. Austin is likely one of the most various drivers we’ve, a confirmed winner with Mustang in NASCAR and sports activities vehicles. He is an ideal match to step in and workforce with Seb and Rocky at Daytona.”
Previous to a profession in inventory automotive racing, Cindric competed in main sports activities automotive racing collection throughout North America. He proved his expertise as a Ford improvement driver in Mustang GT4 which has included 4 Michelin Pilot Problem appearances with Multimatic Motorsports at Daytona, and a 2019 race win alongside Priaulx at Street Atlanta.
“In 2025, it’ll be 10 years precisely because the first time I got here right down to Daytona to race for Multimatic and Ford in Michelin Pilot Problem,” Cindric mentioned. “That nervous 16-year-old can be blissful to be taught the place issues can be 10 years on. For sure, there are quite a lot of acquainted faces. I’m grateful to get the nod, and I’m wanting ahead to attending to work quickly.”
“It’s a actual disgrace for Ben and for the workforce that he’ll miss Daytona, however accidents occur. He’s already on the mend and shall be again in motion quickly,” mentioned Pascal Zurlinden, Govt Vice President, Multimatic Engineering & Particular Car Operations. “We’re delighted to welcome Austin again to the workforce and we’re certain he’ll do a wonderful job, as he has all the time accomplished for us.”
