The Ford Mustang could soon make a long-awaited return to NASCAR’s top racing division. After finding success with the Mustang in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series, Ford has reportedly submitted the 2013 Mustang to NASCAR for approval as a future Sprint Cup competitor.
According to reports, the Mustang is being considered as a replacement for the Ford Fusion, which has represented the brand in Sprint Cup competition for nearly a decade. While the switch may sound straightforward, gaining approval from NASCAR involves extensive evaluation to ensure the new body design remains competitive with rival manufacturers on the grid.
Although modern NASCAR race cars still share the standardized “Car of Tomorrow” platform underneath, the introduction of fuel injection and ongoing technical changes have created new engineering challenges for manufacturers entering updated models into the series.
For many racing fans, the idea of seeing the Mustang compete in Sprint Cup adds a much-needed performance identity to the sport. A muscle car battling on NASCAR’s biggest stage feels far more fitting to enthusiasts than a family sedan like the Fusion.
Some fans are even hopeful that other automakers could eventually follow Ford’s lead by introducing more performance-oriented models into NASCAR competition. If brands such as Chevrolet, Dodge, and Toyota embraced sports cars and muscle cars for the series, it could inject fresh excitement into stock car racing and help reconnect the sport with its performance roots.
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